Expert insights. Personalized for you.
Let’s set aside the boring debate about leaders vs. managers for a moment and take a look at daily life for most managers in organizations. The reality is that middle managers provide leadership, or at least have the opportunity to provide leadership, all the time. MORE
When leadership gurus post a meme challenging you to be a leader, not a manager – don’t buy it. Get the tools you need to lead and manage effectively in every situation. The post Avoid Leadership False Choices – Leading vs Managing (and other mistakes) appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. When leadership gurus post a meme challenging you to be a leader, not a manager – don’t buy it. MORE
Art of Managing Career Challenging Conversations Emerging Leaders Leadership Leadership and Management Book Talk Podcast Leadership Caffeine Leading Change Management Innovation 2019 Holiday Book Recommendations management Professional Development MORE
Leader, as defined by Webster, is a person who leads, such as someone in authority whereas leadership is the actual act of leading. Often, we automatically think that only managers/supervisors are leaders however that is not the case. MORE
“Talent management deserves as much focus as financial capital management in corporations.” ~ Jack Welch One of the best ways to strengthen your company as a whole is to devote attention to developing your employee talent. Talent identification and management begin with The Four P’s. MORE
It can be hard for managers to know if their employee is simply unproductive and disengaged, or if they’re having a burnout. Managers must learn to recognize burnout in their employees and ways to avoid it happening in the first place. If they say comments like they feel the project is going nowhere, or feel discouraged about their workload, it’s worth monitoring and exploring further as a manager. As a manager, there are solutions to the problem. MORE
To get there, she knew she had to focus on growing her leadership skills. Within a couple of months, her boss had remarked about her growing leadership competencies and suggested she might be a prime candidate for a directorial position one day. MORE
One step to success as a leadership level community influencer: If you want things to change, you’ve got to change, too, by modeling the change. She is the author of Serving With Significance: A Guide for Leadership Level Community Influencers. Change Management Leadership MORE
The concept of time management is outdated. You can’t manage time. You can manage life. Time managers aim to do as much as possible. Life managers concentrate on what they have done. Another life management tool and significant efficiency booster is a simple break. MORE
Strategic Leadership Developing people is your primary work product. For Executives Leadership Micro-Managers MORE
This false association of leadership with consistency and fear of appearing weak is a frequent problem for new leaders. Mike eventually accepted the information, and I praised his ability to show strength and leadership by shifting his perspective based on new evidence. The post Managing Irrational Colleagues appeared first on Lead Change. Professional Development cognitive bias confirmation bias Communication disagreement effective communication leadership communication MORE
His company is eying him for promotion, because they want him to “rub off” on other project managers, whose results aren’t as stellar. In theory, a good project manager can become a good [.] Author information Leigh Steere Co-founder, Managing People Better, LLC—a management research firm/think tank. Sam’s team just delivered a complex project on-time, on-budget, and with impeccable quality. MORE
Here are some great insights about leading versus managing from Bob Kulhan and his book, Getting To Yes And. He says, "Leading is not managing. Managing is not leading." Managing is taking care of logistical and practical details. MORE
Are you someone who struggles managing conflict? I am not one who enjoys managing conflict. Author information Bill Benoist Owner at Leadership Heart Coaching Bill Benoist is Vice President of Information Services for one of the nation''s largest commercial real estate companies. He is also a certified professional coach specializing in career and leadership strategies. Leadership Development Conflict Management Self Development workplace relationships MORE
Managing this tension is the key to success in growing and stable organizations—regardless of industry, size, years in business, or profit motive. Here are my five insights on how to manage chaordic tension: 1. C ONDUCTING your own orchestra. Running your own ship. Self-employment. MORE
You’ve been in a leadership role for a while. You have developed a routine and a rhythm as a manager. The post Next Level Leadership appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning. You may even be leading other leaders. MORE
It’s the night before you’re supposed to wrap up your assignment and brief the leadership team on what you’ve done. The post How to Manage the Most Difficult Stakeholders appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. MORE
No wonder that specialists and managers that have invested years gradually improving a process do not advocate nor gravitate toward abrupt change. As a consequence of this expectation, we live with accelerating change and drive the ability to manage and adopt it. MORE
