Gary Burnison considers leadership to be a privilege. Most people like the idea of leadership but few count the cost. He says, “To lead is to be all in, transparent and accessible, calm in the face of upset and even crisis, and always mindful that you are a steward of something bigger than yourself.” MORE
Achieving something great means going where you've never gone before. Even though much of the ground is therefore unknown to you, there is one main feature of your journey of which you should be. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]. MORE
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“I deserve.”. Leadership is demanding. It takes a personal toll and if we are not careful, we can begin to make it about us. It’s not a difficult position to rationalize. The problem with “I deserve” is that it changes our perspective. MORE
It was 1987, and I had just started my first big executive job at a Cable TV company in Los Angeles. At that stage of my career, I was hungry for guidance on what it took to be a great leader. MORE
The late Stephen Covey was fond of saying, “You can’t talk yourself out of a problem you behaved yourself into.” He definitely had a way with a phrase. MORE
As Co-Founder and Co-Host of Leadership Chat on Twitter, I spend a fair amount of time on the phone with leadership authors talking about how we might spotlight their brilliant experiences and insights during our weekly Tuesday evening global chats. MORE
What’s really happening to women executives in the business world? According to Catalyst, women held just 2% of Fortune 500 CEO positions in 2011. Jump ahead to 2012 and women held a record 20 Fortune 500 CEO positions. That means only 4% of Fortune 500 CEOs are currently women. MORE
By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth. Let’s cut right to the chase; stop focusing on being efficient - it’s a waste of time. Nobody other than perhaps you really cares how efficient you are, but everyone cares how effective you are. MORE
Back in the good old days, if you were in a position of authority, you could just announce what needed to be done and assume it would be carried out. But times have changed. MORE
As I write this, my recent Harvard Business Review article entitled, “ An Introvert’s Guide to Networking ” has garnered more than 450 comments, mostly from introverts expressing relief that there are others experiencing the same challenges they face. MORE
Since I moved to Portland about 16 months ago, I’ve hung out with a lot of entrepreneurs, in coffee shops all over town. Yes, here I spread my coffee dollars around between the national chains and the local brews). MORE
Posted in Character Based Leader Book Leadership Development I just finished a book titled, “Henry Knox, Visionary General of the American Revolution.” ” (Puls, 2008) If you will allow, here are a few leadership lessons drawn from the read. MORE
I caught myself humming a tune from my past the other day. It’s an old Tom T. Hall song titled “I Like Beer.” Just to give you a flavor, here is the second half of the chorus. Whiskey’s too rough, champagne costs too much, and vodka put my mouth in gear. This [.]. Communication Leadership Learning Beer Tom T. MORE
By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth . How are your leadership skills? Likely not as good as you think. There’s no shortage of independent empirical data generated over the years supporting the fact most people tend to overrate their leadership ability. MORE
This leadership infographic spells out the huge gaps in leadership between what followers expect , and what leaders do. Scroll down for the infographic or you can download it here ). MORE
Praise is one of the most misunderstood, powerful, and underutilized management skills. The following is a reenactment of an actual coaching conversation I had with a manager. What is “praise”? Just what exactly are we talking about here? MORE
One of the greatest challenges of leadership is managing time, a limited resource that has to be used with the utmost care and consideration. MORE
There are no perfect leaders…except for Jesus. For the rest of us, we each have room for improvement. Most of us live with flaws in our leadership. Good leaders learn to surround themselves with people who can supplement their weaknesses. MORE
Are you a collaborative leader? Collaborative leaders understand that organizations are networks of relationships and that relationships are the glue that holds them together. It doesn’t matter what your role is. MORE
Namaste! Welcome to the April 1st 2012 Carnival of Leadership Development. I’d like to dedicate this edition of Carnival to Earth Day 2012 , celebrated every year on 22nd April as a movement to protect the beautiful planet we all have inherited. MORE
Over the last few decades, studies in neuroscience have shown that we can actually physically rewire our brains. We can change the “default network” we were born with, the one that ensured the survival of our primitive ancestors who lived in a very different world. MORE
Collaborative leaders create communities where people unite around a common purpose and values, working collaboratively to accomplish a shared vision that makes a powerful and positive impact. Their job is to champion the vision, provide resources and remove roadblocks. How do they do this? MORE
A new year is just a couple of days away and with the start of a new year comes reflection and resolutions. MORE
It’s easy to be a great leader in a company that values leadership, develops leaders, and is full of role model leaders to earn from. You’ve seen the lists: 2011 Top Companies for Leaders. The Top 20 Best Companies for Leaders. 40 Best Companies for Leaders 2012. 25 Top Companies for Leaders. These companies, while not perfect, tend to have great hiring and promotional practices, and invest in succession planning and leadership development. MORE
Harvard Business Review. I was exceptionally honored when the Senior Editor of the Harvard Business Review Blog Network asked me to write a post about introverts, which led to them publishing, “ An Introvert’s Guide to Networking.” MORE
