Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 31, 2021

Getting feedback is like asking someone to hold up a mirror for you to see how others experience your leadership. In my new book, Mission-Critical Leadership: How Smart Managers Lead Well in All Directions , I suggest using a 360-degree approach to obtain this feedback. 360-Degree Feedback Assessments. boss, peer, or direct report).

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in January 2020. All You Have to Do Is Ask : How to Master the Most Important Skill for Success by Wayne Baker. A set of tools for mastering the one skill standing between us and success: the ability to ask for the things we need to succeed. Develop leaders!

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 28, 2018

In reality, any successful songwriter is only trying to do one thing…connect heads and hearts. So what does this have to do leadership? When we are successful in aligning values and feelings, our teams become more agile and adept at handling any change they may face. How does this impact great leadership?

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 11, 2014

APQC’s (American Productivity & Quality Center) ElissaTucker recently interviewed me for an article published on their site on March 4 called “The "Secrets" of Leadership Development. What do you think are some of the most common leadership development mistakes that organizations make? In fact, it’s kind of hard to screw it up.

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Terry Starbucker

APRIL 30, 2019

I believe leadership should be more human , because it paves the way for an atmosphere of trust and a culture of accountability, two absolute essentials for success. Tough , in driving hard for success, pushing metrics & measurement, setting high bars, holding people accountable, and making the tough decisions. Lead well!

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2017

Hess and Katherine Ludwig Smart technologies will become ubiquitous, invading and changing many aspects of our professional and personal lives and in many ways challenging our fundamental beliefs about success, opportunity, and the American Dream. And where we find that disconnect we limit or even derail our leadership potential.

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CO2

JANUARY 18, 2024

The Importance of Recognizing Leadership Flaws In the ever-evolving landscape of leadership, recognizing the bad characteristics of a leader is just as crucial as applauding the good. Poor Communication: The Barrier to Team Success Effective communication is the backbone of successful leadership.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 27, 2020

A successful sales force transformation can mean increased revenue, increased sales productivity, and reduced cost of sales. Transformation failures are often a result of an organization that neglects to address the human factor (skepticism, resistance, avoidance).

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 30, 2013

Mentors agree that you can rely on a certain level of resistance when it comes to identifying development opportunities. Resistance is prevalent when the recommended areas of development are linked to “soft skills”. You might also be able to suggest conducting a simple employee feedback survey about the leader’s capabilities.

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HR Digest

MAY 15, 2024

Conducting a Comprehensive Training Needs Analysis Embarking on a successful training needs analysis requires a structured and methodical approach. Employee Competency Evaluation : Assess the existing skills, knowledge, and abilities of the organization’s workforce through methods such as surveys, interviews, and performance reviews.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The research shows that sometimes delegation can be seen as strong leadership, whereas at others it can be seen as shirking responsibility. “Read any popular business publication, and you’ll find articles championing delegation as a highly effective leadership behavior that empowers workers,” the researchers say.

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Skip Prichard

JULY 19, 2021

Whether you are new to studying leadership or have practiced and studied it for many years, I am sure you will benefit and enjoy the leadership lessons today’s post provides. A subordinate’s trust in their leader is the most important factor in the success of any organization.”-Mark How to Earn Trus t and Lead Teams.

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Terry Starbucker

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

I believe leadership shoud be more human, because it paves the way for an atmosphere of trust and a culture of accountability, two absolute essentials for success. Tough , in driving hard for success, pushing metrics & measurement, setting high bars, holding people accountable, and making the tough decisions. Leadership'

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Leading with Trust

JANUARY 12, 2020

The Ken Blanchard Companies recently unveiled the results of their 2020 HR Learning and Talent Development Trends Survey. Over 800 Learning and Development professionals participated in the survey, comprising a wide cross-section of roles, age, and level of responsibility in organizations. 2020 L&D Trend Survey: 4 Key Takeaways.

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Marshall Goldsmith

MAY 26, 2014

The more successful we become, the more positive reinforcement we get – and the more likely we are to experience the success delusion. I am successful. Therefore, I must be successful because I behave this way. Our belief in ourselves helps us become successful. Why We Resist Change. I behave this way.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Not only did 2014 mark five years that I’ve been writing online for this blog, but this was also the year I finally added “author” to my list of credentials with the release of my first leadership book, “Leadership Vertigo”. Read more on this leadership insight here: Are You Creating Value Through Your Leadership?

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Experience to Lead

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The story is no different when it comes to developing a leadership strategy in times of change. Whether it be a global pandemic, a company restructuring or a merger, a leadership strategy is crucial if you want to manage shifts and times of uncertainty. A leadership development plan also acts as a compass for navigating change.

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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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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 28, 2021

A successful sales force transformation can mean increased revenue, increased sales productivity, and reduced cost of sales. Transformation failures are often a result of an organization that neglects to address the human factor (skepticism, resistance, avoidance).