There are many elements that make a good manager, however, one of the critical qualities is leadership. Leadership and management must go hand in hand, but they are not the same thing. Leadership and management are complementary, but it is … Continue reading → Leadership Innovation management productivity structure systems MORE
As part of our baseline assessments of every client, my team and I use Launchbox’s proprietary assessment tool, BRIDGEdex, to identify where the significant disconnects exist between millennials and managers—between employee expectations and what they are experiencing in the workplace. MORE
By Linda Fisher Thornton When we think about ethical leadership as a performance system, we get a higher level view of what it takes to develop ethical leaders. This graphic shows what an integrated ethical leadership performance management system might look like. Ethical Organization Trends ethical leadership ethical performance ethical performance management ethics what is ethical leadership MORE
GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Manage results. The post End Meeting Nightmares: Manage Results, Not Activity appeared first on General Leadership. MORE
Art of Managing Leadership Leadership Caffeine Leading Change Career Opportunity Management Fixer Turnaround ManagementWe've Moved! Update your Reader Now. MORE
The following is an excerpt from Chapter 3 of Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager. “Do Su san is the author of by-lined articles, peer-reviewed research, and six books, including the bestselling Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager with Ken Blanchard. MORE
A Christmas Reel Leadership Article “The Christmas Train” is a Hallmark Movies and Mysteries production based on David Baldacci’s book. Too many leaders and managers elevate their role into a marquee starring role. That’s an attitude all leaders and managers should have. MORE
Combatting the impact of individuals’ cynicism, especially when exacerbated by an apparent lack of buy-in from middle management. A lack of ‘Why’ and ‘Can Do’ modeling, especially by leaders and managers. Uncertainty and confusion on the part of managers tasked with handling “sensitive material.” Developing a shared focus on becoming a “learning organisation” and actively managing its cultural change. MORE
How management chooses to treat its people impacts everything—for better or for worse.”. Client Julie says: I’ve just accepted a job as manager of my department. I want to successfully navigate this new leadership role. Choosing a Leadership Style That Doesn’t Feel Right. MORE
I’ve been writing and speaking about leadership for a long time. And nearly every day, I bump up against the word “management” in relationship to the word “leadership.” Leadership vs. Management […]. MORE
In a recent leadership development program, we talked about “manager soul loss” – the isolation, bitterness, and despair that seeps into many leaders’ hearts. The post How Managers Can Reclaim Their Lost Soul appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. MORE
Welcome to the January Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, team building, and more. Jim Taggart of Changing Winds shared Creating Your Leadership Footprint through the Practice of LESS is MORE. Paula writes: “Leadership takes place at all levels of an organization, not just the C-Suite. MORE
That said, there is a plethora of add water and mix content management systems, workflow collaboration tools, and KM solutions that are affordable and easy to use. By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth. MORE
I need help managing emotions or I’m going to have a meltdown.” The post Frustrated or Focused – Leadership Tips for Managing Emotions appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Authenticity & Transparency Capacity Winning Well frustration leadership management managing emotions“David, I know I shouldn’t take this personally, but I’m so frustrated and I just want to yell at my team and walk away. MORE
M INTZBERG’S 20th book, Bedtime Stories for Managers , is a thought-provoking page-turner. (In The theme running through most is that managers/leaders need to get out from behind their desks and see the world from the perspective of their employees and customers. Management MORE
Art of Managing Decision-Making Leadership Leadership and Management Book Talk Podcast Leadership Caffeine Leading Change Management Innovation Strategy Think DifferentlyWe've Moved! Update your Reader Now. MORE
“Management isn’t doing—it’s seeing that it gets done.” Belker, The First-Time Manager. Tons of information is accessible on the internet on mistakes that first-time managers make. Enough literature is available on developing new skills by new managers. Here are key skills that the first-time managers need: Listening skills. First-time supervisors are individual contributors promoted as managers. The boss can also coach the new manager. MORE
She was the chief operating officer of a large company, and this was the leadership conference for her company. ” As I listened to her powerful message, I thought about how great leadership needs to be totally real before it is attractively adorned; jarringly authentic, not just charmingly presented. Baldheaded leadership is genuine and trust-building. Baldheaded leadership is courageous and transparent. How would your leadership actions change? MORE
The post Leadership and Management Book Podcast #3—Biographies appeared first on Management Excellence by Art Petty. For this episode, the focus is on biography. MORE
