LeadershipNow 140: December 2023 Compilation
Leading Blog
DECEMBER 31, 2023
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CO2
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Navigating the complexities of the corporate world requires more than just a sharp business acumen; it calls for guidance, insight, and strategic foresight. This is where business coaching and leadership development emerges as not just a support system, but a critical investment in the future of your company.
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HR Digest
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
The Walgreens Boots Alliance leadership just announced three new members for its executive VP team with the aim of improving its healthcare services and strategy, which includes Elizabeth Burger Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Mary Langowski President for the U.S.
Lead Change Blog
JULY 14, 2020
That challenge brings into sharp focus the impact of your people strategy. Significant job losses announced yesterday in two major High Street brands are an indicator of what leadership challenges lie ahead, in organisations, local or global. Measuring leadership effectiveness. Six essential leadership qualities.
Skip Prichard
JULY 31, 2023
The truth is, sleep is an essential component of effective leadership. Enhanced Decision Making A well-rested leader is a sharp-minded leader. “Sleep isn’t just a time of rest, it’s a cornerstone of leadership success. “Sleep deprivation can jeopardize leadership success. This is false.
In the CEO Afterlife
OCTOBER 30, 2011
Leadership. The Essence of Strategy (Part 2). by John • October 30, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 4 Comments. And yet, specificity and focus is the key to great strategy. In a strategy seminar I asked the leadership team to tell me what business they were in.
Tanveer Naseer
MAY 1, 2018
This question lies at the heart of my conversation with my guest Doug Sundheim in this latest episode of my leadership podcast, “Leadership Biz Cafe”. In addition to being a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review, Doug is the author the book, “ Taking Smart Risks, How Sharp Leaders Win When Stakes Are High ”.
Experience to Lead
MAY 30, 2023
To manage these challenges, executives are called on to adopt a long-term perspective on organizational strategy while staying in tune with the present-day needs of clients, customers and team members. This type of work is nuanced and requires leadership skills that are often overlooked in business school.
Lead Change Blog
JANUARY 25, 2019
Vision and Your Leadership of Change. What I write about here is the vision that is aligned with your leadership. Vision is the starting point of leadership. Leadership is about going somewhere. If you aren’t going somewhere, your leadership style doesn’t matter. Five Reasons Vision is Vital! Vision creates unity.
Skip Prichard
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
Reflections on Charismatic Leadership. Management scholars Jay Conger and Rabindra Kanungo introduced a framework for charismatic leadership, which I use to reflect on the case studies of Alexander the Great and General Charles de Gaulle. Printed by permission. . Jan-Benedict Steenkamp.
Leading Blog
MARCH 13, 2023
For much of the last century, the most prominent strategies of large corporations were vertical integration and diversification, pursued within their traditional boundaries, or inward bound. Now organizations employ strategies to take them outward bound utilizing any of six different arrangements. How this has changed.
Joseph Lalonde
APRIL 4, 2018
Yet, it also speaks volumes about Kerr’s sharp understanding of team dynamics, and his acceptance of the new-age role of a coach. In an interview for my book, Where Others Won’t , Utah Jazz assistant coach Igor Kokoskov told me that in the NBA there is no such thing as having a leadership style. This is a guest article by Cody Royle.
Terry Starbucker
OCTOBER 9, 2011
(Terry’s Note: Hi all – Today I’m introducing a new series of posts, written by guest writer Adam Tenenbaum , called Front Line Leadership. Adam is currently right in the middle of his leadership journey, overseeing a large staff at a very successful retail operation.
Leading Blog
MAY 6, 2019
It must be sharp-edged. With these nine conditions as a backdrop, Pedersen presents her eight-step process for crafting a brand strategy— The Ironclad Method. In the first step of creating your brand strategy, you orient to your target customer and your competitive frame of reference. An ironclad brand clarifies. Step 1: Orient.
General Leadership
APRIL 18, 2013
The inspiring story of these six courageous men reminds us of the true definition of leadership. That is, leadership is not a position we earn or seek but rather is a responsibility we choose to fulfill. Karen is the CEO of the New York-based strategic technology, staffing and project management company Sharp Decisions.
