Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 23, 2013
'If your house is on fire, you want to know there’s someone calling the shots. More importantly, you pray for a team of strong, skilled, and courageous followers. My husband’s a firefighter, he knows the life and death importance of following well. My friend, a Battalion chief leading the City’s firefighters, shares great stories of […] The post How to Be a Great Follower appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Creative Companion
OCTOBER 17, 2013
The Company Real Score – a music thinking approach to business innovation I am working with many tools and methods. There are some I like more.
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Penelope Trunk
OCTOBER 21, 2013
'I spend hours and hours in cello lessons. Not that I pay attention – I answer emails a lot of the time. But there’s no way to not learn if you sit in enough lessons, and the big thing I’ve learned is being a great performer takes guts. I knew that was true about gymnastics. My editor has a daughter who maybe was on track for the Olympics, but at some point he realized that she wasn’t willing to try the crazy, daredevil moves that are required to compete at that level.
Eat Your Career
OCTOBER 23, 2013
'It pains me to announce that my grand experiment with using electronic time management systems has officially come to an end (sort of). You see, for the past several years, I’ve been using a variety of tech tools to help organize my life and work—appointments, tasks, projects and more. But now, I’m back to paper (sort of). Don’t worry: I’ll explain what I mean by “sort of” in a bit.
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TED
OCTOBER 29, 2013
Jess Thom, aka Touretteshero, has learned to turn her neurological condition into art. Photo: Touretteshero. Jess Thom wants you to know that it’s okay to laugh. “You’re going to hear the words ‘biscuit’ and ‘hedgehog’ a lot in the next few minutes,” she says at the beginning of her talk from TEDxAlbertopolis. That’s because Thom has Tourette’s syndrome, a neurological condition that causes involuntary movements and noises commonly referred to as tics.
Lateral Action
OCTOBER 24, 2013
Are you the type of creative person who only generates ideas and solutions when you’ve had your full eight hours of shut-eye? Or perhaps you find your mind firing off with so many bright ideas that you sometimes find it hard to get to sleep? Here’s how to consciously use sleeplessness to your advantage – […]. The post How Interrupting Your Sleep Can Silence Your Doubts and Boost Your Creativity appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
Professional Development Brief brings together the best content for development professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Strategy+Business
OCTOBER 31, 2013
'Keith Ferrazzi, author of Who''s Got Your Back: The Breakthrough Program to Build Deep, Trusting Relationships That Create Success--and Won''t Let You Fail , introduces a passage on the value of connecting with co-workers from The Necessity of Strangers: The Intriguing Truth about Insight, Innovation, and Success , by Alan Gregerman.
Penelope Trunk
OCTOBER 25, 2013
'I am so relieved to be writing this post because I’ve been scared for a really long time. It is complete BS when people jump up and cheer about their new company’s launch, telling you how great they feel. Because what’s really happening, to any sane entrepreneur, is that they are terrified. Quistic is an online learning site where people can build skills to create stable, fulfilling careers.
Eat Your Career
OCTOBER 16, 2013
'So, you want to get ahead at work? Join the club! In today’s competitive workplace, you can’t afford to get lazy. No matter how “secure” you feel right now, there’s no such thing as certainty. Prepare yourself for career growth regardless of what the future holds by keeping your competitive edge. In my most recent interview on Fox 31 Denver’s Good Day Colorado , I share simple strategies to help you do just that.
TED
OCTOBER 16, 2013
In 2012, IDEO founder and longtime Stanford professor David Kelley took the TED stage in Long Beach and shared a deeply personal story. It was the tale of his own cancer diagnosis, of finding a lump in his neck and being told he had a 40% chance of survival. This was clearly a sobering moment, but he wasn’t sharing the story to seek our sympathy.
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Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 30, 2013
'“Children have one kind of silliness, as you know, and grown-ups have another kind.” ? C.S. Lewis The deal was important and could lead to future work. I was impressed with this company, but had some valid concerns. They brought their Chairman to the table to help close the deal. “Karin, I know you’ll be very […] The post Strategic Silliness: When to Lighten the Mood appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 1, 2013
'I raced for the airport parking shuttle, threw my bag on the rack and collapsed in the seat. The hectic schlep is too familiar. The stranger next to me smiled, “How’d it go?” Ugh, what’s this guy want? What ever he’s selling, I don’t need. I’ve been on that shuttle many times…texting, returning calls, trying […] The post Don’t Miss Your Connections appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 21, 2013
'What’s the difference between a good human and a great leader? Great leaders must have integrity. So must great people. Great leaders must listen carefully, so must good followers. But leaders are different. I talked to Mark Miller, author of The Heart of Leadership, about his perspective. He shares that great leaders must start […] The post What Makes Leaders Different?
