Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

S COTTISH philosopher Thomas Carlyle is said to have written, “No pressure, no diamonds.” And it’s true. We need to rethink how we think of pressure and how we manage it.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Everything that society has called innovative is the direct result of the personal creativity of individuals. And, it’s no surprise that organizations today want to harness that type of creativity and innovation in their employees. But, it’s time to rethink the way we make innovation happen.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

As I started a recent Friday, I began to think about the simple pleasures in life. These are the things that are so easy to overlook that we take them for granted. My typical Friday has looked something like this: An early morning chat with a band of brothers A quick trip to Aldea, a […].

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Don’t Overlook The Importance of Peers in Your Network of Strategic Advisors. When it comes to building a network of strategic advisors, it’s natural to look to people with more position power, access, and influence as your primary go-to’s.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 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.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Welcome to the September 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Communication. Marcia Reynolds of Covisioning Transformational Leadership provided What Not To Say When You’re Mad. Marcia shares: “ When you are stressed or irritated, you might sabotage your conversations with one word or phrase.

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Tanveer Naseer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

It seems like every day there’s a new article tackling the issue of work from home (WFH), either focusing on leaders and their organizations who are embracing this new approach to work, or those who insist the only way forward is for all employees to return back to the office.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

E LON MUSK is a polarizing figure. In part, because he thinks differently than most people. At a 2017 World Government Summit, he once told an audience, “Some people think I’m an alien.” His raw ideas may sound irrational, but in time they seem obvious — even to his critics.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

It went on for months. My streak of nothing going right, that is. If I touched it—didn’t matter what “it” was—things went wrong. My mood darkened as the list of disappointments grew. Before long, I came to believe I deserved the misfortunes. Hello, downward spiral into a doom and gloom pity party. Mom and I were hanging out one day when a little something went sideways. I lost it. A full-grown adult throwing a full-blown temper tantrum.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

A Reel Leadership Article. What happens when you combine Chow Yun Fat’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon with the Marvel Cinematic Universe? I believe you get the latest Marvel movie, Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings. Shang-Chi was an exciting Marvel adventure.

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Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ego-driven leaders want to be "right" even when the evidence shows otherwise. They see rightness as something fixed that they can control. Of course, it isn't fixed and they can't control it, but they may not want to be confused with the facts.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

A problem-free life would destroy us all. A world without problems has no solutions. In a rush to solve problems, don’t neglect their deeper value and ultimate purpose.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Are you a curious leader? I have long believed in the power of curiosity to drive my effectiveness as a leader. So I will share an experience that demonstrates how I played with ideas, risked failure, remained positive and generated enthusiasm, whilst, at the same time, helping staff discover, reignite and breakthrough their self-limiting barriers through the power of curiosity. What Happened?

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Balancing Empathy For Employees Needs with Execution and Accountability. How do I balance empathy and execution? On this week’s Asking For a Friend, I talk with Sara Canady, leadership expert and author of Leadership Unchained. 5 Ways to Think About Empathy at Work.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Put people in groups and cliques will naturally form. While they don’t have to be negative, often they are seen as such, especially by those on the outside looking in.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Reputation is the thing you’re known for, especially when it’s bad. Toads have a reputation for giving warts. But you get warts from people, not toads.

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Next Level Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

When you’re new to a leadership role or new to an organization it can be a challenge to project the right amount of grounded confidence that you belong and can contribute. It can be an even bigger challenge when you’re experiencing both at once – new to the role and new to the organization.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

You want to be more courageous , but sometimes the stakes can just feel too high. So, how do you know the difference between courage and stupidy? “Courage is every virtue at its testing point” -C.S.Lewis.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

On September 21, I’ll be joining the team at Terryberry for a timely webinar discussion on employee retention. . We’ll be talking about factors that are contributing the current labor shortage and strategies for addressing it in your own organization.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

One highly motivated leader said, “A simple pat on the back would sure feel good.” 79 percent of employees who quit their jobs claim that a lack of appreciation was a major reason… Continue reading → Appreciation Gratitude Leading Personal Growth express gratitude Recognition

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David A Fields

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

There are people you’ve not talked with in years, and it’s a shame. They’re good people, you enjoyed your relationship with them, plus, reconnecting could help generate business for your consulting firm.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Leadership development is one of the most important investments you can make in your organization’s success. Unfortunately, there are many ways to do it poorly. The results are lost time, money, credibility – and worst of all, poorly trained leaders.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

I am excited to announce that I am speaking at The Kevin Eikenberry Group’s virtual event, Virtual LeaderCon. This is a free online event that brings together me and 30 of the world’s top leadership experts talking about the most pressing and emerging leadership and learning topics. .

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

This weekend I’m thinking about the relationship between engagement and intervention. A leader who intervenes too frequently lowers the engagement of the team. People are usually glad to let a leader answer their… Continue reading → Weekend Update

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

We learn in lots of ways. We learn from our experience and from trial and error. We learn from our parents, our boss, and experts. We also learn from our peers – but maybe not as effectively as we could. There is plenty we can learn from those around us. And if we are more […].

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

When working through the summer months, it is important to make sure that you are working to be as productive as possible.

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CEO Insider

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

We all like to make good decisions. We want our boss to see that we exercise sound judgment. We want to appear to be astute and rational in order to win the confidence of our people. And, naturally, we want to produce the right outcomes.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

I began listening to Ernest Shackleton’s story of heroic survival and was delighted to find the first chapter boring. It was the perfect sleeping pill. But the story became so exciting that it… Continue reading → compassion Courage Marks of leaders Leadership leadership accomplishments toughness

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Experience might not be something that you usually associate with “danger” But in this Remarkable TV episode, I’m telling a story about my car and its gas tank and how my experience got me into a little trouble with the two.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Most offices employed cleaning agencies to give everything the once over in the morning before staff arrived at their desks before the pandemic. But now that COVID-19 is an issue, keeping the office pristine is more critical than it ever was in the past.

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