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How to Succeed as Scope and Scale Increases

Let's Grow Leaders

'“Sam” was beaming with excitement as he told me about his promotion. He was in the throws of a transition from supervisor to manager, He’ll now lead leaders. ”…but it’s scary,” he added. “I know I have to handle this whole thing differently. I was very close to my team. We talked about everything […] The post How to Succeed as Scope and Scale Increases appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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When “Failure Is Not an Option”

Michael Lee Stallard

'As seen on Fox Business. Some years ago I ran into the director Ron Howard at our local Starbucks. I said hello and told him how much I enjoyed the movie “Apollo 13,” which, in case you didn’t know, he directed. “Apollo 13″ is a remarkable movie. It captures the story of one of NASA’s finest moments, when the NASA team’s extraordinary willpower, energy and creativity snatched the Apollo 13 crew from the jaws of death after an electrical malfunction impa

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The Incredible and Incalculable Power of No

Terry Starbucker

'It’s so easy for a leader to say yes. Its a simple nod of the head, or a “ yep “, or an “ OK “, or a smile and a “ sure “ And, we like to throw in an embellishment for good measure. “No problem!” Most ambitious leaders like to think of themselves as doers, so to turn anything down is akin to failing, or looking less than the awesome superperson that we’re supposed to be.

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Reinventing Vermeer

N2Growth Blog

'By Brian Layer , Chair, Organizational Development, N2growth. Tim’s Vermeer is a riveting documentary about inventor Tim Jenison’s quest to understand the genius of Dutch Master Johannes Vermeer. The film chronicles Jenison’s discovery of a technique Vermeer may have used to create his photo-realistic paintings prior to the invention of photography.

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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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Trickle Down Intimidation

Let's Grow Leaders

'Mark shuts the door and begins the emergency meeting. What he’s got to say isn’t easy, but these guys can handle it. That’s why they “get paid the big bucks.” He minces no words. Stock prices, competitive pressures… time to get it together. NOW. The intimidation factor is high. Fix it fast… or […] The post Trickle Down Intimidation appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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The Mirror Test

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development If you want to be successful leader, you have to take 100% responsibility for everything that happens in your life. This includes your accomplishments, the results you produce, the quality of your relationships, your company’s successes and challenges. This is not easy for many people. Most of us have been conditioned to blame something outside [.

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25 Ways to Spot Leaders You Can Trust

Leadership Freak

'Before everything else, determine if people are trustworthy. But, what if time is short and schedules full? How can you quickly spot someone you can trust? Leaders you can trust: Acknowledge they don’t know. Treat waiters and waitresses with kindness and respect. How do they treat rental cars and hotel rooms? Take clear positions on […].

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3 Unexpected Uses for Word Clouds: Leadership Style

Let's Grow Leaders

'At the beginning of each year, I travel the country giving inspirational kickoff speeches in call centers. This year, the theme of my speech is creating “connections” with our customers and our teams. What better way to reinforce connections, than to include everyone in the speech writing? Word Cloud Crowd Sourcing While preparing the speech, I […] The post 3 Unexpected Uses for Word Clouds: Leadership Style appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Sharpen and Supplement: Your Stock of Generational Leadership Power Tools

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development It always seems impossible until it’s done. Nelson Mandela I consider my late maternal grandparents Joseph and Pearl Parker, of whom I was raised in their rural Virginia home, generational leaders and role models. From managing the many feats involved in cultivating our family’s garden, tending to the rest of the territory, raising children and [.

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LeadershipNow 140: January 2014 Compilation

Leading Blog

'Here are a selection of tweets from January 2014 that you might have missed: 10 Trends Change Leaders Can’t Ignore in 2014 by @PattiBJohnson. Ernest Hemingway''s Lost Manuscripts by @wallybock Old Classic! The purpose of pain by @TomAsacker. The power of gratitude – “I GET to”. 30 January 1933 | Why Leadership Matters by @jamesstrock. From @ddiworld : Are We Missing the Mark on How to Develop Leaders?

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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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Join a Select Group of Early Readers of My Book and Journey To The Heart of Leadership

Terry Starbucker

'To my readers, friends, and family: As you now know, I’ve begun a new and exciting journey: “More Human”, the book. I’ve explained the “why?” I’ve outlined the “how?” And now, it’s time for the “what?” The manuscript. “More Human: A Journey To The Heart of Leadership” With the help of a talented advisor and an awesome editor, I have a memoir on paper.

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Women of Innovation – Lori Ruff

Women on Business

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Get Social – Tips to Help You Improve Your Social Skills

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development In a world that seems to be run by social media, it’s extremely important that business professionals never let their in-person social skills deteriorate. Whether you’re looking to move up the career ladder, improve your management skills, inspire growth and innovation within your company or simply build more personal relationships, utilizing social skills will always [.

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What The Best Leaders Will Learn From Peyton Manning (But Most will Ignore)

Kevin Eikenberry

'He’s won one Super Bowl, so far. He’s been the NFL’s MVP 4 times, set numerous records, and more are likely in his future. He was recently named The Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated. And for the next few days will be among the most talked about and read about people in the […].

