Leading in Context

JANUARY 10, 2018

By Linda Fisher Thornton When we think about leadership in the "here and now" we tend to think about what will be most effective in the short run. we can turn our attention to the longer-term impact we have on others - our positive legacy. . When we think about our leadership over decades, though.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 9, 2017

The Power of Positive Leadership summarizes much of his thinking and provides a great introduction to all of his other work. Positive leadership is grounded in reality. It is because we will have to overcome negativity, adversity and problems that we should be positive. Positive leadership is not about fake positivity.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 11, 2022

Here are just a few examples that we’ve faced in our careers: Decreasing insurance benefits or eliminating positions. For example, if you have a short-term loss in demand, rather than lay people off, is there a short-term labor need elsewhere in your organization—or even with another business? Win with Values.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of Developing a Positive Culture Where People and Performance Thrive . Proof for the Positive. Let’s see why a positive culture is vital to thriving organizations. Nevertheless, for the skeptics out there, Kim Cameron collected proof that positivity pays off.

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Marshall Goldsmith

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

In analyzing how we spend our time, whether personally or professionally, it can be helpful to consider two dimensions: short-term satisfaction and long-term benefit. can help us gauge the degree of short-term satisfaction that we get from any activity. Both have value. either at work or at home.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 14, 2023

Whether you lead a temporary, cross-functional team on a short-term project or formally manage large groups of people on a daily basis, Wendy’s practical tips and insights will help you improve performance and achieve results. Anytime Coaching for Leaders 4:46 What is the field of Neuro Leadership?

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Leading Blog

JUNE 23, 2020

When he took over, Honeywell was plagued by short-termism. The problem was that he had to deliver something in the short-term to the investors for survival but had to set the company up for tomorrow too. Short- and long-term goals were more tightly intertwined than they appeared. He did both. It is a process.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Anyone can lead and we believe the world is a better place when people lead from who they are rather than from performance or positional authority. But even more, when you reach a position of authority and responsibility, your actions and behavior have a greater impact on both your success and that of everyone involved.

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CEO Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

2 - Have a list of "instant" tasks and small items that can be knocked off when you have a few moments. ++ On the weekend, I read Profit from the Positive - Proven Leadership Strategies to Boost Productivity and Transform Your Business by Margaret Greenberg and Senia Maymin. It is a positive book that serves as a valuable reminder.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2011

This is a guest post by best-selling author and speaker, Jon Gordon about the value of developing positive relationships with the people you lead. For example, Doug Conant, the CEO of Campbell Soup, has written more than 16,000 thank-you notes to employees in the past seven years and created a very positive business in the process.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Good Political Behavior Contrary to the negative perception of office politics, some behaviors can be deemed positive or "good political behavior." This is essential for navigating office politics positively. resource) Lead by Example : Set a positive example by practicing good political behavior.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 29, 2021

It starts with a company leader addressing these issues and taking the initiative to create a realm of positivity for his or her working community. Profit may be coming in with a trending product or service, but long-term success is built upon leadership that understands its key areas of skills and fortitude. Collaborate and Listen.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

The best leaders can influence their team’s behavior and work ethics, promoting a positive atmosphere that encourages productivity and innovation. Commitment to this strategy ensures that the executive coaching program is relevant, practical, and reflects the client’s short-term and long-term organizational goals.

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Anese Cavanaugh

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

It can sometimes feel simpler and more straightforward to approach your company culture reactively (by changing policies hastily, disregarding employee input, moving forward on engagement campaigns without leadership commitment, prioritizing short-term fixes, etc.),

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

It is not enough to simply rely on traditional recruitment methods such as an outdated database or ‘Rolodex-based’ model and ‘long-list/short-list’ format; a more strategic and iterative approach is required to ensure that the most relevant (and often less obvious) talent is accounted for and the role is filled with expediency.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

A recent study , from NC State, suggests that European countries that allocate resources towards infrastructure and other capital enhancements are poised to witness long-term improvements in their gross domestic product (GDP) as a result of the influx of Ukrainian refugees across the continent. If you own the capital, you benefit from this.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

While contributing to a company ‘ s long-term success, ethical practices can also contribute to ensuring a positive impact on the individuals within the organization as well as outside communities. People want to work in a positive environment where they feel valued and respected.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 29, 2021

We’ve worked with them and for them – individuals in leadership positions who prioritize profits over people, place a greater value on transactions than interactions and view themselves on a higher level than those around them.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

The term wake is a boating term that refers “to the trail of disturbed water that is left as a boat moves in the water.” Whether this is positive or negative typically depends on the interaction, and also the self-awareness of the leader—and most leaders I know have no recognition of the type of wake they create.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This approach not only benefits businesses but also brings about positive outcomes for the local population. Corporations can play a greater role in community development than ever before while making a positive impact on the managers who volunteer,” the researchers explain.

