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Legacy in the Making is the fascinating new book where authors Mark Miller and Lucas Conley provide readers a toolkit for how to be a modern day legacy builder for your company/brand. MORE
I have always known reading was good and audiobooks are great. I have also known TV can often cut into reading time. It can be so much of a temptation that I do not even own a TV. A recent article in Entrepreneur magazine underscored how important reading is. MORE
When I first saw the trailer for Skyscraper with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, I was hooked. The trailer for Skyscraper looked like a cross between my favorite Christmas movie Die Hard and Liam Neeson’s Taken. With those two movies combined, it had to be good. MORE
You’re passionate about your work and you’re nailing your role. You’re working hard and your results are on fire. And then in the middle of an otherwise raving performance review, your boss brings up the conflict you continue to have with another […]. MORE
Everything you hang on to eventually holds you back. But one day you will eventually let go of everything. Apart from delegation, you’re overworked and frantic. Delegation is the skill that makes remarkable… Continue reading → Delegation MORE
In my new role with Leadership Network, encouraging pastors is one of the best parts of my job. In 16 years of pastoring I learned the job can be an emotional roller coaster at times. You have a great Sunday and then the critics seem to come out on Monday morning. Or Sunday walking out of church. MORE
This is the 3rd and final part of my journey (in three parts in 3 weeks) to what I consider to be the heart of great More Human leadership – the success trifecta: A successful company, A happy team, And a fulfilled YOU. MORE
The trailer for "Ordeal by Innocence." Saveur: Decoding the Sloppy Joe. Judi Dench: My Passion for Trees. Caitlin Flanagan on the Left's fear of Jordan Peterson. The trailer for "Furious." The Washington Post: A Chinese threat to aircraft carriers. The trailer for "Diggstown MORE
Say, “I’m learning,” not “I’ve learned.” ” “I’ve learned,” gives the impression of arrival and we both know you ain’t there yet. Learning or learned: Learning is a matter of the heart, not… Continue reading → Humility Leading arrogance Leadership Development MORE
Guest Post from Glenna Crooks, PhD: If you are a leader today you face a faster pace of change and far greater complexity than at any time in human history. As if the technical challenges, required skillsets and necessary mindsets were not enough to master, there’s more. MORE
Speaking from personal experience, I can confirm that the absolute worst thing you can do is take your work home with you. It stresses you out, annoys the people you love the most and means you never switch off. Despite this, I’m a firm believer that, as leaders, we can all improve our leadership skills immeasurably by making little tweaks to the way we live our lives outside of work. Here’s how I boost my leadership skills in my spare time – without turning it into work! MORE
“The distance doesn’t matter; it is only the first step that is difficult.” ” Marie de Vichy-Chamrond, Marquise du Deffand (1697 – 1780). French hostess and patron of the arts. You just finished reading Leadership Inspirations - The First Step ! MORE
Photo credit: 123rf. We went to see the new movie Christopher Robin last weekend. We grew up with Winnie the Pooh books and we carried on that tradition with our own children so have a soft spot for the stories and characters. MORE
“Higher performance comes from doing many things well—but some of those things are not in your power to change,” says author Marc Effron. Therefore, he recommends in his new book, 8 Steps to High Performance , that you focus on what you can change and ignore the rest. MORE
“Americans have never been the happiest bunch, Gerzema says. In the nine-year history of the happiness poll, the highest happiness index was 35% in 2008 and 2009. Close to 40% of Americans said… Continue reading → Influence Success Taking others higher Teams Leadership Development organizational success MORE
“Finding a good bus driver can be as important as finding a good musician.” ” Reba McEntire. If you’ve ever been to Pacific Heights area of San Francisco, California, you know the charm of Fillmore Street. MORE
We all want to experience positive growth in life both as leaders and as individuals. It has always been the greatest desire of every human. Though some attain greatness while others don’t. Stay with me. MORE
What is it about leading experienced people that makes it so challenging? They know more than we do. They have been there longer. They already have their ways of doing things. Then we walk in and we’re expected to tell them what to do, and when to do it. MORE
The following is a preview of Untangling the USA: The Cost of Complexity and What Can Be Done About It by Etienne Deffarges. Tom Brady and the “tuck rule.”. Nobody knew health care could be so complicated.”. The financial world has become way too complicated and very secretive.”. MORE
The following excerpt was taken from SPLASH! A Leader's Guide to Effective Public Speaking. Introduction written by Chris Brady] Beginning public speakers usually think there are three main types of. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]. MORE
