Lead Change Blog

JULY 7, 2015

Welcome to the July 2015 Leadership Development Carnival! This month brings a treat of 22 leadership posts to savor and share. Topics range from moral character to leadership lessons from World War II to stepping out of comfort zones. Susan Mazza of Random Acts Of Leadership shares Upgrading How the World Sees You.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 5, 2021

Recently we’ve had several clients ask us to help their managers get better at delegation. So we’ve created this delegation decision-making tool (we call it the strategic empowerment tool) and incorporated it into many of our leadership development programs. RELATIONSHIPS.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 5, 2023

Innovation and creativity are important drivers of success for any business or organization. Here are some steps you can take to foster a culture of innovation and creativity within your team: Encourage open-mindedness and divergent thinking: Encourage your team to think outside the box and consider multiple perspectives.

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CO2

JUNE 14, 2023

Imagine a scenario where you’re leading a complex project involving multiple stakeholders from different departments. However, this approach often leads to poor morale and disengagement and ultimately hinders progress on the project.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Regularly communicate how individual roles and projects tie back to the company's purpose. Introduce metrics that reflect customer satisfaction, employee engagement, innovation, and contribution to community initiatives. This could include innovation, exceptional customer service, or contributions to team morale.

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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. Are you a manager, senior leader, CEO, or team leader ready to cultivate a Courageous Culture at your organization? Get ready for leadership development that sticks.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Welcome to the February 2015 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! For those of you who watched the Super Bowl this weekend, did you gain any leadership takeaways? It seems that sports frequently provides an opportunity for leadership analogies! ” Follow Beth on Twitter at @SrExecAdvisor.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 17, 2023

” #AskingForaFriend 3 Master Techniques for Effective Leadership Communication 1. Speak the Common Language of “Why” Ensure your senior team can articulate the “why” of your projects and the big-picture vision of your organization. Have them to consider how the initiatives inform their own projects.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 1, 2015

Welcome to the June 2015 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival. Along with this sun-drenched opportunity to take a breath, we also are sending along links from 20 leaders to warm up your thoughts on leadership. Some of this month’s posts deal with perpetual leadership topics, such as trust. Until Next Time.

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CO2

JUNE 14, 2023

Imagine a scenario where you’re leading a complex project involving multiple stakeholders from different departments. However, this approach often leads to poor morale and disengagement and ultimately hinders progress on the project.

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 9, 2017

Organizations in practically every industry are struggling to attract and retain great talent, especially in senior and executive leadership roles. With average job tenures dropping at every level, Human Resource professionals may need to play a more active role in leadership development and coaching.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Welcome to the October 2015 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival. Read over these outstanding leadership posts this month and I think you’ll agree each one is a home run! Bruce Harpham of Project Management Hacks submitted How To Lead Virtual Teams. Let’s Get Started.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 6, 2015

Welcome to the April 2015 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival. Management changes, or our strategic plan is rebuffed, or people simply don’t perform the way we think they will. She shares: “Women have improved and redefined leadership in a number of important ways, which men have also adopted.

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Leadership Freak

MARCH 16, 2018

The most important thing you manage is your… Continue reading → Someone or something is controlling your attention. Often it’s not you. Maybe it’s an email alert or a buzzing cell phone. Distracted leaders live inconsequential lives.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 8, 2012

I don't remember seeing innovation highlighted in previous results - were those new questions? Susan : Yes, there was a new set of questions added this year around the theme of innovation, based on what we're hearing and seeing about it's importance. The Top 20 connect leadership development with the business strategy.

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Mike Cardus

MAY 22, 2013

As a manager, developing staff is your job. It cannot be delegated off to Human Resources, Organization Development or someone else. You are the manager. Too often managers and executive teams delegate or task off any and all training and development to the Human Resources staff. image credit.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Posted in Leadership Development It’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that when you ask a question, it makes you look weak, but good leaders don’t let the appearance of strength get in the way of actual strength. Leadership Development Innovation insight Strategy' She is @MaryP_WZ on Twitter.

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Center for Creative Leadership

JUNE 10, 2020

Never has the difference between leadership and management been as important as it is today. Matrixed structures and the emphasis on project teams for accomplishing critical functions have reduced the power associated with official positions and titles. Yes, Individual Contributors Need Leadership Development, Too.

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Center for Creative Leadership

APRIL 5, 2019

When I ask clients what kind of return they’re looking for from a leadership development initiative, it’s usually in terms of how the initiative can have a visible, measurable impact on the organization. Many factors drive the success of a leadership development initiative. Involve your business unit managers.

