Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 24, 2013

I’m often asked which colleges are the best for “leadership.” Much of your leadership learning will come from peripheral aspects of the college experience. The post 9 Ways to Maximize Your College Leadership Experience appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. College is a great place to grow as a leader.

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MARCH 31, 2025

And, “landing in the AND” of confidence and humility, results and relationships, as we teach in our leadership development programs. Thats not weaknessits leadership. What Wisdom at Work Looks Like (and How to Cultivate More of It) Youve probably worked with someone youd describe as having wisdom at work. More here.

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

These include leadership development, time and stress management, work-life balance, managing change, fostering teamwork, and improving performance and accountability. Therefore, this paper examines how coaching can be applied cost-effectively in resource-constrained government institutions.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 14, 2025

One tool that works brilliantlywhether you’re in-person or remoteis something we call the Development Discussion Planner. The 5 Questions That Unlock Growth Note: This video is part of our online human-centered leadership development video series. Youre not just hoping to growyoure leading your development.

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JANUARY 27, 2025

In our leadership development programs, we talk about being interested and interesting. small talk and get curious about what makes your teammates tick and what they need. If someones drowning in deadlines, dont just watch from the sidelines like its a reality show. Offer a hand. And if they turn you down? Offer again. Its exhausting.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 25, 2019

She approached David as he finished delivering a leadership development program and introduced herself. “I It takes compassion and strength to fire a poor performer Have you ever been reluctant to fire a poor performer? You might identify with Mary. I was the […].

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 25, 2013

Related Stories May 2013 Leadership Development Carnival In Defense of Wow: It’s Okay to Be Impressed 7 Unusual Ways to Motivate Your Sales Team. Here’s the top 10. I’ll leave it to you for #11. 10 Energy Zappers 1. Blurry vision Working frantically without a clear purpose [.]

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 17, 2013

Related Stories Hustle Factor: He Who Hustles Gets the Ball May 2013 Leadership Development Carnival Mentoring Moments: Just in Time Support. He had energy, passion, and commitment. Good start. But…it was a stupid idea. My inside voice screamed… No way This idea will [.] The post Stupid Idea or Seeds of Brilliance?

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 15, 2021

Want to do better than sandwich feedback, join us in our new open-enrollment leadership development program beginning this Fall. What is the Sandwich Feedback Technique? You start by telling them something great about their performance. Then you give them the constructive feedback you really want them to hear.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 14, 2024

If the main characters (your leaders) are poorly developed or behave unpredictably, the story won’t hold up no matter how compelling the plot. See Also: Leaders Coaching Leaders: How Leadership Development Leads to Sustained Culture Change 2. Leadership is about modeling the culture you want to see. It’s toxic.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Are you afraid to talk about leadership development at work? Would you like to invest more in developing your people, but worry that your boss will pooh pooh the idea? This week, I had the honor of co-hosting the Online Servant Leadership Summit with Becky Robinson. You’re not alone. ” Wow. Just serve.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 19, 2021

Every time we ask these questions in our leadership development programs, the answer is always a resounding “YES!”. Every time we ask these questions in our leadership development programs, the answer is always a resounding “YES!”. Leadership Skills: 6 Competencies You Can’t Lead Without. Read how here.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 10, 2013

Related Stories Future’s Bright: Preparing Today’s Kids to Lead Tomorrow 5 Ways to Unblock Leadership Energy May 2013 Leadership Development Carnival. The struggle of my life created empathy – I could relate to pain, being abandoned, having people not love me. Oprah Winfrey Great leaders are empathetic.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Related Stories Why Your Elevator Pitch Isn’t Working 21 Great Thoughts on Leadership Development: A Frontline Festival 6 Steps to Loving the Job You Hate. grow your career career career development career growth HR carnival' It’s LGLs turn to host, so I asked for advice on “Growing Your Career.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Once my leadership blog started gaining traction, I began paying attention to who else was in this human centered leadership space. I had no intention of testing my ability to start an international leadership development company. Then in the sweet spot, you learn fast and your performance accelerates. Is it achievable?

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 5, 2015

Done well, action learning projects are one of the very best forms of leadership development. The learning that results helps improve the problem-solving process as well as the solutions the team develops. Done well, it’s hard to top action learning for leadership development. Real work gets done.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 13, 2013

Related Stories May 2013 Leadership Development Carnival Words With Teams: A Simply Insightful Teambuilding Exercise Leadership Candy Hearts: A Valentines Day Teambuilder. ” -Rainer [.] The post The Benefits of Deeper Questions appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 13, 2014

Turning around confidence will rank high on your personal lifetime leadership achievement awards. Turning around confidence will rank high on your personal lifetime leadership achievement awards. Authenticity & Transparency Career & Learning Communication confidence employee feedback leadership development Performance'

