Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Eliminate Bad Leadership: How to Overcome Your Leadership Fears by @davidmdye. Abilene : Loneliness and Belonging in Organizational Life by @edbatista Organizations frequently take actions in contradiction to what they really want to do and therefore defeat the very purposes they are trying to achieve.

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Rich Gee Group

MAY 4, 2023

With the right strategies and mindset, you can overcome this invisible enemy, turning a potential weakness into an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. Step 1: Recognize the Imposter The first step to defeating Imposter Syndrome is acknowledging its presence. So, let's turn the tables on Imposter Syndrome, shall we?

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

While he sought positions of leadership and responsibility, he was met with continuous challenges and defeats. Simply put, Abraham Lincoln is one of the most inspirational case studies in examining the leadership traits of persistence, commitment, determination, passion, conviction, and overcoming failure. 1818: His mother passed away.

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Career Advancement

OCTOBER 21, 2019

He knew he needed to overcome the insidious habit of procrastination if he wanted to succeed in his new role. How can you overcome the pervasive habit of procrastination? Ideally, find someone who also wants to overcome the habit of procrastinating, so you can support each other with regular check-ins!

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

They’re portrayed as uniquely powerful individuals — able to overcome, through sheer force of will or ruthless intelligence, the obstacles they faced. Jeff Bezos. With varying degrees of nuance, these people are treated as heroes, role models, and inspirations.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog submitted Self-Defeating Behavior. Joel shares: “ Self-defeating behavior holds all of us back at some point. To overcome your self-defeating behavior, or to help your employees overcome theirs, first pinpoint what’s going on.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 17, 2020

With their guidance, we can overcome initial anchoring; without it, we will stick to our initial perspective. Fortunately, recent research by myself and other scholars has shown us how we can effectively defeat such dangerous judgment errors.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Most people are overcome by self-defeating beliefs and thought processes. Mautz also offers ten ways to overcome the fear of criticism like considering the intent and focusing on the conclusion and not the criticism itself. But somewhere along the way, things changed. What happened? Settling and Boredom.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

While he sought positions of leadership and responsibility, he was met with continuous challenges and defeats. Simply put, Abraham Lincoln is one of the most inspirational case studies in examining the leadership traits of persistence, commitment, determination, passion, conviction, and overcoming failure. 1818: His mother passed away.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 28, 2017

Great Teams Overcome Adversity. After their defeat four years ago, the New Zealand team was fractured and bitter. He also placed emphasis on the importance of the crew as a whole rather than individual team members. Team New Zealand believed they could win despite the odds and remain determined to do so despite the skeptics.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 2, 2018

For one year, I put in long hours at the office and even when I was home my mind was on the challenges to be overcome. People who are lonely are more prone to self-defeating behaviors. Years ago, I worked on a very difficult project. It crowded out time for family and friends. My performance failed to reflect the effort being put in.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Achieving clarity is the only way to defeat this enemy. People can overcome their hubris and adopt a growth mindset with reflection, coaching, and some work on the self. Guest post from Karen Martin: Ambiguity has become the status quo in most of our organizations. Fortunately, mindsets are malleable.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

A few, infrequent occurrences of those behaviors don’t have much impact on trust, but when they happen often enough that the leader develops a reputation of being unreliable, a trust gap has developed that can be difficult to overcome. Dishonesty – Being dishonest is the cardinal sin of trustworthy leadership.

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Lead by Adventure

JUNE 17, 2014

Here are some things that I’ve done, and you can do too, in overcoming fear and moving forward both personally and professionally. Once you know where the root is, then you can begin to overcome it. As you grow as a leader, these 3 strategies can help you overcome fear and move on to greater heights of leadership.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Hostage at the Table: How Leaders Can Overcome Conflict, Influence Others, and Raise Performance George Kohlrieser Jossey-Bass/A Wiley Imprint (2006) How to avoid becoming or remaining a “hostage” to self-defeating expectations of you The title of this review was suggested by Ernest Becker’s key insight in his last book, Denial of (..)

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First Friday Book Synopsis

MARCH 6, 2013

Success Under Stress: Powerful Tools for Staying Calm, Confident, and Productive When the Pressure’s On Sharon Melnick AMACOM (2013) How to avoid or overcome self-defeating barriers to success…including those that are self-imposed Walt Kelly’s possum, Pogo, once observed, “We have met the enemy and he is us.”

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Career Advancement

AUGUST 12, 2019

Often there’s a lot of self-defeating behavior to overcome. Some people seem to have a natural talent for leading, while others struggle to grasp how to do it. Great leaders are not necessarily born, however. Anyone with the motivation to lead can develop core leadership qualities.

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LDRLB

MARCH 5, 2012

It shows that the antidote to this self-defeating behavior is to identify which of the six major types of constraints are hindering innovation: individual, group, organizational, industry-wide, societal, or technological.

