Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 22, 2024

If any of these are true of your team, here are seven ways to help your team do more, improve morale, collaborate, and grow together. There’s no “run it up the flagpole” or “stakeholdering” or “we’ll talk offline.” A good check for understanding here will help clear up any misunderstandings. 7 Ways to Help Your Team Do More 1.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

But we tend to stick with the status quo—the old and familiar—when we should be mixing it up, “even when it is possible and better to try something different.” To maximize happiness, we should “chop up the good but swallow the bad whole.” To maximize happiness, we should “chop up the good but swallow the bad whole.”

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The Center For Leadership Studies

DECEMBER 16, 2021

And, in a clear departure from the old adage, “Don’t quit your job until you have another one lined up,” a not so small number of employees are quitting with no backup plan or safety net. To start, think about the following: Focusing on the obvious won’t always work. But the data has not borne this out so far.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 1, 2023

We’re past the point of making a case; I’ve been told that this is no longer up for discussion. Maintaining Team Morale Focus on the Positive : Highlight any potential benefits or opportunities from this change. Regular Check-Ins : Schedule follow-ups to assess progress, address any issues, and provide ongoing support.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

It can lead to decreased morale, increased absenteeism, and a negative impact on productivity. Be sure to follow up on any reports and take appropriate action to address the situation. Encourage employees to speak up if they see or experience bullying. Provide training on what constitutes bullying and how to prevent it.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Actions of standout leaders through history who have had to make decisions in the direst circumstances, impose a radical new vision, or stand up to injustice or oppression, continue to echo as archetypes of leadership. In this regard, he and his followers were wildly successful.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 18, 2023

Being dependable and following through on your commitments is essential to building trust and credibility in your personal and professional life. Hold yourself accountable: Take responsibility for your actions and hold yourself responsible for following through on your commitments. This will help to manage expectations and build trust.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 29, 2024

However, tough conversations are often the most memorable and can significantly impact morale. To make these discussions a bit less painful, follow these strategic steps to effectively communicate with your team. Outline specific actions and associated timing for employees to follow.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Indecisiveness is a weakness that can sneak up on the most respected leaders, and it can have a detrimental effect on the organization. Ruined morale: Indecisiveness can ruin morale within the organization by creating frustration and dissatisfaction among employees.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

Inside the company, morale was at an all-time low. In 2022, he upped the ante, investing $10 billion in OpenAI to acquire just short of a majority stake. Innovation powerhouses don’t leave innovation up to chance. You do that by setting up structures that notice, encourage, and develop innovative ideas and practices.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Organizations often voice lofty ideals as a part of their branding efforts, but tangible progress comes when concrete measures are followed. Best Practices for Cultivating a Respectful Environment Creating a welcoming and diverse workplace is a moral responsibility and a strategic imperative.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 8, 2022

You have a vision, and you’re energized about your new solution, but they’re skeptical, critical, and keep bringing up problems. They shake their head, sigh, and say things like, “Who comes up with these ideas? Lack of Accountability or Follow-Through. Solution: Commit to consistent accountability and follow-through.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

However, when the traits associated with integrity — being authentic, candid, transparent, principled, and consistent — are overweighted without being counterbalanced by the under-weighted dimensions — self-awareness, vulnerability, empathy, compassion, patience, and calm, a person can end up being a bully, abrasive, dogmatic, and toxic.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 11, 2019

That’s my area of expertise, and I’m happy to offer up a suggestion or two. A few days later, I received an email from him that read in part: The biggest problem with your Twitter account is that you follow too many people. Your following count makes you look less authoritative and diminishes the value of your message.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Successful leaders inspire, encourage, build trust, and boost morale. The following are examples of when their leadership skills are needed the most: Creating a Clear Purpose and Vision: A clear sense of purpose and vision is crucial for an organization. Their role goes beyond just managing resources.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 28, 2021

I am sure we have all heard the leadership adage, never walk past a piece of trash on the grounds of your workplace because it sets a precedent for those working for you to follow. When those who report to you are willing to step up and take over, and the task is within their capability to do it well, let them.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

Podcast: @jamesstrock interviews Richard Norton Smith author of An Ordinary Man: The Surprising Life and Historic Presidency of Gerald R.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

workforce is disengaged, burned out, and fed up. This is an opportunity for leaders to step up, lean in, and engage their staff to ask what would work for them and then work to make it a reality. It’s very easy to come up with a few cool-sounding words and phrases. A FTER a tumultuous couple of years, the majority of the U.S.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Steven Mintz: Ethical leaders create a culture in the workplace that promotes moral values and establishes an ethical tone at the top. Ethical leaders are role models for others in the organization to follow. Moral values encourage positive relationships built on respect, trust and transparency. It is 5 p.m. Responsibility.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Meanwhile, the leader is so wrapped up in their own agenda that they’re entirely out of touch with their team. Communication should make up a large part of your day. It’s important to track what information goes out when and what feedback follows. Follow President Reagan’s maxim: Trust but verify. Write emails.

