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NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Related Articles to career advice you wish you had learned sooner: Executive Presence in a Virtual World: What Matters Now. Career Growth: How to Be More Creative as You Develop Your Team (Video). What’s one piece of advice you have that you wish you had learned sooner in your professional life?

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APRIL 24, 2023

The Power of Workplace Culture in an AI Universe: A virtual conversation about Empathy and Innovation Note: This article on Workplace Culture is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of our book, Courageous Culture: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates. If you’re not sure, you’re not alone.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Encourage Creativity : Challenge your team to think creatively about how they can turn this situation to their advantage. Related Articles: How to Stay Productive as You Return to the Office Leadership Communication: How Do I Get Everyone On the Same Page?

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 10, 2022

Five different ways can help with recall and emotion–particularly when you engage your team and get creative. It can feel challenging to get creative and mix up your communication strategies when you’re busy and tired. LinkedIn (articles, posts, features, video ). Write and/or share articles related to the subject.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Constraints are the gateway to creativity. More Useful Articles to Help When You’re Overloaded at Work Help for the Overwhelmed Working Manager (podcast) How to Get the Support You Need When Your Boss is Overwhelmed How to Say No at Work: Powerful Phrases to Stand Your Ground. I have an idea.” Here’s what I need.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 4, 2024

That will turn off your most creative volunteer leaders. Celebrate Success Your volunteer leaders have contributed their time, creativity, and energy. Note: This article was originally written in 2014. Then you can gently coach and help them grow as they run into challenges. It’s time to celebrate!

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Mind Mapping Software

DECEMBER 21, 2024

that outlined the limitations of current productivity tools and how they should be re-thought to better support creative work. She and her team have built an application called Sublime to bring her ambitious creative vision to life. Take creativity over productivity. But Sari’s thesis isn’t just theoretical.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

I don’t want to escalate a problem, just to ask for the creativity and support that seems to boost results for other teams by sending a signal about priorities. Related Articles: Communicating With Executives When Your World is On Fire. Is it appropriate to ask for this senior leadership support directly?

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

But here’s the challenge: asking intimidating questions can stifle creativity and problem-solving, leaving your people hesitant to share information, let alone ideas to fix the situation. They feel criticized rather than supported, and this defensiveness leads to less creativity and more playing it safe.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 20, 2014

In this article, David shares a practical tool you can use to reduce and eliminate wasted change-related emotional energy. Frank Sonnenberg of Frank Sonnenberg Online brings us 13 Ways to Destroy Creativity and Innovation. Here are 13 ways that people destroy creativity and innovation every day. David Dye of Engage!

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Career Advancement

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Trevor wanted his people to be pillars of innovation and creativity. In doing so, they help their most creative people to develop exciting new ideas. Want more advice on boosting creativity and innovation in your company? “I didn’t fail 1,000 times. The light bulb was an invention with 1,000 steps.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

See our article in Smartbrief on Leadership: Safety First, Clarity Next: The Secret Formula For Better Workplace Innovation. Enter the “Idea Garden,” an innovative approach to team collaboration that acts as a repository for creativity. Ideas are cataloged, making it easy to revisit and nurture them when the time is ripe.

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International Coach Academy

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Some were also able to get creative and start working on new solutions to their problems. After performing this power tool a few times with my peers and clients, it seemed to have positive results, I decided to do a little research and I found this wonderful article by Rachel Change a PhD, “Accepting as they are: Why and How to do it.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 19, 2024

Practical Remote Team Building Strategies Well, Kermie, we’ve got you covered with some creative remote team-building strategies to enhance that connection: Connect Beyond Meetings (Build Your Remote Team One Person at a Time) Remote team building starts with those small, everyday interactions. ” -Kermie.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

If you’re working on clarity, you won’t want to miss our article on getting beyond “Magical Thinking.” You’ll get multiple viewpoints, foster creativity, and remind your team that everyone’s input matters—especially when the pressure’s on. In uncertain times, it’s crucial to think creatively.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 31, 2021

In this article, we share ideas for helping all your people think more critically so they contribute more fully as you build a speak-up culture. Nearly every team is better off with someone who can creatively look at what’s happening and see opportunities to improve or transform. Silent Ponderous.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 14, 2023

If you need help creating clarity, this article is a great place to start. Leadership visibility does more than improve morale, it also leads to better creativity, innovation, and courage. This article will also help. Or, drop us a note. We’d love to chat. And, track progress toward bigger organizational goals.

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Harvard Professional Development

JANUARY 30, 2025

Successful innovation hinges on a delicate balance between creativity and analysis. Leaders must foster an environment where both analytical thinking and creative thinking coexist harmoniously, enabling their teams to envision future possibilities while pragmatically assessing their feasibility. Neither alone will do the trick.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 9, 2022

We’re noticing additional joy and creativity. Other articles related to leadership, teams, and company culture. There is considerable value in deliberate, in-person gatherings. Teams that have been working remotely are now finding magic and renewed enthusiasm as they meet in person. Together, we can build a better future.

