Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 5, 2024

Don’t assume your team knows just because you told them Magical thinking means you assume your team knows what you know. For example, you might think that explaining a task once is enough and everyone will understand and execute it perfectly. Of course, your team might not get it. It’s your job to ensure expectations are clear. How Magical Thinking Leads to Workplace Conflict Think about any significant conflict you’ve been a part of.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 9, 2024

L ACROSSE legend Paul Rabil wanted a guidebook for the road to being a champion. So, he went looking for guidance from some of the greatest athletes, coaches, entertainers, and entrepreneurs in the world. He wanted to know what made them great. What he learned he put into this book, The Way of the Champion. Champions aren’t born. They’re made through determination, discipline, and sacrifice.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 8, 2024

The quest to identify skill gaps among workers is a constant endeavor with no end date, but that’s what it means to grow a workforce. Employees are hired with an armory of skill sets that match what an organization is looking for, but as the role evolves, the employee is expected to grow as well. This is easier to do in some roles, where the work done introduces the necessary skills to the employee, but in most cases, additional training is required to help the employee improve.

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 6, 2024

Intellectually humble leaders get better when things get harder. Humility isn't a feeling. It's a way of seeing yourself. This post explains the advantages of practicing intellectual humility. Read this post if you want to thrive in leadership.

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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

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Leading in Context

AUGUST 7, 2024

By Linda Fisher Thornton Leaders who solve complex problems need a special blend of qualities – the curiosity to untangle the variables, the persistence to keep trying, and the openness to change beliefs and strategies as answers emerge from the chaos. But those qualities will only take them so far. They’ll also need to be great listeners and engaging leaders, so that they gather information from stakeholders and team members.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 8, 2024

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. Simon Bailey on resilience: “Life is full of highs and lows – Life is kind of like a wave in the sense that there are both peaks and dips. Sometimes, you feel like an absolute rockstar. Other times, you feel like the human equivalent of a discarded soft top surfboard.

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 8, 2024

Life requires management. Spontaneous living ends in disaster. Fulfillment follows intention. Self-management is managing personal energy. Read this post to discover 12 secrets to self-management. What are you self-management strategies?

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 9, 2024

Episode 266: In this episode of “Leadership Without Losing Your Soul,” David talks with Jack Craven, a trial lawyer turned CEO, aliveness mindset author, and executive coach. Jack shares his journey of leading business leaders toward more fulfilling lives, emphasizing the importance of feeling alive professionally and personally. They delve into the “aliveness mindset,” which focuses on bringing passion, purpose, and joy into everyday experiences.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 5, 2024

S AY you have a manufacturing location with problems — three plant managers in two years, unusual variation in quality and/or safety, seemingly unpredictable swings in productivity. The options senior leadership considers may be to sell it, give it a defined period to show or go, or take on the task of rehabilitation. Leadership may wonder whether this is essentially a culture problem or whether poor performance itself creates what looks like one.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 3, 2024

Another massive round of layoffs is coming up as Intel announces job cuts at the company. As a part of Intel’s cost-cutting measures and its ambitions to reshape the business entirely, the company will let go of more than 15 percent of its workers in the upcoming months. The company currently employs over 125,000 workers according to The Verge , and the number of employees affected by Intel’s job cuts could range between 15,000-19,000.

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 7, 2024

Elbert Hubbard was wrong when he wrote, “The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.” The greatest mistake is the persistence of unnecessary mistakes. Read this post to learn how to break destructive patters.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 5, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve had countless conversations with employees about their deepest fears and concerns in the workplace. These fears can keep them up at night, causing stress, anxiety, and decreased productivity. It’s essential for leaders to understand and address these fears to create a supportive and thriving work environment.

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AUGUST 6, 2024

When I reflect on the most successful leaders I’ve worked with over the years, they all possess a variety of outstanding communication skills. Yet one skill consistently stands apart – the leader’s ability to clearly set expectations for their teams. Leaders who are crystal clear – not only about what they expect from their teams but also about what their teams can expect from them – tend to be the most effective leaders overall, consistently winning over their employees and achieving their busi

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HR Digest

AUGUST 6, 2024

If you’re committed to giving ex-military officials a chance to rejoin the workforce with ease, then these tips for hiring veterans should put you on the right path. Switching to the corporate setting can be difficult for these individuals and helping them adapt to office life is an essential part of the hiring process. Let’s take a look at some HR strategies for retaining the veteran workforce.

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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.

