Category Archives: Leadership Skills

How to Be a Successful Leader in the Age of Machines

Paul Keijzer — June 28, 2019 Follow @Paul_Keijzer — June 28, 2019 Datafication, mobilization, cognification, and personalization are a few of the mega-shifts driving transformations in the world of business at an unprecedented pace. Here’s how you can overcome the significant leadership challenges presented by these shifts. One may have doubts and questions about the … Continue reading How to Be a Successful Leader in the Age of Machines →

Is Age Just a Number When It Comes to Leadership?

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Paul Keijzer — June 20, 2019 Follow @Paul_Keijzer — June 20, 2019 Who makes a good leader? This is a question that experts have contemplated across countless leadership books and articles. Business owners and executives around the world have different perspectives on the approaches and qualities required for successful leadership. History makes it evident that … Continue reading Is Age Just a Number When It Comes to Leadership? →

Are You Leading Through Fear or Freedom?

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Paul Keijzer — June 20, 2019 Follow @Paul_Keijzer — June 20, 2019 I have always believed that true leadership inspires people to be the best versions of themselves. It encourages people to manifest the full expression of their creativity, intellect, and competence. In other words, a true leader fosters an environment of freedom; and in … Continue reading Are You Leading Through Fear or Freedom? →

“It’s All About Execution” is Easily Said

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Dave Brock — June 19, 2019 Follow @davidabrock — June 19, 2019 I’ve been obsessed with failure recently. More specifically, I’ve been pestering close friends and mentors with the question: “If we know what we should be doing, if we know how to do it, if we know how important it is to our results, … Continue reading “It’s All About Execution” is Easily Said →

Before You Can Effectively Lead — You Need to Manage Your Own Schedule First!

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David Dame — June 7, 2019 Follow @ddame — June 7, 2019 I keep hearing leaders say they’re struggling to manage their organizations through change. They’ve had trouble getting their organization to adopt agile. They’re finding it challenging to find the right talent. They’re struggling to establish the right level of transparency. These are symptoms … Continue reading Before You Can Effectively Lead — You Need to Manage Your Own Schedule First! →

How to Handle a Glitch in the Chain of Command

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Liz Kislik — May 28, 2019 Follow @lizkislik — May 28, 2019 If your job is in the middle of an organization —as a senior manager, a director, an assistant VP, or even a VP with a couple of levels between you and the CEO — then you’re in leadership, even though you’re not at … Continue reading How to Handle a Glitch in the Chain of Command →

Leaders Need to Show, Not Just Say

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Annette Franz — May 23, 2019 Follow @annettefranz — May 23, 2019 Image courtesy of Pixabay How do leaders drive (lasting) change? Last week, I enjoyed spending a few days in Vegas, speaking and networking at Fiserv’s annual client Forum. The keynote on the second day of the event was Troy Aikman, who was interviewed … Continue reading Leaders Need to Show, Not Just Say →

Here Are the Reasons Leaders Feel Like No One Listens

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Liz Kislik — May 23, 2019 Follow @lizkislik — May 23, 2019 Why is it that leaders often believe they’ve given clear direction, while the rank-and-file remains practically unaware that there’s been any communication at all? I just got an email from a mid-level manager who’s in the midst of a change initiative. He noted … Continue reading Here Are the Reasons Leaders Feel Like No One Listens →

Why Personal Resilience Can Make You a Better Leader

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Darleen DeRosa — May 22, 2019 Follow @onpoint_llc — May 22, 2019 Nobody is perfect. Sooner or later, even the best leaders experience a setback. Whether they made a mistake or proved unable to handle an unexpected challenge, all leaders must learn to develop personal resilience to overcome disappointments and failures. More importantly, they must … Continue reading Why Personal Resilience Can Make You a Better Leader →

Seven Steps to Create a Killer Thought Leadership Program

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Fred Feiner — May 16, 2019 — May 16, 2019 ElisaRiva / Pixabay \Thought leadership is a powerful public relations, marketing, and sales tool. Many companies dabble in it in one way, shape, or form, because it helps companies build partnerships and recruit top talent while shining a spotlight on company culture. Customers and prospects … Continue reading Seven Steps to Create a Killer Thought Leadership Program →