Lead Change Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

It’s like shadow-boxing against something that isn’t real; wasting energy on controlling the imaginary damage, instead of addressing the real problem. Linda Fisher Thornton of LeadinginContext contributed 10 Trends Shaping the Future of Ethical Leadership. Linda shares: “ We need to get leadership right because so much depends on it.

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Leadership Development Development Leadership Ethics 267

Marshall Goldsmith

NOVEMBER 2, 2014

Focus on contribution to the larger good—not just the achievement of your objectives. An effective salesperson would never say to a customer, “You need to buy this product, because if you don’t, I won’t achieve my objectives.” Don’t waste your energy and psychological capital on trivial points.

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Influence Guidelines Ethics Energy 183

Skip Prichard

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

As you know, a lever is a simple tool that enables someone to lift a heavy object higher than she could on her own. Yet, even with a powerful CPU, if the energy source is not sufficient to power the processor, no work can be done. “The energy of the mind is the essence of life.” ” -Gerald Kraines.

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Conserving Emotional Energy: Quickly move on without engaging in emotionally taxing conversations. Although these clichés might serve short-term management objectives, they often hinder long-term innovation, suppress employee morale, and foster a culture of compliance over mutual growth. Journal of Business Ethics , 56 (3), 233–243.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 28, 2023

Engaged employees willingly invest not only their time but also their energy and creativity, resulting in heightened dedication and output that directly impacts overall productivity. Promoting Diversity and Inclusion Diversity and inclusion are not only ethical imperatives but also critical for fostering engagement and productivity.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2016

This month we are featuring Instigator Eileen McDargh , CEO and Chief Energy Officer of The Resiliency Group and a motivational speaker who calls herself a hope merchant and truth teller. When asked about a subject that is not currently taught universally in school but should be, Eileen commented on the importance of education about ethics.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 26, 2016

As a blogger, I now use all manner of productivity-enhancing tips to remove distractions and make the most of my days, but it hasn’t always been like this and I’d like you to benefit from the changes I made to my own work ethic and environment. Do you eat regular meals and ensure you take on enough energy-boosting foods?

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How To Environment Document Ethics 150

Chart Your Course

MAY 13, 2013

It is critical to write a detailed job description for the position you are looking to fill- listing specific skills, responsibilities, and time and energy requirements. Consider using an objective and comprehensive assessment as part of the hiring process for the top finalists. This is such an important and often overlooked step.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Code of ethics . However, if you plan to distribute the handbook to other employees within your company, then your objective might change slightly. For instance, when creating a human resource handbook, ask yourself how much time, energy, and money you’d like to invest in making your handbook great. Company philosophy .

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Marshall Goldsmith

DECEMBER 29, 2016

2) Focus on contribution to the larger good – not just the achievement of your objectives. 3) Strive to win the big battles and don’t waste your energy and ‘psychological capital’ on trivial points. 5) Challenge up on issues involving ethics or integrity–never remain silent on ethics violations.

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Power Cost-Benefit Analysis Ethics Video 96

Strategy Driven

JANUARY 3, 2014

I watch them to experience the magical energy of live performances. Learn when deadline crunch time is best to accomplish the optimum business objectives. You just finished reading The Big Picture of Business - Doing Your Best Work on Deadlines: Mobilizing the Energy for Best Business Success ! Book value is not guaranteed.

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Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Focus on contribution to the larger good--not just the achievement of your objectives. An effective salesperson would never say to a customer, 'You need to buy this product, because if you don't, I won't achieve my objectives!' Strive to win the big battles and don't waste your energy and 'psychological capital' on trivial points.

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Influence Ethics Cost-Benefit Analysis Guidelines 135

Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

which were solely aimed at creating a strong collaboration ethic and served as a chance for assembling people from all over the world who had deep histories of working separately or in the fashion of a linear fire brigade. The objective was to create deep respect, trust, and an egalitarian community for sustaining innovation.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 28, 2010

I’m giving my time and energy to meet, greet or go to your presentation — hire someone who can do it for you or take the time to do it. and proceed to narrate what the object is. See this post. “It’s the best I can do or I was too busy to get it done right.&# — Are you an idiot? Would you say that to a client?

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Chartered Management Institute

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Seattle has partnered with Microsoft and Accenture to optimise energy use – featured in this report on big data use by different cities. Big Data poses challenges that have to be addressed by all areas of responsibility of a company: legal, ethical, marketing, personnel, risk management and financial.

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Leadership Styles Human Capital Ethics McKinsey 83

Marshall Goldsmith

APRIL 5, 2011

Focus on contribution to the larger good – not just the achievement of your objectives. An effective salesperson would never say to a customer, “You need to buy this product, because if you don’t, I won’t achieve my objectives!” Strive to win the “big battles” – don’t waste your energy and “psychological capital” on trivial points.

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Influence Drucker Guidelines Ethics 139

Thin Difference

AUGUST 8, 2019

It takes time and energy, two things often in short supply in small businesses. Coaching leaders hold themselves to high standards in relationships, work ethic, and confidentiality. They can also help you objectively evaluate your firm’s current reality and better understand the steps to take to achieve a coaching culture.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 7, 2012

Unclear objectives produce more failures than incompetence, bad work, bad luck or misdirected work. Goal attainment leads to ethical behavior. Strategic goals and objectives must filter downward throughout all the organization. Goals release energy. The tragedy is both economic and humanistic. Cost containment.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 7, 2011

Goals require measurable objectives, with realistic dates and percentages for successful accomplishment. Unclear objectives produce more failures than incompetence, bad work, bad luck or misdirected work. Goal attainment leads to ethical behavior. Goals release energy. The tragedy is both economic and humanistic.

