Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 12, 2015

Make sure you add a bit more information to any topic you cover so that people understand you aren’t just regurgitating information, but you truly understand the topic. If you are really ambitious, write a short book on the subject you know best. How to Be a Manager When Your Employees Are Older Than You.

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The Practical Leader

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

We did a series of focus groups, interviews, and surveys within a division of a large company to help Chris, the division manager, determine why their culture wasn’t performing at the level he wanted. I then discussed all the research showing that an organization’s culture ripples out from the management team leading it.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 24, 2019

I managed a national top-forty accounting and consulting firm (SS&G). Several of our initiatives set the industry standard for successful firm management. In turn, we adapted our culture to meet their needs — casual dress codes, flextime, healthy lifestyle options, community involvement, challenging work, more defined advancement.

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HR Digest

JUNE 1, 2023

Sending a “thank you” email to a hiring manager after an interview seems like a simple, straightforward task. Also sending a thank you note to your interviewers is a way to express appreciation for the opportunity to meet with them, which can be done via email for more immediate follow up. Simplify the subject line.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 4, 2023

You can ask them to let you know if they would prefer an email or if setting up a meeting would be preferred. Please let me know if you would prefer to have me email those queries or set up a time for the meeting so I can take up my role with the confidence it deserves.” “I I will always remember this contribution.” “I

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 9, 2021

Speaking up could help to expose bias or prejudice, it could promote innovations that go against the status quo, or simply suggest strategies that differ from one’s line manager. New research from the University of Pennsylvania explores why employees tend to be uncomfortable with speaking up, and what managers can do about it.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 1, 2022

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we began sharing our loneliness research with clients and were astonished by how large the appetite was for this topic. The pandemic had finally pulled back the curtain on the concealed topic of loneliness. However, loneliness is a subjective feeling and can be difficult to track.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2020

We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. David Moser of Decisive Blog writes How To Run A Meeting You Aren’t Ready For: 5 Steps. Welcome to the October 2020 Leadership Development Carnival!

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 5, 2023

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we began sharing our loneliness research with clients and were astonished by how large the appetite was for this topic. The pandemic had finally pulled back the curtain on the concealed topic of loneliness. However, loneliness is a subjective feeling and can be difficult to track.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 14, 2013

I was at a conference recently and the session topic was leadership development and succession planning. One of the participants, an HR manager, raised her hand and asked: “We’ve recently implemented a talent review process, so we’ve done a decent job assessing our leaders, but now we’re struggling with what to do next.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we began sharing our loneliness research with clients and were astonished by how large the appetite was for this topic. The pandemic had finally pulled back the curtain on the concealed topic of loneliness. However, loneliness is a subjective feeling and can be difficult to track.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 30, 2011

If you’ve ever watched an episode of NBC’s “The Office” you know exactly what unproductive meetings look like. The tragic news is many real world meetings too closely resemble a fictional Michael Scott get together. In today’s post I’ll provide you with 10 steps to creating meetings that produce real results.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 3, 2022

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we began sharing our loneliness research with clients and were astonished by how large the appetite was for this topic. The pandemic had finally pulled back the curtain on the concealed topic of loneliness. However, loneliness is a subjective feeling and can be difficult to track.

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Skip Prichard

AUGUST 11, 2019

Manage the Volume, Reduce the Stress , Love the Results. As a communications expert you have tackled many big topics and finally this book hits a big one: email. Vague subject lines. I’m sure you’ve seen some like these: “Last-Minute Details” “Meeting Cancelled” “Quick Question.” What meeting? Dianna Booher.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 19, 2011

One topic the instructor assigned was to pick a person in our life who helped us cope with the craziness of childhood, most of my peers chose their grandfather/grandmother, mother, father, etc. Rule #1 If you have to speak, be comfortable with your topic and materials. I present to audiences all over the world. Anything less.

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Change Starts Here

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

A manager makes decisions and acts in ways that contradict the initiative. How many meetings go nowhere because the real issue goes unaddressed? The gorilla is a truth that no one wants to admit, or a touchy subject for at least one person in the room. Give Feedback. Someone sticks with old behaviors or skirts the new process.

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Women on Business

AUGUST 19, 2011

As a business owner I have noticed that entrepreneurs talk about a range of topics and we share some pretty personal details; what doesn’t happen is the talk about violence. We speak about managing teams and dealing with problem performers, but we very rarely speak about what happens when those situations go horribly wrong.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 28, 2021

Called out as being ‘over the hill’ and the subject of ageist jokes and comments, they are also marginalized and viewed as less valuable than their younger colleagues. It’s important that your manager know that you’re still invested in your job and doing your best work. Ask for the meeting agenda ahead of time. Bonnie Marcus.

