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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. Although some middle managers think their job is to manage people, in […]. Leadership Leaders vs. Managers middle managers Role of Middle Managers MORE
By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership development is the ongoing process of guiding leaders to become ethical people and ethical leaders. It is not the same thing as compliance training or legal requirements, although those are also important. 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. They are that person setting an example for others, motivating them to […] The post The Fine Line Between Leadership And Management appeared first on Joseph Lalonde. MORE
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If you are a manager … does that automatically make you a leader? And is it possible for you to be a leader … without being a manager? Now, first things first, commit these two definitions to memory: Leadership is influence. Management is “unidirectional.” MORE
Leading organizations and managing people are daunting tasks, especially in this rapidly changing world. Providing the right tools at the right time, Discover the Joy of Leadership will help you become your own best leadership coach! MORE
The diagram below highlights the steps involved in the leadership process. In the middle of The Leadership Process diagram are the words “Involve Others/build Relationships.” Leadership is a process! The post Leadership is a Process! MORE
How do you manage a strong, arrogant, slightly obnoxious high-performer? The post How to Manage a Strong, Arrogant, Slightly Obnoxious High-Performer appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Winning Well leadership managing difficult people performance management working with jerks 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The concept of time management is outdated.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. Time management tools such as Google Calendar, Asana, Jira, Evernote, and Outlook are useless if you don’t know the main trick that makes such applications effective: self-discipline. Another life management tool and significant efficiency booster is a simple break. MORE
Welcome to the May 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Sean Glaze of Great Results Team Building shared The 3 Most Important Traits Teams Want in a New Manager. Marcia Reynolds of Covisioning Transformational Leadership provided Stop Saying Stupid Things. MORE
As we struggle with compounding challenges around the world, people are more and more frequently seeking information about human or humane leadership. 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
By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership isn't something we can ever say we've fully accomplished. It's not about arriving at any particular place, or about achieving a certain level of knowledge. MORE
Entrepreneurial leadership is a mindset. It is a mindset that is even more critical in today’s unstable world and is the sine qua non of crisis leadership. He shares these in Entrepreneurial Leadership: The Art of Launching New Ventures, Inspiring Others, and Running Stuff. 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
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They’re outstanding leaders in their own right, but both can be hit-or-miss when it comes to successfully managing teams. Team leaders are warned from day one: “No one likes to be micro-managed.” Rebecca and Jason heard this drumbeat loud and clear in the same management classes. Recognizing what it took to become an all-state athlete in high school, Rebecca imported coaching into the heart of her leadership to build dynamic teams. Rebecca and Jason met in grad school. 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
Welcome to the July 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Steve writes: “ Leaders and great managers are keenly aware how to motivate and bring out the best in others, regardless of their experience. managing people. You may have a leadership dysfunction problem. 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
By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership failures can be caused by different types of problems that may compound. Some of these problems are individual and others may be embedded in the organizational culture. MORE
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The scene I want to spotlight is one in which Apple CEO John Scully sent over a man charged with managing the General Magic engineering group. At a candid team meeting, someone asked his role, “I have been sent by corporate to be your manager.” ” One of the General Magic engineers immediately responded, “Thanks, but we don’t need a manager. We get overall leadership from Marc, which is all we need. A manager will just get in our way.” 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. Tens of thousands of people worldwide have learned from her ideas through training programs such as the Situational Self Leadership and Optimal Motivation product lines. MORE
If you manage, lead, or are otherwise responsible for the work of others, the working environment is everything. The post Leadership Caffeine™—A One Line Job Description for Managers appeared first on Management Excellence by Art Petty. MORE
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By Linda Fisher Thornton This week I'm sharing posts that clearly describe what unethical leadership looks like, and caution readers about the risks of allowing it to continue. 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
Let’s begin by defining knowledge management (KM)…While this alone may spur fierce debate, for simplicity sake I’ll define knowledge management as: “an organization’s ability to collect and convert data into information, turn information into knowledge, and knowledge into an operating advantage.&# Leadership Operations & Strategy Talent Management KM knowledge Knowledge Management Leadership and knowledge management Mike Myatt N2growth MORE
By Linda Fisher Thornton With responsible leadership, people experience feelings of self-worth from being treated well, and feelings of usefulness from being able to make a valuable contribution to the team. How does responsible leadership make people feel? 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
You might just need a good night’s sleep – or you may need to make some changes to how you manage your energy as a leader. In this episode, you’ll get ten ways to manage […]. Feeling tired, burned out, or listless? MORE
