Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 9, 2018

Welcome to the January Leadership Development Carnival! Dan McCarthy of Great Leadership provided a guest post by Eight Ways Leaders Inspire Us. Chris Edmonds of the Purposeful Culture Group contributed Culture Leadership Charge: A Fresh Start. Leadership. Team Building. Productivity.

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Great Results Team Building

JULY 7, 2021

As we cope with unprecedented times where perhaps our team can’t be in the same place but it’s integral that they’re on the same page, it’s a great time to turn to the best, most dynamic leadership keynote speakers to turn things around. The leadership advantage. Shake things up with an extraordinary experience.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Posted in Leadership Development [link] As this year winds down, I’m preoccupied with the question of how I can be more effective next year. My historical method, and the process I’ve started for 2014, has been to create a plan – complete with goals, strategies and tactics. Leadership Development resolutions Servant Leadership'

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you’re looking to benchmark your leadership ability the following self examination will give you a baseline to build from. If you check your ego at the door and give a thoughtful, introspective evaluation of your ability, it is likely that you’ll learn something about your leadership abilities or lack thereof.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 19, 2013

Inspired by the Ramblers -- the Midnight Rambler 's team of one determined skipper and six dedicated amateur sailors -- here are five crucial strategies, with proven tactics , for Teamwork at The Edge of human endurance. Strategy #1: Put team unity first. Make the team the rock star. Realistic job previews are important."

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The Practical Leader

MARCH 8, 2023

When I was honest and took a longer look in the leadership mirror, I saw that I modelled some of that behavior. In our work with culture development, we clearly see a variation of leadership modelling; people in organizations act like their leader — despite all attempts to train them otherwise. Well,…maybe not.

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Lead by Adventure

OCTOBER 13, 2013

Go out for a day and earn your racing stripes as a team. Put on your tactical gear and load up your gun and head to a local paintball course to build your team. Depending on the size of your team, you could divide up into several groups and have an elimination tournament where the winning team receives a prize.

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CoachStation

MARCH 14, 2023

Build relationships with your colleagues: Getting to know your colleagues is an important part of starting a new job. Take part in team-building activities or social events to help build relationships and learn more about your colleagues.

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CoachStation

MARCH 14, 2023

Build relationships with your colleagues: Getting to know your colleagues is an important part of starting a new job. Take part in team-building activities or social events to help build relationships and learn more about your colleagues.

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Career Advancement

JUNE 10, 2019

Do you wish to increase productivity among your employees or to nurture leadership in your management team, for example? Great speakers understand that well-chosen team-building activities can have a powerful effect on morale. The best speakers instill not only enthusiasm, but also guidance and practical advice.

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Lead by Adventure

MARCH 3, 2014

These can’t be merely “tactics” to gain people’s trust. Your team can sense if you really care or if you’re just going through the motions. There must be a genuine interest behind these questions and trust-building techniques. Someone may have thought of a unique insight that you hadn’t.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Paul LaRue of The Upwards Leader shares How Leadership Can Break Down Walls. Jim Bouchard of The Sensei Leader shares that leadership by example should be part of the culture at every rank. Want to get the most out of your time and your team? Scott Mabry of Elumn8 presents Six Attributes of Proactive Leadership.

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ReImagine Work

APRIL 22, 2016

In our discussion, we covered topics like the bottom line impact of employee engagement and disengagement, when business IS personal, what being human at work means, bullying and character-based leadership among other things in our 31 short minutes. Get to know employees better in natural ways, without TMI or awkward team-building sessions.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 13, 2010

What’s more, with so many different personality styles on your team, finding leadership tactics that work across the board can be a challenge. Here are ten of the most proven tactics that have helped countless managers inspire their team to achieve greatness each and every day: Be a positive thinker.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 5, 2019

Add this remarkable achievement and team insight with her co-authors, Dr. John Gills, Jr. who is an executive leadership guru with LeadershipX) and Dr. Lynette Gillis (who is a professor at Concordia), and you know that you will have something special. Qualities of Leadership. Marissa Mayer. . Read the rest of this post.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 23, 2023

The use of underdog narratives is a popular leadership tactic that has been proven effective in motivating teams and organizations. These narratives can become an integral part of a team’s collective identity, but there is still much to be learned about how they impact the attitudes and behaviors of team members.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JANUARY 9, 2011

He connects rationally by communicating and leading his team to implement effective strategy and tactics. Rex Ryan is doing this by connecting with his players on both emotional and rational levels. This produces “task excellence.&# Ryan’s passion and authenticity helps him connect on an emotional level.

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 16, 2013

Inspired by the Ramblers -- the Midnight Rambler ''s team of one determined skipper and six dedicated amateur sailors -- here are five crucial strategies, with proven tactics , for Teamwork at The Edge of human endurance. Strategy #1: Put team unity first. Make the team the rock star. Realistic job previews are important."

