Joseph Lalonde
JUNE 10, 2025
In his book The 360 Degree Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization , John Maxwell wrote something I’ve long held true. It’s about where we find our inspiration. What did Maxwell write? He said: As they read the newspaper, watch a movie , listen to their colleagues, or enjoy a leisure activity, they are always on the lookout for ideas or practices they can use to improve their work and their leadership.
Let's Grow Leaders
JUNE 12, 2025
Tired of the Same Old Arguments? Here’s How to Fix Recurring Conflict for Good 🎠 You’ve had that conversation before—the one where you finally address the issue with your coworker. Maybe you both used some of your favorite codes or Powerful Phrases. Maybe it even ended in a smile. But then comes Monday. Same conflict. Same reaction. Oh yes, and same result.
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Leading Blog
JUNE 11, 2025
S UCCESSFUL enterprises are those that can command significant margins by doing a great job of understanding what drives their customers. They know their customers’ pain points, how their product or service addresses them, and what they can provide that no one else does. But while many of us think about our customers this way, we haven’t learned to think about our talent in the same way.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 11, 2025
“Seek first to understand, then to be understood,” — Stephen R. Covey “As a matter of fact, have you never noticed that most conversations are simply monologues delivered in the presence of a witness?” Margaret Millar Before selling your ideas, try to defend theirs. 10 ways to create vibrant conversations.
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Joseph Lalonde
JUNE 12, 2025
Whether you’ve been promoted to a leadership position, are considering a move into leadership, or were forced to become a leader because no one else would step up, there are certain things to consider before stepping into a leadership role. As you read through this post, think about where you were in your leadership journey when you began to think through these questions.
Let's Grow Leaders
JUNE 13, 2025
Episode 307: Struggling to find real work-life balance while juggling endless to-dos and leadership demands? If you’re burning out from chasing productivity hacks, working overtime, and still not finding peace or fulfillment, this episode is your wake-up call. Discover why your internal dialogue—not just your workload—is the real source of stress and how to reset your leadership mindset before it costs you your energy, your team, or your purpose.
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Leadership Freak
JUNE 10, 2025
Leaders speak to influence. Leaders often fall into the "forgettable communications scourge." Bill McGowan Don’t bother speaking if you’re forgettable. Bored people aren't paying attention. Listeners expect to hear something they don't expect. Influential words are clear, focused, and authenticity.
Rich Gee Group
JUNE 13, 2025
Listen to the podcast. Ever notice how too many companies treat promotions like raffle tickets at the holiday party? They toss them out, cross their fingers, and hope whoever wins delivers the goods. But here’s the mic-drop fact: A promotion isn’t a gold star. It’s a billboard that screams, “THIS is who we reward.” Get that billboard wrong and brace yourself for a talent exodus.
Leading in Context
JUNE 11, 2025
Skip to content Leading in Context Unleash the Positive Power of Ethical Leadership Home About 7 Lenses About The Book Model Ordering Tools Services Blog Resources Articles Manifesto Testimonials Contact Menu Open a search box Close a search box Search for: Search Help Young People Center Themselves in Values on June 11, 2025 March 22, 2025 by Linda Fisher Thornton Leave a comment By Linda Fisher Thornton How do we help young people become ethical leaders?
Sales Wolf Blog
JUNE 10, 2025
Leaders shape culture through presence. Learn how disciplined leadership creates clarity, trust, and execution that scales — from the top down.
Speaker: Chester Santos
Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform
Leadership Freak
JUNE 12, 2025
Don’t collaborate on everything. Everyone shouldn’t make every decision. Everyone doesn’t have to agree on every decision. Collaboration backfires when it dilutes responsibility. Lack of accountability means collaboration stagnation.
Rich Gee Group
JUNE 10, 2025
Listen to the audio. Ever notice how most people treat stress like it’s some unstoppable tornado? It is as if the only play is to hunker down, grit your teeth, and pray the roof holds. But here’s the mic‑drop fact: Stress isn’t the storm. It’s the weather report. The real storm is how you interpret it. That breaking‑news headline? Just information. The surprise project dumped on your desk?
Joseph Lalonde
JUNE 8, 2025
If you enjoy this article, you’ll love my book Reel Leadership. It’s available on Amazon. We’re gleefully brought back to the world of John Wick with the latest entry into the series : From The World Of John Wick: Ballerina. Ballerina is set between John Wick 3: Parabellum and John Wick 4. The film follows Eve (Ana de Armas) on a quest for vengeance, whom we first met in John Wick 3.
Sales Wolf Blog
JUNE 12, 2025
Radical candor. Brutal facts. Productive ideological conflict. Truth is the essential growth discipline. The most dangerous lies in any organization are not spoken. They are protected by silence. Does your team operate under the following code - If you do not call me on my crap, I will not call you on your crap. If your team is afraid to speak the truth, you are not leading.
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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 9, 2025
Momma said, “Don’t interrupt.” Let people finish. Pause. Make space. Master the habit of letting people finish before you speak. And then break the rules. Great conversations break the rules. Some of the rules the experts suggest get in the way of great conversations.
