Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 11, 2012
Whenever I take over a channel or team, one of the first questions I ask is “what is the vision?” Most of the time, this is tough to answer. There is usually strong alignment and attachment to the greater organization’s vision and values, which is vital. However, what I find frequently missing is a sense [.] The post How To Build a Strong Team Vision appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Penelope Trunk
DECEMBER 31, 2012
I am shocked to hear that 60% of people don’t know what’s holding them back from reaching their goals. So I decide that I will address the topic: The way you figure out what you should be doing next is that you try stuff. You make bad choices, you try again. This is really standard advice for recent grads. But then, somewhere around age thirty, people start thinking they are above this advice.
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Eat Your Career
DECEMBER 4, 2012
It’s a common complaint: I’ve got too much work and not enough time to do it all. Considering the alternative (no work at all!), you’re in a decent position. That doesn’t make it any easier to handle though. So let’s talk about ways to manage this overwhelming workload without losing your cool. Note: All of these topics are explored in much greater depth in my Get Productive Now!
Lateral Action
DECEMBER 17, 2012
Does professionalism stimulate or stifle creativity? When research is essential for your creative work, how do you avoid it becoming an excuse for procrastination? What does it mean to ‘turn pro’ as a creator, and what difference does it make? How bad do things have to get before we finally turn pro? These are some […]. The post What Does It Take to Be a Creative Pro?
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TED
DECEMBER 8, 2012
It was one of the original six talks posted on TED.com and it has, over the years, become our most-watched video with 13.5 million views. Sir Ken Robinson’s talk from TED2006, “ Ken Robinson says schools kill creativity ,” is truly a juggernaut. But the real genius is Matt. He has so much creative intelligence, that we’re going to do some serious banking.
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 24, 2012
One of my favorite leadership classics is Jesus CEO by Laurie Beth Jones. It’s an intriguing read on servant leadership. And so, as a Christmas Eve offering, I share some thoughts on Jesus as leader. Laurie Beth reminds us that in addition to everything else, Jesus inspired sustained results through very human leadership techniques. 1. [.] The post Jesus on Leadership: Leading By Example appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
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Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 12, 2012
Joe (not his real name) began the team meeting by covering the team’s scorecard and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). ”Great work on your sales KPIs, we’re in the top-tier across the board. We are so close to beating Sharon’s district. If everyone just sold one more today, I think we can do it! Also, we [.] The post The Problem with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 15, 2012
Today I present our final post in this year’s Leadership Padawan Saturday series, Growing Leadership in Kids. On Monday, I return to our normal leadership fare. Today I offer a guest post from Eric Dingler, a great example of a Thermostat leader. Eric has been the Director and lead communicator for an expanding Christian summer [.] The post Thermostat or Thermometer?
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 4, 2012
“One day you will want to say, this is actually the right thing to do. And when you turn around, they are following you… I just want you ready for every single moment of leadership that comes your way.” -Charlotte Beers This weekend, I attended the TEDxWomen’s conference in Washington, DC. The theme was “The [.] The post Lead Me Please: Developing Leadership Standby Skills appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 8, 2012
If you are new to Let’s Grow Leaders, on Saturdays I have been doing a connected series on Developing Leadership in Kids. On Monday, I continue with grown-up leadership fare. Today’s post is multi-generational in nature and should be of interest to leaders of all ages. “Social media is about building a platform for leaders [.] The post Connected, Creative, and Courageous: How Kids are Changing the World appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
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Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 6, 2012
In yesterday’s post, Soliciting Upward Feedback: How To Get Your Team To Tell You the Truth, I shared tips for creating a safe environment for feedback. Of course, there is the other side of this conversation: how to tell your boss the truth in a way she can hear it. I learned this one the [.] The post How To Tell Your Boss The Truth appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 27, 2012
You had a great year… you worked hard, you achieved results, and learned along the way. Great… now what can you discard? 2013 will bring new challenges, exciting initiatives and inspiring ideas. With that will come more work, new project plans, and of course new metrics and reporting. The new initiatives will come [.] The post Discard and Replenish: What Will You Stop Doing in 2013?
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 5, 2012
Today’s post is a direct response to a subscriber’s question: “I would love to hear your thoughts on eliciting candid feedback from your team and stakeholders? How do you get your team to take the risk of saying what needs to be said to those in power? How do you go about it? What suggestions [.] The post Soliciting Upward Feedback: How To Get Your Team To Tell The Truth appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 19, 2012
“It could be his head wasn’t screwed on just right. It could be, perhaps that his shoes were too tight. But I think that the most likely reason of all May have been that his heart was two sizes too small” -Dr. Seuss This time of year we may call them “the grinch,” but you [.] The post How To Melt A Grinch’s Heart appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
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Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 10, 2012
I’ve heard all of the following phrases and many more like them uttered over the years. “I can’t take a vacation, every time I do the whole place falls apart.” “I had that organization running so well, and then she took over… what a mess” “Well, she was the lynch pin that held that [.] The post How To Build Results That Last Beyond Your Tenure appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 17, 2012
The first time it happened, I was devastated. After all the hard work on building relationships… All that investment in the team… All that transparency… All that work to create a level-less organization… Why had my direct report team started holding “secret” meetings without me? Why was that necessary? What was I doing wrong?
