Leading Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

After examining these four cultures and how they have been applied or should have been applied in our modern setting, Horowitz takes away nine lessons that we should consider when designing our culture: 1. If you really want to cement a lesson, use an object lesson. Don’t let the first impression be wrong or accidental.

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Great Results Team Building

MAY 1, 2024

The most effective leaders understand that clear communication isn’t a one-size-fits-all proposition. A Short Guide to the Four DISC Personality Profiles: The DISC assessment is a powerful tool for understanding behavioral styles. They value cooperation, trust, and a predictable work environment.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 3, 2024

In this blog post, we will explore seven powerful examples of common CEO mistakes and the valuable lessons that can be learned from them. Overlooking Employee Well-being: Some CEOs prioritize profits over the well-being of their employees, leading to high turnover, low morale, and reduced productivity.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Each year at this time, I reflect on the valuable lessons my father taught me that have served me well in business and in life - including lessons I learned when I didn't at the time necessarily realize I was learning from him. Music lessons. Thank you, Dad, for teaching me these valuable lessons by setting such a good example.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2021

To understand what we mean, we have to talk about the difference between observation and interpretation. To be respectful, we need to share the values and concerns that have led us to the interpretation that we’ve made. So, instead of saying that the project sucks, share what values are at stake and what concerns you have.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 18, 2024

Exceptional leaders understand that trust isn’t assumed; it’s earned through transparent, consistent, and integral actions. Today’s leaders recognize the immense value of diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Very few understand why or how to prevent it. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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CO2

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

How Coaching Can Mitigate the Impact of Regrettable Turnover in Your Team Understanding the Impact of Regrettable Turnover Regrettable turnover, a term that many leaders are all too familiar with, occurs when a key employee’s departure significantly disrupts the future potential and trajectory of your company.

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Great Results Team Building

AUGUST 21, 2023

As leaders and team managers, understanding the value of collaboration and employing the right strategies can be the key to unlocking your team’s full potential. In fact, Salesforce reported that “ 86% of employees and executives cite lack of collaboration or ineffective communication for workplace failures.”

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Skip Prichard

DECEMBER 25, 2023

This aspect teaches us the value of loving unconditionally. The time the granddaughter spends with her grandmother is a precious gift, offering a lesson in selflessness and compassion. Living the Lessons In a corporate setting, the lessons from Chevrolet’s ad can deeply resonate. I am grateful for you.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The best leaders understand this and make learning a priority, recognizing that their ability to lead is directly tied to their ability to learn. A culture of vulnerability also empowers employees and creates a safe environment for them to contribute meaningfully. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Relentless offers five transformative leadership lessons that leadership training programs must incorporate and promote. While lawful leaders cannot simply mimic gangsters’ governance schemes, they must apply the same economic principles mobsters follow that channel employees’ self-interest to pursue new strategies. These include: 1.

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Rich Gee Group

AUGUST 31, 2023

When a junior employee makes a mistake, it's a learning opportunity; when a CEO or a prominent executive errs, it's front-page news. Cultivate Emotional Intelligence Self-awareness and emotional intelligence are vital for understanding how external perceptions impact you. Public opinion, in this digital age, can make or break careers.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 23, 2021

In his twenty years as CEO, GE’s value had risen 4,000 percent. It’s always a challenge to help the naysayers within your own ranks, let alone investors and pundits understand the value of what needs to be done. He reveals the complexities of running a global company of over 200,000 employees. That’s baptism by fire.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 8, 2024

Both employees and managers were quizzed to understand how the introduction of robots was received. “We We identified a paradoxical situation where what initially seemed adverse—imperfect robots—had positive outcomes for employees by increasing their perceptions of the meaningfulness of their work.” What is the value of humans?

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 17, 2023

Identity matters The lesson is that common team affiliation is not enough on its own to result in partnerships forming. Instead, if managers want to encourage supportive behaviors on their team, it’s important that they understand the orientation of each team member and then identify compatible partners.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

All leaders face their own version of these tests, and the authors draw on the distilled wisdom, stories, and lessons from hundreds of chief executives to show how every aspiring leader can master these challenges and lead like a CEO. But it comes for all of us and when it does, we grasp for lessons, for meaning, for purpose.

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Great Results Team Building

JULY 7, 2021

We can certainly understand that some teams have become rusty and have experienced challenges to their productivity levels along the way. Because the business has already spent the time and money to onboard these employees, we believe continuing to invest in their growth is a valuable strategy. The leadership advantage.

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 16, 2018

In my TEDx talk, I share two personal stories from my work career that have helped to shape my understanding of not only what it takes to be a successful leader, but what it takes to achieve enduring success, and the motivation to always bring our best to the work we do. Why will we care about these achievements once the glow has faded?

