Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The political environment in the United States as elsewhere is driven by fear-based narratives. And that feeds our approach in society at large. It leads to short-term thinking. That’s not the way to lead. Leadership is about hope. Leaders are dealers in hope. Many of the books listed below help us to do just that. Blog Post ). How did you react?

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 15, 2022

You’ve got to give your boss bad news. But the timing isn’t great–for you or for them. The restructure. The uncertainty. The promotion that’s right around the corner. Maybe it’s just not a great time to rock the boat. . How do you give your boss bad news well, while avoiding the proverbial shooting of the messenger?

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The Five Graces of Life and Leadership by Gary Burnison. To have the grace to create this kind of leadership, we need greater self-awareness and genuine connection to others. To have the grace to create this kind of leadership, we need greater self-awareness and genuine connection to others. With Amy Herman’s Fixed.,

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Leading Blog

JULY 5, 2019

Grace, in a secular sense—that is on a human level—is about perspective. Grace is a critical part of who great leaders should be. To that end, John Baldoni has tackled for us in Grace: A Leader’s Guide to a Better Us , an attribute that is in short supply today. Grace is foundational to service. Generosity.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

To Gain More Confidence Saying No at Work, Start with Your “Yes” It’s never easy to say no at work. After all, you want to be helpful, responsive, and a team player. And yet, every time you say “yes” to something or someone, you’re saying “no” to something or someone else.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 9, 2023

Ghosting May Feel Easy, But the Impact is Hard. It’s getting worse. This phenomenon of ghosting at work. What is Ghosting at Work? Ghosting at work is when you THINK you’re in an important conversation. And THEN, the other party completely disappears. You’ve had a few great dates. Why is Ghosting at Work on the Rise?

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General Leadership

APRIL 2, 2014

I do not at all understand the mystery of grace – only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us. It is the verb charis, from which we derive the term grace. To the Greeks, anything of beauty, favor, or delight in which a person could rejoice was a form of grace. Anne Lamott.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

A Real Valentine is Grace-Full. Graceful leadership is an assertion, not a response. But leadership full of grace is not random; it is perpetual. Grace replaces judgment with consideration, fault with forgiveness. We all like getting them, even if it makes us feel a bit silly. A Real Valentine is Risky.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Is there a grace period for car insurance when buying a used car? Is there a Grace Period for a Used Car’s Auto Insurance? There is no grace period for insurance for buying your first car, be it a new car or a used one. But what about used cars? Do you need auto insurance policies in that case? Car Insurance for Used Cars.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Grace is a tough concept to sell in today’s environment. Grace looks at the bigger picture. Grace tells the stories of women and men who are making a positive difference in our world by devoting themselves to serving as agents of positive change. It is not primarily concerned for the self. It does not seek its own way.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 10, 2021

She would have pushed back with persistence and grace. Stand your ground and do so with grit and grace. What prompted this reaction? My first foray into the face-to-face post-quarantine business world. I’ve been privileged to be able to spend the last year working from home. Jane in the Before Times would have never done that.

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 5, 2023

People are inspired by those who live out their values, pursue their passions, and overcome obstacles with grace and determination. It can motivate people to move mountains, create masterpieces, and change the world. But how does one inspire others? Action Step: Self-awareness is the key to authenticity.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Displays grace and patience A followable leader extends grace and forgiveness when mistakes are made. Jesus gave His disciples, and everyone He met, much grace.) Followable may not be a Scrabble approved word – or even a word, but the application and the intent of the word is huge. Why would they want to follow me?

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 2, 2023

A struggling marriage is often lacking one key ingredient – acts of grace. So, if your marriage is struggling, one remedy is to apply more grace. Of course, it ultimately takes two people to make the marriage work, but one way to improve things is to interject more grace. Respect them. I’m an introvert.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 10, 2018

It takes guts, grace, determination, and a village to counteract how these tendencies limit our experience and possibilities. Going into the holidays, I’d never have guessed that collard greens and black-eyed peas would serve up a leadership “aha” moment. I don’t think my table mate did either. What was I supposed to say?”.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

The 63 episodes that comprised the series all followed a familiar format – innocent hero is unfairly challenged and through his own skill and grace overcomes great odds. But, if you were a young boy back then, as I was, there was really nothing better on TV!

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Guest post from Grace Pacie: We’ve all heard the story that lateness costs the country billions in lost productivity - it’s claimed that lateness costs American businesses more than $3 billion dollars a year, but can that figure be trusted? Are late people a liability or an asset in the business world? Is Time Management the Answer?

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 10, 2023

You will find inspiration in his determination and refusal to give up on his dream; see how he persevered in the face of obstacles and setbacks in his personal life; and follow along as he ultimately finds peace, purpose, and grace―and realizes that money isn’t everything. Leal came to the U.S. Desire more. Desire better.