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 18, 2012
The same mentor that jokingly told me, “always follow an idiot” also smiled and said, “and always leave an idiot as your successor.” I’ve seen it go both ways. It’s painful to watch your team’s hard work unravel. For the last week, we’ve been talking about Building Results that Last Beyond Your Tenure, including, Building a [.
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 20, 2012
If you’ve taken a college course on leadership, you likely went through the evolution of thinking on leadership… including “trait theory.” I won’t begin to debate all that as I did back in college, or as I had my freshman debate in my classes. Unless you want to chat about traits… please feel free to [.] The post A Fresh Take on Leadership Traits appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
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Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 22, 2012
It was Sunday afternoon, I needed to find a picture frame fast to complete the gift I was about to give. The closest solution was Walmart. I am usually not brave enough to go there this time of year. The stories can be scary. I reluctantly made my way through the hectic parking lot and [.] The post What’s So Great About Shopping at Walmart? appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 3, 2012
“We live in a world that is connected 24X7, but loneliness is at an all time high. We are trying to find our way” Elizabeth Lindsey, Explorer and Way Finder, see her 2012 TEDxWomen talk I walked into his office with a long list of updates to cover. We realized we hadn’t seen each other in [.] The post Face Time or Face Time? appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 31, 2012
As the year draws to a close, one reader suggested I share my thoughts on “best of 2012,” particularly for those readers who may have joined recently. And so, with deep gratitude for all of your support, I share a few of my favorites in case you missed them. Best of 2012: 3 Most Popular [.] The post Best of 2012: Top 10 Posts From Let’s Grow Leaders appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 1, 2012
Thanks for tuning in to Let’s Grow Leader’s Saturday Series for developing leadership in kids. On Monday we return to our regular leadership fare. Today is a guest post from Curtis Fletcher. Developing Leadership Qualities in Kids Imagine almost any adult gathering you’ve ever attended. It could be a workshop, dinner party, political rally, anything. [.
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Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 26, 2012
My favorite Christmas stories are the ones where a humble hero offers the best gifts he can muster. It never looks like much on the outside. In Why The Chimes Rang, a small child accomplishes what all the rich and famous could not with their extravagant gifts. He did what he could, with what he had. [.] The post Simple Gifts: The Best You Can Do is Enough appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 29, 2012
When I began writing Let’s Grow Leaders this Summer, I had no idea of the remarkable adventure that had begun. It has been a journey of introspection, challenge, connection, friendships, support and collaboration. I am deeply grateful for the growing international community of followers and subscribers who share their insights and add to the conversation. [.
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 25, 2012
To me the most remarkable part of Christmas is how everything goes from ridiculously busy to a remarkable stop. The end-of-year reviews, the 2013 planning, the rehearsals, the concerts, the shopping, the cooking, the visits… and then the pause. When I walk into a candle lit church, all the chaos seems to melt away. We [.] The post What’s In Your Christmas Stopping?
Penelope Trunk
DECEMBER 25, 2012
1. They use lists. High achievers organize their thinking with lists , they organize their time with lists , and when they want to spur their creativity, the best tool they have is to force themselves out of the comfort of their list. 2. They use pharmaceuticals. Adderall is de rigeur for the high-powered jobs in high-powered cities to the point that there is a shortage of available Adderall, (and a site to monitor the shortage ).
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Penelope Trunk
DECEMBER 21, 2012
The last company I founded, Brazen Careerist , was full of Gen Y-ers. In fact, for a while, I was the only person in the company older than 25. I spent a lot of time learning to adapt. Fast. And the whole time I thought to myself: I can’t wait until these kids need to adapt to the next generation. I want them to know what it feels like. At this point, the oldest in Generation Z are just turning 13, and we have enough information about the two demographics to predict what will happen.
Penelope Trunk
DECEMBER 19, 2012
Branding has finally reached the snobs who think they are above it. Every Gen Y-er knows about personal branding , and every Silicon Valley social media maven has one eye on their Klout score. But this year the New York Times declared that branding is a must-do for psychologists. You can’t make money if you don’t have a brand. I was thrilled to read this because I have thought for many years that my therapists could benefit from having me help them run their careers.
Penelope Trunk
DECEMBER 14, 2012
Powerful people do not have good listening skills. They hate to listen. They succeed by getting good at faking it. Here’s how I know. There are sixteen Myers Briggs personality types. Only 4% of people are ENTJ s, but almost all Fortune 500 CEOs are ENTJs. Each type has an Achilles’ heel. The ESFP can’t stand being alone. The INTP can’t get their head out of the clouds.
Eat Your Career
DECEMBER 19, 2012
I’ve heard from a lot of people lately who are all suffering with the same problem: An overly critical boss. There’s nothing worse than working for someone who only sees the negative. When you do great work, it’s ignored. But when you make a mistake or somehow fall short of expectations (even completely unreasonable ones), you’re criticized. It feels so unfair.
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