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NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Practical ways to engage your team (or leadership book club) as you read Courageous Cultures together. One of the real joys of being authors is hearing from leadership book clubs and teams who are reading our books together. We also make it easy for teams to read together and discuss what they’ve learned. Own the U.G.L.Y.

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MAY 2, 2022

As organizations flatten and people continue to work remotely, it will take more than an executive sponsor to ensure your leadership development sticks. Imagine they were to kick off the training with a powerful story, then stay and engage with the team? Now, imagine if you had leaders at every level doing that with their teams.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

Creative teams stay open to what’s possible and explore alternative perspectives. Some of the best teams we know are great because they stay curious and creative. We’ve curated this list of curiosity habits and resources to make it easier to infuse curiosity into your team’s culture. Incubator Guide Here.

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APRIL 14, 2023

Your Work is Valuable – Let’s Make Sure You Get Leadership Visibility Let’s talk about getting more leadership better visibility and recognition for YOU – and YOUR TEAM’s – work. How do I ensure that management knows of our achievements and realizes how much work the team does?

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 16, 2021

When you hear stats like 4 million Americans resigned their roles in one month or that 40% are considering a change in job , you might feel nervous about the future of work, and how the heck you build a culture of sustained performance in all that turmoil. If you feel anxious about the future, you’re not alone. Cultivate Curiosity.

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International Coach Academy

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

People from different backgrounds tried to create a team based on the values of their values and the values of the company. I have met leaders that had a talent for inspiring their teams, but also managers who were excellent at executing, but who haven’t worked on the soft skills needed for being successful leaders. Simon Sinek.

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International Coach Academy

DECEMBER 6, 2023

A Coaching Power Tool By TM George, Executive Coach, AUSTRALIA Control vs. Vulnerability You can only go into the unknown when you have made friends with yourself. Control vs. Vulnerability Definition Many executives still believe that they need to control to be successful. Microsoft is now a leader in the practice of Growth Mindset.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Today on Asking for a Friend , we go old-school and talk about a very practical, and easy-to-implement technique for getting people’s attention and making an important first impression. An elevator pitch is something I imagine many of us wish we had mastered earlier in our careers ! And guess what?

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

It changes us. an executive hears a presentation and immediately responds with questions, concerns, critiques and challenges, without a pause to consider the depth and breadth of work entailed, the long hours, and the creative thinking. Thanks and recognition are about the receiver. But true gratitude is also about the giver.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 16, 2023

When you are clear about the kinds of ideas you need, and what would make them remarkable, you’ll get better ideas. The better the ideas, the more you’ll use them. The more ideas you use, the more people will share. Sometimes, we say, just say bring us ANY practical ideas to improve the organization. Similar process.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Want to empower your team? During times of uncertainty and change, it’s easy for your team to get lost in the chaotic swirl of indecision —to wring their hands and wait and see. It’s also the perfect time to empower your team, to step up and take the lead. Everyone had a new boss and a new team.

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MARCH 22, 2021

We once coached “Jane” a woman executive (she, her, hers), the only member of an all-male, executive team (he, him, his). Let’s talk about three categories of words that sabotage your influence at work and what to say instead. Can you please walk us through how you got to that? Jane’s story.

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AUGUST 23, 2021

Use This Approach to Gain Respect and the Influence You Need. Of course, leadership is not about being liked. But it sucks to go to work every day when you know your team would rather be working for someone else. So, how do you gain respect, when your team’s just not there? He gained the respect of his team.

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JUNE 14, 2021

Whether your team is heading back to the office, will continue working remotely, or somewhere between, silence and space are critical leadership gifts to give your team. Mixed Feelings about Going Back. Conversations about going back to the office have included a wide range of feelings. Over the past month, as more U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

But it sucks to go to work every day when you know your team would rather be working for someone else. Plus, if your team doesn’t like you, you’re not going to have the influence you need to make an impact. So, how do you gain respect, when your team’s just not there? He gained the respect of his team.

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APRIL 5, 2021

You want to empower your team to make the right decisions. So, how do you delegate the right decisions and ensure your team understands the decision-making parameters? Recently we’ve had several clients ask us to help their managers get better at delegation. How to Do I Empower My Team By Delegating Well?

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JULY 26, 2021

Expect common breakdowns to help your team work better together. Does your team get derailed by miscommunication, hurt feelings, customer service challenges, or another department’s dropped balls? 4 Ways to Make a Team Work Better Together by Planning for Breakdowns. So how do you implement planned recovery on your team?

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 13, 2023

Stop that Credit Stealer and Get the Recognition You Deserve “I was in a meeting the other day, and one of the executives thanked my boss for the success of a project I’ve been working on all year. One big reason is that it’s not too easy to talk about. And you know what she said next? Thank you. So, I just let it go.”

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International Coach Academy

AUGUST 21, 2023

A Coaching Model By Cyrus Erickson, Executive Leadership Coach, UNITED STATES TIME Time is money and one of our most valuable resources. Think about setting aside the current day to day clamor and stresses, using this space to slow down and just THINK. Simply put: the business, the team, yourself. What is the solution?