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 17, 2012

It’s also the perfect avenue for team members to voice concerns if they need help with something or feel a deadline may be threatened. Another use for these meetings is to perform exercises that help strengthen job skills – from team-building exercises to brain teasers.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 17, 2012

It’s also the perfect avenue for team members to voice concerns if they need help with something or feel a deadline may be threatened. Another use for these meetings is to perform exercises that help strengthen job skills – from team-building exercises to brain teasers.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Complimenting the StrategyDriven Management & Leadership articles, these conversations examine the real world challenges managers face every day that are not easily solved with a new or redesigned process and instead demand the application of soft leadership skills to achieve a positive outcome. Diane’s book, Win at Work! ,

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 15, 2014

Question : Can “working smarter, not harder” really be applied to leadership positions? Leaders already work hard if they are successful with their teams and organizations. Build Your Team: Build a strong team and support them in doing what they do best. About the Author.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 7, 2016

As a reaction to industrial reforms and the strength of unions, a Hard Nosed style of leadership was prominent from 1910-1939, management’s attempt to take stronger hands, recapture some of the Captain of Industry style and build solidity into an economy plagued by the Depression.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 18, 2015

As a reaction to industrial reforms and the strength of unions, a Hard Nosed style of leadership was prominent from 1910-1939, management’s attempt to take stronger hands, recapture some of the Captain of Industry style and build solidity into an economy plagued by the Depression.

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Mike Cardus

JULY 19, 2011

Developing of planning in business and tactical goals (short time span in accordance with coachee level). . - Development of Skilled Knowledge - Used to determine efficacy of the Manager (by talking with Subordinates once removed mentor can determine the capabilities of the manager to coach employees.). Used for improvement of work. -

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 13, 2011

The Exponent Leadership Process does that. It Unifies the organization and your planning process to make your team and leaders better. Beyond the 8 year period the planning becomes more conceptual and less strategic & tactical. Contact Mike to make this happen.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 29, 2014

We need to network, learn, collaborate, decide, discuss, chew on ideas, mind-meld, team-build, brainstorm and have fun together. We look forward to answering your strategic planning and tactical business execution questions. Indeed, there are great meetings and important ones I’d never want to miss. About the Author.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 3, 2011

So keep your team happy by rewarding and recognizing them for their successes. Assign them work that complements their strengths and conduct team building exercises to boost morale. With a happy motivated team, you can achieve anything! Staff satisfaction is critical to your project’s success. And there you have it.

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Roundtable Talk

JULY 14, 2010

Steinbrenner was a larger than life leader, who’s micro managing tactics repeatedly came under fire. What’s your team goal and what are the principles to achieve it that you’re not willing to compromise? Ironically, the man quoted as saying “I don’t get heart attacks, I give them” died of a heart attack. Happy leading!

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Roundtable Talk

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

25 of the worst leadership lines ever. The remaining candidates are resorting to high school bullying tactics and one candidate has even launched an eyebrow-raising Soprano’s-esque ad campaign. 25 of the worst leadership lines ever. RoundtableTalk Where ambitious leaders meet. Skip to content Home Welcome! ← Say what?

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Roundtable Talk

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Today, we’ll look at how to find and work with a leadership Mentor. Before we begin, I need to be clear: this is about finding a mentor who will help you with your LEADERSHIP. Start small with one specific (tactical) request to see if the relationship has potential. What do you want to gain from the experience? Happy leading!

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Roundtable Talk

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Simon Sinek @simonsinek / Author and consultant on inspiring leadership / In a nutshell: Know WHY you’re doing what you’re doing “Share one’s passion and purpose as you inspire others” “Hire people who believe what you believe – and they will work for that belief. “Strategy is not a powerpoint. Entrepreneurialsm is everywhere.”

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Provide leadership. Top management has as a priority the need to develop and practice People development, skills and team building responsibilities. When a business loses sight of the customer and what they really need they often run into difficulties.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 5, 2013

Social Media: What social media tactics does your company use? Knowledge Leadership Team Building business Marketing marketing message' Mass Media: Does your company use television, radio or live events to deliver a message? Websites: How does your company’s website work? Why Has Your Company Thrived?

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RapidStart Leadership

MAY 25, 2017

That’s Colin Powell’s approach to leadership. As you war-game solutions with your team, you may even want to assign roles to people in the group – the customer, the marketer, the shipper, the factory line worker. In Army exercises we often had a “Red Cell” who did their best to mess up our tactical plans. They want the opposite.

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Roundtable Talk

AUGUST 17, 2010

Given the death of that concept, organizations (for the most part) haven’t adjusted tactics. One of his observations is that most organizations still have processes in place that model the industrial age (ie: in exchange for you free will, we will provide you with a job for life). Mostly because we don’t know how to do it.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Getting people to work together isn’t easy, and unfortunately many leaders skip over the basics of team building in a rush to start achieving goals. But your actions in the first few weeks and months can have a major impact on whether your team ultimately delivers results. But the team dynamics floundered from the beginning. “My

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