Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 23, 2014
'If you bring all of who you are to the leadership table, some people will hate your style. In fact, it’s likely that a few “important” people will not “like” you. Authenticity is intimidating, and scares those with the most to hide. Far easier to lead like everyone else and be groomed to fit a mold. Similarly, letting people see who you are and hear what you really mean makes you vulnerable.
Creative Companion
JULY 16, 2014
For quite some time I am collecting quotes that have a connection with what I call Music Thinking (more about Music Thinking click here).
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Penelope Trunk
JULY 11, 2014
'When I was trying to get on the national volleyball tour, that was the only thing I was focused on. So eventually, I played professional beach volleyball. When I was trying to get my memoir published, I was focused on that more than anything else, and eventually, University of Colorado Press came through. And when I was running my last startup , I was always focused on funding.
Strategy+Business
JULY 29, 2014
'Executives better serve their companies when they act as co-creators, rather than solo artists.
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Lateral Action
JULY 1, 2014
Image by nikkytok via BigStock As Gregory Sampson awoke one morning from uneasy dreams he found his bed transformed into a gigantic slab of stone. He couldn’t see the change – the room was pitch-black, so opening his eyes or closing them made no difference at all. But he could feel it. The bed was […]. The post How Your Creativity Can Save You in a Crisis appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
Inventive Problem Solving
JULY 3, 2014
One question that I am asked again and again is "Why do companies keep using the same problem solving methods and processes even when they don't work?" The answer is really simple: they don't have a better way. A company can only use the best problem solving methods that it has available at the time. Innovation is driven by the larger prevailing corporate culture, all cascading down from the top.
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Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 23, 2014
'If you bring all of who you are to the leadership table, some people will hate your style. In fact, it’s likely that a few “important” people will not “like” you. Authenticity is intimidating, and scares those with the most to hide. Far easier to lead like everyone else and be groomed to fit a mold. Similarly, letting people see who you are and hear what you really mean makes you vulnerable.
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 4, 2014
'You don’t need to win the lottery or quit your day job to experience a sense of freedom at work. I was recently interviewed about how “being an entrepreneur makes me feel independent.” I answered joyfully. But the truth is, I’ve been making a lot of my own freedom in a corporate day job for the last 2 decades. Much freedom comes from getting clear on who you are and taking control over your corner of the world. 6 Ways to Feel Freedom at Work.
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 25, 2014
'While I was getting worked up at all the stupidity, my colleague always had the same response: “fascinating.” He had a strange sense of calm, while my head was exploding. I knew he was as deeply invested in the scene as me, and I often wondered– I’ll admit with a bit of envy– what was going on. Finally, I blew “don’t you see how stupid this is?
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 11, 2014
'Perhaps you convinced them you were ready, or maybe someone convinced you. Either way, you’re in a new job or staring at a new project and don’t have the slightest clue where to start. You feel stupid on the inside and you wonder how badly it’s showing on the outside. Everyone’s looking to you for direction. Now what? A Story of Not Knowing. “I know one thing, that I know nothing”-Socrates.
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 18, 2014
'Welcome back to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival. July’s Festival is all about Parents as Leaders. Be sure to enter your email on the side bar to get our new free e-book “ A Parent’s Guide to Leadership.” Thanks to Joy and Tom Guthrie of Vixwex for the great pic. “We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility.
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 14, 2014
'If I had to pick a side, I would have chosen hers. But picking sides was entirely beside the point. The other guy’s heels were dug in deeper than skis sunk in a tree well of deep powder. No amount of convincing was going to change his mind. “ It’s time to let it go. ” I offered. “This battle is not worth winning. ” “But I’m right, she insisted.” That’s entirely possible.
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 9, 2014
'Sarah (not her real name) had just received a kick-in-the-gut career wake up call – the kind we all pray never happens. She had 60-days to find something new. Perhaps it was her fault, perhaps not. These situations are prickly. The grapevine was buzzing with rumors when what she needed was connections. “Do you want me to take a look at your LinkedIn profile?
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 28, 2014
'Nothing could be easier than getting out amongst the troops, wandering around and listening, right? MBWA ,or management by wandering around, is one of the truly great management techniques. So why do so many executives royally screw it up, leaving a path of fear and intimidation that takes local management months to recover? Most execs I know who fumble this easy move, start with good intentions: they want to be visible, to demonstrate commitment, to reinforce priorities, to inspect what they e
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Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 16, 2014
'There’s no better picture to sum up this year’s entrepreneur mom journey. My kids are in it with me and I with then. Seb (8) is the self-declared Chief Marketing Officer (he loves to say CMO)… he tells everyone he meets about how I can help them become better leaders. Ben (19) is a bit more subtle, but is kicking beneath the surface getting it done as the LGL Summer Intern (be sure to tune in on Friday for the Frontline Festival for which he’s an integral part).
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 7, 2014
'Only you know if you’re accomplishing who you set out to be. Stop looking around at slivery glimpses of other people’s lives and judging yourself. Trust me, you don’t know the whole story. We never can. Define success on your own terms and stick to it. Oh, there’s big inspiration in success and possibility, but be sure it ressonates with your life strategy.
Penelope Trunk
JULY 2, 2014
'About a month ago I got a stack of catalogues from Restoration Hardware in the mail. My first thought was that I had purchased so much at Restoration Hardware in the past year that I am now one of their top customers. I thought about my friend Maria , who teaches people how to choose a color for anything in their home. She can make you feel like a genius and I’m pretty sure that means everything she buys from Restoration Hardware tax deductable.
Strategy+Business
JULY 25, 2014
'Leaders who pass hard problems to their subordinates create cynicism, not success.
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.
Strategy+Business
JULY 14, 2014
'Building a great team starts with being a great leader.
Strategy+Business
JULY 10, 2014
'Innovation expert Scott D. Anthony has a toolkit for surviving the wreck-strewn entrepreneurial journey, from initial concept to reality.
Strategy+Business
JULY 17, 2014
'Under the pressure of a quota, target, or deadline, or amid the turmoil of constant change, many companies break critical promises made to their employees, customers, investors, and communities. To avoid this "commitment drift" and the chain reaction it can trigger, business leaders must sidestep some common pitfalls.
Strategy+Business
JULY 31, 2014
'Michael Schrage reviews two notable books by veteran Silicon Valley journalists that seek to explain collaborative charisma.
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!
Strategy+Business
JULY 30, 2014
'If you want to become a better deal-maker, start by examining who you are at the table.
Strategy+Business
JULY 28, 2014
'Employees who feel their managers listen to their complaints are more likely to use social media to benefit their company than to air their grievances.
Strategy+Business
JULY 23, 2014
'The key to tech customer loyalty isn''t about being the biggest--it''s about embracing the smallest.
Strategy+Business
JULY 7, 2014
'What are the paths to economic growth for today''s emerging markets?
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Strategy+Business
JULY 31, 2014
'Ernesto Sirolli succeeds through an unconventional approach: Be passive, don''t offer financial support, and, above all, simply listen.
Strategy+Business
JULY 7, 2014
'How advertising execs'' relationships with clients can shape their firms'' fortunes.
Strategy+Business
JULY 31, 2014
'Certain types of add-on fees can make customers angry, but the airline industry shows that companies can find an acceptable balance.
Strategy+Business
JULY 1, 2014
'Economist Don Thompson says a product''s value can rise if it''s accompanied by a compelling backstory, reputation, or buying experience.
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