Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Peter Drucker 5 step project: #1. “A person can perform only from strength. One cannot build performance on weakness, let alone on something one cannot do at all.” List the top three strengths of… Continue reading →

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In the realm of facilities management, the twin pillars of efficiency and sustainability are increasingly becoming inseparable. Understanding the Synergy First off, let’s unpack the idea behind sustainable facilities management. Here are some actionable tips to make the process smoother: 1.

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Next Level Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

One of my favorite things to talk about with my executive coaching clients is “What are your energy givers and your energy drainers?”. Here are three simple but effective things you can do to ensure you get the optimal mix of energy in your work as a leader. They’re showing you who your energy givers are.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 11, 2023

Can you relate to the phrase, overwhelmed working manager? Recently we received a question from a manager and this manager writes, “I am a working manager. Not that all managers aren’t working, but I have an enormous pile of my work besides having to lead my team. What should I do?”

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Career Advancement

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

He couldn’t just shrug off his existing responsibilities, but he didn’t want to give up the exciting new projects he’d taken on. I begin by reassuring them that time-management strategies like these ones can relieve a lot of their stress. Saying no is a key time-management strategy, especially when it comes to meetings.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Later, talking with Declan’s manager, she was grateful for Declan’s work, but also confused. Declan was frustrated—and so was his manager. He expected that by fulfilling those parameters, he’d done good work and that his manager would acknowledge that work. But what’s happening with Declan’s manager?

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 8, 2019

One of the largest barriers in several organizations is that many managers still tend to think using hierarchical paradigms. Targets, management on result, and control remain the magic words. Roughly speaking, a network organization is about communities and community management, raising the question of how you build communities.

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The Practical Leader

AUGUST 16, 2023

Some managers will complain about a declining work ethic. When we look at 360 assessments or engagement surveys, it’s clear that a more accurate response to these managers is; nobody wants to work for you. Brand management is an inside job. External brand management is multiplied or minimized by workplace culture.

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Modern Servant Leader

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Top Tips for Managing Up. When it comes to managing up, there are two scenarios: when you’re on good terms with your boss and when you’re struggling with them. From my experience, most people seeking advice on managing up, are already struggling to align with their boss. Managing Your Boss in Good Times & Bad.

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

People are the main reason projects fail. Getting projects back on track is first about people, then about circumstances. 5 people-reasons projects fail: Confusion regarding purpose. Why is this project important? Conflicting priorities, personal agendas, and sideways energy. […]. Where are we now?

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 31, 2022

These eight strategies will help you maintain your team’s energy and morale when goals change frequently. I was six months into a new job and my boss’s boss asked me to take on a major project. I worked hard and gave the project my evenings and weekends until it was done. Set Expectations. Advocate for Your Team. That’s life.

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QAspire

JULY 31, 2021

Managers are linchpins who have a big impact in building an organizational culture where people thrive. High-impact managers are those who are adept at driving high-level agendas without losing focus on small things (that are actually big things) that go on to define good leadership. However, this tends to be overlooked.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 5, 2015

Done well, action learning projects are one of the very best forms of leadership development. Participants must manage through complex situations and team dynamics. If you have no idea what an action learning project is, Wikipedia actually does a pretty good job of describing it. Lack of Project Sponsorship.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 5, 2015

Done well, action learning projects are one of the very best forms of leadership development. Participants must manage through complex situations and team dynamics. If you have no idea what an action learning project is, Wickipedia actually does a pretty good job of describing it. Lack of Project Sponsorship.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 26, 2021

One industry that took a hard hit was the energy industry. Last year saw many employees in the energy industry not getting an increase in their salary. The good news for 2021 is that salaries are expected to stay the same or even increase for those in the energy industry. One: Salaries are Expected to Rise.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Over-involved managers frustrate people all over the world, telling them what to do, slowing them down, and getting in the way. Interestingly, we hear an equally common frustration from these over-involved managers. This leads to a negative feedback loop where the manager causes some of the very outcomes that lead them to micromanage.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

He’d taken on several cross-functional projects and nailed those too. In a recent HBR article, Robert Kabacoff shares his research of 60,000 managers in 40 countries. Managers can learn to be more strategic through understanding, exposure and challenge. How Help a Manager Become More Strategic.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Next, get clear about the specific initiatives and projects that support the strategic priorities. When There’s Just Not Enough Time: Beyond Time Management “I just don’t have time. Before you can focus your time and energy on results, reach an understanding with yourself that you can do only one thing at any given moment.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Here are 10 factors worth considering when choosing a roof type for your construction projects. This also involves choosing the right contractor for your construction projects as they influence your decisions the most. Having a good budget with correct estimates shades more light on how much the project will cost you.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2019