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Goal Strategic Planning Benchmarking Budgeting 50

Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Applications of your work toward other departments’ objectives. 7 Stages in Making a Case for Business Funding: Link to a strategic business objective. Unclear objectives produce more failures than incompetence, bad work, bad luck or misdirected work. Goal attainment leads to ethical behavior. Goals release energy.

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QAspire

MAY 13, 2021

In a balanced learning partnership, energy is given early in the relationship to role clarity and communication of expectations; there is a spirit of generosity and acceptance rather than a focus on rules and rights. Partners recognize their differences while respecting their common needs and objectives. How does it help?

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

When employees are engaged, they display high levels of enthusiasm, energy, and motivation, which translates into higher levels of job performance, creativity, and productivity. They are more likely to show up with energy and enthusiasm for what they do.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 12, 2011

These executives spend much of their energies on planning, tactics, organizational development and business development. Upper management is most effective when it frames business decisions toward values, customs, beliefs, goals, objectives and the benchmarking of tactics. Exponential improvement each year is the objective.

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Mentor Strategic Planning Leadership Benchmarking 56

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

As for “good,” we usually reference morality, virtue, and ethics — “a good person” or “a good decision.” It’s an enviable place in which to reside, as it combines productive and constructive energy. This is the realm of a vital leader, with all the healthy energy vitality denotes.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 10, 2011

There’s no need to intimidate or to be unduly overbearing toward an interviewee, but keep in mind that your objective is to evaluate her past accomplishments, because past performance is much more telling than past experience. The objective of the knockout interview model is to find a reason to say ‘no’ to a job candidate.

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Learning-by-Doing Books Morale Process 56

Strategy Driven

MAY 4, 2012

Be ethical. Energy coaching and love-respect for each other continues throughout the relationship. The objective is to begin that strategizing point sooner rather than later. I’ve found that reciting precedents of successful strategy tends to inspire others to re-examine their own. Learn as you grow. Be inclusive.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 11, 2011

Yet, when the company shifted from being an energy supplier to the hucksterish energy trader, the charitable activities were dispensed with. Many of those investigating Enron had received campaign contributions from the company, yet kept maximum objectivity. Too many bought into the hype and lost objectivity.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Divestment also runs the risk of unintended consequences which could thwart environmentalists’ objectives. Fossil fuels will have to be part of the transition to a clean-energy future. Therefore, for major oil and gas firms and big coal companies, divestment looks like less of a constraint. Finance Sustainability'

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Divestment also runs the risk of unintended consequences which could thwart environmentalists’ objectives. Fossil fuels will have to be part of the transition to a clean-energy future. Therefore, for major oil and gas firms and big coal companies, divestment looks like less of a constraint. Finance Sustainability'

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Finance Cost of Capital Constraint Price 8

QAspire

JUNE 10, 2013

In a balanced learning partnership, energy is given early in the relationship to role clarity and communication of expectations; there is a spirit of generosity and acceptance rather than a focus on rules and rights. Partners recognize their differences while respecting their common needs and objectives. How does it help?

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Mentor Open-book Learning-by-Doing Books 194

Miles Anthony Smith

AUGUST 7, 2018

Key components of courage include clarity of one’s own values, a deep sense of ethicality, being positively self-critical,being able to let go and move on, resilience to setbacks. Hire people who truly love the work they do so they will bring more creativity and energy to their job, your workplace and to your customers.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 2, 2011

One can wake up, realize their energy has been zapped and experience setbacks in their business because he-she was spending disproportionate time on networking. They came out unfulfilled because they didn’t really have clear objectives going in. If one is growing from networking and all parties benefit, it works well.

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Committee Learning-by-Doing Consultative Budgeting 52

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

In evaluating any relationship in the value chain I’m looking for value, talent, performance, leverage, efficiency, economy of scale, work ethic, integrity, character, discipline and many other traits irrespective of your skin color, age, etc. A sense of entitlement is not a substitute for work ethic and a desire to achieve.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 30, 2016

I knew this was the right direction because I felt a lasting surge of energy behind the idea. In order to reach these objectives, you need to ensure you’ve aligned your time with them as well. Creating an Ethical Workplace. Nothing about writing the proposal felt like a “should.” You and Your Team Series.

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Goal Proposal Learning-by-Doing Books 10

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 8, 2011

It's with my younger daughter Emily, who works with me at The Energy Project. She gets me to look honestly and objectively at what I've written, as she does. He lives by that ethic. I find myself reflecting on this now, a decade later, because I've entered another collaboration that feels magical in a very different way.

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Learning-by-Doing Ethics Objective Energy 13

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

This matters because prediction is an input to a host of activities including transportation, agriculture, healthcare, energy manufacturing, and retail. This will mean more decisions will be made about medical treatment, which means greater demand for the application of ethics, and for emotional support, which are provided by humans.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 6, 2013

Could Aristotle really deliver the resounding, history-redefining message of the Nicomachean Ethics in.eighteen minutes? Ideas conferences" like TED present us with something like an ethical vacuum. No ethics is possible given this calculus. It is an anti-ethics that perfectly describes the vacuity of our age.

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