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Taking a sabbatical is a good idea for a lot of reasons, but people often misunderstand why they are useful. Many people also get the wrong idea about taking lots of time off and they think that it will damage their career and their life in some way. MORE
A Reel Leadership Article. “Get over here!” ” “Flawless victory!” ” “Finish him!” ” “Fatality!” ” If you grew up in the ’90s and played video games, the above quotes probably remind you of a video game. MORE
All your consulting firm’s visibility-building and marketing efforts pale next to the power of a champion—an outsider who promotes your firm to others. Your consulting firm can actively create champions and super-champions who will rapidly build your business. MORE
There are forces that lead us to delegate – but many things that keep leaders resisting delegation, too. I’ve long thought this is one of the big paradoxes of leadership – and one that many people never completely or confidently unravel. MORE
Wouldn’t you love to feel as engaged and energized as you were on day one? You can! The key is to quit waiting for it to happen and take control of the process yourself. 70% of us feel uninspired at work – which kills productivity and promise. MORE
Once a month, I love to share with readers the books they should consider reading the following month. It’s fun looking at the great books that have been released and how they can impact other leaders. Today’s list will be no different. MORE
Recently, I was engaged to lead a strategic planning exercise for a company navigating challenges resulting from the Covid pandemic. The first meeting was with a board member and the CEO to discuss details about the company’s situation. Armed with these insights, I developed a service proposal that described how we would work together in creating a strategic plan and implementing a strategic management process. MORE
Every leadership course talks about delegation. And if it doesn’t, it comes up in the conversation. How do I know this? Because I’ve taught hundreds and every time I do, we talk about delegation. And even though it’s a major topic of conversation, many leaders are not doing it well. MORE
It doesn’t take a genius to make hard work painful. Sometimes success is about stopping something. 7 surprising things successful leaders stop doing: Don’t… #1. Stick to your guns no matter what. Some… Continue reading → Feedback Gratitude Humility Marks of leaders Taking others higher dumb mistakes fatal mistake successful failure MORE
T HE Federal Bureau of Investigation is a respected American institution that had its beginnings in 1908. MORE
By Linda Fisher Thornton Developing an "ethical self" is important for good citizenship and good leadership. But what does it involve? There's more to developing and maintaining an ethical self than trying to make good choices. MORE
Jayden,* a newly appointed supervisor, approached me with a question at the end of a leadership program. What can I do to advance quickly as a leader in my company?” he asked. Jayden was surprised when I responded, “Start by building a strong personal foundation.”. As I went on to tell Jayden, you can’t build a skyscraper on a foundation meant for a garage. The foundation will crumble, and the building will collapse. The same is true for your leadership career. MORE
How You Respond Sends a Powerful Message. You don’t just want ideas from your team. You want ideas you can use. And let’s be real—sometimes the ideas are so wacky, you might even be fighting back a sarcastic chuckle. MORE
Good leadership skills may differ across businesses, yet few of these skills prepared leaders to manage the turmoil over the past year. The pandemic has shown that leadership skills fundamentally matter, and also highlighted what leadership skills are particularly important in navigating uncertainty – in politics, business, and in our personal lives. So, what has made some people respond to the unprecedented changes of the pandemic better than others? MORE
“The Ego is an exquisite instrument. Enjoy it, use it – just don’t get lost in it.” - Ram Dass. We’ve worked with them and for them – individuals in leadership positions who prioritize profits over people, place a greater value on transactions than interactions and view themselves on a higher level than those around them. While their ego-driven ambition may be effective in generating short-term gains, attaining goals is different from achieving growth. MORE
Practical Ideas For Becoming a Better Middle Manager. Middle managers are like the middle child of an organization; often neglected by senior managers and blamed by their reports. However, they’re still expected to be as charming as the youngest and simultaneously as responsible as the oldest. MORE
A ritual gone bad: I have a ritual question I ask my wife. Sometimes I want the grandchildren to hear. The ritual begins when I ask, “Do you know what I like about… Continue reading → Communication Leading affirmation MORE
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There are as many different types of leaders and skill sets as there are personalities. Leaders encourage, empower, and inspire their team members to reach shared goals by treading new waters. MORE
These days the labour market is full of specialists. Many of them found a dream job, but only a few managed to stay at it. It is all due to soft skills. Those unique traits help people in achieving the best results and gain desired success. Do you have soft skills? A lot of people […]. The post How to Identify and Develop Soft Skills? appeared first on Chart Your Course International. Behavior Assessments Communication Articles Human Resource Management Supervisory Skills Team Building MORE
Here are a selection of tweets from April 2021 that you don't want to miss: 5 Work-From-Home Rituals that Will Reduce Burnout by @Julie_WG. VIDEO: Culture Leadership Charge - The one lever great leaders rely upon by @scedmonds. MORE