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General Leadership

JULY 8, 2016

As individuals and figures of authority we know the value of following a moral compass. Following one serves the same purpose as a regular compass. Its purpose is to help us understand at any given time which we’re headed in our accountability, up and into it or back and away from it! … Read the rest.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 4, 2019

If you want learners to follow directions, you only need to provide the what. Lift others up. Leadershift #9 Positional Authority to Moral Authority – The Influence Shift. Moral authority is not about position it’s about who you are. People follow moral authority before they follow positional authority.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 13, 2023

What a tragic loss of innovation, not to mention the drain on morale and engagement. “I noticed you brought up the idea about in our staff meeting today. ” And then, schedule the finish “Great, let’s catch up after our staff meeting later this week to hear how that went. I’m curious.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 30, 2021

“I have learned that as long as I hold fast to my beliefs and values, and follow my own moral compass, then the only expectations I have to live up to are my own.” – Michelle Obama. I had been sober for only four weeks when the country entered COVID lockdown in March 2020.

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 10, 2023

Reclaiming Your Time: Strategies for Busy Managers As a manager, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the workday, from leading team meetings and managing projects to resolving conflicts and making crucial decisions. Why Self-Development is Critical Your team looks up to you for guidance, inspiration, and mentorship.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

The type of path you end up on depends on the problem you are trying to solve or the opportunity you are trying to address—the question you are asking. They have created a framework around three paths to market-creating innovation and growth. The challenge for governments and society will be to create new jobs that don’t displace others.

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Engaging Leader

AUGUST 1, 2015

leads confidence in management – for example, keep your promises and follow through on your commitments. Forgiveness leads to innovation – for example, accept that people make mistakes (as distinguished from repeated carelessness) Responsibility leads to a culture of accountability – for example, own up to your mistakes and correct them.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 12, 2021

Team conflict can feel like quicksand and a distraction from your work, but it’s an excellent opportunity to improve morale and productivity. As we waited for our food to arrive, I got up to wash my hands. What you do next will reinforce your leadership and influence—or erode your credibility. 6 Ways to Deal with Team Conflict.

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Great Results Team Building

MAY 2, 2023

However, there is recent research that has shown gossip can actually have positive effects on team morale, culture, and performance. When employees gossip together, it can create a sense of belonging and solidarity within the team, which can lead to improved morale and team culture. This is powerful because it accomplishes TWO THINGS.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Your character is defined by your integrity, ethics, and moral principles. By leading with character, you will earn the trust and respect of your followers. It takes courage to take risks, make difficult decisions, and stand up for what you believe in. By being bold and courageous, you will inspire others to follow your lead.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 7, 2023

Keeping Your Workers Morale High There is so much literature on why you should care what your employees think and feel about your business and the benefits of having a workforce with high moral e. However, you may be curious about how you can heighten the morale of your workforce.

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 17, 2023

We’re hearing more and more about leaders having moral failings. You may not have to get rid of a book, sermon series, or conference message because a leader messed up. I believe you will have to do the following with a leader’s work who has fallen: Pray about it: Prayer changes things. None of this is new.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

This challenging and poignant question came up in one of our “ Asking For a Friend” segments following a recent keynote. I showed up in the stores on Sundays (and other times no one wanted to be at work) and rolled up my sleeves to really get to know the team and their approach.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 18, 2024

A few months into my work there, a man named Jack took me aside and said, “David, I noticed that when you come into our all-hands meeting, you walk straight up to the front row, sit down, open your notebook and are ready to take notes.” This erosion of trust undermines team cohesion and can significantly affect morale and productivity.

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Mills Scofield

JUNE 19, 2023

Follow him on Facebook and Instagram. If you look up the word “boss” in the dictionary it is defined as “a person who exercises control or authority.” Following orders is a far cry from following your heart. Following orders is a far cry from following your heart. You’ll be glad, and better, because you did!

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 23, 2021

This challenging and poignant question came up in one of our “ Asking For a Friend” segments following a recent keynote. I showed up in the stores on Sundays (and other times no one wanted to be at work) and rolled up my sleeves to really get to know the team and their approach. How do I gain their respect?”

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Great Results Team Building

MAY 4, 2021

It is called “What’s Up Cards!”. A WHAT’s UP card is an effective and fun way to learn about your team – whether in person or remote. You can even download a free copy of a printable What’s Up Check in Card HERE ! Download you copy of the What’s Up Check in for teams HERE. The trick is to ASSC!

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