Welcome to the April 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Ken Downer of Rapid Start Leadership provided Rocks in a Jar: 11 Things They Didn’t Tell You. Dana Theus of InPower Coaching writes Women in Leadership: A Guide for Women, Their Mentors, and Allies. 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
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E LEVATING your leadership game is a mindset. In Peak Leadership Fitness , author Timothy Tobin writes, “A leadership mindset is essentially the belief in yourself and your abilities as a leader. Leadership is an extreme test of performance, stamina, and endurance. MORE
Caught in the middle of all this were managers, the face of the organization to their teams. Over the past 15 months, managers spent a considerable amount of effort mediating and negotiating on behalf of their teams to their business and from their business to their teams. 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
It’s been called Management By Walking Around (MBWA); I prefer to think about it as Knowing What the Heck Is Really Going On (KWHIRGO). Or, you might just call it leadership because it’s a strategy that effective leadercommunicators employ. Leadership Effectiveness & Planning MORE
He’d been working to increase his responsibilities to prove he could handle a leadership role, but now he was having a hard time keeping up with it all. I begin by reassuring them that time-management strategies like these ones can relieve a lot of their stress. 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. We were speaking to an international gathering of leaders from across Europe when a young man approached the microphone and asked: “How, as a leader, do you keep your personal feelings from […]. MORE
If you’ve been promoted to a management position for the first time, you’re probably feeling pretty terrified. If you’re not quite sure how to smoothen the transition, here are some common leadership and management mistakes most first-time managers make, which when avoided can help you get off a pretty good start. 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
Lead Change Blog
JULY 7, 2021
Leading organizations and managing people are daunting tasks, especially in this rapidly changing world. Providing the right tools at the right time, Discover the Joy of Leadership will help you become your own best leadership coach!
Leading in Context
JULY 21, 2021
By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership isn't something we can ever say we've fully accomplished. It's not about arriving at any particular place, or about achieving a certain level of knowledge.
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Leading in Context
JUNE 30, 2021
By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership failures can be caused by different types of problems that may compound. Some of these problems are individual and others may be embedded in the organizational culture.
Leading Blog
JULY 6, 2021
Caught in the middle of all this were managers, the face of the organization to their teams. Over the past 15 months, managers spent a considerable amount of effort mediating and negotiating on behalf of their teams to their business and from their business to their teams.
Speaker: Cy Wakeman, M.S., CSP, President, Reality-Based Leadership
Cy Wakeman proposes a radically different approach to HR leadership. Changing the ways leaders think and the strategies they use in their work is a serious and critical economic issue. Leaders should help others develop the great mental processes they need to eliminate self-imposed suffering and choose to be accountable for driving results.
Lead Change Blog
JULY 6, 2021
Welcome to the July 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Steve writes: “ Leaders and great managers are keenly aware how to motivate and bring out the best in others, regardless of their experience. managing people. You may have a leadership dysfunction problem.
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. They are that person setting an example for others, motivating them to […] The post The Fine Line Between Leadership And Management appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.
Leading in Context
AUGUST 12, 2020
As we struggle with compounding challenges around the world, people are more and more frequently seeking information about human or humane leadership.
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
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. If you’re not quite sure how to smoothen the transition, here are some common leadership and management mistakes most first-time managers make, which when avoided can help you get off a pretty good start. 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.
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.
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. We were speaking to an international gathering of leaders from across Europe when a young man approached the microphone and asked: “How, as a leader, do you keep your personal feelings from […].
Lead Change Blog
MAY 4, 2020
They’re outstanding leaders in their own right, but both can be hit-or-miss when it comes to successfully managing teams. Team leaders are warned from day one: “No one likes to be micro-managed.” Rebecca and Jason heard this drumbeat loud and clear in the same management classes. Recognizing what it took to become an all-state athlete in high school, Rebecca imported coaching into the heart of her leadership to build dynamic teams. Rebecca and Jason met in grad school.
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Lead Change Blog
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
The diagram below highlights the steps involved in the leadership process. In the middle of The Leadership Process diagram are the words “Involve Others/build Relationships.” Leadership is a process! The post Leadership is a Process!
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. Tens of thousands of people worldwide have learned from her ideas through training programs such as the Situational Self Leadership and Optimal Motivation product lines.
Leading in Context
DECEMBER 2, 2020
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Management Excellence
MAY 2, 2021
Art of Managing Emerging Leaders First Time Manager Series Leadership Leadership Caffeine The Leadership Opportunity Healthy Working Environment manager one-line job descriptionWe've Moved! Update your Reader Now.
