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Why extroverts fail, introverts flounder and you probably succeed

Why extroverts fail, introverts flounder and you probably succeed | Leadership Advice & Tips | Scoop.it
The conventional view that extroverts make the best leaders has one teensy flaw: It’s probably not true.
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Very interesting article!

 

My humble opinion is that whether you are an introvert or extrovert...building your emotional intelligence on your preferences is critical.

 

I have seen extroverts who have matured their emotional intelligence to the point that they are amazing listeners, because they have built those muscles.

 

Also, I have experienced introverted leaders who have strengthened their body language and abilities to speak before they have fully formulated their ideas as well.

 

 

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Unexpected Leadership Lessons

“Life presents us a multitude of lessons…we can choose to spend our time lamenting our current situation and miss the learning...or we can choose to reflect, grow, and stretch ourselves.  And come ...
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Wow, what a great reminder to us all as leaders. 

 

Our words, actions, behaviors, gestures, and responses all leave imprints on our staff, and everyone around us. 

 

Great comment from this article:  "Leaders must be aware that their actions, their words, their impact, their leadership leaves an impression, an imprint.  Either positive or negative.  An imprint just the same."

 

What kind of impressions are you leaving to your team?

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Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address (Connecting the dots)

Drawing from some of the most pivotal points in his life, Steve Jobs, chief executive officer and co-founder of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios...
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I refer to often to what Steve Jobs' pearls of wisdom in this commencement speech.  I thought I would post for you to have readily available.

 

Enjoy!

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10 Leadership Nuggets from Abraham Lincoln

10 Leadership Nuggets from Abraham Lincoln | Leadership Advice & Tips | Scoop.it
Abraham Lincoln brings us enduring wisdom in a nutshell.Abraham Lincoln is very much in the news these days, with examinations of his character, his actions, and his leadership style.
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Don't just read this posting, please print and refer to it often.  These are all excellent reminders to all of us to be the best we can be as individuals and as leaders.

 

Leading is not managing.  It is a privilege that is earned each day. 

 

One thought for the day:  Serving others is the mark of a true leader.  Pretend that your contract as a leader lasts only one year, and your staff make the decision to re-sign you as their leader or not. 

 

Would you be fired or re-hired?

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Dan Pink: The puzzle of motivation

http://www.ted.com Career analyst Dan Pink examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that social scientists know but most managers don't: Tradi...
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If you haven't read Daniel Pink's book Drive...it is a must read regarding Motivation.

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10 Traits of Courageous Leaders - Forbes

10 Traits of Courageous Leaders - Forbes | Leadership Advice & Tips | Scoop.it
To move your organization forward during times of fear and stress, it takes courage and stamina. Do you possess the ten traits of courageous leaders?

Via Lenka Lutonska, David Hain
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Great article! 

 

My philosophy:  Act in Spite of Fear!

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Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action

http://www.ted.com Simon Sinek presents a simple but powerful model for how leaders inspire action, starting with a golden circle and the question "Why?
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Start with why is amazing!  Please watch the video, and tell me what you think.

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10 Critical Steps to Achieving Magnetic Leadership [Part 1]

10 Critical Steps to Achieving Magnetic Leadership [Part 1] | Leadership Advice & Tips | Scoop.it
10 Critical Steps to Achieving Magnetic Leadership [Part 1] http://t.co/ANkZlr72
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Nice artilcle! 

 

Clear vision, inspiring others, allowing them to believe, developing talent, and empowering others .... all reminders of what we should know.

 

The question is what we know isn't always what we do...right?

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Leaders and Accountability — Notes from the Cliff

Leaders and Accountability — Notes from the Cliff | Leadership Advice & Tips | Scoop.it
by Lee Ellis As we approach the New Year, I’m amazed at how the word “cliff” has dominated the news. We’re obviously not talking about the very dangerous physical sport of cliff diving which can be...
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  • Find practical ways to hold yourself accountable either through people, processes, and/or principles.
  • Evaluate your promises and commitments and how you will follow through and keep your word.
  • Review the realistic consequences of your failures and mistakes—how it affects you and others.
  • As a leader, consider in what ways that you’re slipping as a leader by not holding others accountable.
  • Make it clear to others the specifics of your expectations and that they’re accountable to you or their immediate leader.
  • Share the consequences that will come if they don’t uphold their responsibilities.
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The Story of Trust 2013

The 13th annual Edelman Trust Barometer is our largest exploration of trust, to date, and the largest survey of its kind. For 2013, we surveyed more than 31,... (A new model for influence and #highered leadership?
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How To Communicate Effectively At Work - Forbes

How To Communicate Effectively At Work - Forbes | Leadership Advice & Tips | Scoop.it
In Pictures: How To Communicate Effectively At Work The title of Karen Friedman’s latest book isn’t exactly subtle.
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Excellent article!