Drucker said, “A man (person) should never be appointed to a managerial position if his vision focuses on people’s weaknesses rather than on their strengths.” “… the defining characteristic of the very best… Continue reading → Leading MORE
I met Debbie Laskey in 2009, when we worked together virtually for MicroMentor, Debbie in California, and me in Kansas. Here’s Debbie’s brief bio. MORE
Guest post from Bethany Andell: “To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.” – Mahatma Gandhi Recently a CEO friend of mine said that the three key ingredients to building a great culture are: 1) belief in the mission, 2) clarity of the vision and 3) having fun while living the values. There is a growing movement in the business world that proves all of these points to be true. MORE
A lot of business owners underestimate the importance of their curb appeal. This is what people see when they first approach your company. You know what they say – first impressions count! MORE
[Photo by Quino Al at Unsplash] The Atlantic: How robocalls and telemarketers killed the telephone MORE
130 I’ll be honest. I didn’t even know bulldozer parents were a thing until Friday night. When did helicopter parents become bulldozer parents? Are they really bulldozing at work? I had to Google the whole “bulldozer parents” thing after having dinner with some HR execs […]. MORE
Leadership starts with you. If you want to build a strong team, the place to start is with a look in the mirror. Your vision for your team arises from your own character, motives and beliefs. How you regard yourself determines the grandeur and scope of your vision. MORE
Life could be so much easier… If only people came with warning labels. You may be thinking “Yes! That’d be awesome. I could easily see the toxic people in my life.” ” or “I could recognize the people who will cause me trouble.” MORE
Work culture, like music, has the uncanny ability to bring people together or drive them apart. Personal preferences about every genre from rock to reggae can end up building or burning bridges. Similarly, people in the working world may survive being out of sync with their company’s vibe, but they’ll never really thrive! It’s no wonder that new articles on what makes or breaks employee engagement drop every week like new albums hoping to top the charts. MORE
In my talks with pastors and ministry leaders, I have heard some repeated themes. One common theme is they have a story of a failed leadership experience. It may have happened in their first church. There was one church experience, perhaps with a program or a person,which turned from bad to worst. MORE
The ethical development and use of power is essential to leadership success. But anytime you rely on title or position, you’ve lost influence and resorted to intimidation. Coercive power offends talent. Think… Continue reading → Humility Power Leadership Development MORE
If you have taken one assessment of yourself, you’ve taken a dozen. Some might have been quick to take and free, while others have been far more involved, cost you or your organization quite a bit, and been far more accurate. MORE
Smart people make dumb decisions. Chances are you think you’re above average in intelligence. Most of us do. Even though it’s impossible for MOST OF US to be above average at anything. Two… Continue reading → Decisions Leadership Development MORE
In my company, I allow my employees to choose their own job title. I of course, did the same. And I know that I did a pretty decent job when I picked mine because when I tell people what it is, I almost always get comments on it. But this video isn’t about my title, […]. MORE
Welcome to the August Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, creativity and inspiration, development, productivity, team building, and more. Communication. Art Petty submitted Why You Should Obsess Over Challenging Conversations (and what to do about them). Art summarizes: “ The road to career success runs through a nearly endless string of challenging conversations. MORE
Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog
AUGUST 7, 2018
Leadership starts with you. If you want to build a strong team, the place to start is with a look in the mirror. Your vision for your team arises from your own character, motives and beliefs. How you regard yourself determines the grandeur and scope of your vision.
General Leadership
AUGUST 7, 2018
“Finding a good bus driver can be as important as finding a good musician.” ” Reba McEntire. If you’ve ever been to Pacific Heights area of San Francisco, California, you know the charm of Fillmore Street.
Ron Edmondson
AUGUST 9, 2018
In 16 years as a pastor, I learned two things well. First, Sunday mornings are a stressful time for pastors. Second, most people who attend church love their church – and love their pastor.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 9, 2018
I’ll be honest. I didn’t even know bulldozer parents were a thing until Friday night. When did helicopter parents become bulldozer parents? Are they really bulldozing at work? I had to Google the whole “bulldozer parents” thing after having dinner with some HR execs […].