You’re like a dog chasing a car when you earn a promotion. After you catch it, what do you do with it? You earned a new job, project, or promotion. Now what? The… Continue reading → Personal Growth Questions leadership opportunities Opportunity promotion MORE
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. Phil Knight on competition: “Emotion would be fatal. I needed to remain cool. I thought back on my running career at Oregon. MORE
Have you ever watched a team member do something clever, solve a problem, or creatively improve a process, then ask them why they hadn’t shared it with the team? Too often, your team’s best thinking remains hidden. MORE
While there is no federal law mandating paid or unpaid bereavement pay, many organizations consider this a part of an employee’s benefits package. They know employees are better when they have time to grieve and care for themselves after losing a loved one. MORE
I’ve been in the learning and development world since it was called “the training department.” And over that nearly thirty years, I have seen every possible trend in learning approaches. The latest, and perhaps one of the most timely and relevant, is the master class format. MORE
A few weeks ago, I had an online Q&A session with a senior executive following a keynote presentation I did for her company’s annual senior leadership summit. MORE
We are witnessing the creation of an entirely new paradigm, a fierce wave of technological innovation boosting generations of new businesses and business leaders. MORE
Listening increases the value and impact of your words. The biggest communication problem is we do not listen to understand. We listen to reply.” Stephen R. Covey Not listening: Waiting-listening: Most people think… Continue reading → Leading MORE
Having the courage to lead is more than just stepping forward, there is something else we have to do with that courage if we really want to lead well. The post Courage to Lead: Re-looking the Role of Courage in Leadership appeared first on RapidStart Leadership. MORE
184 Leading Blog
APRIL 30, 2021
Here are a selection of tweets from April 2021 that you don't want to miss: 5 Work-From-Home Rituals that Will Reduce Burnout by @Julie_WG. VIDEO: Culture Leadership Charge - The one lever great leaders rely upon by @scedmonds.
Lead Change Blog
APRIL 29, 2021
“The Ego is an exquisite instrument. Enjoy it, use it – just don’t get lost in it.” - Ram Dass. We’ve worked with them and for them – individuals in leadership positions who prioritize profits over people, place a greater value on transactions than interactions and view themselves on a higher level than those around them. While their ego-driven ambition may be effective in generating short-term gains, attaining goals is different from achieving growth.
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Joseph Lalonde
APRIL 27, 2021
While there is no federal law mandating paid or unpaid bereavement pay, many organizations consider this a part of an employee’s benefits package. They know employees are better when they have time to grieve and care for themselves after losing a loved one.
Leading in Context
APRIL 28, 2021
By Linda Fisher Thornton Developing an "ethical self" is important for good citizenship and good leadership. But what does it involve? There's more to developing and maintaining an ethical self than trying to make good choices.
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Leading Blog
APRIL 28, 2021
T HE Federal Bureau of Investigation is a respected American institution that had its beginnings in 1908.
Lead Change Blog
APRIL 28, 2021
Wouldn’t you love to feel as engaged and energized as you were on day one? You can! The key is to quit waiting for it to happen and take control of the process yourself. 70% of us feel uninspired at work – which kills productivity and promise.
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RapidStart Leadership
APRIL 27, 2021
Having the courage to lead is more than just stepping forward, there is something else we have to do with that courage if we really want to lead well. The post Courage to Lead: Re-looking the Role of Courage in Leadership appeared first on RapidStart Leadership.
Leading Blog
APRIL 29, 2021
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. Phil Knight on competition: “Emotion would be fatal. I needed to remain cool. I thought back on my running career at Oregon.
Lead Change Blog
APRIL 30, 2021
Good leadership skills may differ across businesses, yet few of these skills prepared leaders to manage the turmoil over the past year. The pandemic has shown that leadership skills fundamentally matter, and also highlighted what leadership skills are particularly important in navigating uncertainty – in politics, business, and in our personal lives. So, what has made some people respond to the unprecedented changes of the pandemic better than others?
Joseph Lalonde
APRIL 29, 2021
Once a month, I love to share with readers the books they should consider reading the following month. It’s fun looking at the great books that have been released and how they can impact other leaders. Today’s list will be no different.
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Tanveer Naseer
APRIL 28, 2021
There are as many different types of leaders and skill sets as there are personalities. Leaders encourage, empower, and inspire their team members to reach shared goals by treading new waters.
N2Growth Blog
APRIL 29, 2021
We are witnessing the creation of an entirely new paradigm, a fierce wave of technological innovation boosting generations of new businesses and business leaders.
Lead Change Blog
APRIL 27, 2021
Jayden,* a newly appointed supervisor, approached me with a question at the end of a leadership program. What can I do to advance quickly as a leader in my company?” he asked. Jayden was surprised when I responded, “Start by building a strong personal foundation.”. As I went on to tell Jayden, you can’t build a skyscraper on a foundation meant for a garage. The foundation will crumble, and the building will collapse. The same is true for your leadership career.