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

As a business leader who turns the challenges of modern corporations into profitable opportunities and with extensive experience as a senior executive in a Fortune 20 environment, Jeannie understands how to transform operations to focus on fueling human centered performance within organizations.

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International Coach Academy

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Uncertainty gives us stress, anxiety and fear. However, the possibility may make us feel hopeful, positive and energised. What is the new possibility that this uncertainty may create for us? What Is the Difference Between Uncertainty vs. Possibility. This power model focuses on Uncertainty vs. Possibility.

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JUNE 19, 2023

For example, a passive-aggressive comment about being passive-aggressive might look like this: “Oh, they always seem to find a way to avoid taking responsibility for their actions. Instead, get some space, stay calm, and use these phrases. The aggressive part is that the person is feeling anger or hostility. “Is this a big deal?

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

We all have mishaps from the past that haunt us. You’ve been “all in” to improve your reputation, showing up as a competent, human-centered leader…but people still talk about when you lost your cool, stole credit for an idea, or were overly critical of other people’s ideas. Leadership is never handled. What would you add?

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International Coach Academy

OCTOBER 2, 2023

To become innovative and adopt a more innovative culture, mindset, and ways of working, and shift towards more plus (+), an inspiring, courageous, engaging transition is key with the stakeholders and teams themselves. What issues, and root causes are we seeing for us losing momentum or not gaining the kind of goals we have?

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 4, 2023

And, your boss is far more likely to embrace your new idea when everyone else is talking about the benefits too. If you have a reputation for caring about your peers and supporting their efforts, they’re more likely to take you and your idea seriously. Ready to rally YOUR team for breakthrough results with Let’s Grow Leaders?

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 15, 2022

In our final Asking For a Friend highlights reel, thought leaders share inspiration and ideas to help you and your team prepare for a brighter, bolder future. Jim Detert challenges us “you’re not going to be ready for the big moments (of courage) if you don’t put the work in every day.” What matters most now?

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International Coach Academy

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A Research Paper By Julian Goodes, Executive Coach, AUSTRALIA Understanding Confidence & How Coaching Can Help No pressure, John. Could you please stand up and share a few introductory words with your new executive team. Self-confidence impacts us all in various ways and in various workplace situations.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

.” This goes beyond, “having a best friend at work,” (which according to Gallup only 30% of us have— which is too bad— since those who do are more engaged and productive). I’m talking about having a deep network of strategic advisors to help you win. And I was his HR and team development sounding board.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 12, 2021

Handling team conflict well distinguishes outstanding leaders. You’ve got a clear focus on what matters most, your team seems to work well together, but then you get that call: “I need to talk to you about…” It’s conflict, a disagreement, or a clash of personalities. 6 Ways to Deal with Team Conflict. Reflect to Connect.

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

This heartfelt post came from years of listening to high-performing employees vent their frustrations about the stupid things their managers said. This year, I feel particularly proud about _ (insert that accomplishment you expected them to bring up). I’d really like to talk to HR to express my concerns about this.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 19, 2021

In fact, this is isn’t just a skill that senior leaders identify—every leader we’ve ever met talks about the challenge of prioritizing their overwhelming flood of responsibilities , meetings, and day-to-day crises. What matters most for your business, your team, and the results you need to achieve? Time management. The I.N.S.P.I.R.E.

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JANUARY 30, 2023

Stop Workplace Gossip from Stirring Up Conflict and Distracting Your Team I first heard this frustrating bit of workplace gossip from my wonderful, human-centered executive assistant back in my Verizon days. You should probably know the rumor that’s going around about you.” “I know this isn’t funny.

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JUNE 26, 2023

To build a great corporate culture, don’t ignore the conflict between values When it comes to building a great corporate culture, one of the most common frustrations we hear from senior leaders and executives is that “We involved everyone. And we talk about them regularly. He says culture is simply “People like us, do things like this.”

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International Coach Academy

MARCH 10, 2022

In the context of coaching, we can look to this foundational tenet as a power tool to help us align our perspectives with what we value most. . By focusing on the “big why” that started you on this journey, you can use your valuable energy to work on making your imagined state a reality. Somehow it serves us. Michael Beckwith.

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International Coach Academy

JUNE 25, 2023

Whether it is fear of the unknown or the fear of the many scenarios one can imagine, that fear can be so powerful that it can prevent us from making any forward progress. However, as many of us know, avoidance does not make a challenge go away. Rather, it can make it greater in size and consequence.

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International Coach Academy

JULY 5, 2022

A Coaching Case Study By Lynn Winterboer, Agile Teams and Widows, UNITED STATES. This case study explains how I brought coaching into my Agile consulting profession using two real-life examples of people who were unsure of their new roles. I decided to sign up for the class, to learn more about what “coaching” means in my industry.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 16, 2015

You can learn more about it by clicking here. Thought Leaders Share About 7 Roles That Lead to Lasting Results. Key Behaviors : Stays on top of industry and competitive trends; helps his or her team understand how their work fits into the bigger picture; works to ensure other departments know what we do and why it’s important.

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