The Practical Leader

MARCH 8, 2023

When changes falter or organizations fail, it can usually be traced to dysfunctional management. As Aesop, the ancient Greek fabulist and storyteller, observed, “After all is said and done, more is said than done.” Meetings are mostly data dumps, this week’s firefighting, and operational/technical problem-solving.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 7, 2020

Several notable individuals have spoken on this theme, which can be distilled to the following: 1) be strategic in your communication – ask what is the goal to be achieved? She combines humor and storytelling to make simple, but profound points about leading and living well. ” Find Diana on Twitter at @DianaPMAuthor.

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Tanveer Naseer

JUNE 27, 2017

And what we’ve learned over the last twenty-five years of implementing change projects is that the work doesn’t end when you’ve reached your goal. So this step ensures that the business operating team is ready to take ownership of the change and continue implementing the plan.

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The Practical Leader

AUGUST 25, 2021

But what do most managers do when they hear people in their organization want more communication? Many managers confuse information and communication: Information Technology/. Like management processes and people leadership, it’s about balance. Incorporate storytelling into your meetings. Emotional Connection/.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2016

His presence no doubt stirred animation in the storytelling; his participation likely made the teller of the tales feel celebrated and valued. Leadership is the act of influencing another to achieve important goals. You don’t have to know that Susan is the leader,” a manager said of his leader. It is not about rank or authority.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 18, 2015

While the great majority of managers today believe employees exit for more money, research shows only 12% leave for compensation concerns. In such a world, employees thrive with more autonomy, more affirmation, and a sense of ownership in the goals of the unit. Great leaders are storytellers. They yielded hope and courage.

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The Practical Leader

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Key findings include: Senior leaders of successful agile transformations “quadrupled the time spent on strategy (from 10% to 40%) and reduced the time spent on operations management by more than half (from 60% to 25%).” Meetings need be focus less on operating details and more on strategic issues.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

In her work, all of these factors were measured and plotted, allowing managers to determine whether a team was vulnerable to problems and, more importantly, where those problems were likely to arise. Sobel-Lojeski's plots are like a patient's medical history — with blood results, cholesterol numbers, x-rays, and so on.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Since 1969, Communispond has helped over 600,000 client associates – including CEOs, board chairs, sales leaders, sports, media, and political figures – to achieve business goals by communicating with clarity and power. Every successful communicator is a great storyteller. With knowledge and practice, associates gain confidence.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 5, 2017

One of the first things new entrepreneurs do is craft a clear story about their company, why it was founded, and what its goals are. Focus on reaching the company’s goals, and then promote these successes once you achieve them.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 3, 2014

Ellis is a wonderful storyteller. But Adams was convinced that all other political goals would be lost if independence from Britain were not first achieved. I myself recall managing the case of a kidnapped Iraqi journalist in Baghdad several years ago. ” Leadership Leadership development Managing yourself'

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 12, 2011

Make thinking visible to help teams stay on track and reinforce their goals. For it to be successfully implemented, your development project needs to be accepted into the operations side of the business. Georgia is a visiting professor for the Ferris State University MBA program, in Design and Innovation Management.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 3, 2014

Ellis is a wonderful storyteller. But Adams was convinced that all other political goals would be lost if independence from Britain were not first achieved. I myself recall managing the case of a kidnapped Iraqi journalist in Baghdad several years ago. ” Leadership Leadership development Managing yourself'

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 8, 2012

So people initially operate in a positive atmosphere of " swift trust." Managers should 1) tout the competence of the different team members and 2) ensure that the team has clear goals that everyone understands. Recognize that when groups first form, people are usually willing to give others the benefit of the doubt.

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Miles Anthony Smith

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

The answer to that depends on your goals, budget, etc., They somehow manage to engage with their audience consistently by constantly putting out articles, infographics, or anything of value, not just in content marketing but also in sales. Another piece of advice is to set measurable goals.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 28, 2014

American Express does this, too, with its Open Forum site, which publishes editorial-style content for managers and operators of small and mid-sized businesses. Shelve the commercial pitch in favor of authentic storytelling. Tami Cannizzaro is a brand storyteller. That’s how your brand gets found. They inspire.

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