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Before I dive into my idea and proposed actions for you today, I must start from a different point of reference.
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When is a dream too big? When is it not big enough? When should the dream change? And who should be the one sorting it all out for an organization and/or team pushing for greatness? YOU, the leader. . There is no other person that can do it most effectively, or with the most impact.
Great Leadership By Dan
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Guest post from Shawn Hunter: “Why waste time proving over and over how great you are, when you could be getting better?” – Carol Dweck Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words can change our brain.
N2Growth Blog
NOVEMBER 24, 2016
Do you want to learn the techniques which will help you to smash your job interviews out of the park and get you the offer? Do you want to learn how to answer any interview question, even difficult behavioural interview questions?
Leading Blog
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
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Joseph Lalonde
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
Disney’s latest animated feature film is the hit success Moana. Moana is about a Pacific Islander who has to partner with the demigod Maui. I’ll be honest, I was a bit hesitant going into the movie because of the mythology of the characters.
Aspire-CS
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Disrespect seems to be running rampant everywhere, including our workplaces. Yet when a leader shows they respect their team, the benefits become obvious: people are motivated, dedicated, loyal and the leader becomes a talent magnet – the best workers want to work for and stay with that leader.
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Morgan (a family friend who also happens to be a millennial) was practically screaming in frustration as we began our mentoring session, “Arghhh, Karin, I’m just so frustrated.
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NOVEMBER 28, 2016
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Kevin Eikenberry
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
In your mostly long-forgotten chemistry class, you learned that a catalyst is a substance that causes or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected. (OK, OK, maybe you didn’t remember). That idea is a powerful one, but by itself doesn’t prove the point in the title of this article.
Leading Blog
NOVEMBER 24, 2016
W E KNOW GRATITUDE makes relationships thrive and makes trust possible. Gratitude encourages, clarifies, motivates, includes, and unifies. When we show gratitude, people feel valued, they know what’s important, they want to do more, and they feel part of something bigger than themselves.
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NOVEMBER 3, 2016
How healthy is the quality of your business culture? Does your work environment ensure every player - leader, team member, customer, even supplier - is treated with trust, respect, and dignity in every interaction?
Terry Starbucker
NOVEMBER 6, 2016
The teaching element of leadership is so often overlooked and overshadowed by more glamorous things like vision, strategy and execution.
Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
“Greg” called to share his news, “You know that situation with my boss is going a lot better! I decided to go on the offense and just keep him over-informed. He loves it. Now he stays off my back and I can do my work.” ” Bingo. Another “bad boss” tamed.
Women on Business
NOVEMBER 24, 2016
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Kevin Eikenberry
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
Within the last couple of months, I have recorded three episodes of Remarkable TV that talked about what you can do in five minutes, including, be more influential, coach, or learn something.
Great Leadership By Dan
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Most people can handle just about any amount and type of work that comes their way. It’s not the work that puts them over the edge – its conflict with coworkers! Conflict in the workplace – or anywhere - is inevitable. Conflict is part of being human. Some people are more comfortable with it than others, and some people tend to be “conflict carriers”. Ultimately, it’s part of a manager’s job to deal with workplace conflict head-on.
N2Growth Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
By definition, temperament connotes disposition — an outlook on the world but also a sense of individuality that radiates self-assurance. In my experience, those with a good temperament are those who bring people toward them. Because they invite smart people and feel warmed by their presence.
Joseph Lalonde
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
L eaders can’t lead without followers. That seems like an obvious fact but so many people are missing this. They don’t realize no one is following them. The other mystery is that those who do realize this conundrum don’t know why people aren’t following them.
Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
“Nicole” called me looking for help on employee engagement. “Karin, I’m looking at our employee engagement survey and 80% of the respondents said they haven’t had a one-on-one meeting with their boss in the last year. How is that possible? And what do we do now?”
Women on Business
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
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Strategy Driven
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
If you are a professional working in business today then regardless of your industry, age or position you will be called on regularly to present your ideas to others. If it hasn’t begun yet then be patient, it will soon.
Ron Edmondson
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
How to know you have an empowering culture Empowering other people on the team to be leaders - it’s called delegation - is critical to a successful church or organization. Every leader talks about delegation, but few truly empower others to be leaders.
Lead Change Blog
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
If you face disengaged employees, low productivity, low morale, and trying to get teams to do more with less: listen up! This elementary school teacher is turning the tables on traditional thinking and in the process, modeling steps that can also get results with an adult workforce.
Joseph Lalonde
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
G reat leaders never stop learning. That’s why great leaders never fail to ask other leaders questions about leadership. These leaders are hungry. They want to grow. They know they can’t lead by themselves. So they ask. And ask. Then ask some more.
Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
Skip level meetings always seem like a good idea at the time. A little MBWA (management by walking around) never hurt anyone. Or did it? Done well, skip level meetings are a remarkable tool in your Winning Well toolkit.
Women on Business
NOVEMBER 19, 2016
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Strategy Driven
NOVEMBER 25, 2016
Headlines today are filled with cell phone videos of bad behavior, verbal attacks in the twitter-verse, and disturbing incidents of cyberbullying.
Ron Edmondson
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
I deal with people who feel like failures. Everyday. It could be because of relationships gone bad. Business setbacks. A personal life - which was private - but is not anymore, because of intentional bad decisions or circumstances out of the person’s control.
N2Growth Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
Nearly every business leader recognizes the importance of their organization’s value proposition. It’s the elevator pitch, the one thing that your business can deliver to its customers that separates it from every other business out there. Your value proposition is so intrinsic to your business that, if I were to ask what it is, I bet you would be able to spout it off in a nanosecond. But, what would your response be if I asked: “What’s your employee value proposition?”
Joseph Lalonde
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
A thought hit me like lightning recently. I lack confidence. My brain raced through the scenarios where this is true. I lack confidence in: Leading effectively. Playing soccer (where this idea really hit home). Being a good husband. Creating lasting and meaningful relationships. And so much more.
Lead Change Blog
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
Leadership is putting a face to management science. A good leader is an able manager. And an able manager is someone who can recruit, hire, train, and mentor. He or she is someone who can motivate, engage, and monitor. And he or she has the ability to envision, plan, clarify, evaluate, and revise.
Women on Business
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven't already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. link]. Personal Development navigating change
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