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
Leading Blog
APRIL 24, 2020
Entrepreneurial leadership is a mindset. It is a mindset that is even more critical in today’s unstable world and is the sine qua non of crisis leadership. He shares these in Entrepreneurial Leadership: The Art of Launching New Ventures, Inspiring Others, and Running Stuff.
Lead Change Blog
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
The scene I want to spotlight is one in which Apple CEO John Scully sent over a man charged with managing the General Magic engineering group. At a candid team meeting, someone asked his role, “I have been sent by corporate to be your manager.” ” One of the General Magic engineers immediately responded, “Thanks, but we don’t need a manager. We get overall leadership from Marc, which is all we need. A manager will just get in our way.”
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 24, 2020
You might just need a good night’s sleep – or you may need to make some changes to how you manage your energy as a leader. In this episode, you’ll get ten ways to manage […]. Feeling tired, burned out, or listless?
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.
leaderCommunicator
MARCH 4, 2020
It’s been called Management By Walking Around (MBWA); I prefer to think about it as Knowing What the Heck Is Really Going On (KWHIRGO). Or, you might just call it leadership because it’s a strategy that effective leadercommunicators employ. Leadership Effectiveness & Planning
Art Petty
MAY 2, 2021
If you manage, lead, or are otherwise responsible for the work of others, the working environment is everything. The post Leadership Caffeine™—A One Line Job Description for Managers appeared first on Management Excellence by Art Petty.
Leading in Context
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Complexity Context ethical decision-making Ethical Leader ethical leadership development ethics & talent management ethics questions 7 lenses of ethical leadership ethical awareness ethical leaders leadership development
Lead Change Blog
MAY 4, 2021
Welcome to the May 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Sean Glaze of Great Results Team Building shared The 3 Most Important Traits Teams Want in a New Manager. Marcia Reynolds of Covisioning Transformational Leadership provided Stop Saying Stupid Things.
Leading in Context
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
By Linda Fisher Thornton With responsible leadership, people experience feelings of self-worth from being treated well, and feelings of usefulness from being able to make a valuable contribution to the team. How does responsible leadership make people feel?
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
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. Time management tools such as Google Calendar, Asana, Jira, Evernote, and Outlook are useless if you don’t know the main trick that makes such applications effective: self-discipline. Another life management tool and significant efficiency booster is a simple break.
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
Leading in Context
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Ethical Leader ethical leadership development Ethical Thinking ethics & talent management comfort zone growth Leadership leadership mindset potential
Leading in Context
JUNE 2, 2021
By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership development is the ongoing process of guiding leaders to become ethical people and ethical leaders. It is not the same thing as compliance training or legal requirements, although those are also important.
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. Although some middle managers think their job is to manage people, in […]. Leadership Leaders vs. Managers middle managers Role of Middle Managers
Lead Change Blog
APRIL 6, 2021
Welcome to the April 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Ken Downer of Rapid Start Leadership provided Rocks in a Jar: 11 Things They Didn’t Tell You. Dana Theus of InPower Coaching writes Women in Leadership: A Guide for Women, Their Mentors, and Allies.
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
Leading in Context
JUNE 17, 2020
Context Ethical Leader Ethical Organization ethics & talent management Trends ethical leadership ethical thinking during COVID-19 leadership and unemployment leadership during COVID-19
Career Advancement
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
He’d been working to increase his responsibilities to prove he could handle a leadership role, but now he was having a hard time keeping up with it all. I begin by reassuring them that time-management strategies like these ones can relieve a lot of their stress.
N2Growth Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2011
Let’s begin by defining knowledge management (KM)…While this alone may spur fierce debate, for simplicity sake I’ll define knowledge management as: “an organization’s ability to collect and convert data into information, turn information into knowledge, and knowledge into an operating advantage.&# Leadership Operations & Strategy Talent Management KM knowledge Knowledge Management Leadership and knowledge management Mike Myatt N2growth
The Center For Leadership Studies
AUGUST 11, 2020
If you are a manager … does that automatically make you a leader? And is it possible for you to be a leader … without being a manager? Now, first things first, commit these two definitions to memory: Leadership is influence. Management is “unidirectional.”
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.
Let's Grow Leaders
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
How do you manage a strong, arrogant, slightly obnoxious high-performer? The post How to Manage a Strong, Arrogant, Slightly Obnoxious High-Performer appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Winning Well leadership managing difficult people performance management working with jerks
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.
Leading Blog
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
E LEVATING your leadership game is a mindset. In Peak Leadership Fitness , author Timothy Tobin writes, “A leadership mindset is essentially the belief in yourself and your abilities as a leader. Leadership is an extreme test of performance, stamina, and endurance.
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