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LDRLB

APRIL 10, 2013

Innovation means more than just new products or services. It means improving the process of creating those products, or selling them, or experiencing them, or even improving the ways we manage the people who do all of the above. Promote Innovation as an Organizational Value. Tie Compensation to Innovation.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 24, 2024

When it comes to harnessing the potential of AI, companies must follow a strategic process that encompasses experimentation, productivity enhancement, transformative experiences, and innovation. Start with small, manageable projects to understand AI’s capabilities and limitations.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 18, 2012

Here's some new research on innovation and a guest post by By Rich Wellins, Ph,D., Senior Vice President, Development Dimensions International (DDI): In the past year, innovation has risen to the top of the business agenda. It seems not a day goes by that the major media writes (or broadcasts) stories in innovation.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe A Mirror as a Leadership Development Tool by Kevin Eikenberry on October 27, 2010 in Influence , Leadership , Learning We look in them each day, research says, more often than we realize.

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Mike Cardus

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Buffalo NY CEO’s are concerned about Innovation, Goal Setting and Assessment, plus Societal and Market Change. An area of focus is the shifts or impacts of innovation and market change or the increase in felt complexity of the business leaders. employee development & opportunities for growth. Business Strengths: .

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 9, 2024

In the face of rapidly advancing innovation, many organizations are grappling with the growing skills gap. This gap is projected to lead to a talent shortage of 85 million workers by 2030. Coaching, in particular, has seen a 177% year-over-year increase among managers and leadership teams.

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Coaching Tip

APRIL 28, 2016

At the root of all change and innovation challenges is a leadership opportunity,” argues Chris Laping, in his new book, “PEOPLE BEFORE THINGS: Change isn’t and end-user problem.”. Harvard Business Review says that one of the seven skills you need to thrive in the C-suite is change management. Can't Get Enough Leadership , .

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 23, 2019

That's because I found, The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J. Rewards and recognition are particularly effective when the award was developed by team members and represent peer-to-peer recognition. This book seems ideal for busy managers who don't have lots of time to read leadership books.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 16, 2024

Successful leaders recognize that diversity goes beyond demographics; it includes diverse thinking, a potent driver of innovation and growth. As an executive leadership coach, I emphasize the significance of implementing seven unconventional methods to cultivate diverse thinking in organizations.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 25, 2024

Great leaders understand that fostering a cohesive workplace is not just about managing people; it’s about inspiring and guiding a unified team towards shared goals. Lead by Example: Leading by example is a hallmark of exceptional leadership. If you seek innovation, embrace it yourself.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 11, 2019

In business, today we seem to focus more on the exciting parts of our work—innovation and creativity—and less on the day-to-day requirements of leadership. As a leader, you have to keep everyone informed about projects, goals, and deadlines, so it’s essential that you communicate well. Manage conflict.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Welcome to the September Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of development, engagement, productivity, team building, and more. Jim Taggart of Changing Winds provided Is Your Innovation Strategy Aligned with Your Culture?

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 25, 2015

That's because I found, The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J. Rewards and recognition are particularly effective when the award was developed by team members and represent peer-to-peer recognition. This book seems ideal for busy managers who don't have lots of time to read leadership books.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 26, 2010

So what is your role in influencing creativity and innovation in others? We know it isn’t enough to simply add creativity to a list of values your organization espouses or to bring in consultants who get staff keyed up about innovating. Innovative ideas tend to require more risk than “more of the same”.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 12, 2016

The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J. What you'll find is basically 50 one- to two-page chapters , each highlighting a leadership tip. Rewards and recognition are particularly effective when the award was developed by team members and represent peer-to-peer recognition. Great leaders are great teachers.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

It’s a structure that stifles creativity, innovation and motivation. Many companies can’t properly manage their resources or their people. As a result, resources and talent are spread too thin, causing projects to be understaffed and underequipped. Why does everything have to be so complicated? The result?

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Experience to Lead

MAY 30, 2023

A great leader who can identify concerns and build enthusiasm – even on high-risk projects – brings a new level of trust and freedom that drives everyone to impressive heights. For managers, leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all. What qualities separate the effective leaders from the draining leaders?

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Leading Blog

JUNE 30, 2019

There is no section marked “managing your professional decline.”. Want To Project Strength? Leadership at Scale the @McKinsey Way #LeadershipAtScale Before you begin your next leadership development program, read this. Leadership, management, supervision: Each of these things is not like the others from @wallybock.

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