Category Archives: Leadership

Leadership Fails That Make You the Water Cooler Laughing Stock

by Kristen Vanstrom Follow @kristenvanstromSeptember 9, 2016 You’ve been promoted to manager. You’re ready to lay down the law, and man the troops. Before charging ahead with mediocre leadership tactics, familiarize yourself with the following fails. Avoid them at all costs, as these errors will destroy your office credibility. You fail to lead by example. … Continue reading Leadership Fails That Make You the Water Cooler Laughing Stock →

How to overcome the hardest parts of curating content for thought leadership

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Curating isn’t all smooth sailing. Columnist Tamar Weinberg takes a look at how you can curate successfully to become an influencer and strengthen your personal brand. Tamar Weinberg on August 31, 2016 Curating content can have a huge impact on your personal brand and thought leadership credibility. By repackaging and posting superb, fresh and memorable … Continue reading How to overcome the hardest parts of curating content for thought leadership →

Can You Measure the Value of Leadership?

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by Paul Keijzer Follow @Paul_KeijzerAugust 11, 2016 He has done it again. Dave Ulrich, the Renis Likert Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan and co-founder of Result Based Leadership (disclaimer: I am associated to the same company as a principle consultant) has written another ground breaking book. After having transformed the … Continue reading Can You Measure the Value of Leadership? →

How to Be An Intentional Leader

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by Joel Goldstein July 26, 2016 Follow @joelgoldsteinJuly 26, 2016 OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Thomas Edison once said, “Being busy does not mean always mean real work.” Although Edison passed away over 80 years ago, his quote still holds true today. But, a certain type of leader can put an end to meaningless work and put … Continue reading How to Be An Intentional Leader →

Don’t Get Caught by These 3 Leadership Myths

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by Daniel Stewart July 24, 2016 Follow @stewartleaderJuly 24, 2016 I recently heard a story about a woman who had a dream. In the dream, her husband gave her a beautiful necklace that she had always wanted. In the morning, she explained the dream to him and asked what he thought it meant. He smiled … Continue reading Don’t Get Caught by These 3 Leadership Myths →

How Do We Prepare Millennials for Executive Leadership?

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by John Nimesheim July 22, 2016July 22, 2016 Millennials, a generation born between 1982 and 2000, seem to have their very DNA attuned with the hyperconnectivity that our world has adopted. It’s a world where successful business models depend upon transformation and adaptability. Companies and brands that once could do no wrong have been left … Continue reading How Do We Prepare Millennials for Executive Leadership? →

Maslow in the Context of Leadership and Employee Engagement

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by Shea Heaver July 7, 2016 Follow @sheaverJuly 7, 2016 In 1943 Abraham Maslow first brought his Hierarchy of Needs theory to the world in which he looks at what motivates individuals. He claimed that people are motivated by things and circumstance that range from basic survival up through up to the ability to reach … Continue reading Maslow in the Context of Leadership and Employee Engagement →

18 Thought Leaders Speak Up About Overcoming Failure (& Share Their Top 2 Techniques)

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by Patrick Hogan June 28, 2016 Follow @growtenfold June 28, 2016 Every profession requires a certain thickness of skin to withstand failure and rejection. While failure is present in practically any job, it’s typical to have more fails than wins in sales. The NOs can come flooding one day and hung up phones are not … Continue reading 18 Thought Leaders Speak Up About Overcoming Failure (& Share Their Top 2 Techniques) →

Leadership Development: What Makes A Great Learning Manager?

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by Darleen DeRosa June 27, 2016 Follow @onpoint_llcJune 27, 2016 Learning Manager. Talent Development Director. Human Resources Manager. No matter what your job title, it’s safe to say your responsibilities—and perhaps your stresses—are growing. The importance of investing in human capital, especially those at the top, is becoming more and more evident in recent years. … Continue reading Leadership Development: What Makes A Great Learning Manager? →

What Leaders Need to Know About Weekly Huddles

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by Rick Goodman June 22, 2016 Follow @DrRickGoodmanJune 22, 2016 Leaders, here’s a question for you: When was the last time you checked in on one of your employees? It’s not a trick question. I’m asking because, in an increasingly dispersed work environment—with more and more teams including remote employees—it’s more critical than ever for … Continue reading What Leaders Need to Know About Weekly Huddles →