Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 19, 2021

Your Favorite Leadership Blog Posts So Far This Year. One of the interesting parts of being regular leadership writers (we’ve been blogging here at Let’s Grow Leaders since 2012), is to see which of our leadership blog posts resonate the most with our readers and why. We would love to hear from you. Read more here.

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JANUARY 10, 2022

Master remote team communication with variety and consistency. If you’re serious about becoming a better remote leader, you’re going to want to become a master in the art of remote team communication. Key initiatives, motivation, strategic priorities, updates, celebrations–there is so much to communicate with your team.

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JUNE 2, 2014

As we continue our series on the biggest mistakes team leaders make , we focus on the perils of under communicating the big picture. Chances are, Kelly could make a big difference by doing a better job of communicating the big picture. 3 Ways To Communicate the Big Picture with Ease. Mediocre results. High Absenteeism.

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Career Advancement

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” Coach Joel answers: Ethan, these issues all come down to improving your communication skills. Taking initiative to address them is one of the most important things you can do to prove your leadership abilities. Communication channels are undefined.

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OCTOBER 13, 2022

What is the secret to ongoing success in every role whether you’re in leadership, accounting, consulting, investment banking, law, or any other type of professional service? Leadership and Selling Your Expertise. 13:32 A big part of effective leadership is to position yourself as a true partner. Get the Book.

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JULY 23, 2021

The 12 Inch Rule of Leadership: Confidence, Humility, Influence, and Career Success. In this wisdom-packed interview, former Wallstreet executive Dr. Kaliym Islam shares the many leadership moments that transformed his career. The 12 Inch Rule of Leadership. The 12 Inch Rule of Leadership. The 12 Inch Rule of Leadership.

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AUGUST 3, 2015

I’m not sure why so many people in positions of power think sarcasm is a leadership competency. David Dye and I write more on this topic in our book being published by AMACOM this February. Sure a quick wit, used well, can energize the team and lighten the load.

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MAY 17, 2017

We first met Bill when he was publishing his first book– and I interviewed him to help share his message. Since then, we keep finding ourselves in the same leadership conversations and communities, and always enjoy connecting to share best practices. The Starting Point of Good Leadership. Winning Well Reflection.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Clear communication gets you past “magical thinking” to create a shared understanding of success. We’ll bet that somewhere along the line, clear communication was compromised, and “magical thinking” crept in. That’s a conversation that can’t go anywhere because communication is unclear.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Karin, I’m new to leadership. Stay focused on the MIT (the most important thing) , communicate consistently with 5×5 communication, and be sure to check for understanding. Stay focused on the MIT (the most important thing) , communicate consistently with 5×5 communication, and be sure to check for understanding.

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MARCH 31, 2025

Wisdom shows up in the ability to dance with clarity and curiosity, as we talk about in our book, Courageous Cultures. And, “landing in the AND” of confidence and humility, results and relationships, as we teach in our leadership development programs. Thats not weaknessits leadership. Learn from others: Research.

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MARCH 27, 2014

My first book, Overcoming an Imperfect Boss is now on Amazon. I want to express deep gratitude to all in the LGL community who have grown with me in my Imperfections. I keep being asked why, of all the leadership topics I […]. Authenticity, Transparency and Trust Career and Learning Communication'

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DECEMBER 5, 2022

And download our Free E-Book, 7 Practical Ways to Be a Bit More Daring. What to do: One of the most vital steps you can take as you start in a new leadership role is to clarify what success looks like. Use a 5 x 5 communication strategy for the most vital aspects of the team’s work. Reinforce the “why” behind every “what.”.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 27, 2025

The one who shows up with Connection, Clarity, Curiosity, and Commitment aka the Four Cs of productive collaboration that ground our book Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict and our SynergyStack Team Development System. In our leadership development programs, we talk about being interested and interesting.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 31, 2024

He also reminds us to use the strategies from his book, “ Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict ,” and gives us a sneak peek of what’s coming up in future episodes. ” 10:20 – Using Powerful Phrases David highlights powerful phrases from his book, such as, “That does sound frustrating.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2022

When I read Whitney’s new book, I was struck by how her model reflected my own journey of taking the leap from Verizon Wireless executive to entrepreneur. As I was reading Whitney’s book, I kept smiling through the “6 questions to ask yourself in the explorer phase.” I was exploring before I was exploring.

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DECEMBER 22, 2014

Our LGL tribe had some nice recognition, being honored as a Top 10 Leadership Sites of 2014 based on COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. I’m also really honored to be included on Inc’s list of 100 Great Leadership Speakers For Your Next Conference (of course, they used Sir Richard Branson’s pic, not mine, but I’m cheaper ;-).