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Chartered Management Institute

MAY 3, 2023

As the importance of open and honest leadership continues to dominate the media spotlight, I find myself reflecting on how vital relationships are to building a positive working environment, and how important it is for all managers and leaders to develop this skill. You can learn more in FE News. Enjoy the rest of your week.

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 1, 2012

My manager doesn’t know any more than I do—how am I going to grow?” In addition, you might notice broader topics just ripe for group learning. Do yourself and others a favor—organize a lunch, Google video hangout, or conference call on the subject. Looks like we’re not having the all-hands meeting this year. Online tools.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Professional development can give you the chance to grow and expand your knowledge on the subjects that matter to you. If you want to expand your skills in a specific domain, you must learn more about the topic and then, practice. Plan your meetings effectively. OK, many of you will ask –. Here’s a short answer. Why set goals?

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 3, 2022

When I arrived at an established church we had a policy – voted on by the church in a business meeting at some point – on folded chairs. The weight of meeting the demands of policies can take valuable energy from pursuing things, which have the opportunity of producing greater progress. Lead more than you manage.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Standing up and speaking on a topic commands respect — for you and your product. Attendees can meet and touch you. I know my subject well. I communicate my subject well. And I charged a fee calculated to be just under any ordinary manager’s sign-off level, so anyone could attend. It ain’t that simple.

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Deming Institute

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

A recent blog by John Hunter, Ackoff on Systems Thinking and Management, highlights a collection of videos of lectures by Russell Ackoff, recently made available at this site. to his inquiring colleague, while the meeting moved ahead to the next topic. You Laugh, It Happens!

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The game – especially the off-the-beaten-path answer – was the subject of the following morning’s workshop. I was recently in a meeting with the leadership development director of a large manufacturing company. The topic was the company’s leadership development training program.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Perhaps you truly are an expert in that subject matter. Perhaps people have come to you for your coaching help – either in the subject matter or because you are viewed in some other way as a good coach. Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Lack of Interaction : Along the lines of number one above, if executives, management, and staff don’t proactively seek your advice and input then you have a respect problem. link] mikemyatt This is always a ticklish topic. The boss will never go for that.&# Identifying the leader type is not the problem in most cases.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision? Five Keys to Better Decision Making in Meetings Nine Steps for Creating and Maintaining Team Ownership of Ideas and Goals Blogs I Like Get Uncomfortable!

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The two individuals fund high-risk economic initiatives in exchange for participation (partnerships), often bringing experience, management expertise, and contact information. We recommend that you hold a board meeting that everyone can attend directly. New trends fill him with tons of enthusiasm to uncover hidden topics.

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Tony Mayo

AUGUST 30, 2009

… Subjects in the study also consistently reacted better to receiving something than to having it taken from them, even when the gift left them with less money, say $30 instead of $50. Conversation , Facilitation , Kindness , Meetings , Trust blog comments powered by Disqus « Never say, “It’s Just Semantics.&#

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Tanveer Naseer

JUNE 6, 2011

Next Monday, he will be presenting a workshop at G5 Leadership called “ Listen Up, Speak Up – How to tackle tough topics ”, where he’ll discuss, among other things, the challenges in giving and receiving feedback, which is the subject of his guest piece here on my blog.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Then I decided to make that one of the topics covered in the book, spanning two different chapters. After that, I thoroughly enjoyed writing the book, and am convinced it’s my best work on the subject. Most real selling still happens in those face-to-face meetings with the buyer or over the phone. Including me.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Then I decided to make that one of the topics covered in the book, spanning two different chapters. After that, I thoroughly enjoyed writing the book, and am convinced it’s my best work on the subject. Most real selling still happens in those face-to-face meetings with the buyer or over the phone. Including me.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 9, 2015

Got (meaningful) subject matter? Know your subject. When you’re giving a presentation ‘knowing your subject’ is a given. They’re hunting for a can of beer instead of hunting for a Toastmasters meeting. You just finished reading Are you the ''Toast'' of your meetings? ! Got speech? Got courage?

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 3, 2011

Status Quo really isn’t…all things are subject to entropy, and stasis leads to death for organizations as well as organisms! Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision? All the best.

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The Practical Leader

JUNE 7, 2012

She was looking at bringing her management team to our Leading @ the Speed of Change: Transforming Personal, Team, and Organization Performance public workshop. Leaders realize that being frustrated by endless streams of poorly run meetings and not doing anything to influence change is feeding the Meeting Monster. By everyone.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Posted on November 29th, 2010 by admin in Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy , Talent Management By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Bonus or no bonus? That is the question. The structures of corporate bonuses are as varied as there are numbers of entities.

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