Mike Figliuolo's Blog, page 13
November 5, 2024
Communicating Strategy is as Simple as Creating a Map
Strategy doesn’t have to be something reserved for executives or communicated in a secret language that most people don’t understand. By creating a simple strategy map, you can effectively communicate your strategy to your entire organization.
Today’s guest post is by Sanjiv Anand, author of Execution Excellence.
A few years ago, I visited a client who was the CEO of the subsidiary of a major French firm.
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October 31, 2024
What to Do When Someone is Taking Credit for Your Work
People looking to advance their careers in the organization might try to curry favor with key stakeholders and influencers. This can mean taking credit for your ideas as their own.
Every organization suffers from some level of political intrigue. Whether it’s hoarding of resources, manipulative tactics, or passive aggressive behavior office politics distract your organization from getting things done. It also makes time at the office stressful and discouraging.
Read the rest of this post at thoughtLEADERS, LLC: Leadership Training for the Real World.
October 29, 2024
Ten Things Great Leaders Do
If our businesses are to be successful, we need to move from an era of command and control to a system of “leadership by consent.” Here are ten things great leaders do to make that shift.
Today’s post is by Debra Corey, author of Build it: The Rebel Playbook for World-Class Employee Engagement.
The role of leaders is changing. More than ever, our employees are demanding visible, accountable and valuable leadership.
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October 24, 2024
How to Deal with Resource Hoarders
If you’re in a situation where somebody is keeping resources from you, help them understand how your agenda supports their agenda.
Every organization suffers from some level of political intrigue. Whether it’s hoarding of resources, manipulative tactics, or passive aggressive behavior office politics distract your organization from getting things done. It also makes time at the office stressful and discouraging. Ignoring these dynamics can create risk for you, but you can take a productive approach to dealing with common political issues.
Read the rest of this post at thoughtLEADERS, LLC: Leadership Training for the Real World.
October 22, 2024
What to Do When Goals Seem Too Far Away
Today’s guest post is by Kelly Gregorio of Advantage Capital Funds.
As the leader of your team, it is your job to forge ahead. When the horizon feels miles away, your team will turn to you expecting enough support to keep them going. However, people (including you) can take for granted that the person in the management position is still human with their own doubts, stressors and anxiety.
Read the rest of this post at thoughtLEADERS, LLC: Leadership Training for the Real World.
October 16, 2024
Are People Stalling Your Ideas? Here’s What You Can Do
When you’re dealing with stalling behavior, using a sensitivity analysis or putting the burden of proof on the other person can help you break out of that stall and move your ideas forward.
Every organization suffers from some level of political intrigue. Whether it’s hoarding of resources, manipulative tactics, or passive aggressive behavior office politics distract your organization from getting things done. It also makes time at the office stressful and discouraging.
Read the rest of this post at thoughtLEADERS, LLC: Leadership Training for the Real World.
October 14, 2024
3 Things You Must Get Right if You Want Happier Customers
Customer loyalty takes just as much energy to build as new customer growth. Unfortunately companies spend too much time focusing on new customers and not taking care of the ones they already have.
Today’s post is by Noah Fleming, author of The Customer Loyalty Loop.
Most executives I talk to feel like they’re drowning in data and yet anyone and everyone within the organization is telling them they need more and more data!
Read the rest of this post at thoughtLEADERS, LLC: Leadership Training for the Real World.
October 9, 2024
How to Handle Information Hoarders
Information is power. Withholding it is how people can force themselves into a decision-making cycle or weaken your efforts to get things done.
Every organization suffers from some level of political intrigue. Whether it’s hoarding of resources, manipulative tactics, or passive aggressive behavior office politics distract your organization from getting things done. It also makes time at the office stressful and discouraging. Ignoring these dynamics can create risk for you, but you can take a productive approach to dealing with common political issues.
Read the rest of this post at thoughtLEADERS, LLC: Leadership Training for the Real World.
October 7, 2024
This Hidden Enemy is Making Your Job Harder than Necessary
We can be victims of our own thoughts holding us back. False equivalencies limit our beliefs and can turn our greatest strengths into barriers and limitations.
Today’s post is by Elizabeth B. Crook, author of Live Large: The Achiever’s Guide to What’s Next.
As a business leader, you know the challenges of managing cash flow, dealing with personal issues or handling a customer who is dissatisfied – all problems we sign up for as leaders.
Read the rest of this post at thoughtLEADERS, LLC: Leadership Training for the Real World.
October 2, 2024
How to Handle Passive Aggressive Behaviors
Passive aggression is challenging to deal with because it’s so hard to see until it’s too late.
Every organization suffers from some level of political intrigue. Whether it’s hoarding of resources, manipulative tactics, or passive aggressive behavior office politics distract your organization from getting things done. It also makes time at the office stressful and discouraging. Ignoring these dynamics can create risk for you, but you can take a productive approach to dealing with common political issues.
Read the rest of this post at thoughtLEADERS, LLC: Leadership Training for the Real World.
