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The following excerpt is from the Introduction of Total Value Optimization: Transforming Your Global Supply Chain Into a Competitive Weapon by Steven J. Bowen. . Your supply chain is the backbone of your company. MORE
Recently I was asked to speak to a local youth leadership program on — well, it makes sense — leadership. That’s what they are attempting to learn. I’ve led in the business world, elected office, and now in ministry – and on dozens of non-profit boards. MORE
I meet with young church planters frequently. I hope that continues. We had great experiences in two successful church plants and it’s certainly in my heart. Currently we are working to plant churches in Chicago. I love the energy of planting. We need lots of new churches. MORE
This Unseen Influence Can Ruin Everything “Leadership is influence. Nothing more. Nothing less”. This is leadership guru John Maxwell’s simple, core definition for what leadership is. It applies in any context like work, family, ministries, and organizations. MORE
Six years ago, Fortune Magazine published my reflections on my rise to the corner office, my life as a CEO and how I coped with the years that followed my exit from the corporate throne. I’ll cut to the chase; my days in the CEO afterlife are as fulfilling as ever. MORE
When it comes to improving the way we lead, there’s a number of approaches that have been championed by both leadership experts and researchers looking into understanding what makes someone a successful leader. MORE
If you’re a growing business and your employees help manage the website from time to time, it’s crucial their experience is as easy as possible to keep productivity at its highest. MORE
A Reel Leadership Article Chris Hemsworth reprises his role as Thor for the blockbuster movie Thor: Ragnarok. This is the third time Hemsworth has been featured in a stand-alone Thor film (surprisingly, I have not done a Reel Leadership article on the other 2 Thor films). MORE
What’s the secret to building influence? Becoming more influential is actually a pretty simple matter. But simple doesn’t mean easy. MORE
I’ve always been fascinated by numbers. What do they represent? How can they be interpreted? How can I use numbers to extrapolate data? All of these questions run through my mind when looking over analytical data. That’s why I’m glad Google provides Google Analytics for websites. MORE
Do you want to ensure the success of your golf company for many years to come? If so, you will need to thoroughly review your strategies, programs, and pricing to attract players year after year. Check out the many ways you can increase your golf business revenue. Introduce Memberships. MORE
Leaders who give quick answers end up surrounded by low-functioning sleepwalkers. Quick answers propagate shallow thinking, irresponsibility, and low engagement. The need for quick answers makes us fear the disruption of new thoughts.… … Continue reading → Curiosity Fear Personal Growth Growth Leadership Leadership Development MORE
Guest post from regular contributor S. Chris Edmonds: You’ve heard of them. Key performance indicators. If I were to ask you to list your company’s top five key performance indicators, you’d probably be able to tell me at least a few of them. However, there may be some that are unclear. MORE
How do you win the daily struggle to get out the door? Temperatures have been dropping lately. Now it takes more effort to get out the door for my morning run. Yesterday I had to analyze the weather. Contend with warm clothing decisions. Wrestle them all on. MORE
Guest post by Paul Sean Hill Creating and leading high-performing teams in any setting requires a high-trust environment. A critical component in creating and keeping that trust is complete transparency across the team. Having seen the empowering effect of this … Continue reading → Trust culture expertise responsibility transparency truth MORE
Toxic. It is a nasty-sounding word, and something we all want to avoid. When I think of the word “toxic” I think of the skull and cross bones symbol on the products that we don’t keep under the sink when we have toddlers. MORE
“If all decisions were made by the following policy or gaining consensus, my secretary could do my job.” The words came from the CEO of a Fortune 100 company at the company’s senior leadership retreat. It got me thinking about what it means to be an effective leader. Not an administrator who seeks policy compliance; not a manager who directs based on the preference of underlings; but someone who makes the tough calls and dicey judgments. Full disclosure. MORE
The worst number in business is one. If you have just one source of leads, it is only a question of time when the price per click goes up or the targeting options change or the viewership of the publication changes. Because of this, you want to have several lead generation mechanisms in place. MORE
In the world today with electronics of all kinds beckoning us, with the speed of the world ever quickening, and with work expectations continuing to ramp up with leaner organizations and a 24/7 world, we are all feeling it. MORE
In today’s business market, online brand visibility is key to getting your new start-up off the ground. MORE
