Let's Grow Leaders
JANUARY 6, 2014
'We’d spent the last 5 days reconnecting as a family, completely dark from any semblance of social networking. Alright, I’ll be honest… all networking…each night my husband and I requested a table for 4 on this 5 night cruise to Mexico. It’s cool to meet other travelers… but not this time, we needed family and […] The post Effective Networking: 6 Secrets Your Kids Know appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
General Leadership
JANUARY 5, 2014
'“Leaders rarely use their power wisely or effectively over long periods unless they are supported by followers who have the stature to help them do so.”. Ira Chaleff. One of the long standing traditions associated with beginning a New Year is to resolve to do something different in the future. To some of us, that different something may mean committing to exercise more, eat healthier, learn a new skill, eliminate a bad habit, and the list of possibilities goes on and on.
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Michael Lee Stallard
JANUARY 7, 2014
'Katie Stallard with daughters Elizabeth (left) and Sarah (right). Ten years ago today, my wife’s surgeon told me she had advanced ovarian cancer. Today Katie is cancer free and flourishing in every way. The experience of spending more time with my family and friends during that season of supporting Katie while she underwent treatment opened my eyes to the power of connection.
Lead Change Blog
JANUARY 9, 2014
'Posted in Leadership Development “You do not owe me your freedom. I could not give it to you. Your freedom is not mine to give. It belongs to you and you alone. If you want it back you must take it for yourselves. Each and every one of you.” - Daenerys, Stormborn of House Targaryen You can find leadership [.] Author information Mary C Schaefer President at Artemis Path, Inc.
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Let's Grow Leaders
JANUARY 8, 2014
'Bad things happen to good people. Karma doesn’t always show up in time. Even good people may find that the knife in their back sports their own fingerprints. Even the most well-intentioned leaders do stupid stunts from time to time. My time in HR gave me a front row seat to such tragedies. It’s not […] The post 5 Ways to Build Career Resiliency appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
General Leadership
JANUARY 7, 2014
'We hope you enjoyed David Webb’s December broadcast with the troops and General Leadership live from Kabul, Afghanistan. Tonight, you can join us live at 9pm Eastern Time (6pm for you West Coasties!) for our first new show of 2014 as we continue our “ 12 Virtues of Leadership ” series on SiriusXM Patriot Channel 125 and the David Webb Show with the following special guests: - Ken Wahl (Twitter: @KenWahl1 ) and Shane Barbi (Twitter: @Barbi_Twins ). - Papa Joe Bradford (Twitter
Leadership and Management brings together the best content for leadership and management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Lead Change Blog
JANUARY 6, 2014
'Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership Like most people this time of year, you have likely set some new goals for yourself, your team, or your organization. Goals come in all shapes and sizes. They may be personal or work-related. Financial, health and wellness, career, or people-oriented. Short-term or long-term. Lofty or low hanging fruit.
Let's Grow Leaders
JANUARY 10, 2014
'I’ve always found great joy in singing, and was voted “most likely to spontaneously burst into song” in high school. From grade school through college, I sang in every choir available, always as an alto. My voice was so low, in a pinch, I would help out the tenors. Each time I had a new […] The post The Surprising Way to Expand Your Range appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Leading Blog
JANUARY 8, 2014
'Amplified Leadership by Dan Reiland is about developing leaders. While it is written with a church audience in mind, the principles and values work in other arenas as well. It deserves a wider audience. He places the development of leaders into a five-step process: Establish a Relationship, Engage a Follower, Embrace a Team, Coach an Apprentice, and finally, Mentor a New Leader.
Michael Lee Stallard
JANUARY 5, 2014
'#14 Develop an Attitude of Commitment, Courage and Perseverance – To develop the strength of character that intentional connectors have requires commitment, courage and perseverance. Commitment is required to develop the habit of connecting. Courage is required because some people will reject your efforts to connect, whether due to circumstance or personality.
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Lead Change Blog
JANUARY 8, 2014
'Posted in Leadership Development Team building is important for boosting employee productivity and relationships. Team building can help employees to understand each other better, communicate more effectively and start to be more creative when solving problems. In turn, this kind of work environment can attract team players to your company and boost employees’ job satisfaction.
Great Leadership By Dan
JANUARY 9, 2014
'Guest post from Hay Group’s Rick Lash : I confess it: I love Downton Abbey. Part of the attraction for me is the weekly escape to an unfamiliar world – a time, a place and a culture that seem light-years away from the daily challenges I face consulting with businesses on leadership issues. But it’s not easy to turn off my daytime mind – and I recently realized that my business clients can learn important and very relevant lessons, even from that distant world.
Leading Blog
JANUARY 6, 2014
'The Power of Starting Something Stupid is about finding the courage to do the things you don’t feel you are ready to do. Author Richie Norton explains that life-changing ideas are often tragically mislabeled stupid. What if the key to success, creativity, and fulfillment in your life lies in the potential of those stupid ideas? Stupid is the New Smart—the common denominator for success, creativity, and innovation in business and life.