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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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Making them feel like they matter

Persuasive Powerhouse

' . When I consider the people in my life who are most memorable whether they are relatives, teachers, bosses or leaders I’ve known, the ones that give me that all-over warm fuzzy memory are the ones that made me feel like I mattered. This is their legacy, even if they are no longer part of my everyday life. I’m not a needy person. I’m a darned independent woman (ask my husband), but I also want to know that I’m making a difference and that I’ve been heard when I sa

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10 Ways Women in Business Can Boost Results Today

Women on Business

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4 Ideas for Authentic Leadership Intelligence

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development [link] There is a smartness to authentic leaders. Smartness does not mean all-knowing; it does mean approaching your leadership craft with an authentic intelligence, knowing the impact of how you lead. To develop this intelligence, below are four ideas to consider in building your authentic leadership capabilities. Embedded empathy.

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Will This Be The Year Leaders Put Employees First?

Tanveer Naseer

'As we approach the end of the first month of this new year, many of us are now well under way in implementing our plans and strategies to achieve the goals we’ve mapped out for the next 11 months. In terms of what leaders view as their top goals to achieve this year, a new study reveals some interesting opportunities, and with it, some key obstacles leaders will need to address if they are to help their organization move forward.

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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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How Do You Differentiate and Develop Talent Without Leaving Others Behind?

Great Leadership By Dan

'This post was first published in SmartBlog on Leadership January 23, 2014. I recently asked readers to submit their burning leadership development questions. Those that get picked for a post will receive a free copy of my eBook. This one from Susan Broussard (permission to use full name): “We have started a leadership development program among the top performers in our company.

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How a Strong Female Character in Your Marketing Video Can Enhance Your Brand

Women on Business

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Stop Procrastinating and Start Getting Things Done

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development If only it were that easy. How many times have you surfed the net instead of reviewing that financial report? or hit the snooze button more than once on your alarm clock? or put off that big project because of the resistance you might encounter? The word procrastination comes from Latin: Pro, “in favor of”, and [.

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Connect by Cascading Your Vision

Michael Lee Stallard

'#17 Cascade Your Vision - When Frances Hesselbein led a remarkable turnaround of the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. she implemented an inclusive annual planning process. Frances communicated the vision, mission and annual objectives then explained why each objective was selected. She gave people a voice to provide feedback about “what’s right, what’s wrong and what’s missing” from the vision and annual objectives.

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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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Managing for the Unexpected –Understanding Emergence Theory In Business

Great Leadership By Dan

'Guest post by James M. Kerr: Driving the types of significant changes that truly transform an organization is tricky business. Contrary to popular belief, if you’re too conservative, you can end up with some unexpected consequences – that’s the theory of emergence at work. At the heart of emergence theory, prominent in such fields of study as artificial intelligence, climate modeling and smart grid energy distribution, lies the thought that complex behavior can emerge from the congregation of e

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Servant not Slave

Leadership Freak

'Leaders serve. They aren’t slaves. Slaves are owned, oppressed, and abused. Servant leadership has nothing to do with slavery. Servant leadership: Servant leaders make life better for others. Influence is portional to the extent you improve life for others. Resentment and bitterness reveal self-serving leadership. Servant leaders serve freely and joyfully.

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Make Room for Your Dreams

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Self Leadership [link] What will it take to make this THE year you make your most heartfelt, important dream for your future a reality? The turn of a new year is a bit like turning over the page to a clean sheet of paper. For many, it’s a time of dreaming, resolutions, and goal setting. Chances are, even [.] Author information Susan Mazza Susan has worked with organizations and individuals around the world for over 25 years in developing relationships that work and producing exceptio

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Got a Selfie Resume? Re-brand Yourself in 2014

Women on Business

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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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Three Tips for Leaders Who Want to Keep It Real

Next Level Blog

'In case you missed it, here’s a link to a great article by the Washington Post’s Alexandria Petri in which she describes how Hillary Clinton attempted to make a connection in a recent speech to the National Association of Automobile Dealers. She shared a story that since the last time she drove a car in 1996, the Secret Service hasn’t allowed her to get behind the wheel.

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16 Ways to Help Less

Leadership Freak

'Help done poorly creates dependency. But, help withheld seems disconnected or cold. Leaders who say, “How can I help,” connect, change attitudes, and move agendas forward. But, help that weakens teams hurts organizations. Over-helpful leaders frustrate teams. Help done well strengthens. Help done poorly weakens. How to help less: Help team mates find mentors.

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Question of the Day

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development What question might you ask to move toward group alignment and shared vision? The question of the day is designed to be an icebreaker that also gets everyone thinking. Over time these icebreakers are an aid in community building among the group, leading to alignment and developing a shared vision of what they can become as [.

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4 Ways Digital Tools Can Improve Your Small Business

Women on Business

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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.