Sat.Nov 30, 2013 - Fri.Dec 06, 2013

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Staying the Leader You Must Be

Let's Grow Leaders

'“To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting.” -e.e. cummings It was a tough couple of weeks. The cocktail of challenges was impacting our performance. We […] The post Staying the Leader You Must Be appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Who Will Tell the Emperor He Has No Clothes?

N2Growth Blog

'By Patricia Lenkov , Chair, Executive Search, N2growth. The time honored Hans Christian Anderson tale about the emperor and his new clothes, or lack thereof, bears significance for corporate boardrooms today. To remind you of this story, an Emperor cares very little about his responsibilities and only about wearing fine clothes. Two dishonest weavers promise the Emperor new clothes made of such high quality fabric that they are invisible to anyone who is stupid or incompetent.

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The Ultimate Leadership Tip (From a Trend Too Compelling to Ignore)

Terry Starbucker

'I was at a friend’s house for Thanksgiving dinner the other day when the conversation turned to leadership, and my blog. I was asked about my “More Human” philosophy and why it wasn’t more prevalent in today’s business world. I said I believed it was based on a couple of core issues – one, a mistaken belief about basic human motivation, and two, a fear that being “touchy feely” couldn’t possibly produce economic success.

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Creating employee engagement through culture and job design

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Career Development Change Management Leadership Coaching Team Dynamics Workplace Issues In a refreshing interview, CEO Jim Franklin shares his company’s views on employee engagement. SendGrid’s approach to job design is both exhilarating and gutsy. Author information Leigh Steere Co-founder, Managing People Better, LLC—a management research firm/think tank.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Wisdom For Your Future Self

Let's Grow Leaders

'“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” -Confucius We Monday morning quarterback our lives. We look back with wistful wisdom, “if I only knew then what I know now.” No question, experience is a wise teacher. […] The post Wisdom For Your Future Self appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Leading Through Uncertainty

Leading Blog

'In times of great uncertainty, we must be leaders. In Leading Through Uncertainty , Ray Davis writes, “Effective leadership is motivating, and it can and should be the energy that propels a company through inevitable waves of change. Poor leadership can lead to disaster and has sunk more than a few companies and governments alike.” Davis divides the book into three parts: leading yourself, leading your organization, and leading the way.

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How Do You Hone Your Leadership Craft?

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development [link] Doug Conant, former CEO, Campbell Soup, said it many times, and he did again in a recent interview: “Successful leaders should treat their leadership as a craft to be carefully honed and ever improving.” Leadership as a craft is an interesting attitude to adopt. Leaders need to continue to grow and develop because times change, [.

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Finding the Perfect Gifts For Your Team: A Development Exercise

Let's Grow Leaders

'“People with great gifts are easy to find, but symmetrical and balanced ones never.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Jack gets very excited this time of year. He stumbles on a perfect gift that he knows EVERYONE on his list must have. It’s clever, and he finds it useful. Convinced his friends and family can no […] The post Finding the Perfect Gifts For Your Team: A Development Exercise appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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First Look: Leadership Books for December 2013

Leading Blog

'Here''s a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in December. Hacking Leadership : The 11 Gaps Every Business Needs to Close and the Secrets to Closing Them Quickly by Mike Myatt. Boards That Lead : When to Take Charge, When to Partner, and When to Stay Out of the Way by Ram Charan, Dennis Carey and Michael Useem. Lead & Influence : Get More Ownership, Commitment, and Achievement From Your Team by Mark Fritz.

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A Teenager’s 4 Lessons On How We Can Face Any Challenge

Tanveer Naseer

'Original illustration by Alya Naseer. Over the last couple of years, I’ve had the pleasure of hosting a number of talented and respected writers from the field of leadership. But being able to host the following guest writer is definitely a memorable highlight for my blog. Today’s guest piece is written by my 14-year old daughter, Alya Naseer, who – as those who follow me on the various social media channels already know – published her first illustrated book earlier this year on Am

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Smoothing the Creases: 5 Ways to Manage Conflict in the Workplace

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development Team Dynamics Workplace Issues Let’s face it: there is no such a company where literally everyone agrees with each other and where conflicts do not rise. Armed with this realization, what matters isn’t only how you’ll be able to keep the misunderstandings among coworkers to a minimum but also how to address them once the inevitable happens.

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Ethics is About What’s Right (Not Who’s Right)

Leading in Context

'By Linda Fisher Thornton If you''ve read the news lately, you''ve noticed that there is a lot of discussion about who is right. Each person has an individual perspective that seems to be right from where they sit. Each group has values and norms that seem right. How can we make sense out of it all? When we need to make a critical decision, and everyone around us is arguing passionately for a different approach, how will we know which one is most right?

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LeadershipNow 140: November 2013 Compilation

Leading Blog

'Here are a selection of tweets from November 2013 that you might have missed: From @TomAsacker : The Paradox of Success. The Value of Vulnerability by julie_wg. Great list of 20 Tips For Leaders During Turbulent Times by Dan McCarthy aka @greatleadership. The Power of Gratitude by @susanmazza. Jeff Bezos Reveals His No. 1 Leadership Secret - Forbes.

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Replacing the Performance Review

Great Leadership By Dan

'Guest post from Dr. Tim Baker There is considerable and contestable debate in blogosphere and elsewhere about the viability of the performance review. One group - a minority - thinks that it is working very well and shouldn''t be tampered with. Another group thinks that with some modifications, the performance review will be fine. Yet a third group - the group I belong to - suggest that we should throw it out.

