Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Leadership resists change because it’s about human nature. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Kevin Roberts on the nature of leadership: “Where should people start with “leadership” in a VUCA world?

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 27, 2014

One of my embarrassing leadership blunders was allowing passion and vision to blind me to the interests of others. You either agreed with me or you were a roadblock. My strategy was to… Continue reading → Humility Influence Motivation Taking others higher Leadership Leadership Development'

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Professor Moshik Temkin asks if you would fight back against a fascist power? “We That was the case under the Vichy regime for many Frenchmen, who saw no reason to resist.” Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 26, 2024

AskingforaFriend Embracing Curiosity as a Catalyst for Change Your Curiosity Powerful Phrases are a great start here. Step 2: Brainstorm Forces Split the team into smaller groups, if necessary, and brainstorm the forces driving change (positive forces) and those resisting change (negative forces). What should I do?

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

When confronted with opposition or resistance from their followers: Leaders must be able to stand firm and take action when moving people forward. This could be a decision related to a business strategy, a change in company policy, or a response to a crisis. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 14, 2021

After years of leading change, I’ve discovered every change will face resistance. And there is a primary reason people resist change. There is something in all of us, which initially resists change we didn’t initiate. If there is one primary reason people resist change, would it be helpful to know? All change.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 23, 2021

21:30 – The powerful leadership practice of surrender and not-knowing. 27:00 – What to do when you experience resistance in yourself or your team (look for the fear beneath it). 30:34 – A powerful question to move through your own fears and resistances. Humanity Works Better. Humanity Works Better.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Overcoming Resistance: A Stepping Stone to Coaching Adoption Driving the adoption of coaching programs often encounters resistance. By showcasing success stories and fostering a culture of trust and collaboration, organizations can overcome resistance and fully harness the transformative power of coaching.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

As a consulting professional who works closely with top executives in the world’s largest companies, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of coaching in building strong foundations for organizations. However, driving the adoption of coaching programs can often be met with resistance from both executives and employees.

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Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 14, 2012

Questions are the most powerful statements you make. Questions overcome resistance. Questions expose. Your questions tell me who you are. Questions invite thought. Answers end thought. Questions enlighten. “It It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question,” Decouvertes. People naturally question statements.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 4, 2024

Let's dive in: One: The Power of Self-Discipline Self-discipline is the cornerstone of success. A consistent schedule helps train your mind and body to anticipate and execute tasks without resistance. Practice self-control by resisting temptations that hinder your progress. It's a skill that improves with time and practice.

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Leadership Freak

JULY 11, 2016

The danger of underhanded resistance is you don’t see it coming. Skillful leaders know polite foot dragging, agreement without follow through, and recurring “confusion” are underhanded resistance. Malicious or innocent: Underhanded resistance is always malicious, even when it smiles.

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Leadership Freak

MAY 8, 2023

You give power to things you resist. Uncertainty is as certain as a sunrise. Vitality is uncommon. Vitality is energy to thrive in difficulty. 4 Ways leaders instill vitality: #1. Use uncertainty. Ignoring… Continue reading →

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Next Level Blog

JUNE 14, 2023

The words we use have power. The power to clarify and inspire as well as the power to confuse and annoy. When it comes to generating confusion, annoyance, and a lot of other negative emotions, commonly used corporate buzzwords have a special power all their own. That’s a classic source of buzzwords, by the way.)

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 26, 2023

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Niccolò Machiavelli on resistance to change: “It must be remembered that there is nothing more difficult to plan, more doubtful of success, nor more dangerous to manage than a new system. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 11, 2019

This is also why the rational approach doesn’t really work: your arguments elicit resistance , whether spoken out or not. Your first change is your attitude towards resistance. When you see resistance as unwanted and unpleasant, you limit your possibilities. Resistance is a signal for dialog. Don’t push.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

We have to believe that we have the power to create the life we want. In Fast Forward: 5 Power Principles to Create the Life You Want in Just One Year , Wendy Leshgold and Lisa McCarthy say we often feel powerless because we are too focused on the present. Be concise: Being concise is always more powerful.

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Leadership Freak

MARCH 4, 2021

You don’t find strength while snoozing in a hammock or snacking at the movies. Expand potential by doing things that require energy and strength. Strength rises when you do hard things. No challenge… Continue reading →

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Mike Cardus

APRIL 21, 2024

Resistance or silence from employees at the front and customer-facing line. Principle 5: Navigating Power and Identity Definition: Acknowledging and managing the dynamics of power and identity within an organization are essential for facilitating work-culture change. Continued dominance of top-down decision-making.