It can be hard for managers to know if their employee is simply unproductive and disengaged, or if they’re having a burnout. No matter what the root cause is, burnout drains employees of energy and lowers their productivity drastically. As a manager, there are solutions to the problem. Signs of Burnout. Find Out More.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 15, 2023

Using technology, such as video conferencing and task-tracking apps, can save time and energy to increase productivity. Working moms often juggle multiple responsibilities, from managing teams and projects to caring for their families. This approach will free up your time and energy to focus on more critical tasks.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Is it a loss of privileges to work remotely, an upcoming bonus, or rescinding a high-profile project? Don’t spend all your time and energy on the difficult person, just enough to know that you provided the person with the opportunity to make the needed changes. Generally, a loss is more of a motivator than a gain.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Episode 237: Do you ever get frustrated that your manager wastes time with bad delegation? Alright, today’s question comes from a manager named Declan, and that is not Declan’s real name, but we’re going to use the name Declan here. So Declan was frustrated, but so was his manager. (

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Every reason projects stall comes back to one, lack of urgency. Who’s responsible: Save time, energy, and resources by settling the question of responsibility for derailed projects, quickly. Foggy deliverables, inadequate resources, blurred priorities, under qualified participants, and distant deadlines inevitably drain urgency.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 13, 2023

As the world grapples with waste management challenges, the city of Houston stands as a beacon of innovation. The need for sustainable solutions in managing biomedical waste has never been more pressing. In the realm of biomedical waste management, this means breaking down industry silos and fostering cross-sector engagement.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 4, 2023

“For a country to be self-sufficient, its population needs access to food, water and energy, resources that can often only be provided by the surrounding ecosystem. Variances in this regard often stem from how a nation manages its supply and demand dynamics.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 26, 2015

Our June Festival is all about new beginnings, fresh starts, and project launches. Wally Bock of Three-Star Leadership says that when you’re starting a new project, it’s tempting to think you can plan the error out of it. ” This post will show you how to stop leaving projects half-finished. Think again.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 26, 2018

These problems can usually be solved if you learn to improve one very important leadership skill: managing priorities. Without clear priorities, you will struggle to get anything done, because everything will seem equally important and you won’t know how to most effectively spend your time and energy. Break down projects into tasks.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

a middle manager, frustrated in his current role, overlooks his long career of exciting challenges and developmental experiences. Every ounce of energy they spend on a project is a gift. Gratitude is missing when…. Every action from every person on your team becomes a gift.

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QAspire

JULY 31, 2021

Managers are linchpins who have a big impact in building an organizational culture where people thrive. High-impact managers are those who are adept at driving high-level agendas without losing focus on small things (that are actually big things) that go on to define good leadership. However, this tends to be overlooked.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 21, 2013

So what does any of this have to do with Project Management? The common theme from the above is with projects themselves. Just like art, there are projects that have major impacts on society, like the Sistine Chapel (Pyramids, Moon landings, etc.). While other types of projects are more the paint by numbers type.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 20, 2023

And even if your idea will make life easier, it still takes energy to consider doing something different. Second, when your peers are on board, it’s more likely that your manager will take the idea seriously. ” And, one of the best ways to get your manager’s attention is to get your co-workers behind it.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 21, 2023

Put people before projects and build trust. It can be overwhelming for your team and manager when you share too many innovative ideas at work all at once. Implementing new ideas takes work, time, and energy. Are you a manager, senior leader, CEO, or team leader ready to cultivate a Courageous Culture at your organization?

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 7, 2024

Minimizing overhead costs is essential for the effective management of a small business, as it directly influences profitability and long-term viability. Invest in cloud-based software solutions for accounting, payroll, invoicing, and project management to automate repetitive tasks and streamline workflows.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 11, 2021

(And by using the tools that follow, you’ll find you need less emotional energy to get things done.). Then there are occasional delegated, assigned tasks, or projects. Delegated assignments, project work, or multi-part tasks. Identify Routine Tasks to Schedule the Finish. This is a two-step process. Begin with routine tasks.

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Skip Prichard

JULY 10, 2023

Management knows they can’t do it all alone, so they empower others which boosts productivity, morale, and confidence. When done poorly, it can wreak havoc on everyone and drain the organization of energy and talent. Gallup Study: Managers who excel in this skill generate 33% higher revenue. This is basic but important.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 6, 2023

Or, you’ve invested a huge amount of work in a project you know will make a huge strategic impact, and funding disappears. Sometimes the strategic project they were working on does need to take a back seat to more pressing business challenges. Or, getting passed over for the promotion you were promised if only you did THE THINGS.

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