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AUGUST 30, 2010

Here are five great posts from the HR, talent management, and leadership development blogosphere to kick off your work week and help you Maximize Possibility in your organization.  Check out his post to learn more about the fundamentals of effective leadership. .  I hope you had a wonderful weekend.  Enjoy!

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JANUARY 19, 2011

According to my experiences, working with happiness, motivation, humor and confidence will make things more effective and much easier, since we have a positive attitude. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services.

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JANUARY 19, 2011

With a lot of wisdom and good things to say about leadership – hop over to his blog and be sure to subscribe. The navy’s leadership knew training everyone to replace anyone was a core success and survival factor. He regularly blogs about leadership on The thoughtLEADERS Blog. We had a similar mindset during my army days.

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JANUARY 17, 2011

They learned how to give constructive feedback to each other and agreed that they needed to assure that positive feedback and expressing points of agreement in a debate were needed. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services.

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DECEMBER 28, 2010

In competition for blog attention today is an article that talks about the high rate of boss bullying on US leadership teams. Likewise, when US business adopts the concept that workers (all workers) can actually self-actualize within the work they perform – leadership takes on a higher meaning. Because I don’t believe it.

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AUGUST 8, 2010

Often what it comes down to is that their manager is not willing to wait for the time it takes my client to make some changes to their leadership. Some of these clients got lucky and found positions in different parts of the same company before the firing squad came. Don’t Fire That Person (Yet)! Thanks for sharing your ideas.

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AUGUST 10, 2010

Let them know what that is, and let them know you will miss what they brought to your leadership and your organization. I have even seen that sometimes, these people also reconsider joining the same organization again, just because they had positive experiences at workplace when they left. Don’t Fire That Person (Yet)!

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Every action, every gesture and every word out of a leader’s mouth can influence in a positive or a negative way; either way impacts the bottom line. Helen: The woman who owned and operated the historical lodge where I worked as a maid in my teenage summers, who told vivid stories about summers gone by. Yours seemed to have it right.

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JULY 21, 2010

Positive and “corrective” feedback is given freely and without consequences to the messenger. 360’s are a featured item in the Leadership Museum. You walk into the Leadership Museum and are guided past wax replicas of ruthless leaders and famous consultants. Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

All of the information he provided was given in a positive way, without rushing. It reminds me of the research that Gallup did (chronicled in the book How Full Is Your Bucket by Tom Rath) that identified the optimal mix of positive to negative comments as 5 to 1. How often we forget the impact our own attitude has on others.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Found: Edgar, my beloved leadership pug. Jennifer, it is so much more positive to think in these terms, isn’t it? Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. Found: payment for work I love. Lost: corporate politics.

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JULY 26, 2010

First, encouraging, coaching, + nurturing individuals in ways that establish patterns of work which improve the odds positive results will be sought creatively (I esp. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services.

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OCTOBER 10, 2010

When we are intentional about our words, we can choose to spread positive emotion or negative emotion; to lift or deflate. To be intentionally positive is the key to making gratefulness a habit in our lives. I think many of us have a natural tendency to want to downplay positive events, for fear of the ensuing negative event.

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JULY 27, 2010

It was in his journey from Superman to being trapped in a body following a tragic accident that we can begin to understand how we, as leaders, might choose to respond to the adverse and trying times that happen in our leadership and our lives. Wouldn’t you also say that leadership is so very human? Your niece sounds very special.

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JUNE 15, 2010

I guess you could say that I think it’s important for managers to learn and use coaching skills as part of their leadership tool kit. Like a lot of things in life and in leadership, coaching others well isn’t easy and it isn’t quick. can take their leadership to the next level. Thanks for adding these thoughts!

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NOVEMBER 21, 2010

How do I express it in my leadership? How might I convey more of those characteristics in my leadership? They might be as seemingly insignificant as listening better to those around you, becoming more inclusive in your leadership or expressing your heartfelt gratitude for others’ work. to infuse (breath, life, etc.)

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AUGUST 25, 2010

Upbeat and positive, people loved being around him. He would come over and visit Edgar the Leadership Pug and chat with us, often speaking of the beauty that surrounds us here. Best, Tanmay Mole Chapman : August 25, 2010 at 10:19 am indeed, I’m always stuck by the human capacity to contribute positively to others.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2010

And so this becomes the lens through which we view others: “He has an attitude problem and just cannot work on team&# , or, “She is a high performer, but couldn’t possibly step up to a position in the C-suite&#. I think it’s all about the environment you set for them. Thanks for the great post.

