Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 11, 2022
There will be times when you face outcomes you intensely dislike. A seeming no-win scenario is also a chance to distinguish yourself, earn people’s trust, and innovate. Here are seven ways to lead through these tough circumstances, build your credibility, and sleep well at night: Reframe. Own the UGLY. Collaborate. Win with Values. Choose a Different Time Frame.
Tanveer Naseer
JULY 13, 2022
One of the biggest challenges facing leaders and their organizations today is how to adapt the way they work to a growing demand for more flexible work arrangements by employees. But how do leaders make this shift from leading a team of individuals working under one roof, to working either full time or part of the time remotely? That’s the challenge I’ll be discussing with my guest, Kevin Eikenberry, in this episode of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast.
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Joseph Lalonde
JULY 14, 2022
When employees step out of their comfort zone and try something new, magical things happen. Google allows its employees to spend 20% of their time working on pet projects. These pet projects are things the employee sees that could benefit Google. Most organizations are not like Google. They are unwilling to give their employees time to try new things, even when the organization would benefit.
RapidStart Leadership
JULY 12, 2022
When it comes to love or leadership, going the distance means forming relationships that run deep; while my son and his bride backpack to the northern shores of Iceland, I thought I’d share seven ways to help make sure they, and we, stay headed in the right direction. The post Going the Distance – 7 Secrets for Success in Love (and Leadership) appeared first on RapidStart Leadership.
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Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 15, 2022
The 21st century hasn’t started the way that many of us expected it would. We’re looking at a potent mix of a global pandemic, global warming, the resurgence of authoritarianism, white nationalism, and war that again threatens to consume the planet. It can feel frustrating and hopeless. And those are just a few of the issues that are pervasive and in people’s consciousness regularly.
Next Level Blog
JULY 12, 2022
One of the leadership communications distinctions I’ve been thinking about a lot this year is the difference between communications that are episodic and those that are longitudinal. Back in January, I wrote a post about how leaders need to pull the thread through so their teams can see how their work fits into the longer arc of the work. Lately, I’ve been advising a lot of clients on how to frame their communications for C-Suite executives who, because of the nature of their jobs, are bombarded
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Rich Gee Group
JULY 14, 2022
No time to read? Listen here: I'm excited to tell you about my best leadership technique. What is an easy motivator you can provide at work? Money? Promotion? What can you deliver that will exponentially grow the performance of a member of your team? A single phone call. Call them at home. Yes - that's right - a single phone call. Acknowledgment by a superior has been shown to motivate better individuals than money, promotions, gifts, bonuses, etc.
Women on Business
JULY 13, 2022
Brought to you by Suffolk University: Why should entrepreneurs consider pursuing an MBA? How does getting this degree make startups more successful? Business owners have assumed that college degrees are unnecessary when you have larger-than-life business ambitions on your mind. They consider business administration programs needless for anyone willing to become self-employed in the future. […].
Leadership Freak
JULY 14, 2022
Bobby McFerrin sang, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” You’re a better leader when you choose happiness and break the glum-leader syndrome. Should you pursue happiness? No.
Joseph Lalonde
JULY 10, 2022
A Reel Leadership Article. Moviegoers were treated to a new movie about the god of thunder. Thor (Chris Hemsworth) returned to the cinema to rock audiences. Thor: Love And Thunder had a similar feel to his last featured movie, Thor: Ragnarok, yet Love And Thunder felt somewhat flat. The jokes didn’t land. The action was nice but nothing special. […].
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Leading in Context
JULY 13, 2022
By Linda Fisher Thornton What it means to "win responsibly" in business has changed. .
Women on Business
JULY 13, 2022
Brought to you by Classic Exhibits: If you’re new to the clothing business, you know just how difficult it can be to get your brand noticed. After all, there are so many competing brands out there that it can feel like an uphill battle. Yet, getting your clothes into the hands of potential customers is […].
Leadership Freak
JULY 11, 2022
When someone has a bad attitude, we say their attitude stinks. What if you literally smelled like a skunk when you had a bad attitude? Ellysan, one of our granddaughters, couldn’t pronounce skunk.
Joseph Lalonde
JULY 14, 2022
This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. Pexels – CCO Licence. If you want to be a respected leader, it helps if you are regarded as an expert in your field; someone who really knows what they are doing. When you are an expert, you gain respect, and when you are respected it is much easier to get people to follow you.