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

From there, she pulled the patient surveys for the previous four months and examined every form that rated comfort as average or below and discovered that in the two months prior to the drop, low comfort scores had a wide range of issues, all with low frequency. And so again, resist the urge. Because not every problem needs a solution.

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CO2

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Old worries about resistance and intractability have been replaced by the imperative to lead through near-perpetual transformation. Nobody resists change anymore because we’re always changing,” explains Carmen Liefeld, Leadership Coach at CO2 Partners. Tell a story.

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CO2

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Old worries about resistance and intractability have been replaced by the imperative to lead through near-perpetual transformation. . Nobody resists change anymore because we’re always changing,” explains Carmen Liefeld, Leadership Coach at CO2 Partners. Shaping organizational cultures that support continuous change.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 1, 2013

Welcome to the April 1st, 2013 Leadership Development Carnival! However, this year is different, because I get to host the April Carnival and bring you an outstanding collection of the “best of the best” in leadership development. Wally Bock from Three Star Leadership presents The Key to Engagement.

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Steve Farber

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

But, surprisingly enough, committees were a big key in making some dramatic internal changes that have taken OAC from a company its leadership team knew was great to one that’s also now recognized by employees, clients, and outsiders for excellence in its culture and its services. So he formed some committees, and that solved everything.

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Center for Creative Leadership

MAY 19, 2019

In an effort to better understand when and how corporate cultures change, CCL and corporate leaders surveyed a group of global VPs and directors in HR, Learning & Development, Leadership, and Talent Management. If you have people throughout the organization with an ownership mentality, the odds of success go up dramatically.

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HR Digest

APRIL 10, 2024

With over three decades of experience spanning various industries, Ross shares invaluable wisdom on fostering a culture of continuous learning, data-driven decision-making, and inclusive leadership. At Blackstone, we run an engagement survey each year to check-in on employee sentiment, and to understand where we can do better as a firm.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

In Great at Work , Hansen reports on a five-year survey of 5,000 managers and employees, including sales reps, lawyers, actuaries, brokers, medical doctors, software programmers, engineers, store managers, plant foremen, nurses and even a Las Vegas casino dealer. Passion alone doesn’t guarantee success or happiness.

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Marshall Goldsmith

MARCH 18, 2013

Why It Can Be So Hard for Successful Leaders to Change. The more successful we become, the more positive reinforcement we get – and the more likely we are to experience the success delusion: I behave this way. I am successful. Therefore, I must be successful because I behave this way. Why We Resist Change.

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HR Digest

MAY 17, 2024

From assessing readiness and developing communication strategies to spearheading training initiatives and tracking the impact, HR’s role in change management and their contributions are essential for ensuring a smooth and successful transition. Image: Freepik HR’s Role in Change Management: What Is Change Management?

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Experience to Lead

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Whether you’re training Olympic athletes or spearheading a start-up destined to be the biggest name in your industry, knowing how to lead a team to success takes consistent work. Either way, understanding that true leadership means leaving room for growth is crucial to becoming the best leader you can be.

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Experience to Lead

JANUARY 29, 2024

, discussing how it sets one business apart from another, the skills needed to foster this characteristic in your work environment and how you can use it to safeguard your business for future success. It may not be the road you expected to travel, but the greatest successes often occur on the road less traveled.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 30, 2020

I’ve written a few times about the virtues of offering staff flexible working options, and it’s interesting that it’s largely taken a pandemic to force the hand of managers who have so often resisted such approaches out of hand. Will this transition endure? limits on teleworking). ” An individual approach. . <quote

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The Practical Leader

APRIL 4, 2012

Leadership is fast resembling the famous Mark Twain quote about the weather – everybody’s always talking about it but nobody does anything about it. Based on their ongoing research, The Conference Board of Canada concludes, “Building leadership capacity has been a top priority for several years, at least on paper.

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Chart Your Course

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Countless studies have proven that an engaged workforce contributes significantly to a business’ success. According to “Generations at Work,” a survey by think tank Future Workplace , employees list these top nine characteristics as the most important to their job satisfaction. Company Brand. Telecommute Option.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 25, 2017

A successful sales force transformation can mean increased revenue, increased sales productivity, and reduced cost of sales. Transformation failures are often a result of an organization that neglects to address the human factor (skepticism, resistance, avoidance).

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Talent Anarchy 1

AUGUST 15, 2017

Sure, larger, more complex organizations may have larger, more complex financial management systems and processes in place, but we all accept that financial management is a requirement for successful organizations of all shapes and sizes. And you won’t get real understanding from an engagement survey, either. Constantly.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 1, 2010

He consultants, teaches, coaches, writes and speaks about leadership, gratitude, stewardship and the social/organizational dynamics of organizations. He consultants, teaches, coaches, writes and speaks about leadership, gratitude, stewardship and the social/organizational dynamics of organizations.

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