Terry Starbucker

MAY 27, 2012

Here’s the scene: A 33 year-old man sits in his small office in a converted horse barn somewhere in rural Virginia, staring at a yellow legal pad. He’s bored, disillusioned, and borderline depressed. Three years prior to this moment he moved 3,000 miles on a promise of great opportunity, but alas, the opportunity did not materialize. Rather, it was a move to oblivion, “working” on a project that did not exist, and for a man who ruled by fear and ridicule (especially in front of other peopl

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 31, 2012

Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” – Michael Jordan Teamwork presents itself in many flavors and forms. Teamwork is the art of joining others in pursuit of a common goal. But it’s not just joining. We don’t join a team. We become a team. Becoming a team requires sacrifice.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2012

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in June. The Honest Truth About Dishonesty : How We Lie to Everyone—Especially Ourselves by Dan Ariely. How Excellent Companies Avoid Dumb Things : Breaking the 8 Hidden Barriers that Plague Even the Best Businesses by Neil Smith with Patricia O'Connell. Leadership Isn't For Cowards : How to Drive Performance by Challenging People and Confronting Problems by Mike Staver.

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 29, 2012

When it comes to workplace and team dynamics, most of us like to think that we have a pretty good understanding of the interpersonal relationships around us and how those interactions impact our perceptions, communications, and even decisions. And yet, what we perceive and what’s really there are not always the same, with the real challenge being that we’re not always aware of this difference.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 31, 2012

Guest post by Alan E. Shelton, leadership coach, speaker, blogger, and author: As a leadership coach and consultant I am considered a thought resource in the area of developmental leadership. That is to say I spend my time working with reactive and unconscious behaviors that create unseen and unwanted outcomes within personal leadership. In my current role, I am often called to help install financial fluency within large organizational structures as part of leadership development.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 1, 2012

Posted in Leadership Development Workplace Issues Two employees, two different situations. Imagine yourself walking by the desk of someone you know who has a large skill set. You see them hunched over their desk, frowning, and you know that they are struggling to get their project to move forward because they are lacking support. Then, you walk by another desk and [.].

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Leading in Context

MAY 30, 2012

Diversity of Ideas Provides Perspective When dealing with complexity, we need fresh thinking. We need to listen to all ideas that may help, regardless of where they come from in the organization. That involves giving up the notion that we are "right.".

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 26, 2012

Leaders interact with scores of people every day. Whether in company meetings, at conferences or on a plane, meeting new people and new faces is part of the game. For some, the sheer quantity of interaction with people can seem overwhelming. One of the best ways to make an impression and gain the confidence of other people is to address them using their name.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 28, 2012

Posted in Change Management Leadership Development I hit the runway hard and the plane bounced! My heart pounded. I was gripped with fear as I considered what to do next. It was my second solo flight and I had less than 20 hours of flight instruction. During my final approach for landing, I came to the realization that I was too [.].

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Leadership Freak

MAY 29, 2012

You can’t lead when you know too much. Education establishes barriers to thinking. Everything that comes your way is instantly judged by what you know. In some cases the less you know the more open you are. People with knowledge say things like, “We can’t do that because…” Another reason you can’t lead is too [.].

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Next Level Blog

MAY 31, 2012

It’s NBA playoff time and, as I write this, the San Antonio Spurs haven’t lost a game since April 11. That streak was almost broken a few nights ago when the Spurs were down big to the Oklahoma City Thunder in game one of the Western Conference championship series. The Spurs turned it around, though, and went on to win. Click headline to continue.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

MAY 28, 2012

How many times have you heard, “It’s better to give than receive?” It’s so ingrained in our culture, we don’t even question it. If you are in a leadership role, chances are you believe this wholeheartedly. Which means you also probably believe you should. always be competent, never make mistakes, and always be strong. And likely you believe you should only receive when you have something to give in exchange.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 28, 2012

Posted in Leadership Development Reviews [link] Is there a way to achieve success and satisfaction AND reduce the patterns of life and work that are escalating our stress levels? The key might just be simpler than you think. In fact the way you think, in and of itself – your beliefs and mindset – is actually the key. Susan Mazza discusses the new book “The Zen Leader, [.].

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Leadership Freak

JUNE 1, 2012

Peter Drucker said, “The purpose of business is to create a customer.” Sick organizational cultures focus on themselves rather than customers. Everything that distracts, dilutes, or diverts from creating customers suggests sickness. Sick organizations: Sink inward rather than reach outward. Stop learning. Struggle to keep things the same. Live in fear.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

MAY 30, 2012

This is a revision of a post that I wrote some time ago called “ 7 Ways to Stifle Ideas “ I wanted to change it from a discussion about “what you are doing wrong” to “what you can do right” in order to encourage new thinking. Sometimes, a self-aware leader may admit that they’re not getting input from their staff.

