Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 20, 2019

It’s fascinating that we all talk about how much we value servant leaders, we want to be led by servant leaders, and strive to become one. I don’t mean to be the last to get coffee or the one to physically open the door for others. When you say you’re a servant leader, people may believe you initially. Here’s how.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 2, 2021

You have a solid track record of building high-performance teams. But, now your team is bigger and you need to scale your leadership. Perhaps you’ve been promoted and your team has tripled in size. How do you scale your leadership, motivate your large team, and continue to get the results you need?

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 3, 2020

In order to achieve our lofty goals, we had to be willing to change. Employees want to be part of something meaningful, and it’s the leader’s job to articulate the values of the organization and hire people who align to them. At companies I have led, we did exhaustive exercises to uncover the values of the organization.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2017

At one of the visits, he grabbed his phone and took a fun selfie with our group. When you meet a leader like Bob Cabana and have a quick, fun “social media moment,” it’s easy to be lulled into thinking “gosh he makes leadership look easy.”. Loving What You Do. Leadership After the Columbia Disaster. Some consoled.

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Great Results Team Building

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

A study by the Harvard Business Review found that self-awareness is a key predictor of leadership success, with self-aware leaders being more effective decision-makers. By being attuned to the emotions and perspectives of team members, leaders can foster an inclusive and supportive work environment.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 11, 2017

When I look back on my career at Verizon at the times my teams truly knocked it out the park–the times we increased results exponentially and led the Nation in results or had a major turnaround pulling a team out of the abyss, there is one common characteristic. eg: sleep, time with others, fun). Where Do I / we need to say N o?

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Tanveer Naseer

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Have you become allergic to fun? But, have you? Many of us have lost touch with our ability to enjoy, let alone have fun. That’s the 24-hour cycle that your body goes through―from the time you wake up, to the time when you are at your most alert, to the time you go back to bed. Money is labor.

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Joseph Lalonde

JULY 31, 2022

You shouldn’t be out after dark, nothing good happens, and the allure of gang life will kill you. That’s partially what made it such a fun movie to watch. On top of this, you’ll discover plenty of leadership lessons in The Warriors. This peace meeting was led by Cyrus (Roger Hill).

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2019

T HE CHICK-FIL-A corporate purpose statement goes like this: To glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us and to have a positive influence on all who come into contact with Chick-fil-A. Quite frankly, they may not be having a good day, and Chick-fil-A has the potential to help change the script.

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Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 16, 2022

If you love movies and leadership, you will love this book. While not the greatest movie in the world, Scooby-Doo is a fun and entertaining film. Even better, you can watch this new classic during the Halloween spooky season. That’s what I did and I encourage you to give it a go during this month.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

If you love movies and leadership, you will love this book. Not only will Finch pull at your heartstrings, but Finch will also challenge you to become a better leader. We will look at the leadership lessons in Finch and how you can apply those to your role as a leader. Finch: Tell me something interesting about you.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 10, 2017

I admired her commitment and energy that led her to meet with us at 4 am to align with our time zone. Imagine living in a place where the law says that you have more or less value for reasons that are primarily beyond your control. And therefore it is acceptable for you to receive: • Receive lower pay and benefits.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Yours will be ready in a minute.” Look around and you will see that business is slowly getting the idea that people want to have fun. One small retail shop states “handcuffs will be cheerfully given with every stolen item.” When the picture was shown, the team had to guess who that might be. Simple humor.

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 8, 2023

If you love movies and leadership, you will love this book. If you enjoyed Knives Out, you will love Glass Onion. Some you’ll expect, others will shock you. Multiple people: You can tell him no… The movie opens with Lionel in a Zoom meeting with multiple people. Saying no is okay.

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Leading Blog

MAY 16, 2020

Leading companies will combine these technologies in creative ways to solve business problems that couldn’t be solved using traditional digital technology. In no particular order, these six technologies are: Artificial Intelligence (AI): Rather than needing to be programmed to solve problems, AI learns from examples.

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 8, 2014

Losing the respect they’ve earned can be a damaging blow a fallen leader may never recover from. What Happens When You’re Always On Guard. There’s always someone watching you.That’s a truth of leadership you’ll have to come to grips with. We’ve got to be alert to this reality.

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HR Digest

APRIL 27, 2024

This resource dives deep into employee appreciation messages, providing over 100 examples to show your staff how much you care. From highlighting specific achievements to expressing gratitude for everyday efforts, you’ll find ways of showing appreciation that resonate with your team. Thank you for your hard work.”

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 9, 2020

Now more than ever, organizations will need to be able to respond more effectively and efficiently when they emerge from the COVID-19 economic slowdown. We wanted to learn more about TKMG Academy and get some background on what led Karen and her team to create this valuable resource. Here’s what you need to know!

