Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Balancing leadership strategy and tactics is critical for leaders at every level of an organization. When you don’t pay enough attention to strategy, you and your team end up lost in a wilderness of meaningless, unproductive busyness. However, when you don’t pay attention to tactics and effective management, you create needless conflicts, frustrations and hurt feelings.
Joseph Lalonde
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Communication is a critical aspect of leadership. You have to clearly communicate multiple things to those you lead. Some of the pieces you have to communicate may be: The vision of the organization. Your team’s mission. How to effectively complete a task. The love you have for your team. A business presentation to the board of trustees. Sharing why your products cost what they do.
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Tanveer Naseer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Successful businesses wouldn’t be where they are today without an army of followers. Whether you’re about to dip your toes into the business world or you’ve been in the game for numerous years, you should understand how important your customers are for your brand. After all, without them, you can’t. Click to continue reading.
Leading in Context
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
By Linda Fisher Thornton In Part 1 of this series on Recognizing Ethical Issues, I addressed the gaps in our thinking that require us to develop an ethical alert system. in Part 2, I explored why some leaders who want to do the right thing still don't "do the work" to learn how to do it. In Part 3, I dug into the importance of ethical awareness as the basis for ethical decision making.
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Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Do you want to take advantage of artificial intelligence but are not sure where to start? The process can feel overwhelming—from analyzing existing processes and software systems and choosing where to apply AI automation, to preparing every tier of the organization for the transition. In this episode, Kavita Ganesan, author of The Business Case For AI, takes the mystery out of implementing AI, sharing how to launch AI initiatives that get results.
Joseph Lalonde
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
When you’re in leadership, there are curveballs thrown your way every day. You’ll also face uncertainty, difficulties, and challenges you never could anticipate. So, how can I tell you how to prepare for anything? You don’t have to be prepared for anything. You only have to be prepared for the things leadership will require of you.
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Kevin Eikenberry
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Woody Allen said 90% of life is just showing up. He has a point. If we stay in our bed, in our shell and never show up, not much (good or bad) will happen to us. But showing up can mean much more than that. While showing up takes intention, showing up when it matters […]. The post Showing Up When It Is Your Time appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
“What do I do if my boss is a “gamer” manager–the kind of manipulative boss you talk about in your book Winning Well )? This dude is not really focused on results or relationships. I feel like a pawn. What should I do? #AskingforaFriend ” This is a question we get quite frequently from people reading our book: Winning Well: A Manager’s Guide To Getting Results– Without Losing Your Soul. 3 Tips for Dealing with a Manipulative Boss.
Joseph Lalonde
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. Photo by Miltiadis Fragkidis on Unsplash. Over the years, there has been a lot of discussion about whether or not sporting events will continue to be popular. Some people argue that with the rise of technological advances, people will no longer want to go to live sporting events.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Successful leaders develop leaders. High performing team members crave development. But your hair’s on fire. What if you don’t have time to plan leadership development? Leadership development in team meetings: #1.
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When economic headwinds pick up, sales leaders are the first to sound the alarm — and chart a new course. Longer sales cycles, larger buying committees, increased price pressure, and smaller teams can quickly combine to reduce your margin for error and increase the urgency to find a solution. To thrive in a challenging environment, sales teams need a rock-solid grasp of the fundamentals and the biggest force-multipliers they can get their hands on.
Rich Gee Group
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
No time to read, listen here: I’m asked this question frequently during my workshops and one-on-one coaching. It’s incredible how many people think they’re leaders, who are in fact functioning managers and how many managers who are actually leaders in disguise. But the real question is, what’s the difference? A manager. Gives direction, administers Has subordinates Holds authority Tells you what to do Has good ideas Reacts to change, eyes on the bottom line Tries to be a hero Exercises power Goo
Kevin Eikenberry
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
When you finish a project, what is the first thing you think about doing? Take a break? Take a vacation? Celebrate? Take a nap? There are many reasons to do any or all of these, but in the video below, I’m sharing THE MOST IMPORTANT thing that you should do after you finish any project. […]. The post The Most Important Thing to Do When a Project is Finished – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Joseph Lalonde
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. If you want your company to thrive and expand in 2022 and beyond, you need to get off to a strong start, and that involves ensuring that your operations are well-organized and productive. If you do not have command over the situation, not even your most brilliant ideas will be successful.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Arrogance produces poverty of spirit. Humility enables you to become your best self. Comparison and contrast Humility says: You have room to grow. Others have untapped genius.
