Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Welcome to the November 2016 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! As I was reviewing this month’s submissions to the Leadership Development Carnival, I was wishing we could all get together in a room to exchange these ideas more deeply and directly. What are today’s most common leadership mistakes? Thank you all.

Leadership Development 201

Leadership Development Development Leadership 360-Degree Feedback 201

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

Let me cut right to the chase – real leaders don’t participate in gossip, and likewise they don’t tolerate gossip from others. While the emotional distress associated with gossip can be dealt with fairly easily, the political discord that can erupt in an organization can be nothing short of disastrous.

Blog 419

Blog Reputation Participative Brand 419

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Here’s the thing – the foundational elements of leadership require no skill or talent whatsoever. In today’s post I’ll share 6 leadership characteristics that require zero talent or skill.

Blog 382

Blog Leadership Loyalty Self-aware 382

The Practical Leader

JULY 21, 2021

The session was focused on operational and tactical issues. Leadership and culture development to build capacity for implementation planning wasn’t on the agenda. .” ” This leadership team was heading straight for one of seven common causes of failure – partial and piecemeal programs. How do you know?

Strategic Planning 126

Strategic Planning Planning How To Review 126

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 24, 2017

The business world doesn’t stop just because you need to optimize your operations. In fact, your business must be positioned to implement new capabilities and modify operations on a dime, regardless of what is going on behind the scenes. After all, no one wants to be the one that winds up with the short end of the stick!

Management 150

Management How To Constraint Project 150

The Practical Leader

APRIL 5, 2023

I was asked to facilitate an annual strategic planning retreat with a senior leadership team. Hmm…oh, oh… Looking at the typical approach they’ve used before, four common strategic planning problems immediately popped out: The agenda was loaded with about 17 project/operational presentations/reviews and updates.

Planning 52

Planning Strategic Planning How To Operations 52

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Let me be clear: leadership and diversity should have nothing to do with one another. This blog was recently nominated for Kevin Eikenberry’s Best Leadership Blogs of 2010 , and I noticed recently that Kevin was taking heat from the gender police for having only one woman on the list of nominees.

Diversity 296

Diversity Blog Leadership Learning-by-Doing 296

Tanveer Naseer

MARCH 7, 2017

For almost 10 years, I’ve been writing about leadership and in that time, perhaps one of the most significant shifts I’ve seen has been the willingness to recognize that the key to our success as leaders stems from the relationships we foster and nurture with those we lead.

Bond 276

Bond Taylorism Taylor Conference 276

HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Office Politics. When you do not want to participate, just claim bad internet and, “I missed what you were saying”. The freezing temperatures that every office tends to operate in mandating a shawl and socks and boots can now be happily disregarded. Office celebrations. It is so soothing to have virtual birthdays and wishes.

Consensus 119

Consensus Transportation Politics Participative 119

Strategy Driven

MAY 20, 2020

Further, in the past, organizations have used conference calls, teleconferencing, and telecommuting as ways to partly support their operations and offer flexibility to employees. If possible, send a pre-read to each participant, allowing them to come prepared with the required data and supporting documents. Avoid negative comments.

Team 123

Team How To Video Conference 123

Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 2, 2015

Make the Customer Leadership Executive an Officer of the Company Ensure that the CCO is at a peer level of the leaders of the organization. After initiating the CCO role, it’s important to establish the working relationship between the company leadership and the CCO.

CEO 120

CEO Succession Customer Loyalty Tactics 120

Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Application of design thinking to help solve myriad problems that are not typically associated with design is illuminated in a new book through vignettes drawn from such diverse realms as politics and society, business, health and science, law, and writing. POLITICS AND SOCIETY. Expanding the politics of civic engagement.

Creativity 59

Creativity Strategic Planning Construction Politics 59

Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 3, 2014

Eleanor Roosevelt, an early archetype of active political participation for unelected spouses, arguably became the first First Lady to be in the frame. Past leaders become more admired the longer they are removed from the leadership hot seat, but Mrs Clinton has no need for any further increase in her husband’s esteem.