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LDRLB

MARCH 5, 2012

It shows that the antidote to this self-defeating behavior is to identify which of the six major types of constraints are hindering innovation: individual, group, organizational, industry-wide, societal, or technological.

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Career Advancement

AUGUST 27, 2021

When you feel self-criticism coming on, check this self-defeating behavior by reminding yourself of those moments. This will help you stay positive as you work to overcome your inevitable challenges. Laugh More. Watch a silly video on your break, or share a story about something funny your kid did.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 12, 2023

As an HR manager, you can use this knowledge to help employees develop new, positive habits and overcome any obstacles that may be hindering their performance. As an HR manager, this book will provide you with valuable insights into how people can overcome defeat, master resilience, and grow from their mistakes.

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Career Advancement

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

When you feel self-criticism coming on, check this self-defeating behavior by reminding yourself of those moments. This will help you stay positive as you work to overcome your inevitable challenges. Laugh More. Watch a silly video on your break, or share a story about something funny your kid did.

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Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

There is no defeat except from within, no really insurmountable barrier save our own inherent weakness of purpose.” -Kin Strategies are broad activities required to achieve an objective, create a critical condition, or overcome a barrier. There is no failure except no longer trying. Kin Hubbard. Image Credit: Kaleidico.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 11, 2018

We all have triggers, and you’re the only one who can defeat yours. When you overcome your triggers, you overcome any self-destructive behavior that may be holding you back.

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Joseph Lalonde

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life. Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed. Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations. Marcus Garvey. Washington.

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Joseph Lalonde

JULY 17, 2022

Find a way to overcome. Hank left Kakamucho feeling defeated. The samurai high-tailed it out of the town. He left as soon as trouble showed up. Don’t be the samurai of Kakamucho. Don’t run when trouble shows up. Instead, choose to stand tall. The message will get lost in translation: The Shogun sent a message to Ika Chu.

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LDRLB

MARCH 5, 2012

It shows that the antidote to this self-defeating behavior is to identify which of the six major types of constraints are hindering innovation: individual, group, organizational, industry-wide, societal, or technological.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 9, 2012

Are you resilient enough to overcome difficulties and defeats? We must be willing to make some tough calls and bold moves in order to achieve authority and power – because only as more women are in corporate leadership positions will real change come. Do you see yourself as a leader? Is it important to you to change the paradigm?

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 17, 2017

You teach the mentees how to keep a cool head through obstacles, and how to design a strategy to overcome hurdles. They want to hear how you thought you were defeated, and what you did next. Since you represent the little-known business world to students, as a mentor, you think about how to model a successful business person.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

I had to overcome the thought pattern of defeat. I have to say it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve made. Try Something Old Again. For years I held off from attempting any kind of sport. My mind told me I didn’t have what it took to play. In the end, I decided I should try something old, once again.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 1, 2013

That might seem like a very straightforward thing to do, but it often turns out to be one of the issues that many simply cannot overcome. Honesty and willingness to accept defeats can go a long way – and, together, they can help leaders turn a bunch of skilled workers into a true team. Creativity.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 28, 2012

Citing Timothy Gallwey, De Rond explains, “each player tries his hardest to defeat the other, yet not for the sake of beating another player, but merely to overcome the obstacle he now presents.” “A healthy level of internal competition can help get the best out of high performers.”

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

You don’t want to try overcoming your weaknesses while you’re playing against someone else, so take the time to perfect your skills and hone in on those elements of the game that tend to trip you up. Instructional videos are a great way to do this, but also practicing your swing at home is also hugely beneficial. Get aligned.

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 31, 2015

Before Lafayette’s return, the American effort had been losing steam after suffering several defeats. If you are facing with the challenge of overcoming an “outsider” stigma, follow Lafayette’s example. Lafayette’s presence, his infectious optimism, and the resources he brought revitalized the American effort.

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Joseph Lalonde

MAY 6, 2015

Overcome doubt. This is the way to defeat doubt! Doubt will creep in and try to keep us in this place of ignorance. But we can’t stay there. Repeat to yourself the past victories and how you were able to lead effectively even when you didn’t know the way. Fear : Sometimes leadership is like a bad horror movie.

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Joseph Lalonde

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

A dead-end suddenly becomes a challenge to overcome. When a leader moves forward after failure, their actions tells others that defeat isn’t the end. Give up trying. Hope is a powerful tool in leadership. By giving those you lead hope, you can change the way they view a situation. They can continue on. They MUST continue on.

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The Practical Leader

MARCH 31, 2020

As the long arc of history repeatedly shows, despair and helplessness make it harder — if not impossible — to overcome catastrophic events like this pandemic. But giving in to despair and helplessness is self-defeating and will only prolong the agony.

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