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Visionary Thinking Is a Practiced Skill

Leading Blog

V ISIONARY THINKING is the ability to see the big picture, envision what the future could look like, build a plan to achieve that vision, and lead yourself and others down the path of execution. As I looked back, I realized that most, if not all, of the 45 Performance-based Skills are utilized in some way during visionary thinking.

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Why Leaders Need a Lesson Plan

Next Level Blog

It takes a lot of planning plus improvisational skills to keep a roomful of six-year-olds engaged and learning from 8:30 in the morning to 2:30 in the afternoon. If Renee didn’t walk into her classroom with a solid lesson plan every day, she’d lose the kids’ attention and chaos would reign.

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Workforce Planning: Anticipating Future Skill Needs and Building a Talent Pipeline

HR Digest

Workforce planning is an important aspect of building an organization the right way. It involves critically assessing and planning ahead before situations arise. What is workforce planning? What is workforce planning? Why is succession planning for HR important?

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Why Every Top Leader Needs a Succession Plan

Lead from Within

Succession planning is crucial for any organization, but it is especially important for top leaders. A well-crafted succession plan can ensure a smooth transition of power, minimize disruptions, and preserve the organization’s legacy.

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7 Essential Leadership Skills for Leading Successful Teams

Lead from Within

Being a leader is a challenging role that requires a wide range of skills and abilities. The right leadership skills can make all the difference when it comes to achieving a team’s goals, fostering a positive work environment, and driving long-term success. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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The Most Important Skills for Building and Leading Effective Teams

Lead from Within

But not many leader know how to build effective teams, as a executive leadership coach I coach my clients on the important skills needed to create effective teams, here are my suggestions: Concise communication: Effective communication allows leaders to listen to and understand the perspectives and needs of their team members.

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Failing to Plan is…

Kevin Eikenberry

You’ve heard it said that failing to plan is planning to fail. You have also likely had times when you didn’t plan or didn’t do it well enough. While we all agree with that wisdom of planning, we don’t always implement a planning process that improves our success rate.

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