Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 23, 2023

It’s a narrative that can create a toxic work environment , stymie innovation, and prevent your team from adapting to change. By shifting your team’s vocabulary, you can open the door to new solutions, foster innovation , and promote a culture of continuous improvement. More on that research here.

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The Practical Leader

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Like the weather, many leaders talk about agility and innovation, but few managers do much about it. Unlike the weather, there’s a great deal managers can do about building agile and innovative cultures. The first two stages depend on people or leadership skills. These four innovation stages aren’t neat and orderly.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Serendipity is undoubtedly a nice skill to have as it opens us up to a world of opportunities. This process can be vital in skewering assumptions that are wrong, which in turn opens our minds to new ways of doing things. The post Learning Serendipity As A Skill first appeared on The Horizons Tracker.

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Coaching Tip

OCTOBER 17, 2013

Psychologists measure personality by self-assessments through what is called the "Big Five" inventory that assesses who we are across the following dimensions: Neuroticism, Extraversion, Openness, Conscientiousness and Agreeableness. Innovators have to be open. But crucially, innovators need to be disagreeable.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 14, 2023

It’s the ROI that comes from curated conversations and spontaneous interactions, those electric moments of innovation that happen when your team is in the same room. A side conversation can lead to the next big idea or micro-innovation, and a shared laugh can forge a bond stronger than any Slack thread.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Other times, we'd find a recently read book on our desks, carefully chosen to inspire or challenge us. Occasionally, he'd even surprise us with tickets to the US Open, announcing that the van would leave in just 15 minutes. A dash of unpredictability can invigorate your team, inspire innovative ideas, and drive enhanced productivity.

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 3, 2023

They should encourage open dialogue, generate valuable insights, and lead to mutual understanding and respect. This direct question shows your openness to constructive criticism. Professional Development and Growth: Is there a skill I should learn or develop further? Is there anything you'd like to see me do differently?

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Many of the books listed below help us to do just that. Others were included because they help us to think differently, opening us up to potential we might not have considered. The books listed below help us to build the right foundation from which we can lead others. Leaders are dealers in hope. Blog Post ). Blog Post ).

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The HR Digest was fortunate enough to uncover how Olver’s diverse background has influenced her HR philosophy and the ways she implements innovative trends to stay ahead. Olver’s belief in the crucial role of HR to drive company success is evident in her innovative practices at Inspire.

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Coaching Tip

MAY 29, 2015

Although true genius is rare, the capacity to innovate is inherent in everyone, says business innovation expert Rowan Gibson in his new book, "THE 4 LENSES OF INNOVATION: A Power Tool for Creative Thinking." . It was an age in which invention and innovation could flourish.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 29, 2024

Creative teams stay open to what’s possible and explore alternative perspectives. And, curiosity is one of those skills that can feel hard to teach. It means being open to new ideas, perspectives, and evidence, even if they challenge long-held beliefs or opinions.

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Great Results Team Building

AUGUST 21, 2023

The ability to foster collaboration among and across departments can significantly enhance productivity, innovation, and overall organizational performance. According to a study by Forbes , collaboration drives workplace performance and innovation. For your team to be truly productive, collaboration is crucial.

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Coaching Tip

JULY 26, 2016

Innovation occurs when boundaries, roadblocks and Naysayers are pushed to the side. A book, ORBIT-SHIFTING INNOVATION , explores both the creative process behind innovation, as well as the execution. The first in-market experiments will throw up new blind spots and even open up new opportunities. Related articles.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Among the benefits that come to empathetic leaders, whether they are entrepreneurs or c-suite executives, are the following: Empathy is a catalyst for entrepreneurship or innovation. But it’s clear that empathy is a core leadership skill. In the book, you will find seven simple ways to train yourself to lead more empathetically.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In Game Changer , authors Michael Solomon and Rishon Blumberg report that “Tech and digitization have disrupted the very foundation of all ventures, business, government, or otherwise and in doing so have handed over controls to those who have the exceptional skills to provide efficiency and meaningful growth.”. They work well on teams.

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Great Results Team Building

OCTOBER 12, 2023

It opens the door to making a relevant and trustworthy referral they can consider – And while they appreciate hearing a few names of tremendous speakers I know and trust, it is also a great to help promote people that I know will be fantastic on their stage. Because most organizations don’t bring back the exact same speaker every year.

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Coaching Tip

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Beyond alarming questions of what is "fair" to the innovators themselves, few have considered how these human capital controls might impact the quality and quantity of innovation--and ultimately economic growth. In LEAPFROGGING , author Soren Kaplan reveals why this command-and-control mindset is exactly what stymies innovation.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in December 2021. Demonstrating a powerful paradigm shift for finding solutions, Herman teaches us to see things differently, using art to challenge our default thinking and open up possibilities otherwise overlooked. With Amy Herman’s Fixed., With Amy Herman’s Fixed.,

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 15, 2023

“It’s vital that we don’t lose that knowledge or willingness to innovate in the workplace—employers should now be looking to build on what they learned to attract and retain talent.” Making use of “multi-skilling” – This is when employers train employees to perform several roles.