New Book Giveaway!! 20 free copies of The Influence Effect: A New Path to Power for Women Leaders. Leave a comment on this guest post by Diana Faison to become eligible to win… Continue reading → Author Book Notes Mentoring MORE
Over the last 30 years I have worked for many organizations in HR positions with increasing responsibility. Regardless, I had discussions within each of those organizations about the concept of customer satisfaction. In my view, the only customer is those whom we sell our products or services to! MORE
How many of your meetings begin with people opening their laptops, ostensibly to take notes and reference documents. Most of us know they are really answering email, conversing on social media and cruising the Internet because we’re doing it too. MORE
I told Jenny Dearborn that our story is the answer. She told me about an unexpected conversation with a nine year old boy. He has dyslexia. So does Jenny. Jenny Dearborn, SVP and… Continue reading → Author Book Notes Humility Marks of leaders Personal Growth Taking others higher Growth Leadership Development organizational success MORE
If you want to create a heart culture and a people-first culture at your workplace, read the book, Advisory Leadership , by Greg Friedman. MORE
Something incredibly addictive and seductive happens when we change someone’s mind. We want to do it again and again. It’s lovely having so many people aligned with our beliefs. And for those who resist our efforts, we double down, confident that if we keep at it, someday we’ll prevail, and they’ll see things our way. After yet another disagreeable conversation with a determined resistor who was part of my inner circle and who wasn’t going anywhere, I took a step back. MORE
Welcome to “Secret Sauce Sunday.” I invite leaders who I admire to share real world leadership principles they have learned on their journey. The insights that follow are born in Mike Bowker’s experience.… … Continue reading → Secret Sauce MORE
Those who follow my blog have an idea of how I’m spending my time as a retired CEO. I’m working – not for money, for fun. MORE
“May we never confuse honest dissent with disloyal subversion.”. Dwight D. Eisenhower~. At a team meeting, Valerie pitched a marketing strategy she’d been thinking about for a while. A fellow team member vocally outlined a number of holes in the plan, leaving Valerie feeling shaken. MORE
Lousy leaders enjoy swinging the stick of accountablilty. Ineffective leaders might ask, “How do I hold people accountable?” Their real question is, “How do I pressure resistant people into doing what I want… Continue reading → Accountability Growth Leadership Leadership Development MORE
In this digital age, it is vital that you are using technology to your advantage. This is the best way for you to make sure that you have the edge over your competitors. Online advancements have made it much easier for businesses to run effectively and efficiently. MORE
Five women accused comedian Louis C.K. of sexual misconduct. He’s the latest in a recent avalanche of accusations that began in October with Harvey Weinstein. Louis said, “These stories are true.” Louis’ apology… Continue reading → Accountability Courage Leadership Development MORE
Don’t tell anyone. But last night I trotted around our house so I could see an automated message from my Fitbit. Automated messages motivate. If you asked what I was doing, I’d say,… Continue reading → Motivation Leadership Development organizational success MORE
Guest post from Ron Schutz : Confidence is my #1 trait for leadership as an entrepreneur. There must be a proper balance of humility and belief in one’s talents. The excess of this is arrogance; the demonstration of pride! A simple reality could be, do people respect you and seek out your opinion or do they avoid you as much as possible? Prideful people turn others off. Confident people attract others to their strength. #2 2 Vision. MORE
Every law firm needs to develop an effective marketing strategy to compete with rival firms. Yet, you might not know where to start when building a professional, trustworthy brand. To help you attract clients, find out the six effective ways to market your law firm. A Professional Logo. MORE
Welcome to the November 2017. Leadership Development Carnival! The themes for this month include: Workplace Culture. Productivity. Engagement. Inspiration/Creativity. Communication. Development. Leadership. Let’s get started! Workplace Culture. MORE
It’s nearly a leadership cliché: “Don’t bring me a problem without a solution.” You’ve probably been on the receiving end of a harried manager barking these words at you. You may even have said them yourself. I’ve delivered many keynote programs and […]. Communication Energy & Engagement Results & Execution Winning Well coaching critical thinking leadership management problem solving relationships results MORE
Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
How many of your meetings begin with people opening their laptops, ostensibly to take notes and reference documents. Most of us know they are really answering email, conversing on social media and cruising the Internet because we’re doing it too.
Tanveer Naseer
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
When it comes to improving the way we lead, there’s a number of approaches that have been championed by both leadership experts and researchers looking into understanding what makes someone a successful leader.