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HR Digest

MAY 19, 2024

Effective leaders today must cultivate an environment where employees feel supported, empowered, and inspired to excel. This is where the concept of positive leadership comes into play–a transformative approach that can profoundly impact organizational culture, employee engagement, and overall productivity.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Upon graduation, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the business environment will open up many career options and increase your earning potential. Network With Other Entrepreneurs The most successful entrepreneurs deeply understand the industry in which they operate and can turn their ideas into thriving businesses.

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CO2

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Reflecting on my own experiences with Rick Diamond, CEO of Breathe Laser , at ACI, I recall how we had different rules for expenses for employees and owners. This double standard taught us a valuable lesson about fairness and the importance of consistent rule application. Go to linkedIn and post your thoughts.

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CO2

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Reflecting on my own experiences with Rick Diamond, CEO of Breathe Laser , at ACI, I recall how we had different rules for expenses for employees and owners. This double standard taught us a valuable lesson about fairness and the importance of consistent rule application. Go to linkedIn and post your thoughts.

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 29, 2018

Both of those actions put companies in control—they command how they are perceived by employees, who then internalize and project this image. It’s important to understand the cyclical nature of culture and identity. Commit to an ongoing effort to celebrate the unique aspects of your employees, your teams, and your brand.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Welcome to the November 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. Communication. Marcia shares: “ Can you tell when you feel empathic concern or empathic distress?

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 24, 2013

The post One Important Leadership Lesson To Take Into Next Year originally appeared on TanveerNaseer.com. Rather, it’s about how we make those around us feel – about themselves, about their capabilities and the value of what they can contribute to our shared purpose.

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Tanveer Naseer

JUNE 6, 2017

While asking questions can help a leader gain a better understanding of current conditions both within and outside their organization, it can also prove to be a helpful tool in gaining insight from one’s own experiences. In my work with various leaders, one of the strategies I often share is employing the art of asking questions.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 5, 2021

Given these findings, it should come as no surprise that researchers found greater employee loneliness leads to poorer task, team role, and relational performance. Facilitate Reconnection as Employees Re-enter the Workplace. The American Psychological Association’s survey of U.S. As humans, we’re hardwired to connect.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 31, 2013

From that perspective, I’d like to share with you some of the leadership insights I’ve written about over the past 52 weeks, not just as a reminder of the lessons that were shared, but also so we can contemplate how we might apply them going forward. Admitting this doesn’t make you any less of a leader.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Your great manufacturing process is driving your employees away. Anyone who runs a business knows that a high employee turnover rate is. The ability to attract and retain employees is key to longevity and success. And thus was born the problem of high employee turnover. They can’t tolerate it! What would you do?

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

When the need to win is replaced with a desire to understand, any disagreement becomes less adversarial. Steve writes: “ Who cares what your employees say! The opinions of your employees don’t matter. Jim Taggart of Changing Winds shared 10 Leadership Lessons to Succeed During Turbulent Change. Communication.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 19, 2023

The HR Digest: “At McDonald’s, we believe that serving up a best-in-class customer experience starts first with ensuring an exceptional employee experience.” In our business, you can’t truly understand the employee experience from your desk. What was that one lesson you learned in your journey as a CHRO that helped you a lot?

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Leading Blog

MARCH 8, 2019

That position humbled me and taught me lessons about leadership that I still use today, some 20 years later. To help right that wrong, here are five the most important lessons I learned while at Akamai, all of which I continue to use in my lab today: Research is a human endeavor. Know thyself. Mental diversity strengthens teams.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 27, 2023

Understanding EOS Implementation EOS is a comprehensive framework that helps businesses achieve clarity, alignment, and traction toward their vision and goals. Strategy 4: Engage and Train Employees Employees are key stakeholders in the EOS implementation process, and their engagement and support are critical for success.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 31, 2014

Leadership Vertigo – Understanding Why Leaders Go Off Course by @TanveerNaseer. Make It A Habit To Ask Your Employees These 6 Questions by @EricJacobsonKC. Question For Leaders: What''s Your Value? 13 Leadership Lessons World War I by @jamesstrock. Great article on the values of teacher leaders via @educationweek.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

The act of observation requires that we look beyond ourselves and what we know, to identify and discover ideas, insights, and lessons that we can learn from those around us and from the surrounding environment. One that benefits not only us or a select few, but all those around us as well.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

But too often leaders focus on immediate fixes rather than taking the time to understand how and why the problem has emerged in the first place. Welcome to the April 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! Communication. Liz Weber of Weber Business Services provided Your Silence Speaks Volumes: Speak and Lead Proactively. Productivity.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 7, 2019

And we can still apply its lessons today. Awareness can help you understand that even when you cannot change a situation, you can always change yourself. Leadership lessons are all around us. Lead from within: Some of your most valuable leadership lessons will come from unexpected sources. How to Succeed as A New Leader.

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