Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 22, 2013
'Patience is the support of weakness; impatience the ruin of strength -Charles Caleb Colton “Karin, we should be able to have this project done by the end of the year.” I listened impatiently as the team broke down the timeline, contingencies, and tasks. They were the experts, and the project involved heavy IT lift–never fun. I [.
Penelope Trunk
AUGUST 22, 2013
'I fired Melissa. We were bickering all the time. And she was saying I’m impossible to work for and I was saying she’s impossible to manage. The problem is I’m a mad raving lunatic about making sure that people who work for me like working for me. When Ian, the guy who I was going to do a company with but then ended up not doing a company with, asked Ryan Healy and Ryan Paugh for references for me, they said I was loyal and caring and they both gave me so much credit for helping their care
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Eat Your Career
AUGUST 14, 2013
'Networking. The word alone strikes fear in the hearts of many. It’s so awkward and uncomfortable! It’s so inauthentic! It’s just so…so…exhausting. That’s why many professionals put it off. If you’re happily employed and your career is chugging right along, networking often gets put on the backburner. I see a lot of people who only start thinking about networking when they “need” something—like a new job, for example.
TED
AUGUST 7, 2013
In this 16-minute documentary, artist Phil Hansen stands in front of a giant blank canvas with a Sharpie in one hand and his cell phone in the other. Soon, using just these tools, a detailed image emerges — one of three birds maintaining in choppy water. Phil Hansen: Embrace the shake. When Hansen’s TED Talk, Embrace the Shake , was posted in May, he launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund a video about a new crowdsourced project.
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Lateral Action
AUGUST 6, 2013
I love crime dramas, especially ones where the protagonist appears to have a psychological edge over everyone else, such as The Mentalist, Sherlock and Luther. The way they look at the crime scene from a different perspective and as a result get new insights into the case that ultimately leads them to the villain. The […]. The post Why You Need to Ask More Creative Questions appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
Strategy+Business
AUGUST 26, 2013
'In an exclusive interview, the cofounder of unconscious thought theory explains how taking a break and distracting the mind can lead to higher-quality decision making. This research confirms the value of interweaving rationality and intuition in developing long-term strategy.
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Penelope Trunk
AUGUST 16, 2013
'I have big goals for myself, but I try to measure my progress day by day instead of looking at the big picture. The big picture is overwhelming. For example, for the last three years, I’ve known I wanted to launch another company, but I didn’t have an idea. Or I had an idea that couldn’t grow big enough. Or I had a great idea but the investors wanted me to relocate.
Eat Your Career
AUGUST 26, 2013
'You’re a nice person, I know. And nice is good! That old saying that “ nice guys finish last ” is a myth. Niceness, by and large, is an asset to building relationships —both personal and professional. However, there is a point of diminishing returns, especially in the workplace. Being TOO nice is a problem. People who are deemed “too nice” may be seen as: Pushovers.
B Plans
AUGUST 26, 2013
A good partnership deal can take your business to the next level, and no business is too new or too small to start looking towards the future and considering potential partnerships. To find out exactly how other business owners are navigating partnership deals for their young businesses, we asked a panel of successful entrepreneurs to share their best tips and tricks.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 2, 2013
'Great leaders open doors for other leaders. Great leaders also know when to knock. Be a door opener. Learn how to knock. Who’s opened doors for you? What have you done to open doors for others? Bill Treasurer, author of Leaders Who Open Doors, is collecting stories of leaders who have opened doors, or [.] The post Super Leaders Open Doors appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
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Introducing Willow from WILL Interactive – a new artificial instructor technology that coaches users through eLearning content to increase training ROI. Using active conversations with a virtual expert not only reinforces key concepts but also helps employees think critically and creatively. Willow can ask questions, analyze responses, and deliver personalized feedback.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 12, 2013
'Authenticity is risky. When you lead from your heart, feedback stings brighter. It takes courage to think (and even more to say) to those in positions of power, “Thank you, I understand you, I choose not to lead that way.” I’ve said that. These potentially vital words are treacherous on two fronts. First, you may be [.] The post The Sacrifice of Authenticity appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 29, 2013
'Communicating the hard stuff leaves even the best leaders stressed and queasy. You care deeply about the human beings you support. You don’t mean to play games, but a sprinkle of sugar-coating, with a dollop of “they don’t really need to know this…” diminishes trust and undermines your leadership. When we’re not honest and direct, [.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 9, 2013
'You know you need an elevator pitch. Perhaps you’ve even practiced and gotten “why chose me” down to a perfect pitch. But somehow you never seem to get the chance to use it. Sadly, the biggest mistake I see aspiring networkers make is that they don’t recognize an “elevator” when they’re in one. Invisible [.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 5, 2013
'“Shake off all fears of servile prejudices, under which weak minds are servilely crouched. Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call on her tribunal for every fact, every opinion.” -Thomas Jefferson Bad stuff happens. Life is unfair. Stupidity drains our energy. We must learn from the tough stuff. And then, shake it off. [.] The post Shake It Off: When to Let It Go appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
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Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 13, 2013