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JUNE 27, 2014

I’ve got four deep collaborations in process now, including writing a children’s picture book with Alli Polin and the launch of a Parent’s Guide to Leadership (a free ebook downloadable from the sidebar.). Fuzzy Communication- Collaboration requires a constant flow of real-time communication.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In this episode, former Silicon Valley communications CEO Sabrina Horn gives you the tools to lead with integrity, navigate the challenges that compromise authenticity, and transform your influence by leading from the truth. 11:40 – The Make It Happen Box and how to use it to manage overwhelm and multiple leadership pressures.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2025

if you’re interested in workplace communication and powerful phrases you might enjoy our new book, P owerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict: What to Say Next to De-Stress the Workday, Build Collaboration and Calm Difficult Customers.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 10, 2024

Host, David Dye, gives you a sneak peek at their new book, “ Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict. You’ll get solid advice on fostering trust and nailing communication with your manager. .” Building trust starts with open communication. A must-hear for anyone in a leadership role!

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FEBRUARY 28, 2020

You’ll get practical ways to be a fantastic mentor, a great mentee, and more inclusive leader including: * The three whys leaders need to know and communicate. * Why noticing differences is a vital leadership skill. * Get Lisa’s book: How leaders create more inclusive teams. * How to be an awesome mentor. *

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JULY 27, 2015

I had asked the group to share their teachable point of view on leadership in the form of a TEDdy Talk (e.g. After giving her a hug and a copy of my Overcoming an Imperfect Boss book, I realized I’ve never dealt with that. She planned to leave my book on his desk the next day as a conversation starter.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Who most influenced your leadership? What was the most influential book you read? I want to ensure LGL continues to grow and improve to add value to your leadership journey. Career & Learning Communication 2014 review how to reflect on the year post-mortem analysis' What are you most proud of? Personally?

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 26, 2019

Recognize that Great Leaders Have No Rules (the title of Kevin’s most recent book) and how to lead yourself and your team in a way that transforms outcomes, is more fun, and doesn’t drive you or anyone else nuts. Oh, and there are a few bits of marketing wisdom and personal leadership examples too.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 20, 2021

When your cause is important and you’re working to build a better world, leadership matters more than ever – but it often takes a back seat to the scramble to achieve today’s results. This leadership paradox isn’t limited to nonprofit or social justice organizations. Get Rita’s Book.

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AUGUST 18, 2022

Your book, Courageous Cultures, kind of scares me. This conversation came up when we were looking at curriculum design for ongoing training for one of our long-term leadership development clients. Communicate those important strategic priorities, five times, five different ways. Turn Too Many Ideas into Ideas You Can Use.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 23, 2022

In this episode, Marisa Cleveland and Simon Cleveland draw on their combined forty years of experience in corporate, government, and higher education leadership to answer this question. Get the tools you need to make leadership part of your lifestyle. Relatable Leadership. Get the Book. Connect with Marisa and Simon.

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Career Advancement

JUNE 10, 2019

If, like Joyce, you’re wondering how to book the right motivational speaker, you’re not alone. Locating and booking a speaker can be overwhelming. Do you wish to increase productivity among your employees or to nurture leadership in your management team, for example? First you must determine your goal for the event.

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International Coach Academy

DECEMBER 25, 2023

A Research Paper By Adella St.Rose, Self-Leadership Coach, SAINT LUCIA Leaders on Self-Leadership Our views on leadership are often projected toward others, our managers, our community leaders, and national and global leaders be they leading groups, companies, or countries.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

How do we best communicate? How do we best communicate? Our clients tell us that one reason our leadership programs lead to sustained culture change is that everyone adopts a common vocabulary. If you’re a regular reader of our blog or books, you know we’re all about the MIT (Most Important Thing).

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 30, 2014

To me your book represents a leader saying why and how I should relate to them, excuse them, allow for and understand their human nature. Authenticity & Transparency Career & Learning Communication Energy & Engagement fear and intimidation feedback leaders leadership leadership development middle management transparency Trust'

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JULY 14, 2014

Age isn’t necessarily a leadership competency. I’m book marking this page as a reminder to myself as well. Authenticity & Transparency Communication big picture collaboration losing battle teamwork when to give in' Should the other, older and theoretically more mature guy have been the one to succumb?

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Conversations are the soul of leadership. And show how Appreciative Inquiry (AI)–one of the most widely used approaches for fostering positive change for individuals, groups, organizations, and communities–can help you communicate better and flourish in all areas of your life. Get the Book.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Navigating the Hybrid Work Environment: A Leadership Journey [00:00] The Essence of Inclusive Policy-Making It’s essential that the policy-making team steps out of isolation. Leaders and employees must collaborate to establish communication norms that protect mental health and support productivity. [42:13]

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APRIL 10, 2015

Ling (not her real name) bravely raised her hand in my Masters level leadership class tonight. I’m delighted to announce I’ve signed a book publishing contract with AMACOM with co-author David Dye. Authenticity & Transparency Career & Learning Communication confident humility leading well overcoming insecurities'

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

In this episode David shares severals ways to meet these frustrating moments with leadership, whether that’s leading up, down, or sideways. ’ Discover why this question reveals a bigger issue in communication and leadership within organizations. Expert tips on how to communicate changes effectively.

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