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Leaders Are Readers

General Leadership

GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers. -Harry S. Truman. As a student at both Air Command and Staff College and National Defense University’s Eisenhower School, I was privileged to hear dozens of accomplished national leaders speak.

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How to Help a Task Master Focus on People

Let's Grow Leaders

“I’m just not a people person.” “I hate this touchy-feely crap.” “See that! I’m a ‘C’ on the DiSC assessment this just doesn’t come naturally to me. Now let me get back to work!” Of course, all this may be true, for you, or for a manager that you’re working to develop. It’s also true, that if you want results that last, you can’t ignore the human side of teams.

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How to Recognize a Leader

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

How do you recognize who’s a leader? Is it the person telling everyone what to do? Not necessarily. If he is being ignored, he is only talking to himself. Is it the person giving directions? Telling people where to go? Not necessarily. An usher in the theater, who tells you which entrance to use, is not […]. The post How to Recognize a Leader appeared first on Seapoint Center for Collaborative Leadership.

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Got questions?

Lead Change Blog

When I was growing up, I envied the little boy next door. His mom asked him questions. Would you like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich or soup for lunch? Will you spend the afternoon reading a book or playing? My mom told me how it was going to be. While I don’t think she intended it this way, her factual style of asking and telling was a good life lesson for dealing with bosses who managed by command-and-control and wanted answers straight up.

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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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Happy 241st Birthday to the United States Army!

General Leadership

GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. “Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless-Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage” US Army Values. Happy 241st Birthday to the U.S. Army! The U.S. Army was founded on 14 June 1775 , when the Continental Congress authorized enlistment of expert riflemen to serve the United Colonies for one year.

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A Leader’s First Step to Effective Influence

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post from Dan Mann Leadership is about one thing: influencing adult behavior. Ironically, that’s one of the most difficult human actions to accomplish. In our positions as leaders—whether that’s as a manager, owner, coach or something less traditional—our daily task is to influence the decisions of those under our charge. We’re tasked with the job of bending their wills and actions to the benefit of the greater good of our business or cause.

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Resilience: It’s All In Your Head

Lead Change Blog

I remember sitting on the edge of my bed crying. I have a variety of issues with my back. A few years ago they were acting up. One day I rolled out of bed about 4 pm because I couldn’t get up any sooner. I had a “why me?” moment. “Why is this happening to me?” “I’m not the type of person this happens to.” (What does that even mean?

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How to Handle Conflict in the Workplace

Women on Business

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4 Connected Trends Shaping the Future of Leadership

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton Our understanding of good leadership is advancing. In this video, I describe 4 powerful trends that are increasing leadership expectations and shaping what leaders need to be prepared to handle in the future. By Linda Fisher Thornton Our understanding of good leadership is advancing. In this video, I describe 4 powerful trends that are increasing leadership expectations and shaping what leaders will need to be ready to handle in the future.

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How to Transform Meetings That Suck the Life Out of You

Leadership Freak

When was the last time you left a meeting ready to charge hell with a squirt gun? Lousy meetings are problem-solving activities with the wrong people in the room.

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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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How to Develop a Mentee Network

Lead Change Blog

Over the past 12 years, I have created a network of people that I mentor. This happened gradually; it started with one person then another one came along the way until it reached 23. I’m blessed to have the opportunity to be part of their. journey and make an impact in their lives. Why do I do this? I believe in giving back to the community. I also believe that the best way to aid the firm’s development is by growing talent.

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Establishing Credibility as a Young Businesswoman-5 Ways to Boost Your Confidence

Women on Business

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Leader Isolation: 6 Ways to Conquer Loneliness at the Top

RapidStart Leadership

We are not alone… …but sometimes it can feel that way. Leadership can bring with it a sense of isolation. You seem to be the only one bearing the burden of responsibility, setting the standard, and trying to balance the demands of your boss with the realities on the ground. Today we’ll talk about how these things can leave you feeling a little bit lonely, and give you six solid ways to conquer that sense of leader isolation.

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5 Ways to Reject Arrogance and Develop the Beauty of Real Confidence

Leadership Freak

Bravado impresses the blind, intimidates the ignorant, comforts the fearful, and offends the skillful. Confidence doesn’t need to brag, impress, outdo, or put others down.