Many years of working as a management consultant, coach and mentor tell me the exact opposite is often the case. The answer, simply put, is to structure your conversation using many of the excellent, tried and tested tools that exist in the leadership, management and business development archives. Not applying the SCARF principles and practices can lead to a series of manager missteps, and these can, in many cases, be easily avoided or remedied. MORE
Humanizing Leadership Mentors. 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. Humanizing Leadership Overcomes Outdated Organizational Views. MORE
You’ve done your talent assessment work, completed the nine-box grid, and now it’s time to create specific plans to develop your managers. The post 9 Creative Ways to Develop Your Managers appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. MORE
” Next time you are making a people management decision, stop and take a critical look at how biases may be informing your choices. Workplace Issues diversity equality HR Human Resources Leadership managing people people management racism MORE
Leadership and Magical Thinking. But, leadership and success are situational. The post Beware Cargo Cult Management appeared first on Lead Change. Personal Development Inspiration Self Development Leadership Communication ActionsDuring World War II, the Allied Forces established supply bases in airfields on many islands in the South Pacific. MORE
Do you struggle to manage your emotions? The post How to Manage Your Emotions When You Make Leadership Decisions appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Winning Well emotions leadership leading yourself management problemsYou’re not alone. MORE
If you’ve been promoted to a management position for the first time, you’re probably feeling pretty terrified. Many new managers often avoid communicating clearly about expectations as they don’t want to be seen as authoritative or be lableled the bad guy. MORE
Joseph Lalonde
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
Leader, as defined by Webster, is a person who leads, such as someone in authority whereas leadership is the actual act of leading. Often, we automatically think that only managers/supervisors are leaders however that is not the case.
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 18, 2018
Do you struggle to manage your emotions? The post How to Manage Your Emotions When You Make Leadership Decisions appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Winning Well emotions leadership leading yourself management problemsYou’re not alone.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Lead Change Blog
JULY 22, 2016
If you’ve been promoted to a management position for the first time, you’re probably feeling pretty terrified. Many new managers often avoid communicating clearly about expectations as they don’t want to be seen as authoritative or be lableled the bad guy.
Lead Change Blog
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
This false association of leadership with consistency and fear of appearing weak is a frequent problem for new leaders. Mike eventually accepted the information, and I praised his ability to show strength and leadership by shifting his perspective based on new evidence. The post Managing Irrational Colleagues appeared first on Lead Change. Professional Development cognitive bias confirmation bias Communication disagreement effective communication leadership communication
Lead Change Blog
OCTOBER 19, 2017
The following is an excerpt from Chapter 3 of Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager. “Do Su san is the author of by-lined articles, peer-reviewed research, and six books, including the bestselling Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager with Ken Blanchard.
Career Advancement
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
To get there, she knew she had to focus on growing her leadership skills. Within a couple of months, her boss had remarked about her growing leadership competencies and suggested she might be a prime candidate for a directorial position one day.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
I need help managing emotions or I’m going to have a meltdown.” The post Frustrated or Focused – Leadership Tips for Managing Emotions appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Authenticity & Transparency Capacity Winning Well frustration leadership management managing emotions“David, I know I shouldn’t take this personally, but I’m so frustrated and I just want to yell at my team and walk away.
|
Lead Change Blog
AUGUST 11, 2014
Are you someone who struggles managing conflict? I am not one who enjoys managing conflict. Author information Bill Benoist Owner at Leadership Heart Coaching Bill Benoist is Vice President of Information Services for one of the nation''s largest commercial real estate companies. He is also a certified professional coach specializing in career and leadership strategies. Leadership Development Conflict Management Self Development workplace relationships
Kevin Eikenberry
DECEMBER 8, 2019
I’ve been writing and speaking about leadership for a long time. And nearly every day, I bump up against the word “management” in relationship to the word “leadership.” Leadership vs. Management […].
Lead Change Blog
FEBRUARY 17, 2015
The concept of time management is outdated. You can’t manage time. You can manage life. Time managers aim to do as much as possible. Life managers concentrate on what they have done. Another life management tool and significant efficiency booster is a simple break.
