Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 8, 2010

Some of these clients got lucky and found positions in different parts of the same company before the firing squad came. Often what it comes down to is that their manager is not willing to wait for the time it takes my client to make some changes to their leadership.

Executive Coaching 202

Executive Coaching Greenleaf Maslow Blog 202

Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 26, 2010

First, encouraging, coaching, + nurturing individuals in ways that establish patterns of work which improve the odds positive results will be sought creatively (I esp. John Cousineau : July 27, 2010 at 10:53 am Mary Jo: Thanks for this. IMO, there are 2 keys to getting there. like, for instance, Twyla Tharpe’s Creative Habits).

Creativity 183

Creativity Influence Innovation Brainstorming 183

Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 27, 2010

Reeve chose to dedicate the rest of his life to being a positive force, raising funds and awareness for spinal cord injuries. Yet only a few short months after his accident, he was appearing on television and telling the world what a lucky many he was.

Greenleaf 177

Greenleaf Maslow Blog Goleman 177

Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

All of the information he provided was given in a positive way, without rushing. It reminds me of the research that Gallup did (chronicled in the book How Full Is Your Bucket by Tom Rath) that identified the optimal mix of positive to negative comments as 5 to 1. How often we forget the impact our own attitude has on others.

Emotional Intelligence 201

Emotional Intelligence Goleman Open-book Blog 201

Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Jennifer, it is so much more positive to think in these terms, isn’t it? And I know you and I are there to help people FIND their own. Happy Thanksgiving, Mary JO. Mary Jo Asmus : November 24, 2010 at 4:46 pm Yathi, those are my favorites too. Hmmm… I wonder when I’ll be ready to re-find my grey hair?)

Blog 194

Blog Greenleaf Maslow Goleman 194

Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 2, 2010

Cheer for your favorite players from the Big Ten: Our regular referee for the carnival positions himself in the backfield today, but will return for the next game in November. Simmons - Positive Organizational Behavior : October 3, 2010 at 4:47 pm [.] if No Action is Taken. reddit_url = [.] My contribution to the carnival is [.]

Leadership Development 220

Leadership Development Development Leadership McCarthy 220

Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 1, 2010

There was animosity in the room, and although I stayed calm, my inappropriate fallback position was to become defensive. Find areas to agree on: Instead of being defensive of my position, I would look for common ground and affirm it with the audience members who were speaking out against it. It was not my finest moment.

Audience 220

Audience Brainstorming Blog Insurance 220

Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 15, 2010

Simmons C-level Strategies and Awakenings Execupundit Fistful of Talent Great Leadership HR Bartender Inflexion Point John Baldoni Leading Blog Management Excellence Managing Leadership Michael Lee Stallard Mountain State University LeaderTalk QAspire Blog: Tanmay Vora Ramblings from a Glass Half Full Reflections for Personal and Business Development (..)

Short-term 196

Short-term Long-term Skills Blog 196

Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 10, 2010

When we are intentional about our words, we can choose to spread positive emotion or negative emotion; to lift or deflate. As leaders, it is important that we take responsibility for choosing our words wisely to lift others when the news is good. To be intentionally positive is the key to making gratefulness a habit in our lives.

Blog 167

Blog Self-aware Letter Greenleaf 167

Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 25, 2010

Upbeat and positive, people loved being around him. Best, Tanmay Mole Chapman : August 25, 2010 at 10:19 am indeed, I’m always stuck by the human capacity to contribute positively to others. The leaders in my life have given me faith, hope and aspiration. I hope and strive to ensure that my impression is positive.

Self-aware 182

Self-aware Mentor Blog Greenleaf 182

Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

And so this becomes the lens through which we view others: “He has an attitude problem and just cannot work on team&# , or, “She is a high performer, but couldn’t possibly step up to a position in the C-suite&#. I think it’s all about the environment you set for them. Thanks for the great post.

Collins 188

Collins Blog Greenleaf Maslow 188

Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 21, 2010

Leaders receive honest feedback on a regular basis without asking for it. Leaders in our future don’t need 360’s to give them anonymous information on their behavior. Positive and “corrective” feedback is given freely and without consequences to the messenger.

Self-aware 176

Self-aware Bottom-up Greenleaf Maslow 176

Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 18, 2010

As an example of the challenge all of us in leadership development often face in the area of practicing, we did a leadership program at a large manufacturing company working with 12 “positive deviant&# leaders to develop a program for 200 aspiring leaders.

Leadership 186

Leadership McCarthy Blog Greenleaf 186

Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Everything she does is with a positive attitude and she never gives up. In the work realm, leaders who work hard to get better at what they do, organizations that support them. Carina, you are such a positive force with your blog comments. Inspiration is all around us. It is like giving up is not yet in her vocabulary.

How To 222

How To Definition Blog Follow-up 222

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Louise Altman : September 9, 2010 at 5:36 pm Hi Mary Jo, You know what is so important about using Appreciative Inquiry – we now know from the latest neuroscience research that every time we acknowledge what works, what is positive, we are activating the pleasure part of our brains. Thanks for sharing your story.

Cooperrider 169

Cooperrider Leadership Altman Blog 169

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Having an awareness of the values that motivate you are key to the kind of leadership that will impact you and others in a positive way. But I never put an effort to check whether I have changed in a positive way. I picked three most important value cards and put them in my wallet and looked at every time I open my wallet.

Workshop 150

Workshop Self-aware Blog Greenleaf 150

Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 20, 2010

I am not in a leadership position, but I do get asked many questions and my insights into how problems could be solved. Christian Fey : December 21, 2010 at 3:02 pm I have to say that as I was reading your post, I was internally pondering how I help people solve their problems.