Great Results Team Building
JUNE 11, 2025
If you’re a manager, business owner, or organizational leader, you’ve likely wrestled with how to improve morale, boost collaboration, and retain top talent. You’ve also probably heard your fair share of jokes or rolled eyes when someone mentions “team building.” Unfortunately, that’s because most people confuse team building with team entertainment.
Joseph Lalonde
JUNE 10, 2025
Photo by airfocus on Unsplash Scaling a startup from seed stage to sustained growth is rarely smooth. While early funding rounds often ride on excitement and market potential, the next steps tend to expose gaps that go beyond capital. Startups moving into expansion face tougher financial scrutiny, longer lead times for investment, and shifting expectations from investors who want more than promise.
Tanveer Naseer
JUNE 11, 2025
When it comes to leadership and trust, the focus is naturally on what leaders need to do to foster trust amongst those they lead. But what should leaders do when that trust is broken? Some lessons can be found in the on-going saga of Uber’s transformation. In 2017, Uber was.
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 13, 2025
Paying attention to everything will drive you nuts. A Life Flight pilot told me he succeeds by ignoring the patients in the back. The secret to doing stuff that matters is ignoring stuff that doesn't. 10 ways to become a pro at ignoring stuff.
Strategy Driven
JUNE 12, 2025
In the current competitive business environment, looking for means to increase efficiency and minimize costs is essential in order to maintain growth and profitability. Businesses are always looking for ways to enhance productivity while either keeping or reducing operational expenditures. The secret to finding this equilibrium is to simplify operations, leverage technology, and maximize resources.
Joseph Lalonde
JUNE 10, 2025
Photo by Michael Pointner on Unsplash Losing top talent can be more than disruptive. It’s expensive, time-consuming, and it often signals deeper issues within a company’s structure or culture. While competitive salaries play a role in retention, benefits are often what determine whether high performers choose to stay or quietly look elsewhere. What may seem like a routine HR decision can be the deciding factor in a key employee’s long-term loyalty.
HR Digest
JUNE 8, 2025
A recent MIT Sloan Management Review analysis highlights a critical truth: organizations focusing solely on hiring diverse talent often miss the mark on creating inclusive environments where employees feel valued and empowered. This insight is reshaping how leaders approach diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, emphasizing the need for psychological safety and a culture of belonging to unlock the full potential of a diverse workforce.
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Eric Jacobson
JUNE 9, 2025
In the new book, The Upper Hand , human behavioral scientist Dr. Abbie Maroño shows you how to influence people and situations in your favor with skill and integrity—and without the need for leverage or coercion. “You will learn how to get what you want from others and build stronger relationships by replacing coercive tactics with a social science-backed playbook for winning trust,” says Maroño.
Strategy Driven
JUNE 11, 2025
Effective communication is the backbone of any successful business. For entrepreneurs, developing a comprehensive business communication strategy is crucial, not just for internal collaboration but also for building strong customer relationships and driving growth. However, the sheer number of technical services available today can make the process of selecting the right tools overwhelming.
Anese Cavanaugh
JUNE 13, 2025
There’s a space that so many practitioners — coaches, consultants, therapists, facilitators, service professionals — are hungry for… A space where they can talk about the real challenges of holding space for others. The energetic drain. The boundary confusion. The subtle, often-invisible ways presence (or the lack of it) impacts every client outcome.
Innovation Excellence
JUNE 8, 2025
GUEST POST from Geoffrey A. Moore Company power is primarily a function of the amount of ecosystem support for your offerings, which in turn is due largely to the market-making opportunities you create for partners to resell or flesh out your whole product.
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Skip Prichard
JUNE 11, 2025
How to Lead Effectively Leadership isn’t about titles or personality—it’s about awareness. In What Effective Leaders DO , Sean Glaze shares a practical and engaging leadership fable that equips new managers to succeed through frameworks like the Ladder of Awareness and the Cycle of Culture. Told through the story of Jenn, a promoted engineer facing real-world leadership challenges, the book delivers simple but powerful lessons for becoming an effective leader, coach, and culture-builder.
Women on Business
JUNE 12, 2025
Brought to you by Medical Staff Relief: In today’s fast-paced medical environment, efficiency and patient satisfaction are crucial. One effective solution that can streamline the patient experience is the use of a virtual medical receptionist. By incorporating this innovative service, medical practices can ensure that their offices run smoothly while providing exceptional customer service.
HR Digest
JUNE 13, 2025
Performance management is the backbone of any thriving organization. It’s not just about annual performance reviews or ticking the right boxes. An efficient performance management process helps align individual goals with organizational success. But, what exactly makes up an effective performance management system? The HR Digest helps answer this question by diving into the five key elements of performance management.
CO2
JUNE 11, 2025
Have you ever considered that the path to elevating your leadership excellence might start… in a dojo? Yes, a place more commonly associated with martial arts than with boardroom strategies. Yet, here we are, drawing parallels between somatic embodiment, Jo Kata, and transformative leadership. It’s a bit like finding out that your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe also holds the secret to eternal youth.
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