Collaboration taps in to a broader pool of ideas. It maximizes the talents and abilities of your people. An inclusive culture is more flexible and adaptable. People are highly motivated, work harder and are more creative. However, collaboration isn’t something you can put on. MORE
By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth. Here’s the thing – We all have potential, maybe some more than others, but we all have it. Potential is easy to recognize, but not so easy to realize. MORE
During my tenure as a CEO, my Board of Directors never challenged me with questions pertaining to corporate culture. I wasn’t surprised in the least. MORE
If you want to be a Biblical leader, consider these: “Do to others as you would like them to do to you.” ” Luke 6:31. Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Philippians 2:3. MORE
There’s a foundation to successful business execution that is undeniably critical - the workplace culture. Bad cultures can’t execute very well. Period. You might even say that they are doomed to failure, rich in dysfunction, seeped in mistrust, and (most often) guided by fear. MORE
?. Taylor discovers the truth about the Planet of the Apes, 1967. ?1. Management and leadership are not the same. Not all leaders are managers and not all leaders are managers. You can be good at one and lousy at the other, or you can be good or bad at both. MORE
“Everyone is in the people business. Name me a line of work where people aren’t involved.” ” ~Dr. MORE
There are certainly many other Bible verses that could be discussed as relating to great teamwork, but this list identifies five that are strong and inspiring examples for the topic. MORE
Do you want to get more done, reach more of your goals, and make a bigger difference? If so, the morning is when that can all begin! However you came to read these words, I’m confident you are interested in greater productivity, achievement and success. Perhaps you want that for yourself, or perhaps you want [.]. Achievement Leadership Learning Uncategorized personal productivity planning organization productivitiy MORE
Recently I preached on the danger of pride. You can watch that message HERE.). If you follow this blog, you know I tend to think a great deal about leadership. I have a heart for developing good leadership in the church and in ministry. MORE
As you’ve no doubt read, the Komen Foundation – the people behind the pink ribbons to fight breast cancer – found themselves at the center of controversy last week after they decided to pull funding for breast cancer screenings from Planned Parenthood. The basis for the decision, according to Komen officials: They no longer wanted to give money to organizations. Click headline to continue. MORE
Terry Starbucker
DECEMBER 2, 2012
One of the greatest challenges of leadership is managing time, a limited resource that has to be used with the utmost care and consideration.
N2Growth Blog
JULY 30, 2012
Leadership Miscellaneous Success 15 time wasters infographic Mike Myatt N2growth
Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog
JULY 29, 2012
Over the last few decades, studies in neuroscience have shown that we can actually physically rewire our brains. We can change the “default network” we were born with, the one that ensured the survival of our primitive ancestors who lived in a very different world.
C-Level Strategies
JANUARY 30, 2012
Harvard Business Review. I was exceptionally honored when the Senior Editor of the Harvard Business Review Blog Network asked me to write a post about introverts, which led to them publishing, “ An Introvert’s Guide to Networking.”
Ron Edmondson
JUNE 26, 2012
There are no perfect leaders…except for Jesus. For the rest of us, we each have room for improvement. Most of us live with flaws in our leadership. Good leaders learn to surround themselves with people who can supplement their weaknesses.
Chris Brady
DECEMBER 3, 2012
Achieving something great means going where you've never gone before. Even though much of the ground is therefore unknown to you, there is one main feature of your journey of which you should be. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].
Women on Business
DECEMBER 30, 2012
A new year is just a couple of days away and with the start of a new year comes reflection and resolutions.
In the CEO Afterlife
MAY 13, 2012
During my tenure as a CEO, my Board of Directors never challenged me with questions pertaining to corporate culture. I wasn’t surprised in the least.
Terry Starbucker
MARCH 25, 2012
Since I moved to Portland about 16 months ago, I’ve hung out with a lot of entrepreneurs, in coffee shops all over town. Yes, here I spread my coffee dollars around between the national chains and the local brews).
N2Growth Blog
DECEMBER 16, 2012
By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth. Let’s cut right to the chase; stop focusing on being efficient - it’s a waste of time. Nobody other than perhaps you really cares how efficient you are, but everyone cares how effective you are.
Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2012
Are you a collaborative leader? Collaborative leaders understand that organizations are networks of relationships and that relationships are the glue that holds them together. It doesn’t matter what your role is.
C-Level Strategies
MARCH 14, 2012
As I write this, my recent Harvard Business Review article entitled, “ An Introvert’s Guide to Networking ” has garnered more than 450 comments, mostly from introverts expressing relief that there are others experiencing the same challenges they face.
Ron Edmondson
JUNE 8, 2012
If you want to be a Biblical leader, consider these: “Do to others as you would like them to do to you.” ” Luke 6:31. Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Philippians 2:3.
Leading Blog
APRIL 2, 2012
“I deserve.”. Leadership is demanding. It takes a personal toll and if we are not careful, we can begin to make it about us. It’s not a difficult position to rationalize. The problem with “I deserve” is that it changes our perspective.