Lead Change Blog
MARCH 26, 2019
Many years of working as a management consultant, coach and mentor tell me the exact opposite is often the case. The answer, simply put, is to structure your conversation using many of the excellent, tried and tested tools that exist in the leadership, management and business development archives. Not applying the SCARF principles and practices can lead to a series of manager missteps, and these can, in many cases, be easily avoided or remedied.
N2Growth Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2011
That said, there is a plethora of add water and mix content management systems, workflow collaboration tools, and KM solutions that are affordable and easy to use. By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth.
Leading Blog
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
M INTZBERG’S 20th book, Bedtime Stories for Managers , is a thought-provoking page-turner. (In The theme running through most is that managers/leaders need to get out from behind their desks and see the world from the perspective of their employees and customers. Management
|
Lead Change Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2014
” Next time you are making a people management decision, stop and take a critical look at how biases may be informing your choices. Workplace Issues diversity equality HR Human Resources Leadership managing people people management racism
Career Advancement
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
“Talent management deserves as much focus as financial capital management in corporations.” ~ Jack Welch One of the best ways to strengthen your company as a whole is to devote attention to developing your employee talent. Talent identification and management begin with The Four P’s.
Management Excellence
DECEMBER 17, 2019
Art of Managing Decision-Making Leadership Leadership and Management Book Talk Podcast Leadership Caffeine Leading Change Management Innovation Strategy Think DifferentlyWe've Moved! Update your Reader Now.
Lead Change Blog
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
As part of our baseline assessments of every client, my team and I use Launchbox’s proprietary assessment tool, BRIDGEdex, to identify where the significant disconnects exist between millennials and managers—between employee expectations and what they are experiencing in the workplace.
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 11, 2019
It’s the night before you’re supposed to wrap up your assignment and brief the leadership team on what you’ve done. The post How to Manage the Most Difficult Stakeholders appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Lead Change Blog
AUGUST 24, 2018
Combatting the impact of individuals’ cynicism, especially when exacerbated by an apparent lack of buy-in from middle management. A lack of ‘Why’ and ‘Can Do’ modeling, especially by leaders and managers. Uncertainty and confusion on the part of managers tasked with handling “sensitive material.” Developing a shared focus on becoming a “learning organisation” and actively managing its cultural change.
Lead Change Blog
JANUARY 5, 2017
One step to success as a leadership level community influencer: If you want things to change, you’ve got to change, too, by modeling the change. She is the author of Serving With Significance: A Guide for Leadership Level Community Influencers. Change Management Leadership
N2Growth Blog
MARCH 12, 2019
No wonder that specialists and managers that have invested years gradually improving a process do not advocate nor gravitate toward abrupt change. As a consequence of this expectation, we live with accelerating change and drive the ability to manage and adopt it.
Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog
MARCH 21, 2017
Let’s set aside the boring debate about leaders vs. managers for a moment and take a look at daily life for most managers in organizations. The reality is that middle managers provide leadership, or at least have the opportunity to provide leadership, all the time.
Lead Change Blog
MAY 16, 2019
She was the chief operating officer of a large company, and this was the leadership conference for her company. ” As I listened to her powerful message, I thought about how great leadership needs to be totally real before it is attractively adorned; jarringly authentic, not just charmingly presented. Baldheaded leadership is genuine and trust-building. Baldheaded leadership is courageous and transparent. How would your leadership actions change?
Management Excellence
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Art of Managing Leadership Leadership Caffeine Leading Change Career Opportunity Management Fixer Turnaround ManagementWe've Moved! Update your Reader Now.
Joseph Lalonde
DECEMBER 4, 2017
A Christmas Reel Leadership Article “The Christmas Train” is a Hallmark Movies and Mysteries production based on David Baldacci’s book. Too many leaders and managers elevate their role into a marquee starring role. That’s an attitude all leaders and managers should have.
Art Petty
DECEMBER 17, 2019
The post Leadership and Management Book Podcast #3—Biographies appeared first on Management Excellence by Art Petty. For this episode, the focus is on biography.
Leading Blog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Humanizing Leadership Mentors. 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. Humanizing Leadership Overcomes Outdated Organizational Views.
