Leading Blog

JANUARY 31, 2025

Persuasion is Plural by @chrbutler Noise is the default now. But the solution isnt volume. 3 Tips To Increase Your Ability To Become More Resilient by @LaRaeQuy Resilience doesnt mean feeling good all the time.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Political connections can be a double-edged sword for innovation in emerging markets. In emerging markets, firms with political connections can gain access to crucial resources and knowledge, potentially driving innovation. “Simply having political connections isn’t enough.

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Joseph Lalonde

MARCH 24, 2022

Breaking into the political sphere can be attractive for quite a few reasons. Many budding politicians want to make the world a better place. Others feel as though it can be financially rewarding at the same time. When you see the likes of AOC net worth, it’s hard not to argue with that. Regardless of […].

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Rich Gee Group

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

So for those of you who don't like to play politics: too bad. You can't opt out of politics. Next week, we’ll discuss politics and how to do it without sacrificing your principles. You can either play well or play badly.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Office politics, the art of influencing others to achieve goals within the workplace, is a subject that often evokes strong reactions. However, another side to this coin is one where "good political behavior" can propel your career forward. In contrast, "bad political behavior" can be detrimental.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The political world contains similar offenders. I have noticed, however, that in some that success has given them a sense of self-belief that makes them think theyre not only good at the thing that made them rich, but smarter than anyone on other things.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 15, 2025

A recent survey from the recruitment website Indeed highlights how nearly half of younger workers would be willing to leave their jobs if the political view of their leader differed significantly from their own. of them said that leaders should be taking a stand on political issues, with 62.5% An overwhelming 77.5%

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Lead from Within

JUNE 8, 2023

Office politics can be a fact of life in any organization, and it can be especially challenging for leaders who are trying to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics and conflicting agendas. Here are a few strategies that the best leaders use to navigate office politics: Lead by example: The best leaders lead by example.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Office politics can be a major source of stress and frustration. As an executive leadership coach, I have seen the negative impact of office politics on company culture. Completely eliminating office politics may be impossible. You encourage the cessation of office politics, gossiping, and talking behind each other’s back.

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Leading Blog

MAY 9, 2024

Lee Bolman and Terrence Deal on organizational politics: “Leaders need friends and allies to get things done. Why should you have to play political games to get something accepted if it’s the right thing to do? The point that Molière made four centuries ago still holds: it is hard to dislike politics without also disliking people.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

A new study from NYU Tandon School of Engineering suggests that political views, not racial identity, play the biggest role in shaping how people emotionally respond to mass shooting data. ” Ideology matters Instead, political ideology had the strongest influence on emotional reactions.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 1, 2020

If there’s one realization every leader can take to heart from the pandemic and social-political turmoil gripping the United States right now, it’s that you cannot lead without trust. When your team won’t trust you, that’s job number one. When your team […].

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

“Seizing control” had nothing to do with power or politics. When I questioned the political ramifications of not getting the right buy-in she would offer these questions: “Do we need this?” Although politics, people, and policies were in flux, we knew unequivocally what mattered most for our roles.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

With mounting international tensions, economic collapses, family divisions, and political discord, trust is in short supply. Trust Matters More Than Ever : 40 Proven Tools to Lead Better, Grow Faster & Build Trust Now! by David Horsager Can I trust you? Without it, cultures deteriorate, productivity fades, and resources are wasted.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 5, 2018

And in between, you’ve got scope creep, stakeholder politics, and vaguely supported contingency plans. Project management isn’t for the faint of heart. You’re pressured from above to produce results and from below to cultivate relationships with your project teams. You can become […].

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

20:14 A study about political discussions – over 60% of leaders have said they have no training for facilitating those types of conversations. 80% of employees wanted their companies to take a stand on a political issue, yet the percentage plummeted when asked if they wanted to discuss politics at work.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Building a great relationship with your boss is so important as you work to up your game, get the feedback you need, navigate organizational politics, and grow your influence and impact. A great boss can also be a remarkable career elixir. And, […].