Influence 229

Influence Media Health Care Follow-up 229

Mills Scofield

JANUARY 14, 2014

I can''t put into words my respect, admiration and thankfulness for Matt, his leadership, elegance, eloquence, professionalism and humility. ” Each card contained personal wishes for good health, happiness and a safe return from children and adults who wanted to tangibly participate in the experience.

Emotional Intelligence 150

Emotional Intelligence Participative Short-term Letter 150

In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Though manifestos are best known for political movements, the ideals and intent of such potent texts can also move people to excel on behalf of the organizations that employ them. Apple’s is all about existing to make awesome products and operating under deep emotional principles. Apple is a very good example. Capture Core Values.

Power 209

Power Mission Statement Sports Innovation 209

HR Digest

APRIL 21, 2024

workers recognize the importance of focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, although opinions vary along demographic and political lines. Leadership Commitment : Demonstrate visible commitment from senior leadership to promote and uphold the D&I policy, setting the tone for the entire organization.

Diversity 52

Diversity Policies Commitment Supply Chain 52

Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 29, 2008

For example, assigning a operations manager to do a sales rotation, or a short-term stint in another region or country. - Often, participants can work on such projects part-time, so they would not have to give up their current duties. A job rotation in a different work environment. A high-profile special project assignment.

Leadership Development 120

Leadership Development Development Mentor Leadership 120

Strategy Driven

JUNE 1, 2018

Businesses operate at a pace such that they grab for help wherever it is available. High participation networkers. Corporate leadership. People with whom you work in community and charity leadership roles. Political action committees. Leadership programs. It is lonely at the top. Hearsay and third hand.

Advice 50

Advice Library Seminar Webinar 50

Mike Cardus

JANUARY 18, 2012

This is a skill that can be developed and a process that can be implemented into your organization, team and leadership. How managers solve problems is in turn at the heart of how they are regarded by their staff, and also the strength of their managerial-leadership. Contact Mike to discuss Managing Complexity & Change.

Management 134

Management Long-term Strategic Planning Short-term 134

CO2

JUNE 28, 2010

These room systems have been somewhat complex to operate and typically require expensive dedicated networks or quality of service enhanced bandwidth. Often, it was not convenient or even possible for some participants to get to the video equipped meeting room. Expensive room systems have been deployed in deluxe conference rooms.

Video 79

Video Quality Executive Coaching Conference 79

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Real life is not a spectator sport – it’s a participation sport, and in fact, I submit to you that it’s a full contact participation sport. My mind is racing around between what I've been a part of over the last two years in social media and the participants in the story. Take "reality TV" (please).

Media 417

Media Blog Audience Ryan 417

CO2

DECEMBER 23, 2010

When speaking with employees who have never been asked for their opinion before at work (33% of bosses rarely or never ask for their subordinate advise based on a national survey we conducted) they say they will never work for another company in which they did not get to participate in the strategic planning process.

Strategic Planning 76

Strategic Planning Motivation Planning Executive Coaching 76

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

In recent months I have observed a decent amount of politically correct discourse on the topic of team building and equality. He is one of my favorite leadership bloggers, and hopefully we’ll still be on speaking terms after this post. Where Dan lost me was on point #4 – Teams Decide by Consensus.

Consensus 333

Consensus Team Building Blog Team 333

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2010

While I don’t think a business will perish if it does not blog, I wholeheartedly believe a business will clearly fail to maximize its full potential without leveraging the significant benefits that blogging affords to those who do choose to participate.

Blog 298

Blog Content Media Brand 298

Tanveer Naseer

JUNE 6, 2011

Voted as one of the top 100 business thought-leaders in the United States, Steve’s work has been adopted by several universities to help students gain a better understanding of how the business world really operates. To learn more about this contest I’m holding, check out my special message at the end of Steve’s post.

