Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 21, 2018

Wren’s buildings are everywhere in London, and his influence extends beyond the buildings he designed. Over the years, I’ve had many conversations with first-rate leaders who described the influences that helped them do excellent work. One of them brought forward a proposal. That’s the ultimate monument to great leadership.

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CO2

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In the realm of leadership, recognizing and addressing the diverse needs of team members is crucial. Applying Alderfer’s ERG Theory in Team Leadership Clayton P. Alderfer’s ERG Theory, while influenced by Maslow, proposes that lower-order needs don’t necessarily have to be satisfied before pursuing higher-order needs.

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Most people don’t go for the marriage proposal on the first date (though I know a handful of people who have). Building relationships require influence, not a title: Anyone can be given a title. Work hard with your team to ensure that you’re gaining influence and not exerting power on your team. Keep showing up.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 31, 2023

Transform your leadership and team’s results with the power of small habits Your team won’t become a high-functioning powerhouse after one offsite. There are no leadership hacks or shortcuts that will transform your organization or results. The idea was deemed far too risky, and most engineers wrote it off as an unsafe proposal.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Posted in Leadership Development The ultimatum game is often played in economic experiments in which two players interact to decide how to divide a sum of money that is given to them. The first player proposes how to divide the sum between the two players, and the second player can either accept or reject this proposal.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 13, 2023

Hey, it’s David and you’re listening to leadership without losing your soul. Your source for practical leadership, inspiration, tools, and strategies you can use to achieve transformational results without sacrificing your humanity or your mind in the process. How to be a less negative leader. See if this sounds familiar.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Advocacy by John Daly, is a comprehensive handbook on influence. When pitching proposals, wise proponents seek agreement on the problem before discussing possible solutions. It’s about facing and overcoming resistance. It is about speaking and writing in compelling ways that make decision makers want to adopt your ideas.”

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 7, 2020

Welcome to the April 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Paula Kiger of Big Green Pen shared Overcome social distance with empathy in leadership.

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

For me, though, the most fascinating event in the book was a meeting a week after the attack – because it captured George Washington in the process of inventing a brilliant new style of leadership in the face of overwhelming challenges. Leadership, in the balance. Lasting testament to leadership. Objections were brushed aside.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 24, 2013

“The truth is that no one factor makes a company admirable; but if you were forced to pick the one that makes the most difference, you’d pick leadership.”. When it comes to leadership development, the commitment of the CEO and top dogs is the #1 most important success factor. Again, executive influence comes into play here.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

AUGUST 28, 2023

There have been, and will forever be, aspects and elements of leadership that remain consistent. Few would argue that surrounding this modest core of timeless stability, the forces of leadership are in a continual state of flux. Providing leadership training exclusively to managers creates an “us vs. them” cultural dynamic.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 20, 2021

Accomplished leadership and executive coaches Bill Berman and George Bradt have discovered over the past 30 years that: People lose their ability to influence others and impact the organizations they work at because they are not focused on the most essential, mission-critical business and cultural priorities of the organization.

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CO2

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Executive coaching has become a pivotal strategy for businesses aiming to navigate the complexities of modern leadership. These can include enhanced leadership skills, better team performance, increased employee engagement, improved productivity, higher employee retention, and overall business growth.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 8, 2019

The early adopters first take a critical look at the proposal before deciding whether it’s a good idea or not. It’s really the early adopters who are the most important influencers: others value their opinion, because these coworkers are committed, engaged, and critical. wonder how long it will last this time.” Who to Target.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

By scrutinizing the Sharks’ spontaneous reactions and deliberate thought processes, the researchers were able to identify implicit biases that influenced their decision-making. The study highlights a particular instance that exemplifies the implicit biases at play.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

We start with opinions, and the opinions influence what facts we discover. Consider different ways changes in the environment could affect your proposed solution. Problem-solving is a natural and important part of business. We say we start with facts, but we don’t. Effective problem-solving uses two kinds of thinking.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 15, 2015

If you have been argumentative or combative each time your manager has made a decision or set a direction, then you probably don’t stand much of a chance of being heard or influencing the current situation. This can be a difficult situation which will take time and effort to correct. This is hard for many people to do.

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Career Advancement

JUNE 15, 2020

Most people can’t understand it without having someone to translate it and make recommendations for how it should influence organizational direction. Emotional intelligence will also make them more persuasive to high-level leaders, clients, and peers, expanding their sphere of influence within all of those groups.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 7, 2016

Welcome to the March 2016 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! They range from how to lead in a crisis to how to develop leadership qualities when things are calm. shared Success at Leadership, Life – and Volcanoes. David shares a personal and inspiring story of how to overcome these common leadership doubts.”