Women on Business
JANUARY 6, 2014
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Lead Change Blog
JANUARY 7, 2014
'Posted in Leadership Development [link] One of the best ways to improve as a leader is to reflect upon your past experiences, catalog the lessons learned, and apply that information to your future leadership activities. Fortunately for you, 28 of the top thought leaders in the field of leadership have assembled their best blog posts for 2013, effectively serving as a [.
Tanveer Naseer
JANUARY 7, 2014
'The following is a guest piece by Sally Helgesen. Communicating effectively, becoming a more accomplished persuader, and helping others achieve their performance goals have long been foundational managerial roles. But as organizations become more diverse and complex, and as everyone is called upon to work more independently, refining these skills has become an imperative.
Leading in Context
JANUARY 8, 2014
'By Linda Fisher Thornton Staying competent is an important part of today''s proactive ethical leadership. As we head into 2014, the trend reports at the links below will give you a "business leader''s preview" of what to expect in sectors that range from consumer trends, human resources, leadership and marketing to food, and technology. Enjoy!
Women on Business
JANUARY 4, 2014
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Speaker: Cy Wakeman, M.S., CSP, President, Reality-Based Leadership
Most HR leadership philosophies are grounded in two completely faulty assumptions — “change is hard” and “engagement drives results.” Those beliefs have inspired expensive attempts to keep change from being disruptive to employees. What these engagement programs actually do is create and reinforce feelings of victim-hood and leave employees unprepared to adapt to real changes that are necessary for the health and profitability of their enterprises.
Lead Change Blog
JANUARY 10, 2014
'Posted in Leadership Development A small group of us meet monthly for coffee, connection and conversation. Everyone was a buzz at last Friday’s pow-wow, busy sharing their 2014 resolutions. Meaningful and ambitious plans were disclosed: getting a new job, losing weight, traveling to Europe, writing a book, being more patient, spending more time with family, getting organized.
Joseph Lalonde
JANUARY 10, 2014
'I t’s often been said people won’t care what you have to say until they know how much you care. While a short quote, this little statement speaks volumes to the power of feeling cared for. I believe one of the best ways we can show others we care is by talking less. Image by David Geohring. But how can this be? Can we really show others we care when we zip our lips?
Persuasive Powerhouse
JANUARY 6, 2014
' . I was young and inexperienced when I became responsible for overseeing the administration of cardiovascular drug clinical trials for a major pharmaceutical corporation. This job required a significant number of regular connections with others both inside and outside of the company. One of those employees was a brilliant M.D. who made a point of making me feel small by sarcastically showcasing the knowledge he had – and I didn’t have – in every interaction.
Women on Business
JANUARY 10, 2014
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Lead Change Blog
JANUARY 8, 2014
'Posted in Self Leadership [link] I’d like to think I’m good at challenging the status quo. To get regular reality checks, I spend time with college kids creating for-profit and not-for-profit businesses aimed at solving wicked problems. They truly challenge the status quo and it is, fortunately, invigoratingly contagious. Sometimes (most of the time?
Great Leadership By Dan
JANUARY 7, 2014
'I recently asked readers to submit their burning leadership development questions. Those that get picked for a post will receive a free copy of my eBook. This question from Jen: “How do you make succession planning a ‘real thing’? We use Lominger’s competency modeling and their Learning Agility tools in some robust ways. We ‘9 box’ folks and we have depth charts where names are slotted in to ‘Red (ready in 3-5 years), Yellow (ready in 1-2 years) or Green (ready now)’ slots.
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 4, 2014
'The word “health” adopted me for 2014. I used the “One Word” concept and just listened. Health is the word that stuck. One Word isn’t a resolution. I haven’t made one of them in years. One Word is a focal point that gives direction and purpose to what I do. It’s not a have-to. It’s […].
Women on Business
JANUARY 9, 2014
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Lead Change Blog
JANUARY 7, 2014
'Posted in Change Management How prepared is your organization to implement your strategic plan and move the necessary change forward? Strategic success requires more than a strategic plan; it requires the right employees with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time. The essence of the Strategic Plan is the set of strategies that will [.
Lead on Purpose
JANUARY 4, 2014
'No matter what you are facing in life right now, there are things for which you can (and absolutely should) be grateful. Showing gratitude to others helps you see the world as a better place and move forward more effectively during the tough times. You should be thankful for the people who make your life better. Albert Schweitzer said it well: “Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown into flame by another human being.
Persuasive Powerhouse
JANUARY 8, 2014
' . By John Baldoni. . John Baldoni is an executive coach and chair of the leadership development practice at N2growth, a global leadership consultancy. John is the author of 12 books on leadership and his newest is The Leader’s Guide to Speaking with Presence ; full or practical advice you can use. He can be contacted via his Web site, www.johnbaldoni.com.
Joseph Lalonde
JANUARY 6, 2014
'R eading is key to staying ahead of the curve as a leader. With reading, you’re able to stay up to date on the latest trends, discover old classics, and find enjoyment. Image via Creative Commons. I’ve found all of that and more as I’ve expanded my reading library. There’s been must-read fiction books that I’ve devoured.
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