Next Level Blog

JULY 13, 2010

Operation Mincemeat is a true story that reads like a novel.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 29, 2008

Also, be sure to find out if anything about their job situation is frustrating them, such as too much travel, difficult colleagues, or not enough challenge from day to day. Help them to develop by shaping their careers and responsibilities in the direction they’d like to go. A job rotation in a different work environment.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Global mindset is truly having the desire, knowledge, and skills to operate effectively in business today. It fills a strategic tactical need of operating in today’s business setting. We need to take it as seriously as we do other business operations. Its training isn’t an optional area of casual interest for employees.

Globalization 150

Globalization Long-term Social Capital Travel 150

Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Sorry, no new post from me this week, I've been traveling on business and with the short Holiday week and other obligations, just couldn't meet my own deadline. However, I'm pleased to offer this part one of a two part post from regular Great Leadership guest Rick Lash, from Hay Group. Change the context in which you operate.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 17, 2016

Yet, leadership programs are failing at preparing future leaders with the skills needed to excel in this new business world. That’s because they fail to cultivate a global mindset which means truly having the desire, knowledge, and skills to operate effectively in business today. Live and travel abroad.

Globalization 150

Globalization Succession Self-aware Micromanagement 150

Six Disciplines

JANUARY 31, 2011

"We're experiencing double-digit growth and as a result, we need an executive coaching program like Six Disciplines to help us manage this growth profitably and to keep us on track and focused on the most important tasks. " ~ Randy Joseph, VP of Sales and Operations, Laminate Technologies.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

These silos are staffed with legions of “tenured&# COBOL and C++ programmers, as well as &# tenured&# IT managers overseeing the operation. Walking into these organizations is often like traveling back in time 20 years. link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] Thanks for stopping by Drew.

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Loyalty Blog Brand Follow-up 418

Coaching Tip

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Microsoft Corporation got its start by making operational software for personal computers; as a contractor to IBM who decided to explore the personal computer market after doing well in main frame and mid-sized computing hardware. . John Agno: Can''t Get Enough Leadership. How A Generic Degree Can Hinder Leadership Development.

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Competitive Advantage Software Welch Marketing Strategy 85

CoachStation

MAY 19, 2020

Remote management adds significantly to the requirement for effective leadership. This influences how managers operate and continue to develop new skills within the modern work environment. The fact that the employee saves time and cost with less travel time can be offset by the challenge of working in the home.

Management 130

Management Environment Technology Skills 130

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Rather than concentrating on the on the top 50 leaders, global companies need to develop hundreds, even thousands, of leaders comfortable operating in a variety of cultures. Broaden the reach of leadership development. IBM's former chief learning officer recently estimated that IBM will need 50,000 leaders in the future.

Globalization 14

Globalization Leadership Development Development Emotional Intelligence 14

N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

I'm traveling this week, but will follow-up with you next week to arrange the Skype call. The focus of these short-sighted bean counters incorrectly place cost savings ahead of the customer experience. I'd love to schedule a skype call at some point if possible BTW! Scott [link] mikemyatt Hi Scott: Thanks for comment. Thanks Scott.

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Next Level Blog

JULY 23, 2010

Thats Not Leadership. Main | Business Travel Divas Turn Themselves In » July 23, 2010 Fear Kills In case you didnt see it, a report in the New York Times earlier this week offers a stark example of what can happen when the culture of an organization discourages open and honest dialogue.

Executive Coaching 167

Executive Coaching Open-book Blog Report 167

Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 18, 2010

On Sunday, I took 75 pictures; because of a light wind and the sun’s travels across the sky, perhaps five of those were true &# keepers&#. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. I’m wondering how you do so?

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Greenleaf Maslow Telecommunications Blog 145

Chris Brady

JUNE 16, 2010

To that point, I had been thinking I was a leader when actually I was operating only at the lower level of "performer." It stopped me dead in my tracks when I read it. The statement that "to determine how well you are doing as a leader, take a look at how well the people you lead are doing." " Ouch.

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Letter Loyalty Blog Open-book 133

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

In addition, there is evidence that some sensory information is sent directly to the heart before it even travels to the brain. What this means to you So what does all of this research mean to leadership and organizations? Even seasoned leaders (and those who operate more from the head) seem to have difficulty with that one.

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BPM Chemicals Emotional Intelligence Blog 185

Chris Brady

JULY 9, 2010

Being the experienced world travelers we are, we simply took the next exit and navigated according to the sometimes visible bay of Naples in the distance, in combination with our ever-so-helpful GPS. Second cousin to Elvis Post Operative. But we made it, finding the Autostrada and zipping along like natives (in my element once again). 

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Travel Letter Construction Blog 94

Chris Brady

JUNE 22, 2010

  Thousands of pilots were shot down over northwestern Europe,and it wasn't long before clandestine operations sprang into place to smugglethem back to England to fight again.   Jongh demanded autonomy and permittedno interference in her operations, negotiated shrewdly, and soon receivedfunding and contacts for support.

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Blog Letter Armstrong Books 122

Chris Brady

JUNE 24, 2010

  By the 1960s the Missionaries ofCharity were running hospices, leper homes, and orphanages across India, andsoon thereafter began expanding similar operations around the globe.   At age eight, when her father died, shebegan attending a Roman Catholic church.   She was featured in booksand a documentary.

Open-book 115

Open-book Blog Letter Politics 115

Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 5, 2010

In the summer of 2003, the ninety-two year-old Wooden traveled to the White House, where he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s highest civilian honor. All of his players were to be respectful toward flight attendants, waitresses and waiters, and hotel workers they encountered while traveling with the team.