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 26, 2021
How You Respond Sends a Powerful Message. You don’t just want ideas from your team. You want ideas you can use. And let’s be real—sometimes the ideas are so wacky, you might even be fighting back a sarcastic chuckle.
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Building the ideal HR team doesn’t happen overnight—especially when CFOs have limited time, budget and resources. But our new guide can give you advice on where to start and key focus areas you need to know. Download our guide today!
Leadership Freak
APRIL 27, 2021
It doesn’t take a genius to make hard work painful. Sometimes success is about stopping something. 7 surprising things successful leaders stop doing: Don’t… #1. Stick to your guns no matter what. Some… Continue reading → Feedback Gratitude Humility Marks of leaders Taking others higher dumb mistakes fatal mistake successful failure
Next Level Blog
APRIL 26, 2021
A few weeks ago, I had an online Q&A session with a senior executive following a keynote presentation I did for her company’s annual senior leadership summit.
Lead Change Blog
APRIL 26, 2021
Recently, I was engaged to lead a strategic planning exercise for a company navigating challenges resulting from the Covid pandemic. The first meeting was with a board member and the CEO to discuss details about the company’s situation. Armed with these insights, I developed a service proposal that described how we would work together in creating a strategic plan and implementing a strategic management process.
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 30, 2021
Have you ever watched a team member do something clever, solve a problem, or creatively improve a process, then ask them why they hadn’t shared it with the team? Too often, your team’s best thinking remains hidden.
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Building the ideal HR team doesn’t happen overnight—especially when you have limited time, budget and resources. But our new guide can give you advice on where to start and key focus areas you need to know. Download our guide today!
Leadership Freak
APRIL 28, 2021
Listening increases the value and impact of your words. The biggest communication problem is we do not listen to understand. We listen to reply.” Stephen R. Covey Not listening: Waiting-listening: Most people think… Continue reading → Leading
Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 27, 2021
Every leadership course talks about delegation. And if it doesn’t, it comes up in the conversation. How do I know this? Because I’ve taught hundreds and every time I do, we talk about delegation. And even though it’s a major topic of conversation, many leaders are not doing it well.
Chart Your Course
APRIL 30, 2021
These days the labour market is full of specialists. Many of them found a dream job, but only a few managed to stay at it. It is all due to soft skills. Those unique traits help people in achieving the best results and gain desired success. Do you have soft skills? A lot of people […]. The post How to Identify and Develop Soft Skills? appeared first on Chart Your Course International. Behavior Assessments Communication Articles Human Resource Management Supervisory Skills Team Building
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 28, 2021
The post Test for video pop-up appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders
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HR leaders are on the frontlines of a mental health crisis, but the topic can still be taboo—or at least something that’s only talked about reluctantly. What can HR do to help? Download our latest guide to learn the 4 ways you can support the mental health of your employees and identify warning signs of burnout.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 26, 2021
A ritual gone bad: I have a ritual question I ask my wife. Sometimes I want the grandchildren to hear. The ritual begins when I ask, “Do you know what I like about… Continue reading → Communication Leading affirmation
Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 26, 2021
There are forces that lead us to delegate – but many things that keep leaders resisting delegation, too. I’ve long thought this is one of the big paradoxes of leadership – and one that many people never completely or confidently unravel.
David A Fields
APRIL 27, 2021
All your consulting firm’s visibility-building and marketing efforts pale next to the power of a champion—an outsider who promotes your firm to others. Your consulting firm can actively create champions and super-champions who will rapidly build your business.
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 28, 2021
Practical Ideas For Becoming a Better Middle Manager. Middle managers are like the middle child of an organization; often neglected by senior managers and blamed by their reports. However, they’re still expected to be as charming as the youngest and simultaneously as responsible as the oldest.
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HR leaders are on the frontlines of a mental health crisis, but the topic can still be taboo—or at least something that’s only talked about reluctantly. What can HR do to help? Download our latest guide to learn the 4 ways you can support the mental health of your employees and identify warning signs of burnout.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 29, 2021
You’re like a dog chasing a car when you earn a promotion. After you catch it, what do you do with it? You earned a new job, project, or promotion. Now what? The… Continue reading → Personal Growth Questions leadership opportunities Opportunity promotion
Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 25, 2021
I’ve been in the learning and development world since it was called “the training department.” And over that nearly thirty years, I have seen every possible trend in learning approaches. The latest, and perhaps one of the most timely and relevant, is the master class format.
Strategy Driven
APRIL 28, 2021
Taking a sabbatical is a good idea for a lot of reasons, but people often misunderstand why they are useful. Many people also get the wrong idea about taking lots of time off and they think that it will damage their career and their life in some way.
Management Excellence
APRIL 27, 2021
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