 

Headlines please....when someone asks what time it is, they don't want to know how the clock is made -- tell them the time:)

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How to Use Storytelling as a Leadership Tool - Forbes

How to Use Storytelling as a Leadership Tool - Forbes | Leadership Advice & Tips | Scoop.it
Paul Smith I recently spoke to Paul Smith, who is a consumer research executive, keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and author of Lead with a Story: A Guide to Crafting Business Narratives that Captivate, Convince, and Inspire (AMACOM Books,...
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Storytelling is an effective way to communicate to get attention, make a business case, and add relevance to the situation. 

 

Of course you need to make certain that the topic is relevant and valuable to the audience.  Not to mention, that the timing of your considers the venue, theme, and time constraints.

 

I first learned how to effectively start telling stories when I worked in the Food and Beverage Industry.  Throughout my career I believe this skill helps to connect with your audience!

 

What are some of your best stories?

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What Can Coaches Do for You?

What Can Coaches Do for You? | Leadership Advice & Tips | Scoop.it
Business management magazine, blogs, case studies, articles, books, and webinars from Harvard Business Review, addressing today's topics and challenges in business management.
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Harvard Business Review investigates and survey results. 

 

26% of Leaders hire coaches as sounding boards. 

 

My philosophy....As a coach, I help people get to where they want to be faster!  It all depends on how much a leader wants to invest in him or herself. 

 

The clearer a leader is on what success looks like, and how to measure success...the easier it is for me to get them to where they want to be.

 

What are your thoughts?

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My Mentor and Friend, Paul Hersey « How We Lead

My Mentor and Friend, Paul Hersey « How We Lead | Leadership Advice & Tips | Scoop.it
Even though The Ken Blanchard Companies now teaches Situational Leadership® II while Paul's company, Center for Leadership Studies, has held on to the original Situational Leadership® model, we really have been ...
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Ken Blanchard talks about his friend and mentor Paul Hersey.

 

Remember when Ken Blanchard was just starting out his career people told him that he did not have what it took to be a writer or educator. 

 

Sometimes all it takes is one person who believes in you until you believe in yourself.  Please take a moment to read the story...hope you enjoy:)

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Software CEO says good leaders have 'generosity gene' - Duke Chronicle

Software CEO says good leaders have 'generosity gene' - Duke Chronicle | Leadership Advice & Tips | Scoop.it
Duke Chronicle
Software CEO says good leaders have 'generosity gene'
Duke Chronicle
Our mission is to make every customer a best-run business. Our vision is to make the world run better and improve people's lives.
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Excellent article with so many gold nuggets!

 

“The real measure of a person and a company is not what they take from the world, but what they give back,” he said in his talk, noting that empathy and teamwork are keys to success in the world of business.

 

The genoristy gene means being generous with one's time, information, guidance, and striving to always make a difference.

 

What do you think?

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CIO IT Leadership Interview with Dan Pink

CIO IT Leadership Interview with Dan Pink | Leadership Advice & Tips | Scoop.it
Dan Pink is a big thinker who distills practical advice. He’s done so repeatedly, as is evidenced by his four bestselling books, popular blog, and his unique Office Hours “radio show&#8...
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Daniel Pink's book....Drive.  Carrot and Stick are good from some categories of work; however, not others. 

 

Regarding Sales:  He discusses what he found from the research he has completed.     

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"Relationships for Revenue Growth / Never Eat Alone" Keynote by Keith Ferrazzi - Northwestern Mutual

WWW.KEITHFERRAZZI.COM/SPEAKING Relationships for Revenue Growth: Revenue growth demands that every level of your organization -- from the CEO to the sales fo...
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Please....read all of his books.  Never Eat Alone and Who's got your back

 

Believe him -- everything boils down to relationships.  Are you taking time to build yours?

