November, 2012

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Leadership for Kids: A Great Way To Teach Your Kids About Leadership

Let's Grow Leaders

If you are just tuning in to Let’s Grow Leaders, we are in the midst of a Saturday Series about developing young leaders. On weekdays we return to our regular leadership fare. What Does Your Mommy Do? I have never had one of those jobs they sing about on Sesame Street. As with most of us, [.] The post Leadership for Kids: A Great Way To Teach Your Kids About Leadership appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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5 Etiquette Lessons for the Workplace

On The Job

The workplace sometimes changes so rapidly it's hard to keep up with what we're supposed to do and not do. But some things stick around -- like the importance of good manners. That's why I thought it was a good issue to explore for my Gannett/USA Today column. Is it OK to tweet during a business conference? Should you stand up when shaking hands? Do you get the boss a holiday gift this year?

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Secrets of successful yoga studios, and tactics to examine ideas that suck

Penelope Trunk

The title of this post should really be 5 Steps to Have a Career that Makes the World a Better Place. But the first thing about making the world a better place is that if you really want to do that, you’ll have to make some compromises. Like, I have to write blog post titles that will rank high in Google searches instead of writing the titles I feel most like writing.

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How to Manage a Micro-Manager

Eat Your Career

There’s nothing worse than feeling like you’re being smothered, and micro-managers are really good at making you feel that way. They hover over you, constantly check in, offer instruction when none is needed, and expect you to do things their way and on their schedule. Micro-managers don’t allow you to have any freedom and eventually, work can start to feel like a prison sentence.

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HIA Technologies Turns a New Chapter in Professional Development and Training

HIA Technologies announces the launch of Qvio™️ - transforming video engagement with two-way interactivity. With Qvio viewers can ask questions and get instant answers from the content owner's Author-Controlled AI™️.

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Talent Is a Strategic Asset: A Virtual Roundtable - Strategy+Business

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Kid’s Books on Leadership For the Older Crowd: Insights from India

Let's Grow Leaders

Thanks for joining in for our continued Saturday series on developing leadership in kids. Today’s post builds on the exploration of Children’s Books on Leadership. On Monday, we return to our normal leadership fare. A guest post from Sandhya Varadharajan, Age 13, Chennai, India I connected with Sandhya through social media from our shared connections [.

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Making the Invisible, Visible For Our Children

Let's Grow Leaders

How do we make the invisible, visible for our children? The next in our Saturday Series in developing leadership in kids. On Monday we return to our regular leadership fare. A Guest Post from Sonia Di Maulo, Canada Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others. ? Jonathan Swift Samuel picks up [.] The post Making the Invisible, Visible For Our Children appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Gratitude Parade: Great Posts on Gratitude and Thanksgiving

Let's Grow Leaders

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, there have been so many great posts on gratitude this month. Today, I offer you links to insights from fellow bloggers on the art of gratitude. Why Be Grateful? The Pursuit of Peace: Thanksgiving as a Lifestyle by Andy Tix Andy Tix shares the positive psychological benefits of gratitude and offers [.] The post Gratitude Parade: Great Posts on Gratitude and Thanksgiving appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Plan Your Epitaph Day: Living and Leaving a Legacy

Let's Grow Leaders

Apparently today is “Plan Your Epitaph” Day. So, although I don’t usually post on Fridays, I couldn’t resist a short one. We move so fast, working through the urgent. It’s a nice reminder to consider the legacy we are working to leave. In her meditation “Set in Stone”, in Walking Towards Morning Meditations, Victoria Stafford urges [.

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The Ultimate LMS Buyer’s Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Purchasing an LMS

Whether you’re shopping for your very first learning management system (LMS) or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming. With so many vendor options, each with its own multitude of features and pricing structures, even the most seasoned educators, trainers, and business leaders can feel lost in a sea of choices! Finding the LMS that’s best suited for your organization requires a planned, strategic approach.

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Grateful Gone MIssing? In Search of Gratitude

Let's Grow Leaders

This month many folks I know are participating in the Facebook Daily Gratitude Challenge. They are posting ”something for which they are truly grateful” each day. My friend Lisa wrote, “I am grateful for gratitude.” Ah, I thought… now that is something to consider. What is grateful? What does it mean to be truly grateful? How does [.] The post Grateful Gone MIssing?

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Thanksgiving Grace and Grappling: Growing Beyond Easy

Let's Grow Leaders

Today I offer my grace of thanksgiving for all that I have been given. I also whisper a humble grace for the messy work that is helping me to become. May you too be blessed in your grappling this Thanksgiving. “Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and [.] The post Thanksgiving Grace and Grappling: Growing Beyond Easy appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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How To Differentiate Your Strategy Through Competence and Talent

Let's Grow Leaders

Why would a customer choose you over a competitor? Many companies have trouble articulating that answer, says Steve Van Remortel, author of the new book Stop Selling Vanilla Ice Cream: The Scoop on Differentiating Your Company Through Strategy and Talent. After helping hundreds of companies build successful strategies, Steve asserts: “There is no difficulty any [.

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Turnaround Tactics: The Dos and Don’ts of Dramatic Improvement

Let's Grow Leaders

Turnaround situations offer a great opportunity to lead. I had one mentor whose tongue in cheek advice was, when considering taking a new job “always look for the one where the guy before you was an idiot…” I get most excited when the situation is a big mess. In such scenes there seems to be [.] The post Turnaround Tactics: The Dos and Don’ts of Dramatic Improvement appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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Create a Life Map: How to Make 2013 A Great Year

Let's Grow Leaders

A Guest Post by Steve Van Remortel, Author of Stop Selling Vanilla Icecream How to Make 2013 A Great Year: Start Today! As we approach 2013 I challenge you to make it a great year. I want to give you one simple tool to help you become better in all the areas of your life: [.] The post Create a Life Map: How to Make 2013 A Great Year appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Development Deluge: Are You Working Too Hard?