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 21, 2021

If you’ve read Courageous Cultures, attended one of our leadership development programs, or have hung out much on this blog, you know we’re big fans of the I.D.E.A. Techniques to Speak Up in Meetings and Ensure Your Voice is Heard. But it’s hard. How do I get better at this?” ” #AskingForaFriend.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 4, 2014

Every year, I take time out to work on my leadership credo. Share the most important aspects of your leadership credo. Authenticity & Transparency Career & Learning Communication leaderhip leadership credo leadership development operating principles values' Let’s have some Monday fun.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 28, 2022

” This question came in from one of our recent leadership development programs. An HR professional working to support co-workers who wanted to resolve their conflict and show up for one another in a human-centered way. What is a Clear the Air Meeting? Give people a chance to prepare. Discuss intentions and outcomes.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 9, 2021

Or, it could be they’ve not received the leadership training or 360 feedback they need to improve. To Ensure Your Upward Feedback is Received Well, Start with Connection and Intention. You have some difficult feedback for your boss, but you’re not quite sure they’re ready to hear it. It might feel safer to stay silent.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 24, 2013

Related Stories How To Fire Someone… With Compassion May 2013 Leadership Development Carnival How to Break the 80 20 Rule. It was a ridiculously hot July day. As a Retail Store Director, I was out on “store visits” with one of our top executives. Execution Performance Productivity'

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 8, 2014

When you succeed at something big, was it due to the market, the price, the positioning, the long hours, the social media campaign, the right leadership, the right employees? I’m amazed at how many leaders have the audacity to attribute the team’s success to their leadership. 5 Ways Success is Holding You Back.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 18, 2014

Concentrating on these 7 roles in your leadership development efforts will go a long way to exceptional frontline execution. #1 The team leader role is a tough gig. Team leaders are uniquely squashed between supporting the folks doing the heavy lifting (e.g. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and helpless. 1 The Translator.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 5, 2015

Done well, action learning projects are one of the very best forms of leadership development. The learning that results helps improve the problem-solving process as well as the solutions the team develops. Done well, it’s hard to top action learning for leadership development. Real work gets done.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 21, 2023

AskingForaFriend This fantastic question came in during one of our recent leadership development programs. Not modeling the way I can’t tell you how often someone in our leadership programs raises their hand and says, “This is fantastic! Three Mistakes that Will Sabotage Growing Leaders 1. Review our I.N.S.P.I.R.E.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 30, 2021

3:55 – The importance of self-awareness and progress in your leadership development. 13:10 – Four ways that giving yourself unscheduled time will benefit your leadership, your team, your health, and your productivity. A Minute to Think. 8:50 – Why mindless busyness is counterproductive and illogical.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 18, 2015

Need help with communication, leadership development, or a funeral singer (just kidding), give me a call 443-750-1249. I was deeply worried that my Dad was right, there would be no way I could hold it together to sing at my Mom’s funeral. I envisioned myself as a weepy mess at the front of the church. I hope it can help you.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 30, 2013

Related Stories May 2013 Leadership Development Carnival 4 Reasons Execution Breaks Down: and How to Fix It Collaborative Competition: The Extraordinary Power of Trash Talk. Each memorial weekend we camp [.] The post Hustle Factor: He Who Hustles Gets the Ball appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 12, 2021

Recently, I interviewed three human resources professionals from organizations where we partner to deliver long-term leadership development. Strategic partnerships with human resources professional can be game-changers. Too many leaders miss out on the huge strategic potential of their human resources partnerships. We can help you.”.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 27, 2015

It’s the premise behind high-end executive development programs that include action learning projects and 360 feedback assessments. I want you and the other managers in your organization to have access to high-quality leadership development that’s INTEGRATED with your day jobs. There’s no question.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 17, 2014

“Your leadership success depends on your ability to get things done with a wide variety of people – most of whom are not members of your team. Related Stories Grateful for Gratitude: November Frontline Festival 21 Great Thoughts on Leadership Development: A Frontline Festival Effective Networking: 6 Secrets Your Kids Know.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Your faithful comments and collaboration caused our community to be rated on the Top 10 Leadership Development sites (based on engagement). I use many of these tips in my leadership development work. Thanks so much for all of your support of the LGL community this year. I’m humbled and grateful for your support.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 21, 2021

In this week’s Asking for a Friend I speak with World Class Ultra Triathlete, Kurt Madden, who is also CEO of The Collaborative, about leadership tenacity and grit. Making enough professional development available. 11:00 Getting into leadership development with your team. What is tenacity? Life-long learning.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The same is true for any meaningful team behavior or leadership skill. But consistency is valuable and multiplies every other leadership practice because it is so rare. That’s why we recommend developing a habit of using one leadership skill before adding the next. The Most Valuable Leadership Practice – Your Turn.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 18, 2022

This conversation came up when we were looking at curriculum design for ongoing training for one of our long-term leadership development clients. . “Hey Karin, I’ve got to tell you. Your book, Courageous Cultures, kind of scares me. We don’t actually need more ideas around here… we have too many ideas!

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