N2Growth Blog
APRIL 2, 2015
Below are my top 60 favorite leadership quotes of all time. Leadership is not what you know or who you know, but how to transfer what you know into the hearts and minds of who you know.” – Mike Myatt. “A The most dangerous leadership myth is that leaders are born-that there is a genetic factor to leadership. “The
Terry Starbucker
MARCH 6, 2014
It’s the final installment of my five-week series outlining my 25 timeless (and time tested) leadership lessons that just plain work. “It is Solved by Walking” Take the Leadership Litmus Test. It is not all strategy, process, execution and profits. At last, they’re all here! Blend Will and Humility.
CO2
DECEMBER 1, 2014
I had a chance to discuss the parallels between driving and leadership with Peter Hajas , who knows a lot about both. Leaders of organizations usually work hard to develop a clear vision, mission, and strategy, and to transmit these to their coworkers who are in charge of much of the day-to-day driving/execution. Communicate!
Leading Blog
MAY 26, 2017
When thinking about change, our strategy needs to be not to change poor behavior but to replace it. There is a time when you cannot change things, they will not get better on their own, and you need to take a sharp right turn to escape your predicament.” Replace Poor Behaviors. And learn when to fold and when to hold.
Lead Change Blog
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Translate their strategy into their everyday practice — by building and connecting the cross-functions and capabilities that deliver their strategic intent. It is short, sharp, snappy and describes precisely who their clients are. E — Emotional — some recent research revealed that emotion drives 50% of every buying decision.
CO2
DECEMBER 1, 2014
I had a chance to discuss the parallels between driving and leadership with Peter Hajas , who knows a lot about both. Leaders of organizations usually work hard to develop a clear vision, mission, and strategy, and to transmit these to their coworkers who are in charge of much of the day-to-day driving/execution. Communicate!
CO2
DECEMBER 1, 2014
I had a chance to discuss the parallels between driving and leadership with Peter Hajas , who knows a lot about both. Leaders of organizations usually work hard to develop a clear vision, mission, and strategy, and to transmit these to their coworkers who are in charge of much of the day-to-day driving/execution. Communicate!
N2Growth Blog
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
There are warning signs you may be stuck in founder-mode and not making the turn to leadership. You may think having an HR/People Strategy is something for down the line. As startups grow, leaders build and mature a HR/People strategy that is informed by and aligned with the overall business strategy. You’d be wrong.
Leading Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
A value that is meant for “them” but not lived-out in the behavior of and choices made by the leadership, will never become part of the organizational culture. In sharp contrast, another client told me to design the session in such a way that it did not rely too heavily on the executive team’s presence. I could not believe my ears.
Lead Change Blog
MAY 9, 2018
But when goals are clearly defined, people’s focus is sharp, effort is purposefully directed, and productivity accelerates. They ask questions that get the youngsters thinking about the vision and strategy of their meal, or give advice if they notice something is not up to par, or offer warnings of things to pay attention to or avoid.
Tanveer Naseer
MAY 14, 2013
If a goal is big or broad, is it broken down into sub goals and strategies? Doug Sundheim is a leadership and strategy consultant with over 20 years experience in helping leaders drive personal and organizational growth. His latest book is Taking Smart Risks: How Sharp Leaders Win When Stakes are High.
Art Petty
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
There's no doubt that in sharp-elbowed organizations, noisy, manipulative individuals can be the ones gaining the plum assignments and key promotions. If you want to get ahead, you don't have to mimic their behaviors, but you do have to choose a strategy to compete. The question, "Do I have to be a jerk to get ahead?"
CO2
DECEMBER 1, 2014
I had a chance to discuss the parallels between driving and leadership with Peter Hajas , who knows a lot about both. Leaders of organizations usually work hard to develop a clear vision, mission, and strategy, and to transmit these to their coworkers who are in charge of much of the day-to-day driving/execution. Communicate!
CO2
DECEMBER 1, 2014
I had a chance to discuss the parallels between driving and leadership with Peter Hajas , who knows a lot about both. Leaders of organizations usually work hard to develop a clear vision, mission, and strategy, and to transmit these to their coworkers who are in charge of much of the day-to-day driving/execution. Communicate!
