Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 16, 2012
Helping our teams to learn from failure can be one of the most vital aspects of our role as leaders. Even when the situation seems devastating, how we show up can make a tremendous difference in someone’s growth. John Maxwell talks about this well in “Failing Forward.” In fact, I have bought many copies of his [.].
Penelope Trunk
JULY 9, 2012
I have a new book out today. It’s called The New American Dream: A Blueprint for a New Path to Success. You will notice that the link goes to Hyperink. They are an independent publisher. I sold this same book, two years ago, to a mainstream publisher. I have been reporting on research about on how to be happy for almost a decade. It’s important to me that everyone learn what I learned, which is if you want to have a good life, you shouldn’t focus on happiness, but rather, on ma
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Eat Your Career
JULY 3, 2012
This is one thing I hear a lot about in my free coaching calls : The dreaded condescending superior. It seems this particular conflict runs rampant in the business world and today, I’m going to provide a few simple strategies for dealing with the boss who always thinks he (or she) knows better. First off, it’s important to recognize that “condescension” is usually a tone of voice more than anything.
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Lateral Action
JULY 31, 2012
Modern society has conditioned us to believe that having a job is the safe route; that the artist’s or entrepreneur’s life is only for those fearless few who don’t mind the risks. Balderdash. Artists know that creation-as-business is more rewarding than playing cog in someone else’s machine. And I’d like to show you four ways […].
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 26, 2012
How we label ourselves matters. Sometimes we wear old labels without even noticing. Years ago, I attended a diversity workshop with an exercise designed to get us thinking about labels. The main idea was that the more we talked about our differences in a safe environment, the better we would understand one another and get [.].
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Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 17, 2012
“It is not that I’m so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer.” ? Albert Einstein Last week, I was inspired to read The Charisma Myth, by Olivia Fox Cabane, and wrote a post on the subject, Got Charisma: and Invitation to Experiment. I am now stuck on the questions surfacing in my mind. I [.].
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 14, 2012
It had been a long night. The plane was delayed and delayed some more. The awaiting passengers were tired and the ground crew was weary of answering questions and rerouting. The rest of the airport was dark, we were the last gate in action. Finally the door opened and we were “ready to board.” Then [.].
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 10, 2012
“Yes-let’s said Tigger, bouncing a little, even though he had no idea what was to be begun. He liked to be asked to do things, and he liked to be asked to do them first, and he always said “yes,” because it is much more interesting when you do.” -David Benedictus, Return to the Hundred [.].
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 24, 2012
“I did not come to NASA to make history. It is important that people don’t think I was picked for this mission because I am a woman and it is time for NASA to send one” -Sally Ride I was in high school in 1983 when Sally Ride became the first American woman in space. [.].
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Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 6, 2012
Growing Leaders of All Ages: Part of my mission for this blog is engaging leaders of all ages in the leadership conversation. Today, I present a guest post from Jared Herr, age 12. If you are a leader of any age, interested in collaborating on a guest post on leadership, let’s talk more. Kermit is [.].
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 9, 2012
As I have been doing more writing, I have been paying a lot of attention to which leaders I find most inspiring–and why. For me, energy is a big factor in both whom I want to follow, and who I want on my team. Leaders with strong, positive, engaging energy inspire others towards [.].
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 28, 2012
Today, the first Saturday Salutation guest post, from Nancy Perry. When I talked to Nancy about writing, she told me she had written a 300 page tribute to her friend, which she had never published. I encouraged her to share the short story as a Saturday Salutation. Nancy is a Customer Service leader at Verizon [.].
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 13, 2012
Please help me to reflect and grow. Letsgrowleaders is now one month old and is beginning to gain momentum. It has been quite a journey and I am looking forward to the road ahead. Thank you to all who have read, commented, and subscribed. You inspire me to observe, learn and share more. Thanks for [.].
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 30, 2012
At times, leaders must be tough. Very tough. We must set high expectations, we must hold people accountable, we must ensure everyone is always striving for more. That works. And there is also the need for “happy talk,” timed well. One thing that I found as I have grown in the business, is how [.].
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 27, 2012
As leaders, we live with much intensity. Because we care, the range of emotions is powerful. When we are deeply invested, the wins are that much sweeter. At the same time, disappointments and frustrations can run deep as well. Paying attention to the emotions we experience as both leaders and followers can be useful in [.].
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 19, 2012
“Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action.” -Peter Drucker Having a Reflective Practice means finding a deliberate way to stop and think. It’s a ritual you do regularly to pause, consider, and learn. So, can email be a good medium on which to build a reflective [.].