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Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Creativity is intelligence having fun. Albert Einstein Behind every successful company lies a secret ingredient: a creative company culture that fosters innovation and empowers its employees to think outside the box. Companies embracing and prioritizing creativity pave the way for continuous innovation.

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The Coaching Tools Company

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Cultivate creativity: Time off gives us creative space for inspiration. Here are 3 good reasons why coaches should take time off over the holidays: Avoid burnout: There is always the danger of overworking and neglecting self-care. Build emotional resilience: This gives us the capacity to support our clients effectively.

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The Creative Mind

AUGUST 22, 2023

These four P’s of Product, People, Process and environmental Press have been used as frameworks by many creativity researchers and writers. In a helpful overview article, Sandeep Gautam provides explanations of these concepts, and references to various creativity experts. Here are a few excerpts.

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International Coach Academy

AUGUST 13, 2023

For example, say “I really admire your creativity” or “You did a great job on that project.” Jones: This article provides insights into how to use empowering conversations to inspire and motivate others, including focusing on strengths, offering constructive feedback, and setting achievable goals.

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Crestcom

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

In an article from the Harvard Business Review , Alison Wood Brooks explains, “Most of us approach negotiations with the same mindset we bring to competitive sports: We focus on winning and avoid showing emotions that might make us look weak. Flexibility and Creativity: Not all negotiations go as planned.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 3, 2023

We were forced to get creative in how we connect with each other over the last two years, and I’m grateful for the technology to do that. Other related articles: A Better New Year at Work? Rita McGrath , author of Seeing Around Corners , speaker and consultant. What would you add? Comment below and let me know.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Additional reading: How to Provide More Meaningful Performance Feedback (this article describes a step-by-step methodology to do this well). They’re not choosing to give their best and they can’t be creative. They know you want to hear their perspective. You’ve invested in them, and the team’s, success. Favor friends and former peers.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 19, 2023

If this sounds like you, today’s article is for you. Note: You can read more about our “leaders as teachers” approach to leading “challenger groups” in this ATD article. P.S. Thank you Jared Herr for your special creativity on this one! Write in the comments below, I would love to hear from you.

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The Coaching Tools Company

AUGUST 11, 2022

Originally Posted on The Coaching Tools Company as Top 10 Book Recommendations: Get Creative with Your Journaling! | As a coach, author and entrepreneur, one of my favourite go-to practices for my own self-care, creativity and personal growth is journaling. As you read this article. by Lynda Monk MSW, RSW, CPCC. Introduction.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 6, 2023

Not that you found this article, of course. Important Note– This article is not about blatant discrimination or other illegal situations. This is not an article about blatant discrimination or toxic workplace behavior. I want to help. Most high-performing leaders feel this way at some point in their careers.

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Career Advancement

APRIL 20, 2020

The less stressed you are, the smarter you’ll think, as a recent Forbes article says, citing David Rock of the NeuroLeadership Institute. You’ll make better decisions in every aspect of life, from your health to your job.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 13, 2023

When people have to use all their courage just to survive harassment, ridicule, or being overlooked for bringing their authentic selves to work, they can’t possibly bring creativity or innovative solutions to their work. They’re too busy surviving. The North Pole Today: Can Leadership and Culture Change?

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Career Advancement

MARCH 19, 2018

Give your team a problem to tackle, so they can generate their own creative solutions. Your employees will also relish the chance to contribute in meaningful ways to the organization’s success, and your top talent will soar when their creative abilities are unleashed. Allow Your Stars to Shine.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 12, 2023

What To Say Next When Your Boss Gets Cranky Maybe it’s a side effect of passion, intensity, or creativity, but have you ever noticed that many high-achieving managers also have a moody dark side? Moody people are hard to work around. If it’s your boss who is moody, it’s even more challenging. I “How can I help?”

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The Creative Mind

JULY 17, 2023

Where does creative inspiration come from? The post What Inspires Our Creative Work? appeared first on The Creative Mind. It may show up mysteriously, “out of the blue” – and for a good part of human history, it has been explained as a gift from a supernatural being, a Muse. What Motivates Us?

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The Coaching Tools Company

APRIL 10, 2025

Originally Posted on The Coaching Tools Company as Unlocking Success: 5 Ways to Grow Your Confidence | by Dr. Sarah Evans MCC In her previous article, Build Your Confidence: Powerful Insights from Leaders , Dr. Sarah Evans shared key lessons from successful leaders and practical exercises to strengthen self-belief. The good news?

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 31, 2024

You’ll also find the Powerful Phrases in this article on “ saying no ” helpful when you’re overwhelmed at work. Constraints are the gateway to creativity. You want clarity about what’s most important and why. And curiosity about how to approach your work differently. What’s most important?” Sounds obvious.

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International Coach Academy

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In an online article from the website Mental Help, they state that “Part of the human journey involves the gradual rediscovery of these innate and highly personal desires, which get unconsciously hidden away when they are seen to conflict with society’s demands” ( Self-Help Values And Morals Clarification: Value Changes , n.d.)

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