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 28, 2013
'“Every day brings new choices” -Martha Beck Leadership impact comes in the context of the mundane. Every day little words inspire connection more than any grand speech you could deliver. It’s what you say when you think it doesn’t matter that matters. They notice the way you answer the phone, or your reaction in the […] The post 5 Words You Should Say Every Day appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
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Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 18, 2013
'Delighted to offer an expert collection of thoughts on values and vision. Inspiring and practical advice. Thanks to all who shared their wonderful insights. Values Amazing stories and practical advice related to defining, articulating and living your leadership values. Skip Prichard, Leadership Insights shares Learning From the Legacy of Johnny Cash Johnny Cash had a powerful set of values […] The post Expert Advice on Values and Vision: A Frontline Festival appeared first on Let's
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 16, 2013
'You’re way past email blunder basics… replying to all with snarky remarks, sending the note intended for you wife to your boss…emailing in anger. Your emails aren’t obviously stupid, so why aren’t they working? 5 Advanced Email Blunders 1. The barrage effect I was preparing the senior leader for an impromptu meeting on an unfamiliar […] The post 5 Reasons Your Emails Don’t Work appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 11, 2013
'” The real story is actually probably pretty boring, right? I mean, we just sat at our computers for six years and coded.” -Mark Zuckerberg It all looks so sexy. Corporate jets. Dramatic moves. Microphones. When it’s a Cinderella story, it’s even better. It’s easy to romanticize leadership success. To imagine the stroke of genius, […] The post 50 Shades of Boring: When Leaders are Bores appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 7, 2013
'“Powerful you have become. The dark side I sense in you.” -Yoda You’ve had those moments. So have I. You desperately want a leadership do-over, but it’s too late. It’s out there– your dark side in all it’s glory. You hear yourself apologizing… “I just wasn’t myself.” Don’t be too sure. “I never […] The post The Insiders Guide to the Dark Side appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
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Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 14, 2013
'Don’t keep secrets. Keeping secrets creates short-term advantages and long-term costs. You gain the edge, but lose the relationship. The world could use less secrets and more sharing. I wish you would share more. Annoying Secret #1: Bad News I was happy when he brought me bad news. His eyes matched his words,”I’m really worried.” […] The post 3 Secrets to Sharing Secrets appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 9, 2013
'Every few weeks, HR professionals around the world gather to share their ideas and insights in the HR carnival. It’s LGLs turn to host, so I asked for advice on “Growing Your Career.” After all, if you had a dozen HR folks in a virtual room, what would you ask ? And so I offer […] The post Expert Career Advice From HR Leaders: Carnival of HR appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 25, 2013
'Ideally your boss is interested, eager to remove roadblocks, asking provocative questions, and helping build your career. That’s the leader I wish for you, and want you to be. But, with 71% of workers disengaged, chances are one day or another you’ll work for a disengaged boss. 5 Benefits of a Disengaged Boss On […] The post 5 Ways to Benefit from a Disengaged Boss appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 8, 2013
'From webtalkradio.net - October 7, 7:07 PM To access the podcast, click on the title above or go to: [link] Delighted to chat with Al Gonzalez on Leading Beyond the Status Quo Webtalk Radio. We explore the intersection of inclusion and employee engagement. Fun to share stories. Summary Did you know that 71% of all workers in […] The post Inclusion and Engagement: LGL on Webtalk Radio appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Speaker: Leslie Grandy, Product Executive & Drew Weaver, Senior Program Manager
Are you considering a shift to product management or just starting your journey as a Product Manager? Join Leslie Grandy and Drew Weaver for an insightful webinar designed to help you seamlessly transition into this dynamic role. Whether you're looking to pivot your career or enhance your existing skills, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to succeed!
Penelope Trunk
OCTOBER 7, 2013
'I told Matthew it’s time to take the kids apple picking. “Do you want to come with us?” I said. “We’re going to a place in Illinois.” “What? What’s wrong with the apple trees here?” “We have apple trees?” So the kids and I got in the back of the truck, and Matthew drove over hills and through gates to a pasture full of apple trees.
Penelope Trunk
OCTOBER 4, 2013
'Why do people spend so much time telling you a list of books to read in your twenties or a list of places to go in your twenties ? Those are actually ways only to escape your twenties. Escaping by doing that stuff just sets you up for a disaster in your thirties. Here are things to do in your twenties to make your thirties fun. 1. Build a career that enables you to work from home.
Eat Your Career
OCTOBER 30, 2013
'Before I jump into the advice portion of this article, please allow me a moment to vent… I get anywhere from a couple dozen to a hundred or more emails a week from my blog readers. I love it and I read them all, I assure you. I do not, however, answer them all. If you’ve sent me a message and waited breathlessly for a reply that never came, keep reading.
Eat Your Career
OCTOBER 30, 2013
'In case you missed it, I held my “quarterly” free coaching call earlier today. You can listen to recording using the audio player below or download the MP3 if you’d like. We had well over 100 questions submitted and, while I would have LOVED to answer every single one of them, that would have taken all day. We did manage to get to quite a few though!
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Strategy+Business
OCTOBER 8, 2013
'Conventional wisdom says that the bigger the difference between what CEOs are paid and what their employees are paid, the more the employees resent their leaders, and the less hard they work. However, a new study has found that higher pay differentials can actually motivate employees to work harder as they strive for their own promotions.
Strategy+Business
OCTOBER 28, 2013
'Sheryl Sandberg is wrong: Women who want to "have it all" should consider smaller companies that better fit their lifestyle.
Strategy+Business
OCTOBER 21, 2013
'As the Affordable Care Act takes effect, health insurance companies will have to design and implement new healthcare models to keep up with the new consumer population.
Strategy+Business
OCTOBER 21, 2013
'As part of its Global Innovation 1000 study this year, Booz & Company took a closer look at the digital tools being used across the innovation life cycle. We found that companies have a real opportunity--perhaps even an imperative--to rethink their digital tool kit. Indeed, we are seeing the first signs of a digital revolution that will transform how innovation is done.
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