Let's Grow Leaders

Bob (not his real name) pulled me aside after the meeting. “I’ve been reading your blog and all the books you talked about. I went out and got 5 mentors, all of whom are giving me feedback. I’ve been trying out new behaviors and asking for feedback on how I am doing. I’ve been thinking [.] The post Development Deluge: Are You Working Too Hard?

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Who’s Really Writing Your Performance Appraisal?

Let's Grow Leaders

The best leaders I know have one song stuck in their head as they enter performance appraisal season. “I can’t get no satisfaction? Nope “You can’t always get what you want?” I sure hope not. I see them humming, that old Christmas classic, “Do you Hear What I Hear?” Where The Input Begins Great performance [.

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The Power of Always: Making Commitments You Can Keep

Let's Grow Leaders

I will always brush my teeth before I go to bed. That’s pretty easy. I will always exercise at least 5 times a week. Unless. I get stuck in the airport… my kid gets sick…there’s a hurricane… A bit harder. As leaders we have long lists of intentions. We do our best to keep our [.] The post The Power of Always: Making Commitments You Can Keep appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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eWOW 2023 Virtual Summit #OwnYourGrowth

At eWOW, we are all about holistic growth – personal and professional. Growth that goes beyond a job title and paycheck. This year, eWOW 2023 virtual summit focuses on owning your growth – an action plan that will help you chart your path to success that is unique to you.

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Are Your Meetings Effective? Measure Your Meeting “Net Promoter Score”

Let's Grow Leaders

Do you run effective meetings? When was the last time someone left one of your meetings and told everyone, “that was a GREAT meeting. You’ve really got to come next time.” Do you have a good sense of what they are saying? Would they come if they had a choice? Many companies use the idea [.] The post Are Your Meetings Effective? Measure Your Meeting “Net Promoter Score” appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Get Noticed: Start By Building a Strong N.E.S.T.

Let's Grow Leaders

“She’s more focused on her career than the business” “He’s applied for so many promotions. He doesn’t seem to know what he really wants to do next, he just wants the title.” “Every time I talk to that guy he tells me how great his team is doing” “I’m not sure what it is, she’s [.

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Talent Timeout: Sharing Your Hidden Talents

Let's Grow Leaders

“A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage” -Sydney Smith He trembled a bit as he approached the microphone. His thoughts crystalized into a profound truth. I have a been unemployed for several years. I have many talents. I have much to offer this community. Just a statement. [.] The post Talent Timeout: Sharing Your Hidden Talents appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Empowerment Run Amok: How One Bad Decision Leads To Another

Let's Grow Leaders

You believe in servant leadership. Empowerment is your middle name. Results are strong. The team is happy. And then… Someone makes a really bad decision. The consequences are big. Your boss is not happy. How could YOU let that happen? Why weren’t YOU more involved? And you begin to wonder about the person who made the [.] The post Empowerment Run Amok: How One Bad Decision Leads To Another appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Cancel Quiet Quitting: Detoxing Corporate Culture & Engaging Top Talent

Speaker: Jennifer Brick, Career Strategist and Author

Your employees have checked out. The last few years have been a wild ride, with countless changes to how we work and our workplace cultures, like the sudden shift to remote work, the return to office, and trends like quiet quitting. With productivity, profitability, and your employer brand on the line, leadership is turning to HR to engage employees and recreate your culture in different working models.

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How to Change the Climate

Let's Grow Leaders

Climate matters… in crowds, in teams, in organizations. Does one person have the power to shift the climate from fun to frustrating? Can another person change it back? What can you do? It’s Cold? We were bundled up in our coats and boots, but the biting air still stung as we waited in line for [.] The post How to Change the Climate appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Speed Mentoring: Jump Starting Deeper Connections

Let's Grow Leaders

Finding a great mentor is hard. A lot goes into making mentoring work, but above all it starts with find a great connection. I spent today launching a new mentoring circle, with a bit of a twist. Instead of a pure skip-level experience, all of my direct reports were involved, along with high-potential managers from [.] The post Speed Mentoring: Jump Starting Deeper Connections appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Hot Mess Leadership: When Image Becomes Dangerous

Let's Grow Leaders

The term ”hot mess” typically refers to someone disheveled on the outside with some redeeming qualities on the inside. Urban dictionary defines a “hot mess” as “when one’s thought or appearance are in a state of disarray, but they maintain an undeniable attractiveness or beauty” Leaders can go a long way by getting clothes that fit, [.

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The Secret To Increased Productivity: 3 Steps to Improved Performance

Let's Grow Leaders

Do you hope for increased productivity? The solution may be closer than you think. A guest post from Karin Rigas, Greve, Denmark Karin Moeller Rigas has worked as a Sales Manager, Executive Coach, and Management Consultant within Retail Banking for more than 25 years. Founder of www.emodigy.com, an e-learning site for managers, she is the author [.

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Top Techniques for Coaching Your Contact Center Agents

Speaker: Francoise Tourniaire - Founder of FT Works, Omid Razavi - Chief Advocacy Officer at SupportLogic, and Gregory Walker - Senior Product Manager at SupportLogic

The 'great resignation' and the 'great talent reshuffle' have impacted contact center and customer support staff as much, if not more than, any other part of the workforce. Couple that with a potentially volatile economy and it's clear that organizations must invest in innovative approaches if they want employees who are engaged and informed enough to significantly improve the customer experience and eliminate the high costs associated with agent attrition.