Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 18, 2013
'You know they can do it. They’re scared. Their lack of courage is a downward spiral. Fear stops trying. Lack of trying creates doubt. Doubt affirms negative self-perceptions. It breaks my heart to watch highly qualified, talented people let scared stop them. And yet, it’s hard for those born with a few extra confidence genes [.] The post 7 Ways to Inspire Courage appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Penelope Trunk
JULY 23, 2013
'I stay up way too late at night running numbers for my new company. It’s incredible—me doing spreadsheets of financial projections—because I have dyscalculia , which means I was in special ed math and cannot do simple arithmetic , even now. But if you ask me how many people will take three or more seminars over the next four years, I can tell you the math I did to make that projection.
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Eat Your Career
JULY 25, 2013
'If you’ve been a part of the workforce for any period of time, you have at least some level of professional expertise. You’ve got a certain unique set of skills, knowledge and experience that makes you an asset to your organization. But what are you really doing with it? Are you hoarding it away like a squirrel stashes nuts? Are you saving all that goodness for yourself?
Strategy+Business
JULY 30, 2013
'In Common Ground on Hostile Turf , environmental mediator Lucy Moore offers insights applicable to change management.
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TED
JULY 31, 2013
Julie Taymor shares her Spider-Man: Turn on the Dark experience at TED2011. Photo: James Duncan Davidson. Julie Taymor, the director behind Frida , Across the Universe and the Broadway reimagining of The Lion King , creates productions that tickle the senses. Filled with saturated colors, offbeat imagery, stacatto movement and big sound — each of her productions shares her unique style, yet manages to be completely distinct.
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 4, 2013
'Kids can, and do, make a leadership difference in their community every day. My nephew, Jared Herr and his friend Caton Raffesperger, have raised over $28,000 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand through their independence day lemonade stand in Gettysburg, PA. They share Alex’s story and their own journey in this short video. As Gettysburg celebrates the [.
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Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 26, 2013
'“If you never change your mind, why have one?” -Edward de Bono You’ve taken a strong stand, rallied people around your vision, and worked hard to engage their hearts and minds. You’ve got momentum. But life’s messy. Circumstances change. New information. Changing dynamics. Competing pressures. You can change your mind without looking foolish. [.
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 29, 2013
'“Real isn’t how you are made,’ said the Skin Horse. ‘It’s a thing that happens to you…It doesn’t happen all at once,’ You become. It takes a long time. That’s why it doesn’t happen often to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully kept. ” - Margery Wiliams, The [.
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 24, 2013
'Knowing “everyone’s in the same boat” paralyzes instincts to adjust the sails. Commiserating creates false teams. Misery with company is miserable. Solve problems instead. The more painful the situation, the easier it is to believe that everyone is right. “This can’t be fixed.” “The guy’s a jerk.” “The system is flawed….” Everyone knows it. Become [.
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 2, 2013
'Got a great start-up idea, but don’t know where to start? Take some advice from Sqwiggle co-founder Matt Boyd. Sqwiggle is new online workroom for remote teams. Listen to our interview by clicking on the podcast. Matt Boyd Interview How to Start a Start-Up Podcast Highlights Find others who share your passion: “We’ve all been [.
Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC
Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 23, 2013
'I was her old boss, but it was more than that. She emailed, “I was offered a new job, I can’t decide.” I knew we needed to talk. I tried calling a few times that day. We’re both busy. Finally, I left an enthusiastic short-cut message with answers. I shared my best “heartfelt, short-cut” [.] The post The Problem with Short-Cuts appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 10, 2013
' The struggle of my life created empathy – I could relate to pain, being abandoned, having people not love me. Oprah Winfrey Great leaders are empathetic. Tomorrows jobs will require even more empathy. Forbes writer, George Anders calls it the The Number 1 job skill in 2020 and The Soft Skill that Pays 100K +. So go get great at [.] The post Feel and Grow Rich: 5 Ways to Learn Empathy appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 30, 2013
'Great leadership produces great results. But, sometimes leadership qualities that should work, don’t. ”Good” leaders with weak results… spend so much time on people, they forget about the plan are over-using positive strengths worry too much about being liked give up too soon, and revert to command and control (what would you add?
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 8, 2013
'“Expectations” is one of my favorite topics. Today, please enjoy the lessons of expectant leaders, from leader and guest blogger Dave Bratcher. Ever wonder why performance is not at the level you expected? We often look through the rear view mirror to analyze our performance. Just as the mirror suggests, “Objects in mirror are closer [.
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Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 25, 2013
'It was a sweltering July day, the heat wave had been going on for weeks. We only had a window air conditioner in one room in the house. It was starting to feel crowded. My mom had used up her usual tricks to stay cool… the library… the movies…peppermint stick ice cream with chocolate sprinkles. [.] The post Christmas in July: How to Make Everyday Magic appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 9, 2013
'“Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.“ -Mark Twain Leaders under pressure. I am. You are. We are. It’s easy to do the right thing when everyone agrees. Sometimes they won’t. You know what’s right. But then, the counter view. Important folks could say you “lack political savvy” or worse [.
