Leading Blog

JANUARY 31, 2023

via @BruceVH The Law of the Loaf from @wallybock Slow Burn: How to Turn Today's Motivation into Tomorrow's Success by Ken Downer @RapidStartLdr Authentic Leadership: Will the Real You Please Stand Up? He said "yes" and gave me four nickels.”

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CO2

JANUARY 14, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of business leadership, executives often find themselves at the center of a complex maze – the Leadership Labyrinth. The Power of Self-Reflection in the Leadership Labyrinth The journey through the Leadership Labyrinth begins with self-reflection.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The titles listed below—published in 2022—reflect a need to get realigned with solid leadership practices and thinking. Covey (Simon & Schuster, 2022) We have a leadership crisis today, where even though our world has changed drastically, our leadership style has not. Blog Post ). Stephen M.R.

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Books Leadership P&L Blog 368

Great Results Team Building

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Way back in January 2014, in an issue of McKinsey Quarterly , a group of researchers attempted to answer this question: “Why do so many leadership development programs fail?” ” They summarized their finding into the four main issues that led to a lack of results in most leadership development programs.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 22, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve witnessed the profound impact of talent development in an increasingly uncertain world. According to McKinsey’s study, it highlights the concerns of executives, with a staggering 87% believing that their organizations will face disruption due to digital trends.

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Development Storytelling Uncertainty Human Capital 158

Career Advancement

AUGUST 12, 2019

Renae Asks: I’m trying to use my time wisely, and that means being strategic in the leadership training opportunities I pursue, as well as the ones I set up for the team I manage. Joel Answers: Let’s start by demystifying what leadership actually means. To many, leadership is an elusive role. Leaders focus on the vision.

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Quality Leadership McKinsey Training 166

CO2

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

“When you reach the top, keep climbing“ – Zen Proverb In a world where the peak of success is often the ultimate goal, it’s easy to forget that true leadership is a never-ending ascent, beyond the summit. But as any seasoned leader will tell you, the landscape of success is ever-changing.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2021

You may value the team and company putting time and resources into successful projects, but don’t want to see the company waste money on failing ones. Making sure this project is successful is important to me, and I think it’s critical that the company makes good use of limited resources.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

According to McKinsey , the common reasons for failure of transformation programs include a lack of aspiration, lack of a shared vision, lack of engagement, low investment in capability building, and an insufficient structure for the transformation team. The second and more important question remains: How do organizations achieve success?

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How To Agility Diversity Operations 260

CO2

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Lito Tejada-Flores In the world of leadership and personal growth, this quote resonates deeply. This is the essence of the leadership evolution journey. Embracing the Climb: A Journey of Continuous Growth The path to leadership is not linear. You never climb the same mountain twice, not even in memory.

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Leadership McKinsey Innovation Learning-by-Doing 78

Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

A number of recent surveys from McKinsey research have identified three traits that are becoming leadership imperatives to respond to this growing demand for social accountability. The post Is Social Accountability Changing Leadership? This societal accountability is changing the face of business and how leaders behave.

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Emotional Intelligence Supply Chain Short-term Leadership 209

Experience to Lead

JANUARY 29, 2024

To help you find the best resources amidst the endless maze of information, here are our top podcasts focusing on leadership strategy and development. Why Listen to Leadership Podcasts? These podcasts are a valuable resource for anyone looking to refine their leadership skills and strategies.

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Leading in Context

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

for organizations and leaders to become frozen by the magnitude of the changes under way" (McKinsey & Co., Success in future leadership requires being nimble and adaptive, flexing with constant change, and being ready for anything. By Linda Fisher Thornton It would be "easy [.] Management Intuition For the Next 50 Years).

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Ethics McKinsey Leadership Organization 231

Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 8, 2023

"AI doesn't replace leadership; it redefines it. As executives navigate the complex waters of modern-day leadership, understanding AI isn't just beneficial—it's essential. A report by McKinsey Global Institute estimates that AI could add $13 trillion to the global economy by 2030.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Here are a selection of tweets from February 2020 that you don't want to miss: People Leadership: 10 Things to Do Now to Lead Better Tomorrow by @KateNasser. Purpose-Driven Leadership Is Good For Business. 5 Worn-Out Phrases That Can Hurt Your Leadership by @WScottCochrane. Leadership: The Hardest Thing from @wallybock.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 23, 2020

Focus On Trust: Successful Leadership In Times Of Crisis.(Forbes) 6 Ways You Can Show True Leadership During a Crisis (Inc.) 4 Leadership Skills for Crisis Management (Daniel Goleman, using your emotional intelligence) 4. Crisis leadership Guiding the organization through uncertainty and chaos (Deloitte) 5.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 30, 2019

Key Leadership Transitions Great Leaders Champion by @KateNasser. Boost Your Leadership with the Power of Perspective by @WScottCochrane If you can fix it with money, that is not a big problem. Leadership and Transference by @edbatista. How to Increase Your Leadership By Weighing What Matter s by @WScottCochrane.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 26, 2024

“Too often company leaders view middle managers in a negative light as expendable employees who can slow down productivity and overall strategy,” explain the book’s authors and McKinsey partners Bill Schaninger , Bryan Hancock , and Emily Field.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 7, 2020

Welcome to the April 2020 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. Paula Kiger of Big Green Pen shared Overcome social distance with empathy in leadership.

