The Power of Pressure
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.
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.
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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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.
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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Nearly 6,000 people weighed in on the future of HR. Here’s what they said….
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.
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.
Leadership and Management brings together the best content for leadership and management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
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.
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.
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?
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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Many companies are embracing objectives and key results (OKRs) as the best practice for committing to goals and following through. Objectives are outcomes that reflect current company priorities. Each employee should write OKRs that roll up to larger company goals.
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.
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
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.
Joseph Lalonde
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Do you know what you have to offer? Have you even considered the possibility YOU have something to offer? We all have something to offer. Not all of us are offering what we have. The Gateway Church in Spring Lake, Mi picks an organization to support every year.
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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.
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.
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.
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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Learn the 11 proven strategies that you can implement quickly to get every employee innovating and contributing to the growth of your company.
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.
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.
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.
Kevin Eikenberry
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021
In the pre-pandemic world, there was a growing epidemic of loneliness, isolation, and decreasing mental health. And the impacts of a virus didn’t improve the situation. We all know intuitively that our mental and emotional wellbeing is important. But we don’t necessarily know what to do about it.
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Connect with your people from day one with this development and engagement checklist.
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.
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
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. .
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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Sourcing the right executive candidates and filling key managerial roles in an organization can be difficult, even in the best of times. Download this eBook to level up your discovery process, talent sourcing, and strategies for reaching your best-fit candidates.
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.
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
CEO Insider
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
As someone who spends most of his time working in a language that is not my mother tongue, I’m aware I spend perhaps more time than most considering the meanings of words. It’s always interesting to me how different aspects of the same idea are illuminated by the names we give them.
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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