Next Level Blog
DECEMBER 6, 2012
The late Stephen Covey was fond of saying, “You can’t talk yourself out of a problem you behaved yourself into.” He definitely had a way with a phrase.
Great Leadership By Dan
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
Praise is one of the most misunderstood, powerful, and underutilized management skills. The following is a reenactment of an actual coaching conversation I had with a manager. What is “praise”? Just what exactly are we talking about here?
Kevin Eikenberry
JANUARY 9, 2012
Do you want to get more done, reach more of your goals, and make a bigger difference? If so, the morning is when that can all begin! However you came to read these words, I’m confident you are interested in greater productivity, achievement and success. Perhaps you want that for yourself, or perhaps you want [.]. Achievement Leadership Learning Uncategorized personal productivity planning organization productivitiy
Lead Change Blog
DECEMBER 28, 2012
Posted in Character Based Leader Book Leadership Development I just finished a book titled, “Henry Knox, Visionary General of the American Revolution.” ” (Puls, 2008) If you will allow, here are a few leadership lessons drawn from the read.
QAspire
APRIL 1, 2012
Namaste! Welcome to the April 1st 2012 Carnival of Leadership Development. I’d like to dedicate this edition of Carnival to Earth Day 2012 , celebrated every year on 22nd April as a movement to protect the beautiful planet we all have inherited.
Terry Starbucker
FEBRUARY 26, 2012
It was 1987, and I had just started my first big executive job at a Cable TV company in Los Angeles. At that stage of my career, I was hungry for guidance on what it took to be a great leader.
N2Growth Blog
OCTOBER 1, 2012
By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth . How are your leadership skills? Likely not as good as you think. There’s no shortage of independent empirical data generated over the years supporting the fact most people tend to overrate their leadership ability.
Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog
MAY 7, 2012
Back in the good old days, if you were in a position of authority, you could just announce what needed to be done and assume it would be carried out. But times have changed.
C-Level Strategies
FEBRUARY 13, 2012
“Everyone is in the people business. Name me a line of work where people aren’t involved.” ” ~Dr.
Ron Edmondson
APRIL 16, 2012
Recently I preached on the danger of pride. You can watch that message HERE.). If you follow this blog, you know I tend to think a great deal about leadership. I have a heart for developing good leadership in the church and in ministry.
Leading Blog
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
Collaboration taps in to a broader pool of ideas. It maximizes the talents and abilities of your people. An inclusive culture is more flexible and adaptable. People are highly motivated, work harder and are more creative. However, collaboration isn’t something you can put on.
Talent Technologies
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
This leadership infographic spells out the huge gaps in leadership between what followers expect , and what leaders do. Scroll down for the infographic or you can download it here ).
Great Leadership By Dan
AUGUST 21, 2012
It’s easy to be a great leader in a company that values leadership, develops leaders, and is full of role model leaders to earn from. You’ve seen the lists: 2011 Top Companies for Leaders. The Top 20 Best Companies for Leaders. 40 Best Companies for Leaders 2012. 25 Top Companies for Leaders. These companies, while not perfect, tend to have great hiring and promotional practices, and invest in succession planning and leadership development.
Kevin Eikenberry
MARCH 26, 2012
I caught myself humming a tune from my past the other day. It’s an old Tom T. Hall song titled “I Like Beer.” Just to give you a flavor, here is the second half of the chorus. Whiskey’s too rough, champagne costs too much, and vodka put my mouth in gear. This [.]. Communication Leadership Learning Beer Tom T.
Next Level Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2012
As you’ve no doubt read, the Komen Foundation – the people behind the pink ribbons to fight breast cancer – found themselves at the center of controversy last week after they decided to pull funding for breast cancer screenings from Planned Parenthood. The basis for the decision, according to Komen officials: They no longer wanted to give money to organizations. Click headline to continue.
Women on Business
DECEMBER 1, 2012
What’s really happening to women executives in the business world? According to Catalyst, women held just 2% of Fortune 500 CEO positions in 2011. Jump ahead to 2012 and women held a record 20 Fortune 500 CEO positions. That means only 4% of Fortune 500 CEOs are currently women.
Terry Starbucker
NOVEMBER 11, 2012
There’s a foundation to successful business execution that is undeniably critical - the workplace culture. Bad cultures can’t execute very well. Period. You might even say that they are doomed to failure, rich in dysfunction, seeped in mistrust, and (most often) guided by fear.
N2Growth Blog
APRIL 18, 2012
By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth. Here’s the thing – We all have potential, maybe some more than others, but we all have it. Potential is easy to recognize, but not so easy to realize.
Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
Collaborative leaders create communities where people unite around a common purpose and values, working collaboratively to accomplish a shared vision that makes a powerful and positive impact. Their job is to champion the vision, provide resources and remove roadblocks. How do they do this?
C-Level Strategies
MARCH 22, 2012
As Co-Founder and Co-Host of Leadership Chat on Twitter, I spend a fair amount of time on the phone with leadership authors talking about how we might spotlight their brilliant experiences and insights during our weekly Tuesday evening global chats.
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