Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
“What the world needs now is more geniuses with humility, there are so few of us left.” -Oscar Levant We want to follow people with confidence, charisma and a strong sense of direction. Confidence inspires, attracts, excites and ignites. We think, “they sure do seem to know what they’re doing…” And yet, I have observed [.
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!
Strategy+Business
NOVEMBER 27, 2012
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Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 10, 2012
If you are just tuning in to Let’s Grow Leaders, we are in the midst of a Saturday Series about developing young leaders. On weekdays we return to our regular leadership fare. What Does Your Mommy Do? I have never had one of those jobs they sing about on Sesame Street. As with most of us, [.] The post Leadership for Kids: A Great Way To Teach Your Kids About Leadership appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 3, 2012
What children’s books are the most helpful in teaching leadership to kids? I posed this question in my online leadership communities, as well as to parents, and a children’s librarian. The suggestions came pouring in. So many of us have fond memories of reading as a child and of reading with our own children. [.] The post Children’s Books on Leadership– Questions to Inspire Young Thinking appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
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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.
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 13, 2012
If you are just tuning in this week, we are in the midst of a series on Building Results That Last Beyond Your Tenure. An important component to achieve your vision and accomplish your goals, is identifying the right behaviors at every level. Just as with creating the vision, you have choices. You can identify the [.] The post Building Behaviors that Inspire Sustained Results appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 16, 2012
Thanks for joining in for our continued Saturday series on developing leadership in kids. Today’s post builds on the exploration of Children’s Books on Leadership. On Monday, we return to our normal leadership fare. A guest post from Sandhya Varadharajan, Age 13, Chennai, India I connected with Sandhya through social media from our shared connections [.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 8, 2012
“Words are the most powerful drug used by mankind.” -Rudyard Kipling Twice this year someone has told me “I am proud of you.” Both times, I was surprised to find myself really choked up. My reaction was so strong that I got to thinking about why. I wanted to understand what it was about THIS [.] The post Recognition Power Words: The Phrases that Mean the Most 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
OCTOBER 11, 2012
For a variety of reasons, many manager/employee relationships stay formal, cordial, and don’t realize their full potential. The conversation stays focused on the work at hand, and hopefully there is some discussion of strengths and development needs, along with a plan to improve on them. There is often real reluctance to go deeper. Why? Choices, [.
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.
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Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 2, 2012
Questions are powerful. They can motivate, and inspire deeper thinking. Great questions empower. Questions can also intimidate, frustrate and shut down people down. The most dangerous are those where the leader already ”knows” the answer… and is looking to see if the person will “get it right.” Closed ended questions can have a similar impact, [.
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.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 22, 2012
They say “feedback is a gift,” but much of the time it does not feel that way. So, what was different this time? It was a cool, crisp night. The warmth of the make-shift spotlight was both frightening and friendly as I stood ready to give my final speech at the SCORRE conference. Frightening because [.] The post The 3 Gifts: Grateful for Growing appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 22, 2012
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, there have been so many great posts on gratitude this month. Today, I offer you links to insights from fellow bloggers on the art of gratitude. Why Be Grateful? The Pursuit of Peace: Thanksgiving as a Lifestyle by Andy Tix Andy Tix shares the positive psychological benefits of gratitude and offers [.] The post Gratitude Parade: Great Posts on Gratitude and Thanksgiving appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
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Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
Today, Rosh Hashanah, marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year. Although I am not Jewish, I am intrigued by the concepts surrounding this holiday, particularly the ritual of teshuva– a time to forgive and seek forgiveness. When making teshuva, people reflect on the year and consider the people from whom they need forgiveness… and [.] The post Forgive and Refresh: Returning to The Leader You “Meant to Be” appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
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
OCTOBER 9, 2012
Developing real trust takes time. The people we lead come to us with history, memories, and experiences–they recall times of trust inspired and trust betrayed. When we are in a new gig, our teams watch even more closely. “Can I trust you?” “Are you like the last guy?” When we have been with a [.] The post A Matter of Trust: Why I Trust You, Why I Don’t 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?
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Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
Apparently today is “Plan Your Epitaph” Day. So, although I don’t usually post on Fridays, I couldn’t resist a short one. We move so fast, working through the urgent. It’s a nice reminder to consider the legacy we are working to leave. In her meditation “Set in Stone”, in Walking Towards Morning Meditations, Victoria Stafford urges [.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 15, 2012
Who most serves as your leadership pit crew? How have they made a difference in your leadership? When is the last time you really thanked them? Support Makes a Difference Last weekend, my friend Julie and I (along with our three, 6 year olds) had an opportunity to serve as cheering squad and pit crew [.] The post Who’s Your Leadership Pit Crew?
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
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Over the years, I have used strategic storytelling workshops to help drive key messages, build teams, and enhance communication skills. Today, I share the story of how my interest in that began, and why I frequently use it in my leadership today. The Strategic Story Behind Strategic Storytelling Many years ago back in my HR [.] The post A Strategic Story about Strategic Storytelling appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
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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.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 24, 2012
Each time a cyclist peddled past our corner at the Ironman triathlon , the woman sitting next to me on the curb would clang her large cowbell. No words. No sign of emotion. This went on for hours. It was almost a Pavlovian response. See bike, ring bell. She was committed. She never missed an [.] The post Cheer in the Next Gear: How to Make Your Support Count appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
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?
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