Ron Edmondson
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
I meet with young church planters frequently. I hope that continues. We had great experiences in two successful church plants and it’s certainly in my heart. Currently we are working to plant churches in Chicago. I love the energy of planting. We need lots of new churches.
Joseph Lalonde
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
A Reel Leadership Article Chris Hemsworth reprises his role as Thor for the blockbuster movie Thor: Ragnarok. This is the third time Hemsworth has been featured in a stand-alone Thor film (surprisingly, I have not done a Reel Leadership article on the other 2 Thor films).
Lead Change Blog
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
Welcome to the November 2017. Leadership Development Carnival! The themes for this month include: Workplace Culture. Productivity. Engagement. Inspiration/Creativity. Communication. Development. Leadership. Let’s get started! Workplace Culture.
Great Leadership By Dan
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
Guest post from regular contributor S. Chris Edmonds: You’ve heard of them. Key performance indicators. If I were to ask you to list your company’s top five key performance indicators, you’d probably be able to tell me at least a few of them. However, there may be some that are unclear.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
Lousy leaders enjoy swinging the stick of accountablilty. Ineffective leaders might ask, “How do I hold people accountable?” Their real question is, “How do I pressure resistant people into doing what I want… Continue reading → Accountability Growth Leadership Leadership Development
Leadership and Management brings together the best content for leadership and management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Ron Edmondson
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Recently I was asked to speak to a local youth leadership program on — well, it makes sense — leadership. That’s what they are attempting to learn. I’ve led in the business world, elected office, and now in ministry – and on dozens of non-profit boards.
In the CEO Afterlife
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Six years ago, Fortune Magazine published my reflections on my rise to the corner office, my life as a CEO and how I coped with the years that followed my exit from the corporate throne. I’ll cut to the chase; my days in the CEO afterlife are as fulfilling as ever.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
Leaders who give quick answers end up surrounded by low-functioning sleepwalkers. Quick answers propagate shallow thinking, irresponsibility, and low engagement. The need for quick answers makes us fear the disruption of new thoughts.… … Continue reading → Curiosity Fear Personal Growth Growth Leadership Leadership Development
Lead on Purpose
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
Guest post by Paul Sean Hill Creating and leading high-performing teams in any setting requires a high-trust environment. A critical component in creating and keeping that trust is complete transparency across the team. Having seen the empowering effect of this … Continue reading → Trust culture expertise responsibility transparency truth
Career Advancement
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
“May we never confuse honest dissent with disloyal subversion.”. Dwight D. Eisenhower~. At a team meeting, Valerie pitched a marketing strategy she’d been thinking about for a while. A fellow team member vocally outlined a number of holes in the plan, leaving Valerie feeling shaken.
Lead Change Blog
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
“If all decisions were made by the following policy or gaining consensus, my secretary could do my job.” The words came from the CEO of a Fortune 100 company at the company’s senior leadership retreat. It got me thinking about what it means to be an effective leader. Not an administrator who seeks policy compliance; not a manager who directs based on the preference of underlings; but someone who makes the tough calls and dicey judgments. Full disclosure.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 5, 2017
Welcome to “Secret Sauce Sunday.” I invite leaders who I admire to share real world leadership principles they have learned on their journey. The insights that follow are born in Mike Bowker’s experience.… … Continue reading → Secret Sauce
In the CEO Afterlife
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Those who follow my blog have an idea of how I’m spending my time as a retired CEO. I’m working – not for money, for fun.
Strategy Driven
NOVEMBER 5, 2017
The worst number in business is one. If you have just one source of leads, it is only a question of time when the price per click goes up or the targeting options change or the viewership of the publication changes. Because of this, you want to have several lead generation mechanisms in place.
Joseph Lalonde
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
This Unseen Influence Can Ruin Everything “Leadership is influence. Nothing more. Nothing less”. This is leadership guru John Maxwell’s simple, core definition for what leadership is. It applies in any context like work, family, ministries, and organizations.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
Five women accused comedian Louis C.K. of sexual misconduct. He’s the latest in a recent avalanche of accusations that began in October with Harvey Weinstein. Louis said, “These stories are true.” Louis’ apology… Continue reading → Accountability Courage Leadership Development
RapidStart Leadership
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
What’s the secret to building influence? Becoming more influential is actually a pretty simple matter. But simple doesn’t mean easy.