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Every organization suffers from some level of political intrigue. Whether it’s hoarding of resources, manipulative tactics, or passive aggressive behavior office politics distract your organization from getting things done. Seek to fully understand the situation before you say yes.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 10, 2022

P- Politics. I love her Skeptic model to help your team think through future scenarios for dealing with uncertainty and change. Consider what is happening in the following areas: S-Society. C- (K) Competition. E- Economy. T- Technology. I-Industry. C-Customers. Fun Side Note.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2020

In this book, Kanter shows how people everywhere can unleash their creativity and entrepreneurial adroitness to mobilize partners across challenging cultural, social, and political situations and innovate for a brighter future. This masterly biography by two brilliant observers of the American political scene is destined to become a classic.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 7, 2024

Does the media influence people’s political views in a divided country? These findings challenge common ideas about how polarized Americans’ media habits are and make us question the use of survey data when studying the impact of political media.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 10, 2025

Be the Leader Youd Want Your Boss to Be If youre struggling with poor upper management, a disengaged board, or political decisions that have nothing to do with your actual work, dont let that define your leadership. You dont need permission to create a healthy, engaged, and supportive environment for your team.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 4, 2021

But, we felt hostage to her stories and felt compelled to listen politely because (after all), she was the boss. It’s not that we didn’t care, Charlie and Gus were nice enough (although Charlie didn’t last).

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

No ceremonial coming together of divided political interests. Imagine the Olympics without the opening ceremonies. What if the games just started. No sexy flag carriers, no dancers. No costumes. No human interest stories. Just, “Up first, curling.” ” Ceremonies and rituals invite us […].

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Leading Blog

JULY 6, 2023

No institution—religious, military, educational, political or business—can be great unless it has a great leader at the top who develops leaders at all levels of the organization. True Measures of Money, Business, and Life II. Tichy on the need to produce leaders at all levels: “Leadership is the whole game.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 4, 2014

Pressures, grooming, and politics all create counter-pressures to authenticity. Too many leaders run through their days without taking time to consider how and why they lead as they do. Days become months and months become years. Articulating what you value, helps you to stay true to what you believe.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 26, 2021

French political philosopher and historian Alexis De Tocqueville on what democratic nations have to fear: “I have no fear that they will meet with tyrants in their rulers but rather with guardians. I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 13, 2018

” Okay, the conversation is actually less polite. One of the biggest “do you have a private minute” questions we get asked by managers is “how do I get anything done with my indecisive boss?” It’s usually more along the lines of: “Aghhhhh, […].

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General Leadership

AUGUST 1, 2018

Anyone following the news these days is painfully aware of the divisiveness plaguing politics. “If your action inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader”. John Quincy Adams. To use a construction metaphor, those leaders specialize in demolition rather than construction.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Effective Change Agents: Interim executives can implement necessary changes more effectively, as they are less influenced by internal politics or resistant corporate cultures.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Here's the Secrets by @PhilCooke The golden strategy of stacked “marginal gains” via @bigthink 8 Easy Ways to Regain Focus by @stopyourdrama Marlene Chism PODCAST: Juergen Resch with @jamesstrock Echoes of 1924?

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

It's a wonderful question with political implications. I received an email about a boss's aspirations. The writer asks, "What are your thoughts on the idea of asking your manager what their ambitions are?" A direct answer might be difficult. I offered this reader some suggestions. What suggestions to you have?

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Leading Blog

APRIL 29, 2020

The rancor in our political system, fueled as it is by people who do not want to listen to one another, paralyzes so much of our public discourse.” It is difficult to find a voice today that is not hindered by personal biases, political affiliations, pandering, sarcasm, and name-calling.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 28, 2024

Even at the smallest level of democracy—a simple political conversation with someone with whom you disagree—we need commitment. Pete Davis on democracy and commitment: “In many ways, our whole democracy is an exercise in intertwining commitments and change. Democracy is all about the institutionalization of constant change.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 26, 2022

Navigating the current environmental, economic, and political realities is challenging (yet essential). This is where The Leadership Pause can help. In this episode, Chris Johnson, author of The Leadership Pause gives you tools to sharpen a skill that leads to clarity of mind and heart, reduces stress, and increases resilience.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Keep it short and polite, but make it clear that this request matters. Action Step 3 (Bonus): Be Persistently Patient Persistence isnt about hounding people until they cave - its about staying on their radar in a way thats respectful yet firm. If you dont get a response the first time, follow up. Set a clear deadline. Offer an easy out.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 15, 2020

Listen in as Bonnie Marcus author of The Politics of Promotion , shares strategic tips on how you can adjust your mindset in this remote work setting so you can remain visible and relevant within your career and set yourself up for advancement.

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