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Follow-up Open-book Learning-by-Doing Hotels 360

Chris Brady

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

and a Winner Announced Blog powered by TypePad Member since 09/2007 Author Chris Bradys Leadership Blog Chris Bradys Home Page Chris Bradys Rascal Tweets Chris Bradys FaceBook Chris Bradys YouTube Chris Bradys Fan Page-Rascal Nation Chris Brady on LinkedIn Thnks for all that u do!!!

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Process EVA Letter Blog 73

N2Growth Blog

MAY 26, 2010

I left my son’s graduation in Florida on Sunday evening headed for Dallas and then traveling on to San Antonio. Moreover, it is those leaders who receive the negative press, those leaders who just can’t seem to get the job done that universally seem to be void in some or all of the aforementioned traits.

Leadership 284

Leadership Gordon Blog Brand 284

Next Level Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

  He was deployed to a forward operating base near Kandahar and told me that while he was there you were pretty much guaranteed of being shot at with AK-47’s or rocket propelled grenades whenever you left the base. Thanks for your continued leadership and insights, safe travels back for Italy!

Blog 146

Blog Executive Coaching Open-book Hotels 146

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Jim Hotaling conducts a leadership development seminar in Cancun, Mexico. I led a discussion on leadership principles and mindset and let the room evolve into an open debate on what was working and what was harmful in day to day operations. The common thread through this keynote? Individual ownership.

Globalization 276

Globalization Leadership Conference Diversity 276

Skip Prichard

JULY 19, 2021

Captain Mark Brouker, retired US Navy , is a wealth of practical leadership wisdom gained from his military career as well as his experience as a professor, executive coach, and speaker. A few months prior, I had been selected to be executive officer, or XO (Chief Operating Officer), of U.S. military base. Naval Hospital Rota, Spain.

Leadership 132

Leadership Crisis Learning-by-Doing Team 132

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

The women (admins were all women at one time) began talking about how difficult it was to find good child care, and how they had to travel great distances sometimes to find it. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services.

Blog 172

Blog Self-aware Trout Learning-by-Doing 172

Chris Brady

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Chief among these was something called the Double Jump (and its cousin the Triple Jump, operating in much the same way). Still, the obstacles of a typical course were challenging and required all sorts of aerial maneuvers for effective racing. The concept is simple. Two jumps are placed a significant distance apart.

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Blog Learning-by-Doing Letter Travel 103

Chris Brady

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

What really occurred was a financial commodities bubble caused by a complicated set of games-playing in the commodities markets by banks operating with secret and unfair federal exemptions to bring investment money into a place it was never supposed to be. 

Banking 110

Banking Price Politics Letter 110

Chris Brady

JUNE 15, 2010

Posted by: Vince Ramella | June 15, 2010 at 05:40 PM Operation "Ambush Rival Canoe" overshot. » June 15, 2010 Caption Contest 2010.6 The wait is over! " Posted by: Matt Foote | June 15, 2010 at 05:39 PM Alfredo learned first hand that, "A team is only as strong as its weakest link" -EJECT!!!

Blog 74

Blog Letter Travel Learning-by-Doing 74

Chris Brady

DECEMBER 13, 2010

It didn't matter that we were surrounded by a hundred busy travelers eagerly making their way around us in the world's busiest airport, this was one of those moments you just don't miss. I was travelling the other day with my 16 yr. "Do it with me, daddy!" " she gushed. And I couldn't help but comply.

Open-book 124

Open-book Learning-by-Doing Travel Blog 124

Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 23, 2010

Navy One example of a leader who intentionally developed a Connection Culture using all three bridges is Admiral Vern Clark, the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) from 2000 until his retirement in 2005. Knowing that their input has been factored into a leader’s decision is motivating and it positively impacts their future participation.

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Long-term Consensus Class Follow-up 207

Harvard Business Review

MAY 19, 2017

As in many fast-paced companies today, consulting staff operate without formal job descriptions or handbooks. So relationships are where employees develop critical skills and leadership capabilities. use travel time to connect with team members and establish an open-door policy).

Diversity 10

Diversity Consultative Attrition Survey 10

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 23, 2017

We are working with a large travel and tourism firm to introduce a system for real-time employee feedback. Organizations often seem obsessed by measuring fractional shifts in operational performance, capturing data on sales, inventory turns, and manufacturing efficiency. Developing these sorts of metrics will not be quick or easy.

Company 8

Company Management Metrics Tools 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Through my leadership development work with the United Nations (UN), I’ve been privileged to work with professionals who operate in some of the world’s most challenging contexts. I take time off, get together with friends, stop traveling on missions for a bit.”

Stress 14

Stress Learning-by-Doing Report Project 14

The Empowered Buisness

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

They thrive on operating on the fringes and go against the tide because they know the edge is where breakthroughs reside. It takes GUTS and thick skin in a business world of followers to take the road less travelled. Fast Growth Leadership Development Leadership Performance Mindset Organizational Performance'

Organization 144

Organization Follow-up Resistance Learning-by-Doing 144

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

For instance, I am traveling to Seattle to work with leaders soon, and will use several profound notions of Dr. Doidge’s applications about rigid routines that could change with a few adjustments to the brain’s plasticity. I recently started Tony Blair's book so we'll have to compare notes down the road.

Blog 419

Blog Open-book Library Learning-by-Doing 419

Chris Brady

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

The people who don't believe this don't read history, I guess, or haven't traveled enough to third world countries. History is clear that individual initiative and the private sector properly incentivized are consistently far superior to the government sledgehammer.

Politics 77

Politics Blog Travel Letter 77

QAspire

JULY 18, 2010

It is people who work, co-operate with each other, demonstrate trust, work as a team, share a common goal, exercise their ‘discretionary effort’ and make things happen. Success of projects/initiatives is generally attributed to processes and rituals. Processes are crucial but not sufficient.

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Succession Team Project Quality 149