Anese Cavanaugh
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
I'd had a bumpy morning. It started out pretty great (except I'd run out of coffee, bad omen), but other than that, all looked good. I had my first client call, then a meeting, then a team meeting. Somewhere amongst one of my meetings, I let my energetic state and mood be "corrupted".
Strategy Driven
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
In today’s business market, online brand visibility is key to getting your new start-up off the ground.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
I told Jenny Dearborn that our story is the answer. She told me about an unexpected conversation with a nine year old boy. He has dyslexia. So does Jenny. Jenny Dearborn, SVP and… Continue reading → Author Book Notes Humility Marks of leaders Personal Growth Taking others higher Growth Leadership Development organizational success
RapidStart Leadership
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
How do you win the daily struggle to get out the door? Temperatures have been dropping lately. Now it takes more effort to get out the door for my morning run. Yesterday I had to analyze the weather. Contend with warm clothing decisions. Wrestle them all on.
Joseph Lalonde
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
I’ve always been fascinated by numbers. What do they represent? How can they be interpreted? How can I use numbers to extrapolate data? All of these questions run through my mind when looking over analytical data. That’s why I’m glad Google provides Google Analytics for websites.
Strategy Driven
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
Do you want to ensure the success of your golf company for many years to come? If so, you will need to thoroughly review your strategies, programs, and pricing to attract players year after year. Check out the many ways you can increase your golf business revenue. Introduce Memberships.
Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
It’s nearly a leadership cliché: “Don’t bring me a problem without a solution.” You’ve probably been on the receiving end of a harried manager barking these words at you. You may even have said them yourself. I’ve delivered many keynote programs and […]. Communication Energy & Engagement Results & Execution Winning Well coaching critical thinking leadership management problem solving relationships results
Kevin Eikenberry
NOVEMBER 5, 2017
Toxic. It is a nasty-sounding word, and something we all want to avoid. When I think of the word “toxic” I think of the skull and cross bones symbol on the products that we don’t keep under the sink when we have toddlers.
Lead Change Blog
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
Something incredibly addictive and seductive happens when we change someone’s mind. We want to do it again and again. It’s lovely having so many people aligned with our beliefs. And for those who resist our efforts, we double down, confident that if we keep at it, someday we’ll prevail, and they’ll see things our way. After yet another disagreeable conversation with a determined resistor who was part of my inner circle and who wasn’t going anywhere, I took a step back.
Strategy Driven
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
If you’re a growing business and your employees help manage the website from time to time, it’s crucial their experience is as easy as possible to keep productivity at its highest.
Eric Jacobson
NOVEMBER 4, 2017
If you want to create a heart culture and a people-first culture at your workplace, read the book, Advisory Leadership , by Greg Friedman.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
New Book Giveaway!! 20 free copies of The Influence Effect: A New Path to Power for Women Leaders. Leave a comment on this guest post by Diana Faison to become eligible to win… Continue reading → Author Book Notes Mentoring
Lead Change Blog
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
The following excerpt is from the Introduction of Total Value Optimization: Transforming Your Global Supply Chain Into a Competitive Weapon by Steven J. Bowen. . Your supply chain is the backbone of your company.
Strategy Driven
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
In this digital age, it is vital that you are using technology to your advantage. This is the best way for you to make sure that you have the edge over your competitors. Online advancements have made it much easier for businesses to run effectively and efficiently.
Great Leadership By Dan
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
Guest post from Ron Schutz : Confidence is my #1 trait for leadership as an entrepreneur. There must be a proper balance of humility and belief in one’s talents. The excess of this is arrogance; the demonstration of pride! A simple reality could be, do people respect you and seek out your opinion or do they avoid you as much as possible? Prideful people turn others off. Confident people attract others to their strength. #2 2 Vision.
N2Growth Blog
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
Over the last 30 years I have worked for many organizations in HR positions with increasing responsibility. Regardless, I had discussions within each of those organizations about the concept of customer satisfaction. In my view, the only customer is those whom we sell our products or services to!
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 4, 2017
Don’t tell anyone. But last night I trotted around our house so I could see an automated message from my Fitbit. Automated messages motivate. If you asked what I was doing, I’d say,… Continue reading → Motivation Leadership Development organizational success
Strategy Driven
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
Every law firm needs to develop an effective marketing strategy to compete with rival firms. Yet, you might not know where to start when building a professional, trustworthy brand. To help you attract clients, find out the six effective ways to market your law firm. A Professional Logo.
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