Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 19, 2016

If your geeked-up project team along for the ride doesn’t know what direction they’re headed or why they’re being steered in that direction, then you need to stop, put that bus in reverse, park, get everyone off and start over. Finally, you need good bus-driving skills.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

they can see the flaws of their operation, but often their focus is so exclusive to results and productivity and performance that the way people treat each other doesn’t appear on their radar screens at all. Christina Felty of Voice of HR explains The Not-So-Magical Triangle of Project Management. Productivity.

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The Practical Leader

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

But many of these projects are poorly implemented. This leads to sizeable cost overruns, missed deadlines, disrupted operations, unhappy customers, and stressed out employees. This month’s issue of Harvard Business Review carries an article entitled Why Your IT Project May Be Riskier Than You Think.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Noticing fellow teachers struggling with technology adoption, she moved into the role of instructional technologist, implementing IT projects and training teachers how to use technology in the classroom. Behaviors like emotional intelligence, communication, and adaptability are examples. Power Skills and Hard Skills Defined.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 10, 2018

We’re required to operate differently, getting work done through others, moving from athlete to coach. This includes being able to plan and prioritize tasks before a project is started. They communicate with others either verbally or nonverbally, “Step aside. I’ve got this.” We need to move from ‘me’ to ‘we.’” Version 1.0.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 1, 2018

This is particularly true in today’s complex and uncertain operating environments in which a culture of solidarity and knowledge sharing become critical drivers of staying relevant. So knowing your audience is paramount, and business leaders who score high in the effective use of humor also tend to score high in emotional intelligence.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

To excel in today’s highly complex and competitive business environment, the Best Companies are taking deliberate steps to develop and reward these competencies to enable their organizations to achieve operational excellence today, while driving innovation for tomorrow.”. Actively manages a pool of successors for mission-critical roles.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 11, 2010

Some are: Financial – This is all-important - I can’t tell you how many executives I would watch sit in meeting and clearly see they had no idea what was in front of them on our financial projections. Operational - Know how the organization works inside and out. Know this area cold. Where are the dependencies?

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CoachStation

AUGUST 11, 2015

You wanted to be the best operator so didn’t ask many questions – after all, asking questions shows that you were not ready for the promotion in the first place, doesn’t it? You are now responsible for your team, a process and regular input into projects and other ad-hoc work requiring your expertise, skills and knowledge.

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Skip Prichard

MARCH 13, 2020

Jobs most at risk: machine operators and assemblers, clerical workers, elementary occupations, crafts and related trades. You could argue that all jobs are at risk: Machines can already analyze data, pick stocks, make decisions that touch on operational efficiency and logistics, sift through resumes and make hiring decisions, etc.

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Chart Your Course

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Patel focuses on essential interpersonal skills, reflected in emotional intelligence, writing, speaking, empathy, clear communication, and conflict resolution. For the foreseeable future, we will still need skilled workers to operate most machines. We are beginning to see that taken to the next level.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 10, 2011

Because you are doing such great work, she’ll soon tap you with her enchanted wand and sprinkle you with sparkly fairy dust and you’ll get that key project, significant promotion, raise, bonus or new career that you’ve been waiting for. Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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QAspire

JULY 22, 2013

Where there are human beings, there will be dynamics of how they operate. Living, breathing, emotional and intelligent people are not “resources”. After all this, ensure that the person is fun to work with, social and emotionally intelligent. People are at the heart of a great team. Treat them as humans. Learning history.

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Sales Wolf Blog

JUNE 18, 2010

 It has been a while since I shared a good book with you, so today I would like to feature a great one I recently read that has provided me with a fresh look at the way I approach many of the tasks and projects that I encounter on a day to day basis.  Enjoy!   I highly recommend that you put this book on your reading list.

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HR Digest

MAY 8, 2023

Takes ownership of projects and holds team members accountable for their roles. Demonstrates a strong sense of empathy and emotional intelligence. When an employee is absent or arrives late, it can disrupt workflows, delay projects, and cause unnecessary stress for their colleagues.