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DECEMBER 5, 2010

So if the agreed areas are leadership and emotional intelligence, when they ask about something outside those boundaries, I can push back or limit my answer to the context of the areas covered. If not, consider your fall back position (are you willing to negotiate for “part time&# if you can’t get what you asked for?).

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010

The act of reflecting can us to become aware of our past actions in order to impact the future in a positive way. Leadership requires a great deal of reflection in order to improve and change; yet we resist the idea of doing something that feels stagnant. In a way, when we reflect, we fold back upon ourselves.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Having an awareness of the values that motivate you are key to the kind of leadership that will impact you and others in a positive way. I have another packet of value cards which I received in a leadership training workshop held at my organization a few months ago. Thank you for the link of the personal value cards.

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JANUARY 2, 2011

blind spots are not always weaknesses; they may be positive traits too). Instead of focusing on the past behavior – which you cannot change – ask people to give you one or two suggestions for positive changes you can make in this area going forward. In the latter case, I’ll want to learn to lighten up.

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JUNE 20, 2010

In a world devoid of positive feedback, you can make a difference. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. When you have the gift of clarity, you must speak up so that others can also see in order to act.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

What this means to you So what does all of this research mean to leadership and organizations? If the connection between our heart and brain can impact the success or failure of our leadership, one would think that by controlling our heart rate we could control our ability to access compassion, love, and forgiveness.

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JUNE 30, 2010

I spent many years working in positions that allowed me the freedom to choose my path. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. I learned from them all and each contributed to the joy in my current work.

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AUGUST 31, 2010

Positive changes in all areas of their life may occur as a result since the skills can all be used, in some way, at work and in life outside of work. I like the idea that leadership success can be broken down into eight skills. Wally Bock, who writes the always-interesting Three Star Leadership blog, is a [.]

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OCTOBER 27, 2010

Because of my position, my words have a lot more power than I am even aware of. My guess is that you are also one of those positive forces who also inspires others. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

This allows for me and my colleagues to get out of our normal routine, and assess the tasks and gain perspective on any positive or negative issues occurring with the project or process. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

This may have nothing to do with the leader who is asking; but it may have a lot to do with the fact that the leader is in a position of power. However, I do believe that this dilemma can be minimized by encouraging an environment where both positive and negative feedback is appreciated and taken sincerely.

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OCTOBER 17, 2010

October 17th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus One of my clients, a mid-level leader in a large organization, is working to get better at leadership by setting some stretch goals. Life and leadership are too short, and the journey is so much more pleasant with someone to help. Don’t struggle alone. I already do that!&#

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

It’s hard for us normal folk to imagine how disconnected those in positions of power and privilege can be from what we experience, but it it all too common. We need role models of good leadership. That story made the rounds for several months and damaged that exec’s reputation. I wish we did. Your thoughts on this?

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OCTOBER 24, 2010

So, find a mentor, hire a coach, take a 360, read some self-development or leadership books. However, in my current position we are very customer driven. The good news is that I’m finding that many companies are making small strides in encouraging their leadership to take care of themselves. Attend a retreat.

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AUGUST 18, 2010

Thought-full Thursday: Your Winning Strategy » Stunning Leadership August 18th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus We are familiar with the concept of practice to get better at something in the performing arts. And so it is with leadership. Words: People listen closely to those in management and leadership roles.

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DECEMBER 20, 2010

I am not in a leadership position, but I do get asked many questions and my insights into how problems could be solved. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. More success to you in 2011!

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OCTOBER 22, 2010

He is a former Fortune 500 HR executive, president of The Eblin Group and graduate of Davidson College, Harvard University, and Georgetown University’s leadership coaching certificate program, where he is also on the faculty. Leaders who operate in this mode lose their peers in no time flat. Why is that?

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AUGUST 1, 2010

There was animosity in the room, and although I stayed calm, my inappropriate fallback position was to become defensive. Find areas to agree on: Instead of being defensive of my position, I would look for common ground and affirm it with the audience members who were speaking out against it. It was not my finest moment.

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