Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
You spend large amounts of time talking. Words are hammers. Understand, embrace, and increase the impact you have during one-on-ones. 7 powerful phrases. 10 powerful questions.
Leading Blog
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
I F YOU ENTER a bookstore and peruse the shelves for books on famous leaders in history, you’ll likely find a recurring cast of characters staring at you. Winston Churchill. Napoleon Bonaparte. Abraham Lincoln. Mao Zedong. Keep browsing and you’ll encounter another variant of this literature featuring prominent men (and sometimes women) in the business or corporate world: Bill Gates.
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Leading in Context
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
By Linda Fisher Thornton There have been several great leaders who helped me grow, and who inspired me to want to lead others.
Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Your team yearns for a cadence of sincere “thank yous” more than grand gestures Every week we hear from hard-working, high-performing employees who long for more appreciation at work. Ironically some of these complaints come after some kind of big employee appreciation event. It’s about time, I’ve been killing myself all year without even a thank you!
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Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
Feelings aren't the final authority on noble behaviors. Gratitude is a practice. Express gratitude when you don't feel it as long as you believe it's the right thing to do.
Leading Blog
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Anthony Iannarino on how to start practicing gratitude: “One way to start a gratitude practice is to take an inventory of all things for which You should be grateful. Include every good thing you have now and good things you have had in the past, including the experiences you’ve had throughout your life.
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Great Results Team Building
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Accelerating your growth as an team leader or teammate is about mastering the art of effective communication. As I share in many keynotes and training programs, “ being effective is not about experience… it’s about awareness.” And in teaching audiences how to become more aware of themselves and their team members tendencies and needs, I have often emphasized the importance of curiosity and how that leads to having more positive and intentional interactions.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
A hero helps us imagine who we can become. Leaders build culture with stories. What stories are you telling tody?
Lead from Within
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
As a leader of any corporation, it is crucial to be able to effectively manage and regulate the emotions of your employees, particularly in situations where negative emotions are prevalent. As an executive leadership coach, I often compare team dynamics to family dynamics – both can be complex and filled with dysfunction and drama. However, with the right approach, leaders can effectively navigate these emotions and create a positive and productive work environment.
CO2
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
When Steve Jobs said, “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life,” he wasn’t merely advocating for bold actions. He was also emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and inner strength in leadership. In the realm of executive coaching, this principle of ‘Courageous Leadership’ is not just about taking risks or making audacious decisions; it’s equally about introspection, authenticity, and following one’s heart an
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Innovation Excellence
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
(But Most Don’t) GUEST POST from Greg Satell Today, technology has become central to how every business competes. Futuristic advancements like artificial intelligence, big data and cloud computing are no longer pie-in-the-sky propositions, but mission critical initiatives that leaders are racing to implement within their organizations. Unfortunately, most of these initiatives fail.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
We live in an imperfect world. The universe isn’t conspiring to do anything. Leadership is more like a war zone than Disney Land. Yes, it’s fulfilling. Yes, there are rewards.
Lead from Within
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
As a leader, it is crucial to empower your employees to reach their full potential. Not only will this improve their happiness and productivity, but it will also positively impact the overall success of your organization. It’s the leader’s responsibility to take the initiative and invest the necessary time and effort to ensure their employees are able to excel.
Modern Servant Leader
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Sam Altman, arguably the biggest name in artificial intelligence (AI), was recently called a servant leader. He led one of the most innovative and rapidly growing tech companies in the world. So it was a huge surprise when he was fired from his CEO role at OpenAI Friday. The explanation for his termination was vague and 95% of the company’s employees threatened to follow their CEO.
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Innovation Excellence
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
GUEST POST from David Burkus We all arrive at leadership with certain preconceptions about what makes a successful leader. Sometimes we form an idea of what great leaders do based on historical leaders or modern-day leaders who are always getting media attention.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
We celebrated our first Thanksgiving as a married couple 1,600 miles from home. It was a proud moment until I tried to carve the turkey.
Lead from Within
NOVEMBER 18, 2023
As a leader, showing your employees appreciation is essential for building a positive and productive work environment. It’s not just about what you say but also about what you do. Showing employees that you value their hard work and contributions is key to keeping them engaged, motivated and committed to their roles. Here are four ways to effectively show your employees that you appreciate them: Ignore small mistakes: Sometimes the best way to show appreciation is to give your employees le
The Horizons Tracker
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
A recent report by the International Longevity Centre (ILC) sheds light on a growing economic trend observed among individuals aged 60 and above in the United Kingdom. Faced with the burden of a cost-of-living crisis and mounting concerns over future care and healthcare expenses, one out of three people in this age group exhibits hesitance when it comes to present-day spending.