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Change Starts Here

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

When we feel that frustration, we label what’s happening as Resistance. However, the outward signs of resistance you experience as a change agent are usually symptoms of an underlying issue. Webinar: Uncover and Reduce Resistance. In this webinar, you’ll learn: The common symptoms of resistance. FULL SERIES.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2021

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. As the emotional cascade takes hold, it becomes harder and harder to resist.”. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Source: The Journey Beyond Fear: Leverage the Three Pillars of Positivity to Build Your Success.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Want more powerful phrases for dealing with tricky situations? Your Turn So, that’s my take on why it’s important to accept help and how to do it while leading confidently. What are your thoughts? Ever been in a similar situation? How did you handle it? More on that research here.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Resisting Feedback: Executive coaching often involves receiving constructive feedback. Resisting or dismissing feedback can impede your growth. Executive coaching is a powerful tool for achieving success, but avoiding these common mistakes is crucial for guaranteeing positive outcomes.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In this engaging episode, Dorie Clark gives you unique principles and frameworks to help you reorient yourself, see the big picture, and tap into the power of small changes. The books I mention in this episode are: How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Econom y by Jenny Odell. That’s playing The Long Game.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

I can’t resist the subtle seduction of bullet points and numbered priorities. Posted in Change Management Self Leadership Workplace Issues I have a confession to make. I’m a list person. There’s something satisfying about charting a course one step at a time and tracking progress with check marks and scribbles.

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Change Starts Here

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Rather than ponder the nature of aerodynamics while flying, instead I wondered – could there be change with no resistance? As a fun exercise, I tried to envision what the conditions would be for a resistance-free change. No politics, posturing or power plays. Won’t you play along by adding your own observations in the comments?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As an executive coaching professional who works with top executives in the world’s largest companies, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of coaching in shaping effective leaders. Leaders face an array of complex challenges, from navigating organizational change to driving innovation and performance.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

As a consulting professional who works with top executives in the world’s largest companies, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of actionable insights. These insights provide specific and targeted guidance on how teams can improve their effectiveness and drive better business outcomes.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 1, 2024

Ignoring these advancements may leave your organization struggling to keep up with competitors who harness the power of AI to enhance their operations, customer experiences, and overall competitiveness. The Integration of Robots is Inevitable: Robots, powered by AI, will become ubiquitous in all types of organizations.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Resistance to Change: In a rapidly changing business environment, adaptability is paramount. If your organization exhibits resistance to change, clinging to outdated practices and processes, it’s a sign that your culture may need a reset. A revitalized culture rekindles the passion and commitment of your team members.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 29, 2021

47:21 – The role of anti-fragility – how to make you, your team, and your organization more resistant to bumps and disruptions. 56:00 – The power of giving over control (both for surviving storms and leading through disruption). It’s not always what you think. 48:30 – Mitigating risk.

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The Practical Leader

AUGUST 23, 2023

Denise uses the power of persuasion to make people want to. Joel uses position power to make people have to. Joel tries to overpower resistance to change with facts and force. ” The post Powering with Passion and Teaming with Energy appeared first on The Clemmer Group. Denise cares about people.

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Innovative leaders wrongly resist patterns. They fear repetition constricts and bores. Don’t fence me in.” However, rituals set leaders free. Think of rituals as tiny behaviors that yield disproportionate benefits. One of mine is rising early and placing my fingers on the keyboard. It’s 3:44 a.m. as I type this.

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Change Starts Here

MAY 2, 2013

It can be frustrating when people resist the change you are implementing. But, getting the boss involved should not be your default way of handling resistance. The following are three reasons not to escalate the issue up to the boss when people resist change – and one reason you should. These are only symptoms of resistance.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 16, 2023

WHO: Cultivating Belief – Win Their Hearts & Minds Change, by its very nature, rouses resistance as it unsettles established norms and perceived security. Realigning incentives and rewards with the envisioned behaviors acts as a powerful catalyst, ensuring the durability of the change.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 3, 2020

His new book, Experimentation Works: The Surprising Power of Business Experiments , takes you through his research and best practices to show how to experiment and test before acting. Both revolutions were about the potential of new experimentation tools, processes, and cultures and what companies should do to unlock their power.

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Resist the temptation to argue against or rebut any feedback you receive. Explain that you’d like to use the “Stop, Start, Continue” framework to ensure that the conversation is helpful to both of you. Ask your leader if there’s anything you should Stop doing. Listen carefully.

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