Strategy Driven
MAY 4, 2019
Before starting as CFO, I repeatedly scanned through my leadership qualities, considering how I would present myself to my new colleagues. After serving in a variety of leadership roles over the last two decades, I still have a lot to learn. In my experience, the myriad of leadership characteristics can be boiled down to the Qs.
Strategy Driven
AUGUST 8, 2023
Therefore, ongoing assessment of training needs should be an integral part of your business strategy. Employees should also be trained in using sharp tools and heavy equipment safely to prevent accidents and injuries. Understand that training isn’t a one-time activity but a continuous process.
Rich Gee Group
JANUARY 13, 2011
Dress nicely and if you want to, add an element of flair to your wardrobe — a scarf, a sharp tie, a cool belt, cool shoes. I wore what they wore — sharp shirts and expensive slacks. When you first look at a person, the face is important, but your clothed body makes up a larger remainder of the perceived person. What did I do?
Skip Prichard
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
You’ll see how Amazon’s core leadership principles helped it to scale. Leadership Tip: Have an open-minded willingness to learn. Amazon has fourteen leadership principles that outline what these values are and are essential to the Amazon leadership model and mindset. But it’s a dangerous mindset with sharp limitations.
Tanveer Naseer
JUNE 10, 2014
However, as I continued down the hill, the asphalt dwindled until it was just wide enough for one vehicle…before it took a sharp right turn and disappeared out of sight under the highway. What you say next will answer the most vital question they have about you: Can we really trust your leadership? Then I saw it.
Eric Jacobson
MARCH 22, 2023
Looking at these trends, they discuss strategies on how to best lead the new workforce including: Understand the New Habits of Your Workers and Share Vulnerability : due to accelerated changes, there is a gap where leaders no longer have all of the skills needed but must still run their team. Unquestioned experts are a liability.
N2Growth Blog
MAY 16, 2010
Posted on October 13th, 2010 by admin in Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth How dumb is your business? At the risk of drawing the ire of corporate elitists, I submit to you that the dumber your business is, the better off you are.
HR Digest
OCTOBER 19, 2020
A candidate who demonstrates a broader and growth mindset is a sharp person and is always open to learning new things and skills. Accountable for their actions and work. Transparent at their work and thoughts. Proactive, rather than reactive people. Self-driven people.
Skip Prichard
DECEMBER 16, 2021
These exceptional circumstances are when the survival of the organization is at stake and extremely sharp short-term actions are required to ensure that the organization survives the immediate circumstance. Leadership Tip: Help people understand the story or belief that is driving behavior in order to unlock potential.
Strategy Driven
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
To find out, it may be worthwhile to make some sharp distinctions between what Big Data driving AI can do, and what it cannot. But, what about agency, or intentionality, or what today we generally call strategy? BDAI (for short) is excellent at making sense out of the current state. CEO’s Role- Wisdom and Innovation.
Skip Prichard
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
and is an expert on risk, strategy, and finance. The combination of business and military leadership experience added insight and perspective to their book. . Tactical agility enables employees at all levels to take smart risks, capture opportunities, improvise and innovate as they execute a clear strategy. Northern Command.
Skip Prichard
JUNE 28, 2019
Leadership Tip: Don’t be afraid of how people will react. Don’t treat your stated strategy as a given if it’s not. Good execution requires a “Sharp focus and commitment to a few clearly identified goals.” They are: Sharp focus and commitment to a few clearly identified goals. Tips to Ask Good Questions.
Management Excellence
DECEMBER 8, 2010
I started this book series to share the insights and approaches of some truly sharp people on solving vexing business problems. I started this book series to share the insights and approaches of some truly sharp people on solving vexing business problems.
HR Digest
MAY 8, 2023
LEADERSHIP Leadership skills aren’t just about being a boss or a manager. And when leadership skills are valued and encouraged in the performance evaluation process, employees are more likely to take ownership of their work, seek out new challenges, and contribute to the overall success of the organization.
Lead on Purpose
DECEMBER 12, 2011
The Lean Startup delivers a lot of great insight for leadership and product management. Through this process of steering, we can learn when and if it’s time to make a sharp turn called a pivot or whether we should persevere along our current path.”. Innovation is innovation, no matter where it’s applied and regardless of its source.
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