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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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What I Learned About Leadership From My Mom

Kevin Eikenberry

Tomorrow is my mother’s birthday. I won’t tell you which one it is, but like all the rest of them, it is worth celebrating. As I’ve been thinking about Mom’s upcoming birthday, I’ve been reflecting on what she’s taught me – it’s a long list. To celebrate her birthday, I’ve identified some of the most […]. The post What I Learned About Leadership From My Mom appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Women in the Construction Industry: The Low Down #NotJustForBoys

Women on Business

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The Struggles Of Being A Remote Leader With Yengyee Lor

Joseph Lalonde

Answers From Leadership Podcast #40 Virtual or remote leadership is becoming more common. You have the ability to lead teams outside of the office. But what do you do to help keep the team connected and working together? Yengyee Lor knows these struggles. She’s an expert in helping remote leaders lead effectively. Listen in to today’s Answers From Leadership podcast to learn the struggles of being a remote leader and how to deal with these trials.

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15 Ways to Talk so People Will Listen

Leadership Freak

We’ve all had leaders we wished would sit down and stop talking. Don’t be one. 15 ways to talk so people will listen: Decide if you care about great communication skills.

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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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The 5 Behaviors Of Successful People.

Rich Gee Group

When I start with clients who are in-transition, we meet at my office in Stamford and I cover the Five Behaviors Of Successful People. I do this to help them focus, get out of a mental ‘rut’, and move forward with enthusiasm, passion, and determination. In retrospect, I actually cover these five areas with all of my clients, but I do it differently — I’m a bit more subtle: TRACK & PLAN.

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7 Reasons Your Startup Really Does Need Office Space

Women on Business

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How To Get Rid Of The Bad Apples

Joseph Lalonde

One Bad Apple Can Spoil The Whole Bunch The energy vampires. The whiners and complainers. And the ones who bring down those around them. These are the bad apples. The ones who are hurting your organization. It can be hard to get rid of the bad apples, but you must. Image by Emilian Robert Vicol. You’ve probably heard the old saying “One bad apple can spoil the whole bunch” and not thought much of the saying.

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Four Things My Dad Never Told Me

Leadership Freak

Mom is my mom. Dad adopted me when I was two. But I didn’t know I was adopted until 2017, five years after he died. He raised me as his own.

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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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The determination to do

Lead on Purpose

One of the interesting things I’ve found about life—all aspects of life—is that it keeps moving forward, it keeps changing. Every day brings something new, something different.

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Work relationships need more than a nod across the table

Persuasive Powerhouse

Workplaces are a microcosm of connection, conversation, and conflict. In other words, they are a place where relationships happen. Yet many leaders don’t intentionally develop the relationships that are key to their success. If you peek behind the curtain of leaders who fail, you might find that breakdowns happen because they haven’t deliberately established healthy, productive relationships with their stakeholders.

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21 Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Tom Cruise’s The Mummy Reboot

Joseph Lalonde

A Reel Leadership Article Tom Cruise took over the reigns as the leading character in the new The Mummy movie. Universal Studios is rebooting multiple monster movie franchises to create a Dark Universe. The Dark Universe is expected to include Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, The Bride Of Frankenstein, Dracula, Creature Of The Black Lagoon, and The Invisible Man.

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Three Leadership Commitments that Cost Little but Payoff Big

Leadership Freak

The unimaginative and uncommitted blame lack of money for lack of action. But you don’t need money, position, or resources to make a positive difference where you work.

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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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Leading Spaghetti – Using Your Noodle to Get Your Pasta to Cooperate

RapidStart Leadership

“If you’re a leader, you don’t push wet spaghetti, you pull it.” – Bill Mauldin. Bill Mauldin was a famous cartoonist for Stars and Stripes, the newspaper widely read by American GIs during World War II. It’s easy to get his metaphor about leading spaghetti, and it makes sense, sort of. But since Bill was into humor, let’s see if we can have a little fun with this, plus, I think we can take this idea one step farther.

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159: Leading a Startup | with Josh Kent, CEO of SunFrog Shirts

Engaging Leader

What does it take to lead a team that builds a startup into a nationally recognized company in less than three years, with an annual growth rate of more than 1,000%? Josh Kent is the CEO and founder of over a dozen startups, including SunFrog Shirts, which launched in 2013 and is currently the largest […] What does it take to lead a team that builds a startup into a nationally recognized company in less than three years, with an annual growth rate of more than 1,000%?

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The Four Fs of Feedback

leaderCommunicator

If you were to give yourself a grade for how effective you are at giving feedback, what grade would you choose? Many of the executives I work with are brutally honest and give themselves an F. They don’t make giving feedback a standard part of meetings and discussions; they give general (“good job!”) versus specific feedback (“Here’s what you did extremely well on this project….”); they often don’t give feedback at all or wait too long to give feedback; and they would have a hard time giving the

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Is it Time to Replace One-On-Ones with Three-On-Ones

Leadership Freak

Leaders say teamwork is important, but spend most of their development-time working with individuals. Isn’t that inconsistent? Could three-on-ones be more effective than one-on-ones?

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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.