Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
“What the world needs now is more geniuses with humility, there are so few of us left.” -Oscar Levant We want to follow people with confidence, charisma and a strong sense of direction. Confidence inspires, attracts, excites and ignites. We think, “they sure do seem to know what they’re doing…” And yet, I have observed [.
Penelope Trunk
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Do you like that headline? I stole it from CBS. When I saw the headline there, I clicked immediately. I didn’t like the post, but it got me thinking. Why does anyone want focus? People probably click the headline because we associate focus with success. Of course, I come from a family full of people with Aspergers , so we associate focus with letting the bathtub overflow.
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Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
When I was in fourth grade, my best friend and I were really “into” day planners. We meticulously noted our homework, our special activities (like trips to the mall) and anything else we found relevant in our young lives. Every once in a while, we would play a game. I’d take her planner, and she’d take mine. We’d casually turn to different pages, pick a random day, and put a star on that day.
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Lateral Action
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Four years ago I wrote a guide to the Top 10 Social Networks for Creative People that turned out to be one of the most popular things I’ve ever published here on Lateral Action. But four years is a long time in social media. Empires rise and fall, old networks fade away and new ones […]. The post The Top 10 Social Networks for Creative People appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
Creative Realities
SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
We are often asked if the best way to structure for innovation is top-down or bottom-up? The answer is both if you are going to succeed in the long run.
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Penelope Trunk
SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
Forbes just published a survey that shows that 84% of working women want to stay home with kids . The new job that everyone wants is stay-at-home mom. This makes sense to me. It’s clear that women don’t want to bust through the glass ceiling , or they’d have done it by now. And it’s clear that men are not pulled by kids in nearly the same way women are, because women’s careers tank when they have kids and mens’ careers don’t.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
Today, Rosh Hashanah, marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year. Although I am not Jewish, I am intrigued by the concepts surrounding this holiday, particularly the ritual of teshuva– a time to forgive and seek forgiveness. When making teshuva, people reflect on the year and consider the people from whom they need forgiveness… and [.] The post Forgive and Refresh: Returning to The Leader You “Meant to Be” appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 15, 2012
Who most serves as your leadership pit crew? How have they made a difference in your leadership? When is the last time you really thanked them? Support Makes a Difference Last weekend, my friend Julie and I (along with our three, 6 year olds) had an opportunity to serve as cheering squad and pit crew [.] The post Who’s Your Leadership Pit Crew?
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Over the years, I have used strategic storytelling workshops to help drive key messages, build teams, and enhance communication skills. Today, I share the story of how my interest in that began, and why I frequently use it in my leadership today. The Strategic Story Behind Strategic Storytelling Many years ago back in my HR [.] The post A Strategic Story about Strategic Storytelling appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
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
SEPTEMBER 29, 2012
Great leaders connect with, influence and inspire those around them. Bill Gessert, who has served as President of the International Customer Service Association since 2007, has spent his career creating forums and opportunities for leaders to connect and grow. And so, on the eve of Customer Service Week, first founded by the ICSA in 1988, I [.] The post Connect, Influence, Inspire: A Growing Leaders Salute to Bill Gessert appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Most companies use behavior-based interviews for leadership jobs. Many leaders are really bad at them. I have seen many highly qualified candidates not get hired because of their inability to tell the right story in the right way. In a Behavioral Based Interview, candidates are asked to describe a situation, share what happened, and communicate the [.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
Are you truly building your full potential? The choices you make now, will impact what jobs are available down the road. Moving up too quickly in one functional area may limit the diversity of skills you learn, and turn you into a specialist with limited future potential. As Joanne Cleaver, says “over is the new up.” [.] The post Full Potential Leadership: Convincing Them to Bet on You appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
When I was younger, so much younger than today, I never needed anybody’s help in any way. But now these days are gone, I’m not so self-assured, Now I find I’ve changed my mind and opened up the doors. - The Beatles Do you help when you can? Not just your family… or your team… [.] The post Won’t You Please, Please Help Me?