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

W ILLIAM DONALDSON has led a full life. The case method he experienced at the Harvard Business School, showed him that “in many cases, the deeper you delve into a problem, the less obvious the answers are.” Effective leaders must be entrepreneurial—which means getting things done, regardless of the obstacles.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 2, 2022

In the startup world, failure is typically seen as a good thing, in the sense that if you’re not failing then you’re not really pushing the boundaries far enough. Presumably, any negative feedback should tell you that you should be more uncertain about your judgments. Explaining failure.

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General Leadership

MARCH 19, 2014

There are work-life choices, and you make them, and they have consequences. It should be no different in leading an organization. Working those hours is a personal choice, but a leader must be cognizant that his choices affect the lives of everyone in the organization. Perhaps a more appropriate motto would be “Combat Ready”.

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Terry Starbucker

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

I introduced Lessons 1-5 last week, and if you missed that post, take a look here , and then come on back. Be an Enabler, Not a Disabler. Bad News Can Be Good News. Get a Life (If You Don’t Have One). Be Ever the Statesman. Be Ever the Statesman. Practice Full Spectrum Management . Pause and Refresh.

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Terry Starbucker

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Over the course of a long leadership journey you occasionally get to experience one of those extraordinary days that you remember, and draw on as a valuable lesson, for the rest of your business life. I was so impressed that I joked, “ well, guess we all just led our way out of a job here!”. It was quite a sight to behold.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 18, 2016

Let me take you back in time. You’re in 8th grade. You’ve signed up for your first guitar lesson and the teacher plays Led Zeppelin’s “ Stairway to Heaven.” ” She offers it up as an example of a great song that you can learn to play. You’re motivated to learn, right?

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Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 6, 2018

A courage that may not be sexy, but surely is good. We may be slower to speak of this side of courage, but it’s the courage effective leaders must practice often. You may be running on empty and feel as if you cannot let your employees know, but Jesus knows and has secured rest for you. Joshua 1:3.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 17, 2014

If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and never will achieve, its full potential, that word would be “ meetings ” ~Dave Barry. Whether they are held monthly, quarterly or some other cadence, the comments from participants tend to be the same. What a waste of time.”.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 25, 2023

So, you’ve got to write up an employee. Sigh It’s never fun, but sometimes it’s necessary. In this ‘How to Write Up an Employee Guide,’ we’ll walk you through the process of writing a professional employee write-up, from start to finish. A sprinkle of “How do you do, fellow employees?”

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 8, 2014

After seeing one of Bob’s talks two years ago, I knew this was a leader I had to connect with, and our conversations and emails since then have been inspiring, informative, and just plain fun. After a few minutes, we realized the ’Magic Stairs’ was the escalator that led up to the ‘Land’ ride.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 24, 2018

Guest post from Chris Dyer: To insert a little fun, my team and I often take three types of people, and imagine what they might have in common, or what they might discuss at a bar. This is a fun way to get people talking, and to loosen up the mood at any meeting. Who would order the drink with a fancy umbrella? Who suggests shots?

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 23, 2022

While the idea of receiving a surprise gift from a coworker can be exciting, picking out the perfect present for someone you may not know very well can be a challenge. Don’t worry, we’ve scoured the internet to bring you a list of Secret Santa Gift Ideas that are sure to spread holiday cheer to your coworkers.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Why would you quit if you still have so much to contribute? Why would you subsequently turn down the opportunity of a lifetime to make a great next step? He appears to be part of a trend; a growing number of executives quitting their jobs without any apparent weighty reasons. Abyss of Boredom.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The more you try to imagine yourself engaging in a positive activity when you are experiencing a negative mood, the less likely you are to want to engage in that enjoyable activity,” the researchers explain. Led by our mood. Indeed, the study suggests it may even have the opposite effect. Cognitive divergence.

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The Practical Leader

APRIL 3, 2024

How would you score yourself on these questions: I am happy at work most of the time. ” Professor Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, Director of the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford, led a team of researchers to correlate the answers to the performance of over 1,600 publicly listed U.S. companies. .”

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 5, 2019

She asks: “How often do you get fact and opinion confused? ” Mary Ila shares a personal experience in this article that may help you answer these questions. What Do You Really Know About Someone Else? Steve DiGioia provided Weak Leaders Want to be in Everyone’s Business. Creativity & Inspiration.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 15, 2023

With every team or organization I have led there have been people who get frustrated with someone else on the team. We certainly shouldn’t strive to frustrate others, but we shouldn’t be surprised when we do. This might be a good time to do some self-reflection. Never being serious. There is always a reason.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 25, 2015

If you are searching for an effective event facilitator to help with any group productivity meeting, there are a number of things you should consider. A strong facilitator will discuss goals with the meeting planner and have a thorough understanding of the meeting’s purpose prior to his or her arrival.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Like most of the known universe, I recently saw The Force Awakens … This film is mostly just plain fun, with fascinating special effects and well-paced action. This imaginary, yet sort of familiar, universe gives us a large and wonderfully diverse group of beings who exist, live, interact, struggle, and die.

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