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HR Digest

MAY 24, 2023

Your first priority as an HR professional should be to bring the very best people into your organization so that they can contribute to the culture and success of the company. Hybrid working is here to stay and success starts with defining it Hybrid working is the new normal.

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Succession Software Guidelines Human Resources 64

Great Results Team Building

APRIL 10, 2024

But remember, it’s not enough to identify the values that will drive decisions by all team members – Transparent and consistent communication from the CEO and leadership team is crucial. When aspirations and actions harmonize, your cultural integration toolkit becomes the catalyst for a seamless, successful future.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 12, 2019

Guest post from Fiona Murden : In 1998 I graduated from business school feeling I knew all there was to know about leadership. I have lived their journeys with them and while I’ve not bourn the scars or failure (nor shared in the rewards of success!) As a result, those critical aspects of good leadership become even more important.

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Agility Leadership Open-book McKinsey 256

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

As the key change driver in his organization, Daniel highlighted the importance of having the support of the whole Executive Board to create an agile work environment to drive a successful transformation. First of all, there is a follow-up period to ensure a successful outcome. Boris Dragovi? Step 2: Culture alignment. And why is that?

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CTO Shaw Short-term Agility 392

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

By turning to a skillful executive coaching company that knows exactly how to deliver results when it comes to leadership coaching and helping leaders do what they do best: optimize their performance, imagine further, and lead well. Still, it has taken many different forms, and today, not all executive or leadership coaching is created equal.

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Leadership Freak

JULY 24, 2016

Mckinsey research* suggests 4 leadership behaviors make the difference between strong and weak leadership. Top 20 Leadership Behaviors: Be supportive. Champion desired change. Clarify objectives, rewards, and consequences. Communicate prolifically and enthusiastically. Develop… Continue reading →

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Leading Blog

JUNE 30, 2018

Leadership and Authenticity Excellent piece by @edbatista "Because going against our natural inclinations can make us feel like impostors, we tend to latch on to authenticity as an excuse for sticking with what's comfortable.". 3 Weak Phrases You Should Drop From Your Leadership by @WScottCochrane. via @KateNasser.

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McKinsey Agility Learning-by-Doing Innovation 157

Leadership Freak

AUGUST 25, 2020

I believe McKinsey used “next normal” first. The challenge isn’t predicting the next normal. It’s creating it. I heard the term “next normal” when a friend texted me from a Board retreat. Leaders… Continue reading →

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Coaching Tip

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Some of the world’s most well-managed companies offer intensive leadership training with an emphasis on creating an awareness of leadership. Author Shu Hattori writes in “The McKinsey Edge” that these approaches to leadership are among the many aspects of success in a competitive environment. Related articles.

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Strategy McKinsey Leadership Proposal 70

Great Results Team Building

MARCH 1, 2023

[link] The survey on the importance of teamwork and collaboration by LinkedIn: According to a survey by LinkedIn, 80% of professionals believe that teamwork and collaboration are key to success in the workplace. The post What is a Great Teammate, and WHY Should You Be One at Your Workplace?

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Teamwork McKinsey Conference Survey 168

The Horizons Tracker

MAY 15, 2019

In their latest book, Leadership at Scale , McKinsey consultants Claudio Feser, Michael Rennie and Nicolai Chen Nielsen modestly refer to the firm as the premier leadership factory in the world. The authors believe that these four principles form the basis of all leadership development efforts at McKinsey.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 9, 2012

I’ve recently had the opportunity to help design a brand-new open-enrollment Woman’s Leadership Development Program to be offered through the University of New Hampshire’s Executive Development Program. Here are 10 Elements of a Great Woman’s Leadership Development Program: 1. Start with a solid research foundation.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

So, any change effort will be more successful when you focus on both performance and health. Considering that most change efforts only succeed 30% of the time, Scott Keller and Bill Schaninger (both McKinsey partners) put forth a change model to increase the odds of success (upwards of 79% of the time) in Beyond Performance 2.0.

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Hamel Objective McKinsey Learning-by-Doing 276

Experience to Lead

JANUARY 25, 2022

here’s no shortage of leadership advice on the internet, but figuring out which resources are actually valuable can feel like information overload. To help you cut through the noise, we’ve curated 10 of our favorite leadership blogs and podcasts for 2022 on leadership strategy and development. Tanveer Naseer Leadership.

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Blog Leadership McKinsey Globalization 52

Lead Change Blog

MARCH 19, 2020

McKinsey & Company’s research suggests that 70 percent of change efforts fall short of their objectives or fail altogether. This step assures your superiors that you have a long view of success. Describe how you will measure success and determine whether mid-course adjustments are necessary along the way.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 6, 2015

Subramanian The Business Challenge The low success rate in organizational transformation and the organizational inability to positively move the dial on the success rate over the years is a strategic problem. Leadership on both fronts, the technical and human, is essential for the entire duration of the organizational transformation.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 17, 2023

“Too often company leaders view middle managers in a negative light as expendable employees who can slow down productivity and overall strategy,” explain the book’s authors and McKinsey partners Bill Schaninger , Bryan Hancock , and Emily Field.

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Middle Management Management McKinsey Talent Management 65

CO2

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Joanna Barsh Director at McKinsey & Co. introduces us to the Center Leadership Model on The Mix TV. JOANNA BARSH joined McKinsey & Company in 1981 and is a senior partner. Along with her consulting work, she leads the McKinsey Centered Leadership Project, whose goal is to help develop women leaders.

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