Aspire-CS
AUGUST 7, 2018
Photo credit: 123rf. We went to see the new movie Christopher Robin last weekend. We grew up with Winnie the Pooh books and we carried on that tradition with our own children so have a soft spot for the stories and characters.
Joseph Lalonde
AUGUST 8, 2018
Life could be so much easier… If only people came with warning labels. You may be thinking “Yes! That’d be awesome. I could easily see the toxic people in my life.” ” or “I could recognize the people who will cause me trouble.”
Chris Brady
AUGUST 8, 2018
The following excerpt was taken from SPLASH! A Leader's Guide to Effective Public Speaking. Introduction written by Chris Brady] Beginning public speakers usually think there are three main types of. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].
Leadership and Management brings together the best content for leadership and management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Ron Edmondson
AUGUST 7, 2018
In my talks with pastors and ministry leaders, I have heard some repeated themes. One common theme is they have a story of a failed leadership experience. It may have happened in their first church. There was one church experience, perhaps with a program or a person,which turned from bad to worst.
Joseph Lalonde
AUGUST 10, 2018
We all want to experience positive growth in life both as leaders and as individuals. It has always been the greatest desire of every human. Though some attain greatness while others don’t. Stay with me.
RapidStart Leadership
AUGUST 7, 2018
What is it about leading experienced people that makes it so challenging? They know more than we do. They have been there longer. They already have their ways of doing things. Then we walk in and we’re expected to tell them what to do, and when to do it.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 7, 2018
You’re passionate about your work and you’re nailing your role. You’re working hard and your results are on fire. And then in the middle of an otherwise raving performance review, your boss brings up the conflict you continue to have with another […].
Ron Edmondson
AUGUST 6, 2018
In my new role with Leadership Network, encouraging pastors is one of the best parts of my job. In 16 years of pastoring I learned the job can be an emotional roller coaster at times. You have a great Sunday and then the critics seem to come out on Monday morning. Or Sunday walking out of church.
Joseph Lalonde
AUGUST 6, 2018
When I first saw the trailer for Skyscraper with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, I was hooked. The trailer for Skyscraper looked like a cross between my favorite Christmas movie Die Hard and Liam Neeson’s Taken. With those two movies combined, it had to be good.
Kevin Eikenberry
AUGUST 7, 2018
In my company, I allow my employees to choose their own job title. I of course, did the same. And I know that I did a pretty decent job when I picked mine because when I tell people what it is, I almost always get comments on it. But this video isn’t about my title, […].
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 5, 2018
Everything you hang on to eventually holds you back. But one day you will eventually let go of everything. Apart from delegation, you’re overworked and frantic. Delegation is the skill that makes remarkable… Continue reading → Delegation
Great Leadership By Dan
AUGUST 9, 2018
Guest post from Bethany Andell: “To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.” – Mahatma Gandhi Recently a CEO friend of mine said that the three key ingredients to building a great culture are: 1) belief in the mission, 2) clarity of the vision and 3) having fun while living the values. There is a growing movement in the business world that proves all of these points to be true.
Strategy Driven
AUGUST 6, 2018
A lot of business owners underestimate the importance of their curb appeal. This is what people see when they first approach your company. You know what they say – first impressions count!
Kevin Eikenberry
AUGUST 6, 2018
If you have taken one assessment of yourself, you’ve taken a dozen. Some might have been quick to take and free, while others have been far more involved, cost you or your organization quite a bit, and been far more accurate.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 9, 2018
Drucker said, “A man (person) should never be appointed to a managerial position if his vision focuses on people’s weaknesses rather than on their strengths.” “… the defining characteristic of the very best… Continue reading → Leading
Terry Starbucker
AUGUST 5, 2018
This is the 3rd and final part of my journey (in three parts in 3 weeks) to what I consider to be the heart of great More Human leadership – the success trifecta: A successful company, A happy team, And a fulfilled YOU.