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 7, 2023

Research from Bocconi University explores whether such layoffs were necessary or whether things like short-time work programs could help firms retain workers. The authors argue that implementing short-time work programs can allow firms to reduce the number of hours employees work while continuing to pay them a full-time wage.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In terms of psychological safety, how safe do employees feel when their leaders are bullies, abrasive, dogmatic, and toxic? The space for innovation and growth relies on dimensions of character that are often in short supply, like transcendence — being appreciative, inspired, purposive, optimistic, creative, and future-oriented.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 8, 2020

I’ve observed companies panicking and doing anything they can to manage short-term cash—and destroying hard-earned relationships at lightning speed. They are letting short-term financial objectives become the North Star in an effort to keep the lights on. If you don’t have a forever promise, you’re sunk.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Many CEOs, the top leaders of companies, often focus on short-term goals because that’s how they’re rewarded in their jobs. For example, they found that it’s important for the CEO and the highest-paid non-CEO executive to have different long-term perspectives for innovation to happen.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

When it comes to leadership, the terms manager and leader are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. A leader focuses on the future and long-term goals, while a manager focuses on the present and the immediate needs of the organization. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 20, 2020

In it, he suggests that business leaders should stop focusing on short-term (finite) gains and instead focus on the long-term (infinite) game of the business. The challenge for leaders in the West today has become the fixation on short-term results. If the CEO fails to make the numbers, the stock price plummets.

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Mills Scofield

JULY 27, 2014

In tangible terms, a project initially forecast to span 70 years and cost taxpayers $36 billion was completed 60 years ahead of schedule and $29 billion dollars under budget.a It was nothing short of altering awful to astonishing. The key word in this personal definition of leadership is positive influence.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In the ever-evolving arena of executive recruitment , the quaint notion of measuring a search firm’s prowess by the girth of their Rolodex—or the extent of their social registry, if you will—is as archaic as the term “Rolodex” itself.

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HR Digest

JULY 20, 2023

A career map is a written plan that outlines your current position, your ultimate career goal , and the specific steps you need to take to reach that goal. Goal Setting: A career map allows you to set both short-term and long-term goals, breaking down your ultimate objective into manageable milestones.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 7, 2017

The first key to real encouragement is have a real understanding of which behaviors are driving your long-term results. For example, what behaviors lead to long-term customer retention? Sure it’s simpler to focus only on short-term outcomes. What leadership behaviors build employee loyalty and engagement?

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Michael Lee Stallard

JANUARY 10, 2022

Brooks differentiated the terms this way in an article in The Atlantic : “Optimism is the belief that things will turn out all right; hope makes no such assumption but is a conviction that one can act to make things better in some way.” Recognize people for the good they are doing, their perseverance and their positive attitude.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 13, 2010

Exchanging the negative habits for the positive ones Unlike these task habits, you may have behavioral habits that require your awareness and action in order to help you to become the best leader that you can be. The next step is to actively work to replace those negative behavioral habits with some positive ones.

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Leading Blog

MAY 21, 2021

A well-written contract defines or explains each term or condition only once. Lesson: A profitable company may be chronically short of cash. Consequently, a business may be short of cash until payment is received. Those who are adverse to theory may thrive in business as long as the parameters familiar to them remain in place.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 15, 2021

This can also help in covering short-term expenses. For instance – you can opt for either a long-term or short-term loan. Basically, short-term loans are the ones that are given for up to a year, while long-term ones are given for more than 5 years.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Hortense Le Gentil writes to dispel that notion in The Unlocked Leader and become what she terms human leaders. In short, they don’t know how to be human leaders. Positioning yourself to speak last also encourages listening more. This is most often facilitated by listening more and talking less.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 14, 2023

Short-term focus: As a leader, it is essential to have a long-term vision and to think beyond the present. A short-term focus can lead to poor decision-making and undermine your leadership potential. Cutting corners can lead to poor quality work, which can damage your reputation and undermine your authority.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

Leaders who embrace these transformative technologies, from data analytics to artificial intelligence , position their companies for sustained growth in a rapidly changing business environment. A sustainable leadership approach does not fixate on short-term results alone.

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