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Great Results Team Building

MAY 29, 2012

It is not uncommon for teammates to ask their leaders “what is teamwork?” and look for a great working definition to help guide their decisions and actions. People too often share phrases like “Together Everyone Achieves More,” or “teamwork makes the dream work,” but seldom understand exactly what they should be seeking to build when teamwork is their stated desire.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 29, 2012

Posted in Leadership Development Workplace Issues [link] As a leader, how easy is it for your team to say “no”? In this article, Jennifer Miller suggests ways that you can create the space for your employees to push back when necessary. “Show your team that you live in the Land of Reality, not the Land of the Overly Optimistic, by encouraging a culture [.].

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Leadership Freak

MAY 30, 2012

Problems are giant black holes that capture focus, drain vitality, and divert resources. Solving problems seduces leaders away from future opportunities to focus on past inadequacies. Problems that threaten organizations must be addressed, admittedly. Sadly, many leaders are simply problem solving machines; they jump from one fire to the next. You never build the future by [.].

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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.

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Kevin Eikenberry

MAY 28, 2012

When you reach milestones in life, like a 50th birthday, it is a good idea to reflect (actually, reflection is valuable every day, but that is a different post). And as my 50th birthday came and went over the weekend, I reflected on some of the most valuable things I have learned in my work [.].

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Next Level Blog

MAY 29, 2012

For readers in the United States, I hope you had a nice Memorial Day weekend. I spent mine recuperating from some minor arthroscopic knee surgery last Thursday morning. That may come across as TMI – Too Much Information. If it does, I apologize, but I actually found some great leadership lessons from surgery that I want to share with you. Click headline to continue.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

MAY 31, 2012

. Every Thursday, we provide you with a thoughtful way to coach yourself – something all leaders need to do. So take five, enjoy the quote and reflect on the questions that follow. Your comments and answers to the questions are always welcome! . . “Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while and leave footprints on our hearts.

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Leadership Freak

MAY 31, 2012

The difference between great and average, when it comes to organizations, isn’t simply efficiency or effectiveness, it’s culture. Great organizations have great cultures. “The context in which people work shapes them.” Brook Manville. But what is culture? Culture goes beyond what you do to how you do. It’s the way you: Think. Act. Interact, most importantly. [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

MAY 27, 2012

I’ve known Tim Milburn for several years, through email, social media and the phone. I have never met him, but I know him. And you will know him too when you read this book. He has written several books, not to get rich or famous, but to share his views and learning and to inform [.].

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Women on Business

MAY 28, 2012

Have you ever tried blogging at Starbucks? I love it. There is so much juicy content that you find to write about. Across from me right now is the perfect ideal of the corporate woman. Flawless hair, dressed like a man, and sitting perfectly stiff. She’s completely organized and the person we need to be [.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

MAY 28, 2012

As I thought about Memorial Day 2012, I contemplated the connection with family members who’ve been in the military. Like you, I’ve been touched by everyday leaders in my family and in my extended network who’ve spent time in the service. Although my own direct connections to the military didn’t endure combat, they gave years of their lives in service to our country nonetheless.

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Leadership Freak

MAY 27, 2012

A Leadership Freak reader asked, “How do you deal with others who expend energy stopping people from reaching their goals?” The context is perfectionism. Perfectionistic roadblockers may act intentionally or accidentally out of ignorance. The paralysis of perfection is rampant. Four types of perfectionistic roadblockers: Vision that’s so big it paralyzes.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JUNE 1, 2012

I was always a fan of Andy Rooney. A staple on 60 Minutes from 1978 until his death, he gave you something to think about and often chuckle about each week at the end of the program. The quotation I share with you today is classic Rooney - curmudgeonly and unconventional and well worth some thought. “New ideas are [.].

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Modern Servant Leader

MAY 29, 2012

Chateau Chantal Sets an Example of Trusting Customers. We are staying at the Chateau Chantal , a beautiful vineyard / Bed and Breakfast in Traverse City Michigan to celebrate Trina’s birthday. As our guide walks us through a tour, he explains for Bed and Breakfast customers much of the facility is on a trust system: “If you drink a bottle of wine, please tell us.” “If you eat some food from the refrigerator, note it down…” This is like many other Bed and Break

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Women on Business

JUNE 1, 2012

photostock/freedigitalphoto.net. When JC Penney introduced their new pricing plan, I had reservations about the long-term success. Apparently I was right on target with everyone else, so as the retail giant gears up to revise the strategy here is what fellow entrepreneurs can learn. A confusing strategy is a bad strategy. Anything that requires multiple explanations should be avoided.

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Leadership Freak

MAY 28, 2012

Foolish leaders permit aspirations to minimize affirmations. Affirmations encourage and motivate by pointing to progress and success. On the other hand, aspirations say we aren’t there yet. Aspirations set targets; affirmations celebrate achievement. Aspiration: My aspirations include building an organization where everyone supports the success of others.

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