Strategy Driven
AUGUST 4, 2018
“The distance doesn’t matter; it is only the first step that is difficult.” ” Marie de Vichy-Chamrond, Marquise du Deffand (1697 – 1780). French hostess and patron of the arts. You just finished reading Leadership Inspirations - The First Step !
Lead Change Blog
AUGUST 7, 2018
Welcome to the August Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, creativity and inspiration, development, productivity, team building, and more. Communication. Art Petty submitted Why You Should Obsess Over Challenging Conversations (and what to do about them). Art summarizes: “ The road to career success runs through a nearly endless string of challenging conversations.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 10, 2018
The ethical development and use of power is essential to leadership success. But anytime you rely on title or position, you’ve lost influence and resorted to intimidation. Coercive power offends talent. Think… Continue reading → Humility Power Leadership Development
Eric Jacobson
AUGUST 10, 2018
Legacy in the Making is the fascinating new book where authors Mark Miller and Lucas Conley provide readers a toolkit for how to be a modern day legacy builder for your company/brand.
Execupundit
AUGUST 10, 2018
[Photo by Quino Al at Unsplash] The Atlantic: How robocalls and telemarketers killed the telephone
Lead Change Blog
AUGUST 9, 2018
The following is a preview of Untangling the USA: The Cost of Complexity and What Can Be Done About It by Etienne Deffarges. Tom Brady and the “tuck rule.”. Nobody knew health care could be so complicated.”. The financial world has become way too complicated and very secretive.”.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 10, 2018
Smart people make dumb decisions. Chances are you think you’re above average in intelligence. Most of us do. Even though it’s impossible for MOST OF US to be above average at anything. Two… Continue reading → Decisions Leadership Development
Eric Jacobson
AUGUST 9, 2018
“Higher performance comes from doing many things well—but some of those things are not in your power to change,” says author Marc Effron. Therefore, he recommends in his new book, 8 Steps to High Performance , that you focus on what you can change and ignore the rest.
Execupundit
AUGUST 10, 2018
[Photo by rawpixel at Unsplash] When you meet a team and everyone on the team is highly accomplished and competent, do not make the mistake of assuming that the team is competent
Lead Change Blog
AUGUST 6, 2018
Work culture, like music, has the uncanny ability to bring people together or drive them apart. Personal preferences about every genre from rock to reggae can end up building or burning bridges. Similarly, people in the working world may survive being out of sync with their company’s vibe, but they’ll never really thrive! It’s no wonder that new articles on what makes or breaks employee engagement drop every week like new albums hoping to top the charts.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 7, 2018
“Americans have never been the happiest bunch, Gerzema says. In the nine-year history of the happiness poll, the highest happiness index was 35% in 2008 and 2009. Close to 40% of Americans said… Continue reading → Influence Success Taking others higher Teams Leadership Development organizational success
Eric Jacobson
AUGUST 8, 2018
I met Debbie Laskey in 2009, when we worked together virtually for MicroMentor, Debbie in California, and me in Kansas. Here’s Debbie’s brief bio.
Execupundit
AUGUST 10, 2018
The trailer for "Ordeal by Innocence." Saveur: Decoding the Sloppy Joe. Judi Dench: My Passion for Trees. Caitlin Flanagan on the Left's fear of Jordan Peterson. The trailer for "Furious." The Washington Post: A Chinese threat to aircraft carriers. The trailer for "Diggstown
Lead Change Blog
AUGUST 8, 2018
Speaking from personal experience, I can confirm that the absolute worst thing you can do is take your work home with you. It stresses you out, annoys the people you love the most and means you never switch off. Despite this, I’m a firm believer that, as leaders, we can all improve our leadership skills immeasurably by making little tweaks to the way we live our lives outside of work. Here’s how I boost my leadership skills in my spare time – without turning it into work!
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 6, 2018
Say, “I’m learning,” not “I’ve learned.” ” “I’ve learned,” gives the impression of arrival and we both know you ain’t there yet. Learning or learned: Learning is a matter of the heart, not… Continue reading → Humility Leading arrogance Leadership Development
CEO Blog
AUGUST 8, 2018
I have always known reading was good and audiobooks are great. I have also known TV can often cut into reading time. It can be so much of a temptation that I do not even own a TV. A recent article in Entrepreneur magazine underscored how important reading is.
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