Workshop 210

Workshop Follow-up Teamwork Seminar 210

LDRLB

JANUARY 2, 2012

Though manifestos are best known for political movements, the ideals and intent of such potent texts can also move people to excel on behalf of the organizations that employ them. Apple’s is all about existing to make awesome products and operating under deep emotional principles. Apple is a very good example.

Mission Statement 84

Mission Statement Power Sports Innovation 84

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Black professionals do not just participate in African American community events. Good intentions and political correctness are not enough. There are many good reasons why diversity relates to your livelihood: Embracing diversity is politically correct. There are as many subtle differences in every ethnic group as the next.

Diversity 92

Diversity Budgeting Open-book Risk Management 92

CO2

DECEMBER 4, 2015

And that attitude is communicated to and frequently adopted by operating managers. And we can better appreciate how some team members participate and share among colleagues, add synergy to the system, and multiply the outcomes that the system is established to create—while others, sadly, diminish the performance of the whole.

Policies 78

Policies Human Resources System Metrics 78

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 2, 2010

As a leader how can you make good decisions, set the vision and model behavior for something you don’t understand or participate in? When markets make a major move, you either move with them or get run over by them. Best wishes Sir.

Media 325

Media Blog Tools Influence 325

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Thanks in advance for your participation. What I remember in the following months were American Flags everywhere, political solidarity, and a rebirth of national pride. Hopefully their example will raise the standards of leadership in our national life. They asked if we have a National day of mourning for September 11th.

Blog 362

Blog Hotels Follow-up Brand 362

Chris Brady

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

The inherent problem with our partisan political process is that the very essence of its structure imbibes a false assumption. We are invited to participate, but in order to do so we have to 'choose a side.' And only now can we even begin to consider the car we drive as having an effect on all this.

Banking 110

Banking Price Politics Letter 110

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2010

who serve as inspiration to us all by the daily difference their leadership makes in our lives. You can nominate your unsung hero by leaving a comment explaning how their example of leadership touches the lives of others. but you’ll not find that here. but you’ll not find that here. but you’ll not find that here.

Blog 291

Blog Covey Learning-by-Doing Video 291

CO2

DECEMBER 4, 2015

And that attitude is communicated to and frequently adopted by operating managers. And we can better appreciate how some team members participate and share among colleagues, add synergy to the system, and multiply the outcomes that the system is established to create—while others, sadly, diminish the performance of the whole.

Policies 60

Policies Human Resources System Metrics 60

Strategy Driven

JANUARY 9, 2014

Leadership Role #1: Reading the World and Creating a Vision. Each organization exists within a rich and ever-evolving set of social, economic, political, cultural, and institutional environments. Therefore, one of the most important competencies of leadership is the ability to read the world. No business is an island.

Chief Executive Officer 52

Chief Executive Officer Competitive Advantage Open-book Analysis 52

N2Growth Blog

JULY 7, 2010

John is probably one of the world’s best known and most respected authors and speakers on the subject of leadership. In fact, three of his books (The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, Developing the Leader Within You , and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader) have sold more than one million copies each.

Blog 354

Blog Leadership Learning-by-Doing Brand 354

Coaching Ourselves

JANUARY 19, 2018

They are currently merging operations and their next step will be integrating cultures and management. It’s important that the teams are on a smaller side, 4-5 participants , because they do not know each other well and will see bigger gains from a smaller and more intimate group setting where they can gain trust and form real relationships.

Organization 22

Organization Teamwork Consultative Follow-up 22

Modern Servant Leader

JUNE 15, 2018

Larry Spears was the CEO of the Greenleaf Center for Servant-Leadership for nearly two decades. He now runs the Spears Center for Servant-Leadership (Indianapolis), and serves as Servant-Leadership Scholar at Gonzaga University (Spokane). Discovering Servant-Leadership 2:13. Defining Servant-Leadership Defining 0:28 5:47.

Greenleaf 125

Greenleaf Servant Leader Leadership Learning-by-Doing 125