Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The political environment in the United States as elsewhere is driven by fear-based narratives. And that feeds our approach in society at large. It leads to short-term thinking. That’s not the way to lead. Leadership is about hope. Former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi wrote, “the fundamental role of a leader is to look for ways to shape the decades ahead, not just react to the present, and to help others accept the discomfort of disruptions to the status quo.”.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 15, 2021

No matter what the situation, setting, or method of communication, leaders frequently and consistently do these things. . 1. Leaders challenge us. They believe every person has hidden potential and is capable of growing and achieving more. They challenge us by: Expanding our vision. Challenging our assumptions. Establishing stretch goals. Delegating important projects.

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RapidStart Leadership

AUGUST 11, 2021

Praise is one of the most powerful tools available to a leader; here are 5 ways you can use it to inspire, motivate, and even change lives. The post In Praise of Praise: 5 Ways to Enhance the Power of Your Appreciation appeared first on RapidStart Leadership.

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Leaders in business may often find themselves feeling overwhelmed. When you have a lot to do and only a limited amount of time to use, it can seem like you’re never really going to be able to get everything done. Some periods may also be busier than others, making you feel even more rushed off […].

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RapidStart Leadership

APRIL 1, 2021

Burnout on the job is costing us more than we think; here are three things we need to know to protect our teammates and minimize the damage. The post Bosses and Burnout: Three Things Leaders Should Know appeared first on RapidStart Leadership.

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Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 13, 2021

The world is full of negativity. You turn on the TV to a news station and you quickly discover this. Negativity sells. It’s a sad state of affairs. We’re inundated with negativity and it brings us down. I was thankful to recently be a guest at a BNI networking meeting. One of the BNI members, […].

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RapidStart Leadership

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The crutch phrases we use often weaken our efforts to lead instead of strengthening them; here are three examples to avoid. The post Crutch Phrases That Weaken Our Leadership appeared first on RapidStart Leadership.

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Leading in Context

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

By Linda Fisher Thornton Employers using stretch goals to motivate employees to higher levels of performance need to take note of the ethical risk. If the push for higher performance doesn't come with an emphasis on ethical behavior, it may be encouraging cheating.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

S OME of my executive clients believe, instinctively, that content is king. They maintain that “useful information” is a crucial driver of effective leadership—that their job is primarily to educate and inform their teams with facts and figures. As a result of this information-centric mindset, these leaders: Read the content on PowerPoint pages but don’t explain why it matters.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 9, 2021

To Ensure Your Upward Feedback is Received Well, Start with Connection and Intention. You have some difficult feedback for your boss, but you’re not quite sure they’re ready to hear it. It might feel safer to stay silent. After all, they can’t shoot the messenger if there’s no message. But if you stay silent, the problematic behavior will only continue, or even get worse.

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Speaker: Chester Santos

Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2021

At the age of 19, Zion Williamson was drafted number one by the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2019 NBA Draft. Many experts immediately compared the young star to LeBron James, who had already cemented his place in history on the Mount Rushmore of basketball, alongside Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson. Those are some big shoes to fill. Pelican team owners likely realized they needed a new coach to mentor the rising star, as well as the many other young players on the emergent Pelican’s team.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 2, 2021

Do you hold on to an internal belief that “somehow, someday” you’ll get caught up? Do you constantly have an internal dialog about not doing enough? Flip Brown, founder of Business Culture Consultants and author of Balanced Effectiveness at Work: How to Enjoy the Fruits of Your Labor without Driving Yourself Nuts , addresses the chronic dissatisfaction that comes from being in a crazy-paced, priority-confusing, soul-sapping workplace.

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 3, 2021

I’ve shared my thoughts about the importance of emotional compensation several times on the blog this year. It’s one of the strategies firms can use to create an environment where employees truly want to be – an essential asset during the “Great Resignation.” TD Magazine highlighted my thoughts in the new October issue.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

How to Inspire Better Team Innovation and Problem Solving It’s tragic when your attempt to protect your team members actually sabotages team innovation. If you really want a courageous culture, that means you go first. Your team is watching both what you […]. The post How to Accidentally Sabotage Team Innovation appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Last-minute fire drills, interruptions, and real emergencies can become a permanent way of life. Get your team back on track by planning ahead with these five steps. It’s a common lament: “It’s so crazy around here. We never know what’s going to […]. The post Get Your Team Back on Track – Leading Through Distractions appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 26, 2021

