Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 19, 2016

.” David explained. And there we were neck deep in the frustration of miscommunication and unmet expectations. Ever happen to you? 5 Questions to Ask When Trying to Resolve a Conflict. What am I trying to achieve? What do I really want the outcome of this situation to be? Have I shared that? What does the other person want? And how do I know?

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Unlimited treats herself each week by making sure her weekend starts no later than 1:00pm on Fridays (her commitment to a regular bowling league also helps). The panoramic view of the lake 75 feet away also helps! Follow Chip. Beth Beutler of H.O.P.E. She offers this fun puzzle game for teams who work at an office together. Follow Beth.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 17, 2016

There are two ways to participate…either submit a blog post on the topic, or your 1-2 sentence answer to the question. Next month’s Frontline Festival is all about how to take a complete break from work (i.e. for vacation.) Click here to participate! Now on to our topic for June: What tools do you use to stay productive?

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Winning Well managers know that like everything else that matters, decision-making is always an AND game of Confidence AND Humility, Results AND relationships. Winning Well leaders know that making the right decisions is clearly only the beginning, it’s also about building decision making competency throughout your team.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 7, 2016

You’ll get better thinking if you start with 1 and 2. .” Remember Winning Well is a marathon. What can we learn here? This is the most important question, but resist the urge to jump in and start with this one. How can we invest in (and build bridges with) the winners?

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 6, 2016

In my continued quest to surround myself and learn from others aligned with the Winning Well philosophy, I had an opportunity to interview Michale Bungay Stanier, author of The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More, & Change the Way You Lead Forever. 3 Questions That Will Make You A Better Leader. “What’s On Your Mind?

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 20, 2016

That’s why so many companies are moving away from traditional sales roles and teaching their teams to be “consultants,” “strategic partners,” and “solutions architects.” ” Of course a rose by an other name… Here are 6 key competencies fundamental to your sales team’s success.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

Here are three specific questions you can ask to help identify the real problem and not waste valuable time addressing symptoms: 1. Get curious. Ask questions. Get the relevant facts. What is different from what you expected? Simply put, what didn’t go the way you expected?

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Career Advancement

JANUARY 18, 2016

But the #1 skill that employers are looking for today is communication–people who can write and speak impeccably. Here’s how each of these strategies will work to advance your career. These are not just things to do—they are who you are in the eyes of your next boss and the new job success you want to create.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 7, 2016

1- Do you say it in different ways? Here are ten questions worth asking when you hit that wall– when your team is just not listening. Note this is a preview of Winning Well Insights from our new book. You can download the first few chapters for free here). As you practice communicating frequently, use different techniques.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 20, 2016

There are two ways to participate…either submit a blog post on the topic, or your 1-2 sentence answer to the question. Next month’s Frontline Festival is all about favorite apps and technology. What tools do you use to stay productive? Click here to participate!

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On The Job

AUGUST 1, 2016

Specifically, a case study of the Royal Bank of Canada found that traits of good bosses include: 1. Kathryn Shaw of the Stanford Graduate School of Business found in a study of technology-based workers that that bosses have a "big effect" on productivity and the good ones keep workers more engaged and productive. So what makes a good boss?

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On The Job

JANUARY 18, 2016

Much like the gears in a car, the authors say their gears are: 1 st gear: This is your time to fully rest and recharge. 2 nd gear: You take time to connect with family and friends without an agenda or pressure to work or be productive. 3 rd gear: This is your time to socialize.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 23, 2016

1, Honor Your Past and Your Present. Either one will kill your credibility and end your influence. There are several tools you can use to overcome this self-sabotage. Here are just a few. 5 Ways to Overcome Impostor Syndrome.

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On The Job

MARCH 23, 2016

Think about asking: 1. It's a good idea to prepare questions beforehand that make sense in the context of a job interview, You want to show your interest in the company, but also show an interest in the hiring manager -- because that's what is going to make this seem like that much desired "conversation".

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 14, 2016

There are two ways to participate…either submit a blog post on the topic, or your 1-2 sentence answer to the question. Next month’s Frontline Festival is all about productivity-enhancing workspaces. Click here to participate! Now on to our topic for July: Beth Beutler of H.O.P.E.

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McKinsey

JULY 12, 2016

Asia accounts for more than a third of the world’s $1 trillion business-travel sector, and the region’s growth is accelerating. Do you understand its customers?

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

If you're looking for a way to get a boss to get it in gear so you can also continue to make progress in your work and your career, here are some ideas: 1. Maybe he or she comes up with multiple excuses as to why the project isn't moving forward, or why no decision can be made at this time.