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Lead from Within
JULY 12, 2022
Workplaces are changing, with many organizations shifting from a structured top-down hierarchy to a more collaborative team-centered dynamic. One result of that shift is a growing demand for leaders at all levels. In a complex and evolving workplace culture, you have the ability to lead, whatever your role. Here are seven sure-fire ways to gain influence up, down and across your organization without having a title: Embrace who you are: Your thoughts influence not only your feelings but also your
Women on Business
JULY 12, 2022
Brought to you by Lloyds Corporate Brokers: When you’re ready to sell your business, it’s important to have the right team in place to help you get the best price possible. That’s where Adelaide business brokers come in. They can help you navigate the complex process of selling a business and ensure that you receive […].
Leadership Freak
JULY 15, 2022
Hire people who ask questions. They’re smarter than people who don’t. Some leaders don’t have time for questions. Others are afraid of questions. They think, “What if I don’t have the answer?
leaderCommunicator
JULY 11, 2022
Communication is more than a “feel good” part of any organization. The business world, the real world, employees’ worlds—all are continuing to change at an accelerated pace, leaving communicators and leaders with the daunting challenge of keeping employees focused, committed and engaged. Knowing When to Communicate. Establishing a strong system of communication with employees is crucial on several levels, ranging from major company shifts to day-to-day interaction.
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.
Kevin Eikenberry
JULY 10, 2022
As humans, we make mistakes. Which means that as leaders, we make mistakes too. First, we are human. But leading is a complex and difficult task, meaning that the odds of a mistake are pretty high. Ultimately, it isn’t a mistake that defines us as much as our response to it. And if the response […]. The post Are You Making These Mistakes as a Leader?
Women on Business
JULY 15, 2022
Brought to you by Movavi: Over 39% of your website visitors are likely to leave if it takes too long to for your site to load. Starting a business is also a long process. It includes developing a business plan, applying for licenses, and having a website that works. However, establishing a business website is […].
Leadership Freak
JULY 12, 2022
Life is like a circus and leaders are trapeze artists waiting for the right moment to release the bar. You spend your days creating momentum and letting go again and again.
Eric Jacobson
JULY 11, 2022
According to Ron Ricci and Carl Wiese , authors of the book, The Collaboration Imperative , high-performing teams have the following characteristics : People have solid and deep trust in each other and in the team's purpose--they feel free to express feelings and ideas. Everybody is working toward the same goals. Team members are clear on how to work together and how to accomplish tasks.
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The Horizons Tracker
JULY 13, 2022
It’s still not entirely clear just what shape (office) working life will take post-Covid, but researchers from Swinburne University of Technology believe a recent survey provides a glimpse into that future. Their survey of nearly 1,500 knowledge workers reveals that under a quarter want to return to the office five days per week, with a similar percentage hoping to work remotely full-time.
Women on Business
JULY 14, 2022
Brought to you by Marymount University: Is your high school graduation around the corner? It’s the time when most students get bombarded with career-related questions. From relatives and friends to siblings, everyone keeps asking what’s next? While most students know where they want to go for college, they aren’t sure if they ‘ve opted for […].
Leadership Freak
JULY 13, 2022
Making habits is easier than breaking habits. “You are what you repeatedly do.”* The things you repeatedly do create your future.
Eric Jacobson
JULY 13, 2022
In his book, The Responsible Leader , Tim Richardson explains that to create a high-performance culture , you need to plan and prepare for the following moments to ensure the conversations surrounding them are both meaningful and intentional: recruitment and induction of new team members performance management discussions promotion interviews and talent management discussions coaching discussions customer sales presentations handling customer complaints and problems briefings to the press, analy
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Kate Nasser
JULY 10, 2022
Leaders & teams: Empathy starts w/ questions not statements. Insights fr Kate Nasser, The People Skills Coach™, Author, Leading Morale. The post Leaders & Teams: Empathy Starts w/ Questions Not Statements | #Leadership appeared first on KateNasser.com.
Women on Business
JULY 15, 2022
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The Horizons Tracker
JULY 12, 2022
Universities can often be the hub of local business ecosystems. Recent research from Stanford explains how lower down the food chain, schools can play a similar role in local communities, so the closure of a school can have a dramatic impact. The authors explain that school closures are often framed in terms of their impact on the education of students, who are forced to travel to other schools and often suffer from larger class sizes.
Leading with Trust
JULY 10, 2022
Talking with team members about their performance challenges typically falls in the category of “least favorite” managerial tasks, along with things such as budgeting, attending all-day meetings, and completing performance reviews. It’s usually not something most leaders enjoy, but it’s a necessary and critical part of helping your team perform its best.
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