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Nick Morgan Four Steps to a Charismatic Presentation

It's often said that charisma is something you either have or you don't. But that's simply wrong; charisma can be learned. Here, renowned communications coac...
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1.  Be open with your audience

Make sure that your body language is open

2.  Connect with the audience

Talk to one...connect to many, walk towards the audience, use your voice

3.  Infuse Passion

focus on what is really important in the presentation; the central emotion

4.  Listen to the audience -- pay attention to them...pause, stand still, look at the audience

 

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Executive Street; Beyond Why with Simon Sinek

Executive Street; Beyond Why with Simon Sinek | Leadership Advice & Tips | Scoop.it
Simon Sinek speaks about leadership and the four chemicals that dictate office behavior at the 2013 Vistage Think BIG Conference
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A must read.  First, I suggest you to watch the video.

 

Great statement in this article:

 

"People are hard-wired, physically and emotionally, to want to work toward collective goals which they believe in. Unfortunately, building and maintaining these dynamic, honest relationships with staff and customers is hard work"

 

We have to as leaders disconnect to connect if we aspire to truly engage with our teams.  Put down the technology...its people first.

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Are Role Models Becoming Extinct?

Are Role Models Becoming Extinct? | Leadership Advice & Tips | Scoop.it
Would you be proud if your kids followed in the footsteps of many of today’s politicians, professional athletes, Hollywood celebrities, or pop musicians? (RT @A_Conscience: Are Role Models Becoming Extinct?
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Excellent must read! 

 

Before we coach others, we must first coach ourselves.  That means we must look in the mirror daily, and make sure that we are humble and above all role models.

 

It is not an easy job to do.  For me, I aspire to be a role model to my children, parents, family, students, leaders, clients, etc.

 

What are you doing to make sure that you walk the walk?

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Why Compassion is Key to Great Leadership

Why Compassion is Key to Great Leadership | Leadership Advice & Tips | Scoop.it
It is imperative that your people know and feel your genuine compassion toward them – all the time…if you want to excel in leadership! .... GE's CEO, Jeffrey Immelt, recently gave his best advice on business leadership!
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Jim Collins: How to manage through chaos - Fortune Management

Jim Collins: How to manage through chaos - Fortune Management | Leadership Advice & Tips | Scoop.it
It’s one thing to rise to greatness. It’s another to do so in a time of upheaval, disruption, and economic turmoil (hello, 2011). How do some companies do it? Management guru Jim Collins shares the answers for the first time here.
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How Does Leadership Vary Across the Globe? - Forbes

How Does Leadership Vary Across the Globe? - Forbes | Leadership Advice & Tips | Scoop.it
Let's talk about global corporate leadership. One of the biggest issues facing business executives today is the need to build a global leadership pipeline.
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Excellent research results regarding how global leaders focus on different principles.

 

The article stated that the US leaders use the push method.  It makes sense that this is the case.  Of course, pushing refers to forcing people to come along.  Instead, I would like to see us shift to the pull or lift method....what do you think?

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Barclays bonuses to be linked to business values | Cirrus

Barclays bonuses to be linked to business values | Cirrus | Leadership Advice & Tips | Scoop.it
Simon Hayward from Cirrus comments in Ask Grapevine HR
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Excellent! 

 

 

My philosophy is that we should transition from performance appraisals towards performance management systems.  We need to measure and reward each person for living the values of the organization.  Lastly, all bonuses should be balanced and aligned with the priorities of the organization and values.

 

Long story short - My humble opinion is we should avoid rewarding an individual who exceeds individual goals yet stomps on everyone along the way, and does not believe and live by the ethical values of the organization.

 

What do you think?

 

Don Shula has an excellent quote:  "The biggest problem with most people of today is that they don't stand for anything.  Values provide directions.  If you don't stand for something, you fall for everything."

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Are you making the right impression?

What kind of impression are you really making at your meetings? Yesterday, I had a business meeting at the Institute of Directors (IOD) office in Pall Mall, London. I have [...] (Check out my NEW BLOG POST "Are you making the right impression?
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Interesting article! 

 

Valuing people's time, starting and ending a meeting on time, adding value, and starting a meeting by stating a purpose are all bedrock principles.

 

In addition, send out the agenda ahead of time with the stated purpose.  Be clear on what others to review or bring to the meeting.  If the meeting requires making a decision, be clear on the objective.

 

Before ending the meeting, make sure that you re-cap the action steps and timelines.  Having someone send out the next steps is an excellent way to keep everyone on track.

 

What are some of your best practices for meetings?

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