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Lead from Within
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
We all know that body language is important, and it’s especially important for anyone in leadership. Any time you have a face-to-face meeting, or even a meeting over Zoom, your body language is crucial. How you look when you say something is often as important as what you’re say and how you’re saying it. Just as you choose your words carefully, it’s important to make sure your body language isn’t sending unintended messages.
Michael Lee Stallard
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
An opportunity exists for leaders and organizations to gain a performance and competitive advantage if they can win the war for talent. A recent conversation I had with Jon Clifton, CEO of The Gallup Organization, reinforced my long-held position that the x-factor in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and employee retention is connection. Fostering an environment in which workers feel connected to the organization, their supervisor, their colleagues, and the work they are doing will enable
Joseph Lalonde
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
A Reel Leadership Article My latest book, Reel Leadership, is now available on Amazon. If you love movies and leadership, you will love this book. Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison is an animated/anime movie in the world of Naruto. Naruto is a long-running anime show that has lots of love. The protagonist, Naruto (Maile Flanagan), has been framed for murdering, no slaughtering, a village of people.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
Village building is for people who want to shine by helping others shine. A rewarding life might seem upside down. What’s upside down about village building?
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.
Modern Servant Leader
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Speed Mentoring. In a leadership development class I was teaching yesterday, one of the participants mentioned that their employer offers. regular speed mentoring opportunities and it occurred to me a lot of you may not be familiar. with this term or concept and what it is. So I’m sharing real quickly. Simply put, speed mentoring includes brief conversations between multiple mentors and mentees on specific topics in rapid succession.
Sales Wolf Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
I first learned about Scaling Up when I brought in a consultant to evaluate my business several years ago. My consultant introduced me to several strategy methodologies. One was Scaling Up by Verne Harnish, as outlined in his book. Scaling Up saved my business and helped me get aligned. My team and I completed the requested homework as part of my consultant’s discovery process.
Joseph Lalonde
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Every business requires effective strategies and executions to grow. However, some business owners do not know how to strategize for their business. While some may know how to create effective strategies, their businesses still fail because of inappropriate leadership. It is necessary to state that many people do not see ineffective leadership as a weakness in their businesses.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Meaningful service and happy feelings don’t always go together. But arrogance – the hidden enemy of leadership – makes the burdens of leadership heavier.
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Eric Jacobson
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
The newest book from New York Times bestselling author Patrick Lencioni is, The 6 Types of Working Genius : A Better Way To Understand Your Gifts, Your Frustrations, And Your Team. The book provides a fast way to help people identify the type of work that brings them joy and energy and avoid work that leads to frustration and burnout. “ People who utilize their natural God-given talents are much more fulfilled and successful than those who don’t,” shares Lencioni. “ Teams and organizations that
Sales Wolf Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Sure, you may understand the difference between a blue and red ocean, but it may feel like a lost cause if you’re already operating in a red ocean. It’s not hopeless though. It is never too late to implement new growth strategies and put your business on a new trajectory. Here are some thoughts to get you started.
The Horizons Tracker
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Many of the most important issues facing us today require a degree of collective action. Securing sufficient buy-in to make a difference, however, is often far from straightforward, especially if doing what is right incurs some form of personal cost. Research from Cambridge Judge Business School explores how we can best encourage others to cooperate with us.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
I have, in large part, become who I was when I was a kid. True success is becoming your best self. Don’t waste years trying to become someone you aren’t.
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ABM gets better with age — but unfortunately, marketers don't have the luxury of pouring it into an oak barrel for a couple decades to let it mature. In a recent survey with Demand Gen Report, we found 59% of experienced practitioners (those with ABM programs more than a year old) indicated their ABM programs are meeting or greatly exceeding their expectations, while only 45% of novices (those with ABM programs less than one year old) could say the same.
Women on Business
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
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Sales Wolf Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
I first learned about Scaling Up when I brought in a consultant to evaluate my business several years ago. My consultant introduced me to several strategy methodologies. One was Scaling Up by Verne Harnish, as outlined in his book. Scaling Up saved my business and helped me get aligned. My team and I completed the requested homework as part of my consultant’s discovery process.
The Horizons Tracker
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Sweden is a country noted for its egalitarian culture and high levels of gender equality. It was also notable among European nations for its willingness to accept Syrian refugees during the crisis from 2011 onwards. Its stance on this matter is noticeably different to that of neighboring Denmark, which has taken a markedly hostile approach to immigration generally.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
A leader who doesn’t ask questions is a know-it-all with a closed mind. “My greatest strength is to be ignorant and ask a few questions.
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