Learning-by-Doing 222

Learning-by-Doing Blog Greenleaf Maslow 222

Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 20, 2010

In a world devoid of positive feedback, you can make a difference. When you have the gift of clarity, you must speak up so that others can also see in order to act. What is clear to you that others have not yet realized? Gratefulness , when personally cultivated by you, is a gift that your followers need.

Blog 206

Blog Greenleaf Maslow Open-book 206

Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 5, 2010

If not, consider your fall back position (are you willing to negotiate for “part time&# if you can’t get what you asked for?). If someone is looking for a mentor to work with consistently over a longer period of time, even if it is a CEO – my advice is to “just ask&# – you might get what you ask for.

Mentor 273

Mentor How To Emotional Intelligence Guidelines 273

Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

The act of reflecting can us to become aware of our past actions in order to impact the future in a positive way. For every decision, there are often positive results and less-than-positive results. I found your suggestion of reflecting on prior events or decisions that had a positive outcome very beneficial.

Self-aware 202

Self-aware Definition Learning-by-Doing Long-term 202

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Every action, every gesture and every word out of a leader’s mouth can influence in a positive or a negative way; either way impacts the bottom line. Like you, I’ve known (and sometimes worked for) leaders who are able to instill a sense of pride, accomplishment, and fun into even the most mundane tasks. Thanks for adding yours.

Influence 174

Influence Blog Bottom-up Learning-by-Doing 174

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

I was young and had a lot at stake in my position – I was the major breadwinner in my family and felt the weight of the responsibility to provide for my young children. He ultimately took the tyrant out of a management position at the company (in today’s world, this individual may have been fired). How have you been responsible?

Leadership 150

Leadership Follow-up Blog Greenleaf 150

Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 2, 2011

blind spots are not always weaknesses; they may be positive traits too). Instead of focusing on the past behavior – which you cannot change – ask people to give you one or two suggestions for positive changes you can make in this area going forward. In the latter case, I’ll want to learn to lighten up.

Self-aware 203

Self-aware Long-term Blog Learning-by-Doing 203

Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 30, 2010

I spent many years working in positions that allowed me the freedom to choose my path. I learned from them all and each contributed to the joy in my current work. You will also make your own choices based on your own circumstances and learn from them. I was appreciated for what I did and was paid well.

Letter 209

Letter Education Advice Class 209

Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 31, 2010

Positive changes in all areas of their life may occur as a result since the skills can all be used, in some way, at work and in life outside of work. The best thing that could happen is that a light bulb goes off for them from time to time as they read and apply the concepts.

Skills 181

Skills Books Blog Mentor 181

Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Supporting growth and development will positively affect the goals your organization is attempting to achieve. I agree that it is the accumulation of the many “ings” that truly reflect characteristics of great leaders. To be conscious of integrating “ings” in our work fosters a very positive environment.

Leadership 257

Leadership Blog Learning-by-Doing Follow-up 257

Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Because of my position, my words have a lot more power than I am even aware of. My guess is that you are also one of those positive forces who also inspires others. I am working on being more intentional with my communication – planning and reflecing on what I say before I say it. Thanks for your note.

Self-aware 140

Self-aware Blog Learning-by-Doing Greenleaf 140

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Corrie Block : September 21, 2010 at 4:44 pm Hi Mary, It was my mentors that reminded me that I didn’t have to lead by position, even though I could have. This is assuming that it is difficult to access these traits when one’s heart rate is 150 bpm! I became much better at real leadership the day I shredded my business card.

BPM 185

BPM Chemicals Emotional Intelligence Blog 185

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

This allows for me and my colleagues to get out of our normal routine, and assess the tasks and gain perspective on any positive or negative issues occurring with the project or process. On that note, I am going to asses my calendar right now. Thanks again! What did you find when you assessed your calendar?

Blog 124

Blog Greenleaf Maslow Follow-up 124

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

It’s hard for us normal folk to imagine how disconnected those in positions of power and privilege can be from what we experience, but it it all too common. The saddest part is the leader has no idea how stupid the statement was, and I wonder if he even cared. Bret Simmons : September 8, 2010 at 1:48 pm What an idiot.

Blog 172

Blog Self-aware Trout Learning-by-Doing 172

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

This may have nothing to do with the leader who is asking; but it may have a lot to do with the fact that the leader is in a position of power. However, I do believe that this dilemma can be minimized by encouraging an environment where both positive and negative feedback is appreciated and taken sincerely.

Follow-up 229

Follow-up Blog Self-aware Learning-by-Doing 229

Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 22, 2010

I had recently the opportunity to be promoted to a sales manager position, when I was an individual contributor, everything depended on my own motivation, obviously I learned how to work with others to make things happen, now I am learning how to get results thru others, by leading and teaching to try to duplicate results. Raj – agreed.

Bottom-up 177

Bottom-up Short-term Executive Coaching Open-book 177

Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 17, 2010

Another thing is that you don’t need to ask help in most situations and people can give you positive or negative responses by natural. I think the most important thing is trying to get feedback from others no matter they are your trust friends, enemies(Of course, the less enemies the better), or competitors.

Delegation 154

Delegation Learning-by-Doing Blog Mentor 154

Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 24, 2010

However, in my current position we are very customer driven. One that I have found myself doing regularly is getting to work two hours early every day just so I have time to myself and get my “to do” list together or complete.

Learning-by-Doing 185

Learning-by-Doing Blog Class Open-book 185