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 16, 2017

Relationship building is critical for anyone wishing to rise to any position of leadership. And, in the long term, it enhances your ability to influence. This is especially important for the people that work under your leadership. Couple that with a genuine desire to serve and you make leadership a successful practice.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 7, 2013

Welcome to The January 2013 Leadership Development Carnival: Best of 2012 Edition! Each of the leadership bloggers below were asked to submit their best (i.e., I'd say that's pretty darn efficient leadership development. Believe it or not, this is my number one leadership/management related post.

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CO2

APRIL 20, 2012

14 Fascinating Theories from Leadership Studies. If you’ve never delved into the field of leadership studies as a businessperson or college student , you really should. That’s the basis behind this early 20th century theory proposed by Thomas Carlyle. Posted on Tuesday April 10, 2012by Staff Writers at BestCollegesOnline.com.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 9, 2013

I’d prepare my reasoning in a way that felt right to me; I often found myself thinking as I put the finishing touches on my proposals, “This is good. When you are open to stakeholders’ input you’ll create trust and often develop partners who will support you when it comes time to make the final proposal.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Your typical day actually includes multiple opportunities to use what we call in our new book, The Influence Effect , “the power of the informal” and have influence. If she’s proposing a new project at the following week’s meeting, she gets the early feedback and she’s more prepared for her presentation. Put your phone down.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2018

The enormity of being in leadership itself can be stressful. I had proposed to my wife during the weekend, and when Monday came my son had a severe allergic reaction at school, I had to conduct a major investigation involving one of my employees, and then received news that my father passed away suddenly.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

MAY 24, 2021

This insight provides you with enhanced awareness of the behavior of those you interact with and attempt to influence, as well. i: INFLUENCE — This style is both bold and accepting. As such, they will typically respond to disruptions in their routine by openly questioning the feasibility and viability of the proposed path forward.

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The Practical Leader

APRIL 19, 2023

In Colleen McCullough’s historical fiction novel, Fortune’s Favorites , she describes a scene in the ancient Roman senate when the dictator, Sulla, asked for discussion of his proposal. It’s easy to see bad or bullying leadership in others. It’s tougher to recognize our leadership shortfalls.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 30, 2015

That may be - but it doesn’t mean that you’re not a powerful influencer. As powerful leaders and influencers, let’s carefully consider a leader's responsibilities - and a leader's reason for being. I believe we are at our best as leaders and influencers when we express gratitude for people’s skills, efforts, and ideas.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

At this point, key findings are shared, and your external board review partner will typically propose an action plan. CEO Succession Executive leadership is far too crucial to leave unplanned or to neglect until there’s a dire need to fill a position. That’s why N2Growth is proud to support organizations as they plan CEO succession.

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Tim Milburn

MAY 11, 2012

You might have been drawn into a leadership position because you had some idea of how things could be better. People will rally behind your proposed change if they feel it has a compelling purpose and leads to a better future. Strategy – Simply proposing a change doesn’t guarantee that it will become actual change.

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Engaging Leader

DECEMBER 14, 2015

On Engaging Leader, we’ve often discussed how 21st-century teams require going beyond traditional command-and-control leadership (which I call Influence 2.0) to a more interactive mode that I call “engagership” or Influence 3.0. One crucial principle of Influence 3.0 is delegating authority for planning and decisions.

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Career Advancement

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Have you effectively used them to boost your visibility and influence? Write up specific proposals for ideas you wish to pursue, suggests Armstrong. Hire leadership coach Joel Garfinkle for more advice on preparing for career advancement. Consider where you could leverage successes better in the future. Setting goals.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Much of what is written about leadership falls into the category I call ‘trait-centered leadership’: someone deemed ‘at the top’ who uses his/her personality, influence, and charisma to inspire and give followers – possibly not ready for change – a convincing reason to follow an agenda set by the leader or the leader’s boss.

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The Recovering Engineer

JULY 27, 2012

Many people rise to leadership positions because they can solve problems. The group problem solver has to build consensus, encourage and inspire others, and create buy-in for a proposed solution. That was certainly true for me. I’m guessing that you have a similar experience. As long as the problem gets solved, everyone is happy.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 22, 2012

In one group, the people embraced a very similar philosophy and mindset on the proposed topic. I discovered that even though my values and opinions remained basically the same, my influence with my new friends increased. Authentic Leadership. Because their influence is felt, their leadership is more highly regarded.

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Nathan Magnuson

JULY 7, 2014

I’m afraid I’ve come to recognize a serious leadership deficit today in America. The great tragedy is that the opportunity for true leadership, the kind that welcomes responsibility and takes courageous and necessary risks in spite of the unknown – that kind of leadership, has never been in higher demand.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

But they can only be heard accurately and acted upon when our audience has bought in to, and learned how to manage, any proposed change, and all relevant ‘systems’ are GO. Everything that will ultimately touch the proposed change must buy-in or the system will continue to reject the information. About the Author. All rights reserved.

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