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Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
If you are a strong leader, with a proven track record of results and looking to advance, chances are you are going to be asked to take on a job you know nothing about. On paper, you will be completely unqualified. Welcome to the world of succession planning developmental assignments Much research has shown that [.] The post Got Results? How to Succeed in Your Next Developmental Assignment appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
I imagine most of you are familiar with Dan McCarthy and his insightful blog, Great Leadership. I also know that many of you are also bloggers, who, like me, have aspirations of “some day” turning your posts into a brilliant and useful book. Dan has done just that in his e-book, The Great Leadership Development and [.] The post The Great Leadership Development and Succession Planning Kit: A Book Review appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
There is much good research on the characteristics of high-performing teams. It is possible to structure teams in ways that maximize performance (e.g. small number, shared vision, complimentary skill sets…). A great resource for this is Katzenbach and Smith’s The Wisdom of Teams. I have been on teams that are identical in these criteria, [.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
Sometimes leadership is just about creating an open-space, and getting out-of-the-way. I love using Open-Space Technology with a large group to generate ideas. It’s an amazing, high-energy, low-cost way to hold a powerful meeting. Participants essentially create their own agenda and self-organize into groups to discuss topics that matter to them.
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Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
I was intrigued by the recent article by Scott Edinger in HBR Blog Network, Why Remote Workers are More Engaged. He shares research that shows that remote workers are more engaged, and rate their leadership more highly. His article sparked a flurry of comments and debate, including questions of limited sample size and statistical significance. Despite [.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
Most great project managers know that it’s important to do a post-mortem after any major undertaking. In my experience, a post-mortem is much more likely to occur when something went terribly wrong. I have heard (and said) in the heat of frustration, “we just need to get through this now, but afterwards we need [.] The post Post-Mortem of Success: Questions that Drive Sustained Results appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 22, 2012
As my regular readers know, on Saturdays I do a “Salutation,” about something warm and positive going on in the world. As I am meeting kindred spirits through my writing and leadership, I realized that some of the warmest stuff happening is coming from the people passionate about growing leaders. And so, I am expanding [.] The post Growing Leaders Salute: Interview with Dan McCarthy appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
I have been delighted with the dialogue and debate spurred by last Saturday’s post on Recognition Power Words, also recognized on Wally Bock’s 3 Star Leadership Blog this week. All week, people have continued to vigorously contribute and comment on the question and post on various LinkedIn groups. The debate is fantastic. People care about this [.
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Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
This is a guest post from Sara Parrish. Sara has been working in Telecom for the last 15 years. She holds a BA in Communications and Public Relations and an MBA in Global Management. She is extremely active in her community volunteering for HIV/AIDS, Hospice, American Lung Association, and Domestic Violence. She is a [.] The post How Personal Challenges Motivate Success: A Guest Post from Sara Parrish appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
This is a guest post from Jonathan Green. Jonathan is a culture evangelist who focuses on leadership development behaviors and communications strategies. His expertise is service models that provide world-class experience. He has worked in a variety of verticals including Finance, Utilities, Tech, and Telecom. Green has spent the last seven years working for [.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 1, 2012
Labor Day was first organized in 1882 by labor unions as a celebration of the contributions of working class Americans. Although not a big union supporter, Grover Cleveland formalized it as a National Holiday in 1894. There is some good background here for those who want to know more Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day? Labor [.] The post Labor Day Reflections: A Saturday Salutation appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Penelope Trunk
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
Here’s a phone call I had with the Farmer, last summer, when I was at a cello institute with my son: Me: We have bites everywhere. We are never going blackberry picking again. Farmer: I don’t have bites. I don’t think it’s blackberries. Me: They are itching. They are mosquito bites. Farmer: I think they’re bed bugs. Me: Country people always think bed bugs!
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Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
It can be difficult to achieve the perfect work/life balance. In fact, there may not even be a “perfect” balancing point. The general idea is to have both a satisfying career and a fulfilling personal life. But sadly, many of us get so caught up in our careers that we let our personal lives suffer. While we’re struggling to make a name for ourselves, get that big promotion or just remain a part of the team, our family and friends feel neglected and our personal commitments get ignored.
Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
Looking to move onward and upward? Yes, it’s possible– even in THIS economy ! Check out my most recent segment from Fox 31′s Good Morning Colorado below where I share 4 tips that will make the process of changing careers much easier to manage. Remember, it can be stressful and overwhelming, but it can also be very worthwhile. If you’re ready to start the process, consider working one-on-one with a career coach.
Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
Here’s my latest segment from Fox 31 Denver’s Good Day Colorado. In it, I share my favorite tips for managing and minimizing workplace distractions and interruptions (something everyone can use). Enjoy! Subscribe to the comments for this post? Share this on del.icio.us. Digg this! Share this on Facebook. Share this on LinkedIn. Email this to a friend?
Eat Your Career
SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
Originally published on U.S. News & World Report. Let’s be real here: No one likes negative feedback. Criticism in the workplace can be especially painful. After all, we all want to do a good job. Hearing that you’ve fallen short of expectations can be a serious blow to the ego. Even worse, it can create all kinds of stress and fear as you suddenly begin to second-guess yourself at every turn.
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