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 22, 2013
'It’s hard to argue with Stephen Covey’s 2nd habit ”begin with the end in mind.” Wise wisdom. But… Heads down, full steam ahead comes with risks. Chartered courses without open minds lead to missed opportunity. Sir Captain Don’s Story Last week I met Sir Captain Don Stewart on our vacation to Bonaire, in the Dutch Caribbean.
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 5, 2013
'“Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit” -Elbert Hubbard Hearts quietly murmur truth, while actions out our fool. Fooling around tricks few. You’re Not Fooling Them You’re not fooling them when you say… customers come first, but metrics scream financials work-life balance [.
Speaker: Frank Taliano
Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 19, 2013
'Welcome to the July, Teams and Teamwork Edition of the Frontline Festival. I am pleased to bring you another International line-up of thought leaders sharing their best posts on teams and teamwork. Skip Prichard, of Skip Pritchard, shares a fantastic list, 10 Lessons in Teamwork, Top 3: Make the team the rock star; Remove all excuses for [.] The post Frontline Festival: July- Teams and Teamwork Edition appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 15, 2013
'“I’m just so frustrated,” his eyes had changed from fuming to weary. He shared, “I know anger isn’t working… but as my wife would say, “I didn’t yell the first 5 times.” The situation was complex. We were both frustrated with the stagnant results, and had been collaborating on several strategies.
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 11, 2013
'I sat waiting for the Doctor to explain the procedure. If ever a situation called for empathy, it’s waiting to see if you have cancer. Not all doctors nail this. He sat down, looked me straight in the eye, and the took a very deep breathe and breathed out slowly. His eyes full of [.] The post Everyday Empathy: A Podcast Interview with Dr.
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 17, 2013
'What keeps you up at night? What separates your “good boss” days from your “bad boss days?” I interviewed, Dr. Nicole Lipkin, author of What Keeps Leaders Up at Night as part of the Let’s Grow Leaders podcast series. Nicole explores 3 challenges common leadership challenges that causes “good bosses” to become “bad bosses.” [.
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 16, 2013
'Needy drains energy. Needy distracts. Needy wastes time. Needy surfaces guilt… “gosh, maybe they really do need more.” You want to help. Helping too much hurts… them, you, and the rest of the team. Dig deeper to get to the root cause of dependency. Maybe it’s them. Be sure it’s not you. Causes of [.] The post What Needy Needs: 8 Ways to Empower Past Dependency appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 12, 2013
'If you want customers, stop selling. Hard sells exhaust. Aggressive pitches scream, “Do this for ME.” Every day, I close down down to parades of hard sells. Last week I re-opened my mind to a sales exec who caught my interest by offering consultation to a real business problem. Two years ago, his predecesoor [.] The post Your Hard Sell is Hard to Buy appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 1, 2013
'Today’s post is a follow-up to our June 21st discussion: What Motives You: 360 degree Perceptions. I challenged you to explore your motivation through introspection and conversation. 1. Write down 3 or 4 sentences that you believe truly describe what motivates you. e.g. “To challenge people to grow toward their full potential” 2.
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 3, 2013
'Mid-year reviews are often “optional.” No one’s really watching. You’re busy… so are they… maybe just do a quickie. On the other hand… You wouldn’t consider an optional Superbowl halftime huddle. Imagine the coach saying… “well they played a great first half… no need to say much.” Or, “Guys, just keep doing what you’re doing.” [.
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Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 7, 2013
'Last week, I shared 10 leadership learnings from social media on SmartBlog on Leadership. Not the main fare for all of my followers, but if you’re curious… Here’s a start and a link. Leadership lessons from the online world extend beyond the content. Learn as much from watching what bloggers do, as what they [.] The post Leadership Lessons From Social Media (Smartblog Feature) appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Penelope Trunk
JULY 1, 2013
'I’m driving to the Madison airport to pick up Ian, my new partner in my new secret startup. I’m wearing the sunglasses that Melissa’s boyfriend said make her look too rich and too Type-A. The glasses are perfect for today. I am also wearing a new, green shirt that I got at JC Penney. Did you read about how the new CEO overhauled women’s fashion and alienated all the loyal customers?
Penelope Trunk
JULY 11, 2013
'This seminar will show you how to use a blog to meet your goals. We’ll have five days of live video sessions with chat from July 29 – August 2 at 9 pm-10 pm est each evening. The cost is $150 now but it will go up to $195 in five days. Sign up now. The seminar people ask for most often is one about how to blog. So, here it is! By the end of the course, whatever your goals are for yourself or your company, you will know how to leverage a blog to meet them.
Eat Your Career
JULY 1, 2013
'So, you want to get ahead at work. Who doesn’t? Almost everyone has dreams of career advancement, whether in the near or distant future. That’s part of the reason the workplace is so competitive. Everyone wants more money , more fulfillment , and more recognition. We’re all fighting for the same things and, unfortunately, we can’t ALL win. Some people will rise to the top.
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