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5 Ways to Improve DE&I in the Workplace

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical for an organization’s success. And companies that take bold action to help ensure an inclusive workplace will win every time. Discover how your company can create a culture that celebrates DE&I while achieving higher revenue and growth.

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Coherent Leadership

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development “Re-state to yourself what you believe, then do away with as much of it as possible…” Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest, November 25 Chambers was talking about spiritual coherence. While I am a spiritual being and do consider things from a Christian perspective, I also see all things in a leadership context.

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Nelson Mandela – 8 of the Greatest Servant Leadership Quotes and Images

Modern Servant Leader

'The world lost one of the greatest servant leaders of all time, yesterday. Nelson Mandela was 95 years old. He exemplified servant leadership throughout his life. To honor his memory, below are my favorite Nelson Mandela quotes for servant leaders, accompanied by graphics of the man the world will miss: 1. “If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy.

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Why the Best Leaders Have a Big Heart

Kevin Eikenberry

'To be clear, there are as many different leadership styles as there are people. Yes, lots of smart people have created models to define and describe basic leadership styles, and yet all of us bring our uniqueness to the equation too. Perhaps the simplest of leadership style models divides leaders into “people leaders” and “task […].

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Small Business Lessons from Black Friday

Women on Business

'We''ve Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven''t already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. [link]. Small Business best business blogs for women blogs for business women business business 2010 business advice business leaders business leadership strategy business management tips business strategy for women business women advice business women leadership female board members female busines

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No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Drama, End Entitlement and Drive Big Results

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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When Delegation Goes Wrong…

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development There are many reasons as to why a manager or somebody in a senior position may decide to delegate their work to those below them or to those within a similar job role to them, but what happens when delegating backfires? Sometimes delegating is the right thing to do, but here’s how to deal with [.] Author information Georgina Stamp Georgina Stamp has worked in the executive search business for a number of years and has been lucky enough to recruit for various in

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20 Things to do When the Boss is Wrong

Leadership Freak

'You have an obligation to yourself, your boss, and your organization to speak up when you disagree. One of the best ways to earn respect is advocating for your ideas with integrity, courtesy, and intelligence. Strong organizations have courageous leaders. Weakness gives in too soon. Arrogance hangs on too long. Foolishness speaks before thinking. When […].

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Being the spark

Persuasive Powerhouse

' . “They are the ones who bring meaning to our lives, who happen to inspire, who spark a fire that we carry with us for the rest of our days, who are but pillars of hope and sometimes sacrifice, life-changers, life-savers, catalysts.” ? Chirag Tulsiani. . Think back. Do you remember a time when someone saw something special in you that you didn’t?

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The Most Ignored Customer

Women on Business

'We''ve Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven''t already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. [link].

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10 HR Metrics to Track in 2024

Discover the power of HR metrics. Master recruiting, control skyrocketing labor costs, and reduce turnover rates. Get insights into key metrics like Time-to-Fill, Cost-per-Hire, and Turnover Rate. Equip your business for success in 2024.

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No Fair!

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development Nothing is fair in this world. You might as well get that straight right now. - Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees Babies as young as 15 months grasp fairness, according to Jennifer Welsh in Live Science. So does every employee in your organization. (And they may grasp unfairness with even greater clarity!) [.

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20 Positive Ways to Confront Poor Performance

Leadership Freak

'Lousy leaders whine about mediocrity but can’t or won’t have tough conversations. Excellence is a function of confronting performance issues. Call people to rise up or they will leave or lay down. Exceptional organizations consist of exceptional people. Talent develops when poor performance is confronted. 6 Reasons performance deteriorates: Resentment, anger, and getting even.

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Mother Goose Management

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

'Leadership can be as simple as Mother Goose Management – remembering and applying the lessons you learned in kindergarten. The lesson of Alice and the Cheshire Cat: If you don’t know where you’re going, it doesn’t matter what path you take. Alice: Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here? The Cat: That depends a good deal on where you want to get to Alice: I don’t much care where.

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Step up your Digital Marketing Game for 2014

Women on Business

'We''ve Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven''t already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. [link].

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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Leadership at the Movies Edition

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development [link] The movies can be a rich source of leadership inspiration and help us identify role models and examples of leadership skills and characteristics that we can choose to develop. Back in 2008 I wrote a post called “20 Best Leadership Movies; Break Out the Popcorn”. It’s been one of my all-time most viewed posts, and [.

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Marshall Goldsmith: Choose to Invest Yourself

Leadership Freak

'Over-commitment is the inability to say no. Chronic over-commitment reflects lack of priorities. Weak, insecure leaders fill their calendars to the point of panic. “Beware the barrenness of a busy life.” Socrates The hardest choice isn’t deciding what to do, although that can be tough. The hardest choice is deciding what to stop. Starting is […].

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Paradigm Flip – New Book Releases Tuesday December 10th

Modern Servant Leader

'Greetings Modern Servant Leader readers. I’ve been working on a big project for you, that I’m excited to say is finally ready to share: Paradigm Fl i p : Leading People, Teams, and Organizations Beyond the Social Media Revolution. My new book releases Tuesday, December 10th. If you like this site, I guarantee you’ll enjoy what it says and come away with great lessons.

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The State of Mobile Job Search in 2013 [Infographic]

Women on Business

'We''ve Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven''t already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. [link].

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How to Write OKRs: 45 Effective Examples

Discover how to align everyday employee priorities with company goals. 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. Show employees how they contribute to the larger mission.