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 15, 2012
Leadership challenges us to anticipate what is happening in the hearts and minds of our people. This is particularly difficult when working with strong, self-directed human beings. Strong performers are self-critical by nature and when the going gets tough, the tough get going… usually starting with beating up on themselves. Leaders can help by staying [.].
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Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 10, 2012
“Are leaders born or made?” I’ve always hated that question– way too simplistic for real life. However, I have been intrigued with the “can charisma be taught” conversation gaining momentum. Lots of good research swirling on that one, with some potential useful application. The next question… “and is that good?
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 3, 2012
My favorite work as a leader is the time spent one on one, digging deep, helping to bring out the best in someone. The other fun part is motivating large teams toward a vision and strategy to get something important done. And then there is the in-between. What I find most difficult as I have [.].
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 22, 2012
The conversational thread following my post last week on Email as a Reflective Practice led me to a fantastic post from Germane Consulting group, Dear Leader: Do We Have a Deal? They imagine a letter written by an employee to a CEO, looking for all they need spiritually and developmentally from the relationship. Here are a few key points [.].
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 11, 2012
As a marathon runner, I believe in endurance training. Lasting change can come from running hard and long. I have also been intrigued at how it is possible to achieve similar fitness levels, in much less time, through carefully organized interval training. Apparently, it’s not the grueling hours, but the constant pushing on limits and [.].
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 7, 2012
Saturday Salutation: Energy without Power This week has been real challenge for so many in the Northeast. Like many of my neighbors, and millions in the DC area, our power was out for several days. We were among the lucky ones that had a fairly quick recovery. As we were driving yesterday we saw a [.].
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 5, 2012
Want more success and fun for your team? Try picking one BIG goal. When looking to make a difference for the business, I always look for the “one big goal” that we can accomplish that will really make an impact. As Covey would say, what is your most “Wildly Important Goal”? What will be dramatically different [.].
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 2, 2012
The words we choose as leaders are powerful. Helping our teams find the right words to clarify their thinking, can be even more powerful. As with so much else in leadership and life, less can be more. Sometimes, reducing the thought down to one powerful word can create vision and focus. I have [.].
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 23, 2012
“The most necessary man is he with whom you are.” -Leo Tolstoy One of my son Sebastian’s favorite books is The Three Questions (Based on a Story by Leo Tolstoy). The story takes a child-friendly adventure through Tolstoy’s famous questions: Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do? When is [.].
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Eat Your Career
JULY 22, 2012
Confession: I saw the Katy Perry movie. Bigger confession: I LOVED IT. I know this puts me somewhere in the realm of teenybopper, but I don’t care. In truth, Katy has a pretty powerful story and a very inspirational message. And yes, the costumes were fantastic, okay?! All around, it was a worthwhile way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Odd as it sounds, I actually took note of several important career lessons Katy demonstrates throughout the film.
Eat Your Career
JULY 16, 2012
The sad news came out earlier today that author and personal development guru, Stephen Covey, passed away. If you’re not familiar with him, Mr. Covey is probably best known for his work, “ The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People ,” which sold 20 million copies and is commonly referred to as the most influential book for businesses. This is a book I’ve used in my coaching and training for years and it’s also a personal favorite.
Eat Your Career
JULY 17, 2012
I know, I know. You want more money. We all do. Maybe you even “need” it. But do you deserve it? That’s the fundamental question your employer is asking. And that’s what you need to address when seeking an increase in pay. You deserve a raise because of your actions and the positive impact they have on the business—when your performance has a meaningful effect on the company’s bottom line or when it produces other quantifiable results on a consistent basis.
Eat Your Career
JULY 9, 2012
One half of knowing what you want is knowing what you must give up before you get it. ~Sidney Howard. A common discussion topic that comes up in career coaching is that of sacrifice. For most people, it becomes apparent sooner or later that, in order to move forward, something must be left behind. When it comes to growth of any kind, there’s almost always a tradeoff—something comfortable that must be shed in the hopes that something better (though uncomfortable, scary and risky at first) will u
Speaker: Amie Phillips Pablo, VP, Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer at Novo Nordisk
In today’s complex healthcare environment, navigating third-party relationships has become even more challenging—whether it’s vendor relationships, employee activities, or patient-facing interactions. Left unmanaged, these conflicts can compromise trust, regulatory compliance, and even organizational reputation. So, how can healthcare teams stay ahead?
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