'You are born authentic. Life happens. You slowly start to hide bits of yourself from yourself and others. Not deliberately. It’s a gradual mutation, hard to see– let alone feel. You work to convince your heart this new you is practical, even necessary. More life happens. Reverse the pattern. Benefits of Aging From the hundreds [.] The post Becoming More Authentic: A Practical Guide appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 26, 2013
'He had all the signs and words of stuck. ”I can’t” ”No one will help.” ”No options.” He’d stop trying to improve the situation and was looking to numb it. His “sports ready” stance had withered to hunched and clenched. He still had an occassional “wish” for a miracle. But, wishes without action are another [.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 21, 2013
'“Persist through CRAP…Criticism, Rejection, A s, and Pressure.” Richard St. John Persistence– the common denominator of success. Dissect the stories of highly successful people across any context: relentless commitment, radical hours, laser focus, tremendous sacrifice. I’m always inspired by the stories of those who’ve “made it.” Bottom line, highly successful people have an abnormal commitment to their [.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 15, 2013
'You’ve finally got a seat at the table, but your chair feels uncomfortably small. Perhaps you’re sitting in for your boss, or holding an acting assignment. You’ve got an amazing opportunity to impact and influence. Couple your authentic power with a more powerful chair… you’ll be unstoppable. Lead with your whole heart and head.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
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Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 23, 2013
' Today’s cross-training moment is a guest post from David Tumbarello. When he’s not guest blogging for Let’s Grow Leaders, David provides data and writing solutions in the health care field. The leisure activity he enjoys the most is coaching children in the art of creative writing. Follow him on twitter. Cross-Training to Strengthen Skills I [.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 20, 2013
'Leadership development used to be easier. Early in my career, my team was small, and I was in HR leading other HR folks. We all spoke the same language, and everyone believed in leadership development. Then a move out of HR to a team 50 times the size in a union environment. More tricky, but [.] The post Leadership Development Made Easy appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 8, 2013
'Last week was one of THOSE weeks. So much to do. The great, good, bad, and ugly. Pressures mounting on all fronts. Important investments in people, for which there was no short-cut. Business travel and back-to-back meetings. Demanding senior executive reviews and the requisite preparation. Mid year performance write-ups and discussions. A [.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 6, 2013
'Remember how energized you were that time you received meaningful recognition? Perhaps it was something equivalent to the leader of the year award, in front of a big crowd. Hands were shaken and pictures taken. Or it might have been less formal, but deeply touched your heart. ”Wow, they really get what I’ve contributed here.” [.
Speaker: Leslie Grandy, Product Executive & Drew Weaver, Senior Program Manager
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Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 14, 2013
'Your journey toward authentic leadership involves evolution and revolution. You’re in what LinkedIn Founder, Reid Hoffman, calls the state of permanent beta. But, what’s your ideal leadership prototype? What are you working on becoming? Not some textbook leadership prototype, or what someone else wants you to be. Build your prototype of your leadership at it’s very [.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 16, 2013
'I’m delighted to present the August edition of the Frontline Festival. Thought leaders around the world share their insights on energy and engagement. I am inspired and grateful for these amazing contributions. Managing Personal Energy and Engagement Jesse Lynn Stoner of the Seapoint Center, shares 7 Ways to Increase Your Own Engagement and Satisfaction Are you concerned about the [.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 7, 2013
'Your team needs you to show up strong, energetic, and ready to go. It’s hard for your team to run out of steam, when the leader they admire keeps showing up strong. Energetic leadership is contagious and inspires results. I’ve been observing the most energetic leaders I can find, and looking for themes. I’ve also been [.] The post How to Become a More Energetic Leader appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 30, 2013
'As we head toward the fourth quarter, I’d like to pause and check. It’s been a great month, and I want to be sure I am best meeting the needs of our growing community. Frequency Beginning next week, I’m going to experiment with reducing frequency to 3 times a week for several reasons. First, I [.] The post Fourth Quarter Readiness: Feedback Needed appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
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Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 27, 2013
'My husband and I approached the hotel for a wedding. We were staying on premium points (read that, free) for which I’m grateful, so I won’t disclose the hotel brand. Parking was tight so we turned the corner. Right beside the dumpsters were several tables set up for a “recognition” luncheon for hotel staff. [.] The post The Dumpster Effect appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 28, 2013
'Zappos has so many folks looking to benchmark their magic, that they offer a menu of ways to learn their playbook. Teaching culture has become a revenue stream. While the rest of us carefully guard our best practices, they offer you shot of Grey Goose, and welcome you to play along. Why? My theory– they [.] The post Zappos, Leaders, and Cracker Jacks appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 28, 2013
'Zappos has so many folks looking to benchmark their magic, that they offer a menu of ways to learn their playbook. Teaching culture has become a revenue stream. While the rest of us carefully guard our best practices, they offer you shot of Grey Goose, and welcome you to play along. Why? My theory– they [.] The post Zappos, Cracker Jacks, and Frontline Leaders appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 1, 2013
'You’ve been asked to do the impossible. The clock’s ticking and there’s pressure to perform. Competing priorities complicate the scene. Pushing harder exacerbates stress. Stress leads to inaction. Time to move fast. The FAST Model F-Focus To move results quickly, focus is key. Resist the urge to fix everything. Identify and communicate the biggest [.
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