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JULY 19, 2010

Liz was not someone considered to have “leadership potential” before John took over the division they worked in. What leadership traits are hiding behind the silence you see? Is it possible that when you open your heart, you may find a germ of kindness in that person that could blossom into empathy and great leadership?

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JULY 5, 2010

Most leaders that I work with could insert more inquiry into their leadership style. Sure, there might be some resistance as you change to incorporating more inquiry into your leadership style. What’s really keeping you from trying to incorporate more inquiry into your leadership? Perhaps that’s one of the reasons for pushback.

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JULY 21, 2010

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. You stop at a window that has an aging, yellowed 360 report and think, “What is that?”. Les, I like it that 360′s are being used.

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OCTOBER 6, 2010

I hope that you will find time to be introspective and reflect on your leadership; my guess is that is what will propel you ahead of the rest. At work, I have learned to seek out others (some in my department, some above my department, some that report to my department) who are trying to improve (learn) themselves. Best wishes.

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AUGUST 15, 2010

Hewlett-Packard, a company that started out as an example of moral leadership with “The HP Way” in 1939, has proven itself vulnerable to an unscrupulous CEO when Mark Hurd recently resigned. they don’t directly report to you; you cannot count on your staff to be completely open). There are 5.5 million employers, 1.5 There is hope.

Ethics 184

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Count up how many times you’ve met with: - your direct reports - your peers - people in your other relationship networks (customers,clients, suppliers, and yes, even family and friends) What are you missing by not being intentional about those relationships? I dare you to open up your own calendar and take a look at the last month.

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AUGUST 31, 2010

I like the idea that leadership success can be broken down into eight skills. There are not nearly enough good, helpful books either for front line managers or for the face-to-face parts of leadership. Wally Bock, who writes the always-interesting Three Star Leadership blog, is a [.] I look forward to reading it.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Patrick, Mom’s are so full of leadership wisdom. I’d give him a report and he’d say “Good work. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. Yours seemed to have it right. Glad yours helped with your success.

Influence 174

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OCTOBER 27, 2010

Although anecdotal, there is some connection to the research out there as well as what others who meditate regularly have reported. Do you see how meditation might improve your leadership? Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services.

Self-aware 176

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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. He’s establishing a regular rhythm for getting feedback from his direct reports. It’s hard work. Don’t struggle alone. I already do that!&#

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Informally visiting with your direct reports, your employees, and your peers often doesn’t require a lot of effort or time. We need role models of good leadership. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. I wish we did.

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OCTOBER 24, 2010

So, find a mentor, hire a coach, take a 360, read some self-development or leadership books. The good news is that I’m finding that many companies are making small strides in encouraging their leadership to take care of themselves. And whe leadership models it, perhaps it will catch on with others too. Attend a retreat.

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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. My work as an executive coach involves looking at a lot of 360 degree feedback reports. Why is that?

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DECEMBER 14, 2010

Being wrong is a necessary part of your leadership journey; one that encourages you to take risks and humbles you when it happens. he wasn’t the person responsible, but someone who reported to him was). Learn from it, and you will become a better leader. He didn’t regret it. Now that’s character!

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