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McKinsey

MAY 11, 2016

Technology companies worth more than $1 billion—and many worth $10 billion—have fewer reasons to go public than they did in the past. Here’s what that means for them and their investors.

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Career Advancement

MAY 23, 2016

Shortly, she has put together a four-step plan to raise her profile by using advocates. Here’s the plan: Advocate for yourself first. Make your boss a partner. Advocate for yourself first. Before you can ask anyone else to speak up on your behalf, which is what advocates do, you need to know your own strengths and your potential for growth.

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McKinsey

JULY 5, 2016

A massive increase in late-stage venture capital has enabled many start-ups to reach valuations of more than $1 billion while remaining in private hands. Up-and-coming technology companies are no longer racing to list their shares on public markets.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Rubin says that her research shows that people fall into these four groups: 1. Once they do that, then workers can better understand how to embrace habits that will be most beneficial. These people respond readily to both inner expectations (such as New Year’s resolutions) and outer expectations (such as meeting work deadlines).

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Career Advancement

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

You’ve already done everything in your job description to meet and exceed expectations, so what’s next? In the new art of getting ahead , you’ll need to expand your efforts, and manage the following. Improve your image.

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On The Job

APRIL 4, 2016

The American Psychological Association has some tips: 1. So, they work even harder, heading toward emotional and physical burnout. So, how can you quiet that inner voice that nags you night and day? Write your resume.

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On The Job

APRIL 11, 2016

Here are some steps to take: 1. You may think you're handling it, but carrying around those resentful feelings can only add to your workplace stress, eventually bleeding over into your private life. That's why you need to take steps to resolve damaged professional relationships, whether it's with a colleague or a boss. Look in the mirror.

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On The Job

JUNE 22, 2016

At the same time, more than 90% of large organizations with revenues over $1 billion now use outside providers for the operations of one or more of their business processes, finds HfS Research.

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On The Job

MAY 31, 2016

Among them: 1. But I can tell you that no matter where you work, there are some things that you should avoid to keep you from being labeled as "clueless," "worthless," "spoiled" and even "stupid" by your new colleagues. Always having a cellphone in your hand.

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On The Job

APRIL 18, 2016

Here's what they discovered make the best communicators: 1. Then, they used this information to rate and rank important communication keys such as persuasiveness, confidence, warmth and clarity. They don't pepper talks with jargon.

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Communication Strategy Career IT 134

On The Job

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

So, if you're out there on your own and just want to keep it as simple as possible, here are some things to consider: 1. The experts may counsel you to consult a personal shopper in a department store, but many of those "personal shoppers" only exist in big department stores in bigger metro areas. A nice suit.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

So, let's consider a couple of interview questions: 1. Knowing the difference could make the difference between getting the job or finding yourself filling out more online applications for roller rinks. What kind of people do you not get along with?

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

1 challenge for leaders,” says Thomas Barta, a former McKinsey partner and leadership expert. Still, even teams who are familiar with one another can have trust issues, which is why establishing trust is the “No. He explains that managers must serve as “integrators” for teams, helping members better communicate and understand one another.

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McKinsey

MAY 25, 2016

In the wake of the financial crisis, regulators have put most of their energies into Pillar 1 reform. Now they are turning to Pillar 2 and the Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) to rein in other risks and to accelerate the work on Pillar 1.

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On The Job

JANUARY 27, 2016

At the helm of Kronos is Aron Ain, the CEO of the $1 billion enterprise that has tripled its profitability since 2005 and has 20 million to 35 million users every day. It has moved from zero cloud customers in 2005 to some 16,000 customers in 2015.

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On The Job

AUGUST 31, 2016

1 factor for success. That compares to 71% in transformer companies and 57% in dinosaur organizations.) Predators also push the entire organization to use data assets to deliver superior customer experience. In fact, it’s rated as the No. In contrast, dinosaurs focus more on recruiting the right employees.

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Penelope Trunk

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Not a total breakdown , but the kind of breakdown that every mom with a toddler and a new baby has when she realizes that two kids is not like 1 + 1 it’s more like 1 + 10. Except that she is having a breakdown. It took me a while to realize that I would be testing these bottles myself. Did you know that?

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On The Job

JANUARY 25, 2016

Here's what you need to do: 1. But if you want a summer internship this year, you need to get busy -- right now. Companies often get the bulk of applications between February and April, so there is no time to waste if you want a chance to land an internship. Do your homework. Research employers and industries that interest you.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Let's start with a list of things you need to STOP doing: 1. Still, even if you don't want to call them "resolutions," I think it's a good idea to drop some bad habits and begin thinking about new ways to improve your career. Writing childish and uncivil things on your social media accounts.

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