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Mark Sanborn

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Four Benefits of Wonder Ignites Curiosity: Wonder sparks our innate curiosity, opening our minds to new possibilities and encouraging us to explore the unknown. Curiosity is the catalyst for growth, innovation, and personal transformation. Ask questions, be open to different perspectives, and explore new hobbies or interests.

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CO2

DECEMBER 15, 2023

This authenticity encourages team members to be open about their feelings and challenges, creating a supportive environment conducive to growth and innovation. Executive coaching programs often focus on developing emotional intelligence skills, helping leaders to become more self-aware, empathetic, and effective in their roles.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 2, 2019

They are approachable and skillful in working with people, listen well, build high-performing teams, mentor and develop capability in others, and empower their people. It is foundational to courageous truth-telling, getting the best thinking on the table, and innovating creative solutions to challenging problems. Deep relationship.

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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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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

During the book writing process, I reflected on the multitude of individuals who graciously shared their time, words, wisdom, and encouragement with me along my personal leadership journey. Through forty-two leadership vignettes, the book “Humanizing Leadership” will change the way you look at leadership and at yourself.

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Design by 12GrainStudio Hard Skill, Soft Skill–Team Building Activity Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 Posted by: mike Hard Skill, Soft Skill Purchase the E-Book: How to Lead Awesome Team-Building Programs Did you ever wonder “How does one lead AWESOME team-building programs? All rights reserved.

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Along with her leadership faults, Jane was innovative, creative, personable, dedicated, and very hard working. It is one of the many practices of “appreciative resilience” which we outline in our book, Building Resilience with Appreciative Inquiry: A Leadership Journey through Hope, Despair, and Forgivenes s. P.S. Jane flourished.

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Skip Prichard

JANUARY 3, 2024

Positive Actions for Yourself Commit to lifelong learning, whether through books, courses, or seminars. Practice mindfulness to enhance focus and decision-making skills. Cultivate an innovative mindset, encouraging creativity in problem-solving. Foster a culture of open communication for a transparent and supportive environment.

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Mark Sanborn

JUNE 28, 2023

Read books, attend seminars, listen to podcasts, and engage in meaningful conversations with experts. Being an example of lifelong learning not only enriches your leadership skills but also inspires your team to pursue growth and development. Cultivate an environment of trust, empathy, and open communication.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2020

It surveyed top professionals from more than 120 countries about the skills needed for effective leadership in the decade ahead. This kind of workplace demands a different kind of leader: people who follow their inner convictions and passions, and who engage with others in an authentic and open way. A recent MIT study underscores this.

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HR Digest

APRIL 11, 2024

From talent acquisition hacks to building a kickass company culture, these books will get you fired up to tackle the ever-evolving world of work. This list unveils the best HR books of 2024, packed with insights to help you navigate the hybrid model, understand the changing employee landscape, and future-proof your HR strategies.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2019

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in June 2019. These organizations tend to lag behind in innovation, discretionary effort, morale and ultimately performance. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases. The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek. Henderson and Barry C.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 27, 2020

When you involve people with various skills and perspectives, you’re likely to receive a richer interpretation.”. People won’t support and further change unless they perceive how they and their skills fit in. Within many organizations, highly innovative, potentially game-changing ideas are born regularly. Involve Diverse People.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 4, 2021

David Grossman of The Grossman Group provided Open-Ended Questions Enhance Employee Communication. Asking open-ended questions is a simple way to do that. Here are 11 common open-ended questions to get you started. You don’t have to travel around the world to be open to and experience something new and for the journey to be fun.

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Mills Scofield

MAY 29, 2013

Get on board - start by reading the book (use the code FRIENDS for free shipping), listening to Victor’s TEDxWindyCity talk and checking out his new “school”, The Experience Institute. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. Victor has hacked his MBA and learned more than he would have in school.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 8, 2022

A recent book from Boston University’s Heba Gowayed explores why the welcome afforded to people often veers between lukewarm to openly hostile. The book is based on Gowayed’s research on the reception offered to Syrian refugees in the United States, Germany, and Canada. Making things better.

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Leading with Trust

JANUARY 17, 2024

Ken Blanchard and I address this topic in our book, Simple Truths of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust. It’s a skill that leaders need to learn and develop to foster trust with their team. But when you ask them about the fear-based sentiments they feel throughout the day (e.g.,

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 17, 2014

Our people have gotten so skilled at Hoopla, that it seems no matter how good a meeting or event has gone, we walk away with a list of improvements we can make.” Their first book, Ideas Are Free , was voted the Reader’s Choice by Fast Company magazine and selected as one of the 30 best business books of the year by Soundview Executive Books.

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