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December 10, 2015

What’s the biggest challenge in leading a “rising star”?

Our reader poll today asks: What’s the biggest challenge you face when leading a “rising star”? – Keeping them challenged and engaged: 66.89% – Preventing them from leaving my team: 13.96% – Getting others to not be critical of them: 10.14% – No challenge at all! They’re great!: 9.01% Keep Them Interested. Rising stars are […]



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Published on December 10, 2015 10:38

December 9, 2015

A New Method for Influencing Others to Say Yes

It’s great to generate innovative ideas but if you can’t get your recommendation approved, the idea isn’t worth the paper it’s written on. The Structured Thought Process can help you crystallize your ideas in a clear and compelling way. The following is an excerpt from my upcoming book The Elegant Pitch: Create a Compelling Recommendation, […]



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Published on December 09, 2015 03:45

December 7, 2015

Leadership Culture Trumps Strategy as Game Changer

Creating a great culture is a key responsibility of leadership. When you invest in building a strong culture, the business and financial results follow. Fail to do so and your business will end up in unpleasant situations. Today’s post is by Diane K. Adams, author of It Takes More than Casual Fridays and Free Coffee […]



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Published on December 07, 2015 04:07

December 3, 2015

Do leaders in your organization hoard talent?

Our reader poll today asks: Do leaders in your organization “hoard” talent? – Constantly — they never let go of their good people: 18.92% – Sometimes — they let good people move to new roles when forced to: 46.72% – Rarely — good talent can flow pretty easily: 30.12% – Never — our leaders are […]



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Published on December 03, 2015 10:31

December 2, 2015

Two Keys to Getting Tough Decisions Executed Well

Large decisions carry plenty of execution risk. To increase the chances that your decisions are executed the way you want them to be, focus on clearly explaining the decision and actively managing change. If you want to make a successful decision, communicate the rationale for the decision to the broader organization. Lay out the context […]



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Published on December 02, 2015 03:36

November 30, 2015

Breaking Bad News: Telling Someone They Didn’t Get the Promotion

Employees who did not get a promotion they hoped for can turn sour. Here are some leadership ideas to help you handle the situation. Today’s post is by John Walston, ResourcefulManager-in-Chief at ResourcefulManager.com. Deciding who should get a promotion – and who should not – is a tough business. It isn’t so much deciding who […]



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Published on November 30, 2015 04:05

November 26, 2015

Are you an enabler of your team’s poor performance?

Our reader poll today asks: How often are you an enabler of your team’s poor performance? – Never — I hold everyone accountable for their work: 14.89% – Sometimes — I occasionally let them get away with things: 75.84% – Often — I clean up their messes and they keep making them: 7.58% – Always […]



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Published on November 26, 2015 10:30

November 25, 2015

The Secret Method for Getting Your Recommendations Approved

Getting to “yes” is one of the biggest challenges you’ll face on a daily basis. Whether you’re making a case for more budget, more people, more time, or approval of an idea, you’ll need to communicate in a clear and compelling way. Here’s the secret method for doing just that. “We’re sorry but your recommendation […]



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Published on November 25, 2015 02:11

November 23, 2015

4 Ways to Unlock the Innovation Power of Your Team

Want to be a more effective innovation leader? Use these four ways of thinking—called “The Four Lenses of Innovation”—to bring out the best ideas from your team. Today’s post is by Rowan Gibson, author of The Four Lenses of Innovation: A Power Tool for Creative Thinking (CLICK HERE to get your copy). Your company may […]



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Published on November 23, 2015 04:06

November 19, 2015

How analytical is your organization?

Our reader poll today asks: How analytical is your organization? – Highly — we analyze everything sometimes at the cost of action: 42.71% – Very — we balance analysis with judgment: 27.62% – Somewhat — we do some analysis but act quickly: 19.44% – Not at all — little analysis, mostly action: 10.23% Analysis Paralysis. […]



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Published on November 19, 2015 10:19