Expect common breakdowns to help your team work better together. Does your team get derailed by miscommunication, hurt feelings, customer service challenges, or another department’s dropped balls? These common relationship breakdowns don’t surprise effective leaders. On the contrary–smart leaders know it’s not a matter of if they’ll happen, but when.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 7, 2021

Lead like it’s the first time to give your team energy. Early in my career, I learned a vital leadership lesson about how to give your team energy. I was working with an education nonprofit that supported children who lived in poverty. […]. The post How to Give Your Team Energy They Need appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 25, 2021

Too many meetings can frustrate productivity and morale. Reduce them to free your team. When your calendar staggers under the weight of too many meetings, start with design thinking, involve your team, and improve your use of asynchronous tools. It’s a refrain […]. The post Too Many Meetings – How to Free Your Team to Build, Create, and Thrive appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Speaker: Erroll Amacker

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 11, 2021

People’s sense of urgency varies. Schedule the finish to get everyone on the same page. It’s a common leadership frustration that we’ve experienced and hear from leaders regularly: “My people lack a sense of urgency. I must follow up on everything or we miss deadlines. I’m tired of babysitting! How can I ensure things get done on time?” Paradoxically, leaders with a high internal sense of urgency can struggle with this the most.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

If you’re feeling stuck in a rut, this freaking pandemic might be the perfect time to try something new. You have time to consider what matters most, what lights you up, and how you can add the most value to the world. […]. The post Get Out of the Rut: A Groundhog’s Day Challenge appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 24, 2021

Best Practices for Better Decision Making. Have you ever heard any of these common decision-making frustrations? “Our conversations just go in circles, it seems like we can never make a decision around here!” “This is so stupid—you asked for my opinion and then ignored it. I don’t know why I even bother! From now on, I’m just going to shut my mouth and do my work.”. “We talked about so much I’m not even sure what we’re talking about.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

If you knew your manager really cared about you and had your best interest at heart, would you want them to give you meaningful performance feedback? Even if it was hard to hear? Every time we ask these questions in our leadership […]. The post How to Provide More Meaningful Performance Feedback appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 22, 2021

3 Communication Mistakes That Sabotage Your Influence and Impact When it comes to having better influence at work, words matter. Of course, WHAT you say will instantly influence your credibility and impact. But, what’s REALLY tragic is to see well-intentioned leaders with […]. The post Want Better Influence at Work? Avoid These Communication Mistakes appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 11, 2021

When you think about leading a productive team, what’s the first question that comes to mind? How to get the right people on the team? What’s the perfect vision? Or maybe you have questions about training or infrastructure. Of course, these questions […]. The post The Most Important Leadership Question You’ll Ever Ask appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Impactful authentic leadership requires careful judgment and context. Authentic leadership matters even more during times of stress, uncertainty, and change. Of course, you want your team to be real with you. You can’t help them if you don’t know what’s really going on. And if you’re not real with them, they won’t be real with you.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 8, 2021

To Gain More Credibility at Work, Think Others First I’m often asked to speak about ways to show up with more confidence and to build credibility at work. There are still a stupid number of places that this is way harder than […]. The post 4 Simple Ways to Gain More Credibility at Work appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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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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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Leadership growth requires feedback and continual learning. It’s no exaggeration to say that if you’re done learning, you’re done leading. The world changes. People grow. And your influence will grow too if you invest in your leadership growth. But that growth is a choice – and one that not every leader will make. I recently spoke with a senior executive who surprised me with her vehemence.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Take the initiative with confidence and humility to lead other leaders. This question came in from a member of the Let’s Grow Leaders community and it’s such a fantastic opportunity to lead that we wanted to share it with you. The question is about leading other leaders without excess drama. Here’s how Maria describes the situation: “We work in a 24 x 7 environment with multiple shifts.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 22, 2021

3 Communication Mistakes That Sabotage Your Influence and Impact. When it comes to having better influence at work, words matter. Of course, WHAT you say will instantly influence your credibility and impact. But, what’s REALLY tragic is to see well-intentioned leaders with great ideas getting talked over or ignored, because of HOW they contribute.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 4, 2021

If you want to be a better leader, get curious about what you might still be able to learn. We recently had a very senior leader join a live-online leadership training he had hired us to do with his team. Not in […]. The post How to Be an Even Better Leader appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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