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Are You a Disruptive Mentor?

Lead Change Blog

But, the spirit that blows through the halls of innovative organizations is fanned by leaders with a thirst for learning coupled with a recognition that every great leader today must be a mentor. What makes a leader a great mentor? Great Mentor-Leaders Are Judgment-Free. Great Mentor-Leaders Are Participative Partners.

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Put On Your Big-Boy Pants: Navigating Your Career with Grit and Grace.

Rich Gee Group

In the journey of your career, the phrase "Put on your big-boy pants" (or big-girl pants) is more than just a call to maturity; it's an invitation to step into the realm of personal growth and professional excellence. Action Items : Set Stretch Goals : Aim for objectives that challenge your current capabilities and demand new skills.

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How To Help Your Team Focus & Eliminate Distractions.

Rich Gee Group

These ten strategies can be easily implemented to support them in this effort: Set clear goals and priorities. Team members must understand what is expected of them and their role in achieving the team's goals. Have them reiterate and review the team’s goals and their goals at each status meeting. Communicate effectively.

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Mastering your Inner Game of Leadership

Great Leadership By Dan

But in the very best leaders McClelland discovered three critical characteristics that acted as controls on their use of power and control that made all the difference – greater emotional maturity, high self-management and a participative, coaching leadership style (think of great professional sports coaches).

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Yes, But How? (A Leaders Made Here Post)

Lead Change Blog

The maturity of your leaders. Your goals. Mentoring – This is a cornerstone for many organizations. So, why not skip formal training and do everything in mentoring relationships? Let the formal training do what it is best suited to do, and let the mentoring relationships deal with more personal issues and applications.

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Help – It’s Not a Dirty Word!

N2Growth Blog

I have always believed asking for help is a sign of maturity as a leader. The more partners, sympathizers, champions, allies, supporters, enablers, influencers, advisors, mentors, friends, and family you have helped you succeed, the faster you will achieve your goals. ” So my question is this – are you easy to help?

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How Leaders Learn to Lead

Nathan Magnuson

” As they mature, effective leaders learn to recognize, seek and steward the crucial experiences that come their way. But it’s important to note that a specific purpose often changes over time – even for the same goal. ” Teachers, trainers, mentors and supervisors all play a role in developing leaders.