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.
Innovation Excellence
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
According to OpenAI, ChatGPT, and Tom the Turkey by Braden Kelley Call me crazy, but I’ve always been a big believer in fun as a key component to the successful pursuit of innovation.
CEO Insider
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Artificial intelligence has dominated industry spotlights for over a year now, introducing both hype and skepticism to organizations of all varieties. Amidst the many promises of value, cautionary tales of hallucination, and exaggerated anxieties of an AI takeover, decision makers may have a difficult time cutting through the cacophony and forming an accurately informed perspective […] The post The C-Suite’s Guide to Breaking AI Barriers appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.
Lead from Within
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Time is a valuable commodity for any leader, and it is important to use it wisely. Not only does this mean being efficient and productive, it also means taking the time to ensure that you are setting yourself up for success and taking advantage of every opportunity. If you want to be a successful leader here are the four ways you need to learn how to use your time wisely: Create time blocking: Time blocking is the practice of scheduling your day into blocks of time for specific tasks or activiti
The Horizons Tracker
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Migration as a result of climate change is seldom spoken about but is likely to be one of the predominant challenges as humanity attempts to grapple with the monumental challenge. Research from the University of Exeter outlines criteria by which such migrations can be deemed successful. Migration is increasingly acknowledged as a viable approach to address climate-related risks and serve as a form of adaptation.
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Innovation Excellence
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Successful Innovation, Learning Experience or Total Disaster? GUEST POST from Pete Foley In Las Vegas, we are now clearing up after the Formula 1 Grand Prix on the Strip. This extremely complex event required a great deal of executional innovation, and one that I think as innovators, we can learn quite a lot from.
thoughtLEADERS, LLC
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Our reader poll today asks: How do you deal with someone who is passive aggressive? I ignore it and focus on the work 40.26% I call them out on it and work toward productive resolution 39.62% I get passive aggressive myself in retaliation 11.36% I get directly aggressive to counter the behavior 8.76% Pushing Back on Passive Aggression. Read the rest of this post at thoughtLEADERS, LLC: Leadership Training for the Real World.
Strategy Driven
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Operational Excellence is a systematic approach to improving business processes and performance. It can also significantly impact a company’s ability to attract and retain talented employees. The Significance of Talent in Modern Business High performers are crucial to any organization’s success. A study encompassing over 600,000 individuals across various professions revealed that top performers are up to 800% more productive in complex jobs like software development and management.
The Horizons Tracker
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant strides in enhancing hotel operations and streamlining efficiency. By automating tasks like booking and contactless check-in, AI has liberated staff members to dedicate their attention to delivering exceptional, tailored experiences to guests in a prompt and cost-effective manner. Consequently, it comes as no astonishment that AI has emerged as a transformative force within the hospitality industry.
Innovation Excellence
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Prove it to me! GUEST POST from John Bessant A good idea will sell itself, right? Unfortunately not — Emerson was spectacularly wrong when he suggested that all you needed to do was build that better mousetrap to have the world beating a path to your door.
HR Digest
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Among reports of increasing job dissatisfaction and high employee attrition rates, many companies are caught wondering how to recruit top talent and retain top talent as well. While many are able to attract effective workers with hefty packages, not everyone can convince employees to stay either. Pew Research Center found that 43 percent of young workers have stayed with their employees for over three years, but on the other hand, 40 percent have spent less than 12 months with their employers.
thoughtLEADERS, LLC
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Here are 5 top tips to conquer imposter syndrome and lead with confidence as a young entrepreneur. Today’s guest post is b y Sofie Roux, Founder — BloomBox Design Labs When I started college at a school I had dreamed of attending since I was six, I was awestruck. This feeling was rapidly followed by the thought, “How will I ever measure up to this amazing place?
The Horizons Tracker
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The prevalence of office mandates among knowledge workers is striking, with a recent study from Atlassian showing that a staggering 82% are currently subject to some form of requirement to work in person. Intriguingly, nearly half of those who venture into the office do so purely due to these company directives, rather than a genuine desire to be present.
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