Leading in Context
JUNE 26, 2013
By Linda Fisher Thornton When we think about ethical leadership as a performance system, we get a higher level view of what it takes to develop ethical leaders. This graphic shows what an integrated ethical leadership performance management system might look like. Ethical Organization Trends ethical leadership ethical performance ethical performance management ethics what is ethical leadership
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 3, 2019
You’ve done your talent assessment work, completed the nine-box grid, and now it’s time to create specific plans to develop your managers. The post 9 Creative Ways to Develop Your Managers appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Career Advancement
OCTOBER 8, 2018
How management chooses to treat its people impacts everything—for better or for worse.”. Client Julie says: I’ve just accepted a job as manager of my department. I want to successfully navigate this new leadership role. Choosing a Leadership Style That Doesn’t Feel Right.
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 4, 2019
When leadership gurus post a meme challenging you to be a leader, not a manager – don’t buy it. Get the tools you need to lead and manage effectively in every situation. The post Avoid Leadership False Choices – Leading vs Managing (and other mistakes) appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. When leadership gurus post a meme challenging you to be a leader, not a manager – don’t buy it.
Lead Change Blog
JANUARY 7, 2020
Welcome to the January Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, team building, and more. Jim Taggart of Changing Winds shared Creating Your Leadership Footprint through the Practice of LESS is MORE. Paula writes: “Leadership takes place at all levels of an organization, not just the C-Suite.
Leading Blog
APRIL 15, 2019
Managing this tension is the key to success in growing and stable organizations—regardless of industry, size, years in business, or profit motive. Here are my five insights on how to manage chaordic tension: 1. C ONDUCTING your own orchestra. Running your own ship. Self-employment.
Management Excellence
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Art of Managing Career Challenging Conversations Emerging Leaders Leadership Leadership and Management Book Talk Podcast Leadership Caffeine Leading Change Management Innovation 2019 Holiday Book Recommendations management Professional Development
Lead on Purpose
JUNE 21, 2014
There are many elements that make a good manager, however, one of the critical qualities is leadership. Leadership and management must go hand in hand, but they are not the same thing. Leadership and management are complementary, but it is … Continue reading → Leadership Innovation management productivity structure systems
Lead Change Blog
NOVEMBER 20, 2017
Leadership and Magical Thinking. But, leadership and success are situational. The post Beware Cargo Cult Management appeared first on Lead Change. Personal Development Inspiration Self Development Leadership Communication ActionsDuring World War II, the Allied Forces established supply bases in airfields on many islands in the South Pacific.
Lead Change Blog
JULY 24, 2014
His company is eying him for promotion, because they want him to “rub off” on other project managers, whose results aren’t as stellar. In theory, a good project manager can become a good [.] Author information Leigh Steere Co-founder, Managing People Better, LLC—a management research firm/think tank. Sam’s team just delivered a complex project on-time, on-budget, and with impeccable quality.
General Leadership
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Manage results. The post End Meeting Nightmares: Manage Results, Not Activity appeared first on General Leadership.
Tony Mayo
MARCH 6, 2014
Strategic Leadership Developing people is your primary work product. For Executives Leadership Micro-Managers
Kevin Eikenberry
JANUARY 19, 2020
You’ve been in a leadership role for a while. You have developed a routine and a rhythm as a manager. The post Next Level Leadership appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning. You may even be leading other leaders.
Eric Jacobson
DECEMBER 8, 2019
Here are some great insights about leading versus managing from Bob Kulhan and his book, Getting To Yes And. He says, "Leading is not managing. Managing is not leading." Managing is taking care of logistical and practical details.
Lead Change Blog
APRIL 18, 2018
“Management isn’t doing—it’s seeing that it gets done.” Belker, The First-Time Manager. Tons of information is accessible on the internet on mistakes that first-time managers make. Enough literature is available on developing new skills by new managers. Here are key skills that the first-time managers need: Listening skills. First-time supervisors are individual contributors promoted as managers. The boss can also coach the new manager.
Lead Change Blog
DECEMBER 10, 2019
It can be hard for managers to know if their employee is simply unproductive and disengaged, or if they’re having a burnout. Managers must learn to recognize burnout in their employees and ways to avoid it happening in the first place. If they say comments like they feel the project is going nowhere, or feel discouraged about their workload, it’s worth monitoring and exploring further as a manager. As a manager, there are solutions to the problem.
216 
Let's personalize your content