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Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

I am very excited to announce the selection of the 100 Coaches in our pay-it-forward project! For those of you who haven’t heard of the project, here is a little back story. I made a 30-second video about the project for LinkedIn. Three iconic leaders inspired the 100 Coaches project. 100 COACHES. Corporate CEOs.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 4, 2013

The four well researched core emotional intelligence metrics of: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness and Relationship Management are directly correlated with successful or failing leadership. These ‘leaders’ have very little emotional intelligence in terms of self-awareness and organizational awareness.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 13, 2010

The reason why the original draft of their development plans sometimes focus on a big project they want to complete and not their personal behavior or character was becoming clear. On the other hand, it’s so much easier, and less scary, to imagine successfully completing that big old project or getting that coveted promotion.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 8, 2010

It was seen as my leadership quality but I ask myself this: “Did I take too much time to decide?&# “Would it have been better for the org, the project, and the employee if I had made a decision to fire quickly?&# There is never really a right answer to that. Everything is situational but just some thoughts to consider.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Mike: October 17, 2010 at 10:55 pm Mary JO, I have to say I feel valued every time I can get a project finished on time. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. Thank you for sharing it with us. Thanks for the quote.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 26, 2010

This will increase buy-in for the projects you decide to move ahead with. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. Set priorities When you get overwhelmed with new ideas (wouldn’t that be great?,

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Even though I do talk to and work with my peers and direct reports every day they may not be completely filled in with the details of a project that I’m working on. Mike Mary Jo Asmus : September 16, 2010 at 9:35 am Mike, another way to stay in more frequent contact, particularly with important projects, is to have a daily meeting.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 10, 2010

I also believe that attitude projection is a key determining factor to the opportunities that life provides for us. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. I am a firm believer in the fact that attitude is everything.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Williams is best known for his tenure as CEO and Chairman of Aetna, where he transformed a $292 million operating loss into $2 billion in annual earnings. When leading others and you are faced with opposition to a project or deadline, Williams says that the leader’s job is to ask a lot of pointed questions.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Praising, for example would be when a leader will make it a point to let an employee know that they did a good job on a specific task or project. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Project Credibility. According to a recent CTI study, global leaders must master a pivot to project credibility, demonstrating authority in a form familiar to senior executives in the West (the vertical pivot) while prioritizing emotional intelligence with stakeholders in local global markets (the horizontal pivot).

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Some residency programs across the country are developing career tracks specifically for those interested in management and leadership careers, but these paths are often targeted towards individuals explicitly seeking management positions or healthcare management projects in their training, missing the fact that to be a physician is to lead.

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Chartered Management Institute

DECEMBER 5, 2023

SERC – Outstanding Training Provider of the Year "We very much focus on leadership practice and making sure that leaders become more consciously aware of their decisions, become more emotionally intelligent in their actions, and therefore can lead and manage their organisations to a better output.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 7, 2015

Most of us are not brain surgeons, but we certainly are all confronted with situations in which an employee makes a grave mistake, potentially ruining a critical project. Especially if the mistake hurts an important project or reflects badly upon us. HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Emotional Intelligence. Further Reading.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 24, 2012

Nine years ago, when I launched The Energy Project during an economic boom, it was nearly impossible to find senior leaders open to the idea that demand was exceeding people's capacity, and that it was critical to the bottom line to teach employees new ways to manage their energy more skillfully. Honestly, I'm kind of amazed to be here.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

had done this when I was leading the project to get feed back from vendors and colleagues but not managers. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. I am honored to have this post be one of your weekly selections!

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 6, 2017

Through coaching, she learned to project a powerful demeanor that was genuine and compelling. Our data included executives’ scores on personality and emotional intelligence assessments, interviews with their managers and HR, and our case notes. Within a year, she achieved the promotion she sought.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Operations : Approaches problems practically; stands firm on issues, perseveres; maintains a standard of consistency and quality; provides stable leadership and supervision; develops detailed plans and procedures; implements projects in a timely manner; keeps financial records straight. Is the balance right in your organization?

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 30, 2012

When it comes to operational improvement, organizations today are light years ahead of where they were two decades ago, but there's no time to celebrate yesterday's wins. They won't immunize your organization against this decade's march of ongoing progress.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 23, 2018

” But at a time when work is more and more team-oriented and projects often require intense collaboration, “you have to find a way to connect and build a bridge” with even the most irritating people. Compliment the person on an idea they raised in a meeting, or offer to help out with a project. We could work together.”

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

He started very well, but as soon as his cash flow improved, financial burdens from family systems stifled his operations. When artisans have no understanding of their cash flows, they fail prey to spending a big percentage of their working capital, without meaning to, on non-business issues that usually cripple their operations.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 2, 2011

The same logic applies to preparing to operate as an executive. At work and at home, who are the people who allow you to leverage your time and energy: your go-to staff members to keep track of major projects at work and those who help with childcare, eldercare, or managing a household?

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