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Leading Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Pre-COVID, when a manager wasn’t skilled in running a meeting or delivering a presentation, they were given grace. C OVID undoubtedly disrupted our worlds, especially the way we work. During the pandemic, not only did the concept of “office” shift dramatically but so did the needs and preferences of workers. Virtual Presentation Skills.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Thanks, Grace.” Sorry for the late reply. Here are the tickets you asked for. Nothing irks one more than an unanswered urgent or high-priority email that is finally acknowledged without any explanation for the tardiness. It’s natural to struggle with time management when we’re buried under piles of work. TIP #2 TAKE RESPONSIBILITY.

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Next Level Blog

JULY 11, 2023

Wearing her white gloves and a bright yellow vest, the traffic cop exuded grace, authority, intelligence and confidence all at once. One of my sources of entertainment on a recent trip to Los Angeles was watching a traffic cop masterfully manage a very busy Melrose Avenue intersection while a work crew replaced the stop lights. Here’s why.

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CO2

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The Journey of Letting Go In our journey through life, the process of understanding and letting go of the past is vital for personal growth and development. Our self-perception and worldview, rooted in our history, shape our identity and dignity. These perspectives, once essential for our survival and success, can become limiting as we evolve.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

It builds confidence, creates agility and develops grace. By Brian Layer , Chair, Organizational Development, N2growth. Not everyone will respond to your leadership. No matter how good you are, there will be skeptics. Leadership is a human endeavor and humans have choices. Still, it’s your duty to find a way to lead them.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

F EEDBACK — often described as a cornerstone of growth — possesses the potential to really inform and shape our professional and personal growth. When we’re open to receiving it and thoughtful in providing it to others, feedback can be very powerful while deepening and enriching relationships overall.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Take a moment to consider how many jobs you’ve had and how many careers you’re yet to embark upon? The ability to adapt and thrive at work, also known as your adaptability quotient, demands continuous learning and cultivation. The paradigm shift in work is, first and foremost, a mental one. Enter the shaper. Taking a Cue from a Comedian. “No

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

A Reel Leadership Article We’ve heard the fictional story of the women warriors of the Dora Milaje in the movie Black Panther. Imagine if they were real. They may have been. The Woman King is based on a true story. The film looks at the Agojie, a band of warrior women that protected Dahomey in the 1800s. They were fierce, deadly, and violent.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 2, 2018

Reese Witherspoon graces the cover of this business publication. Years ago, ANZ Bank in Australia was the least popular bank in the country. It transformed itself by asking staff what their values were and how they could be manifested in the business. The result was a dramatic rise in standing and profits. She walked away from her old job.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 25, 2017

Winning Well Connection. Click on the image for more information about Mary’s book. Mary has been an amazing supporter of David’s from early in his professional speaking career and an amazing friend. As she said on David and my engagement, “I feel like I’m gaining a sister.” Arrogance crosses the line of confidence.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Displays grace and patience. A followable leader extends grace and forgiveness when mistakes are made. Jesus gave His disciples, and everyone He met, much grace.). Followable may not be a Scrabble approved word – or even a word, but the application and the intent of the word is huge. Why would they want to follow me?

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Joseph Lalonde

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

I recently was invited to an advance screening of the new Christian movie Paul: Apostle Of Christ. Paul: Apostle Of Christ shares the last days of Paul as he and Luke spend time together in Mamertine Prison and Luke writes down Paul’s story. Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Paul: Apostle Of Christ. At this time, Rome was set ablaze.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

For the second time in six years, my heart had gone on the fritz. This time was different in that the medical reason for the malfunction wasn’t immediately clear. Several possibilities existed, so my cardiologist laid out a series of diagnostic tests and medication trials. What played with my head was that this science experiment would take a month.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The church is often notorious for delaying these type decisions – often in the name of grace. (I’m Those aren’t easy situations either, and due process, fairness, and grace should still play a part, but sometimes people make it easier for us to clarify what needs to happen. (I’m Or at least is made clearer.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Also tells the truth no matter how uncomfortable it is and does so with grace. Given that our state was in the path of totality for the August 2017 solar eclipse, people in our neighborhood gathered to watch. The closer we were to the time of totality, the larger the crowd became. Being a leader is a forever kind of thing. Minor Myers.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Hubby returned home from running errands and excitedly told me about the new screens that had been installed on the gas pumps – screens that played music and TV shows. “What a great concept,” he gushed. “Now I don’t have to just stand there anymore.” Timothy Wilson. . Timothy Wilson. Red states, blue states.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 21, 2015

Grace received is the natural result of grace given by broken people to broken people. It’s out there…the headlines are printed, the paper is printed and the world is reading the news over morning coffee. Information once hidden is now fairly public. Own It-Accept Responsibility. You messed up. You chose and acted poorly.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2019

H OW WE SHOW UP in life matters. Our intentions, energy, and presence matter. The impact we have on others depends on how we show up. We create the culture by who we are. As a leader, this is critical to our mission. Anese Cavanaugh invites us in Contagious You to be the leader we want to be—the culture we want to lead. How do you want to feel?

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 28, 2017

She said all he wanted to do was get in my good graces, make a name for himself, and use me to do so. My teammates got on a riff about not wanting to work with a particular person because that person had their own personal agenda. Perish the thought. I let them go on for a while. In fact, it runs everything I do.” Not always.

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