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Sales Wolf Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

A High Trust Culture is Simply Not Enough. In today’s hyper-accelerating world of AI-driven innovation and enhanced decision-making, trust is no longer enough. You and your team need every single competitive advantage possible. Telling the truth and doing the right thing, while basic and important is simply not enough. Trust is the expectation that people will act with integrity, follow through on commitments, and uphold ethical standards.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 7, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve witnessed the growing trend of remote work and the challenges that come with it, including feelings of loneliness and isolation. Working from home can be a great opportunity for flexibility and productivity, but it’s crucial to take proactive steps to maintain social connections and avoid the pitfalls of loneliness.

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Innovation Excellence

AUGUST 7, 2024

Which Resonates with You? GUEST POST from Stefan Lindegaard Building a strong team is a multifaceted journey, and there are several key actions that can contribute to the growth and success of a team. Reflecting on the nine actions for building a great team, which ones do you find your team focuses on the most?

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HR Digest

AUGUST 5, 2024

Return-to-office trends are a polarizing topic, and the latest to join the list of controversies is the hushed hybrid work trend. The popularity of jobs that strictly offer remote work , or at least a hybrid schedule, has not faded in the slightest and employees still appear to be on the lookout for jobs that will let them work from home. The need for such work is so overwhelming that employees are now convincing their managers to let them work from home without notifying the employer about the

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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.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 9, 2024

In an era where water conservation is crucial, innovative irrigation techniques are transforming how we maintain our gardens. These advanced methods not only ensure that plants receive the right amount of water but also help in reducing water wastage and promoting sustainable gardening practices. Here’s a comprehensive look at some of the most innovative irrigation techniques that can keep your garden lush and thriving. 1.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 9, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve seen many leaders struggle with ineffective strategies. Despite their best efforts, they fail to achieve the desired results. If your leadership strategy isn’t working, it’s time to take a step back and reassess. In my experience here are the top five reasons your strategy might be falling short and how to fix it.

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Innovation Excellence

AUGUST 5, 2024

GUEST POST from Greg Satell Very few businesses last. While we like to think we live in a particularly disruptive era, this has always been true. Entrepreneurs start businesses because they see opportunity and build skills, practices and processes to leverage it. Yet as the world changes, these strengths often become vulnerabilities.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 7, 2024

Job cuts at Dell Technologies Inc. are moving forward and the company’s sales team has taken the biggest hit. The company is becoming “leaner,” which means that Dell’s workforce reduction plans are going to affect a significant number of employees. Some sources have put the Dell layoff numbers to be as high as 12,500 employees but that detail has not been confirmed by the company.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 5, 2024

Image recognition apps have come a long way from their early days. Thanks to deep learning and AI, these image recognition tools can now do more than just generally categorize images based on their topic. Now they can help match images to exact duplicates. This can make it easy to search by images, find similar options, or even find the original source of an image.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 6, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve observed that many leaders fall into the trap of playing it safe. While it may seem like a cautious approach, playing it safe can actually be the riskiest leadership strategy. In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business environment, leaders who are unwilling to take calculated risks often find themselves falling behind and failing to seize valuable opportunities.

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Innovation Excellence

AUGUST 9, 2024

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski When it’s time to make meaningful change, there’s no time for consensus. When the worn path of success must be violated, use a small team. When it’s time for new thinking, create an unreasonable deadline, and get out of the way.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 4, 2024

Exit interviews are an essential part of any well-functioning organization but the quality of the exit interview questions is what determines whether any valuable information is collected. Exit interview surveys provide a wealth of information about an outgoing employee, right from their reasons for leaving to all the experiences they had working there.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 9, 2024

Whenever you apply for a job, a potential employer may ask a range of questions to assess your skills, values, and overall suitability for the role. Among the qualities they take special care to evaluate, leadership is often at the fore. Leadership is vital in any job, particularly in management jobs that require mastery of a particular skill set and oversight of a team.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 8, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve helped countless clients navigate the challenges of working with difficult colleagues. Whether it’s a personality clash, conflicting work styles, or unproductive behavior, managing a difficult colleague can be a significant source of stress and frustration. However, with the right approach and strategies, you can successfully manage these relationships and maintain a positive, productive work environment.

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Innovation Excellence

AUGUST 6, 2024

GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton As a leader in your organization, you’re under tremendous stress. Not only do you need to deliver against a “growth strategy” that demands constant increases in revenue and profit, but you also need to cut costs and support employees who are more disengaged and burned out than ever before.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

AUGUST 6, 2024

Everybody loves a deal. Some people crave the savings, while others enjoy the thrill of the chase and the excitement it offers. But, be forewarned. When you seek the lowest cost, haggle the price down, or choose secondhand purchases, your discounted dream can swiftly turn into a full-priced nightmare. You think you’re getting a deal…but are you? If price is your sole purchase criterion, you may believe that cheaper is better.

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