Stop Trying To Be Like Steve Jobs No matter how much a leader might benefit from observing another leader’s actions, or contemplating another’s philosophies, the leader will never BE that other person. So stop trying. Instead, use the lessons from others, such as the life and times of Steve Jobs, to strengthen your skills, hone [...]
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April 16, 2012Newslink: Leadership
April 6, 2012Professional Kryptonite From A Devil’s Advocate Is leadership irrelevant? Is the real “power” today in the hands of followers? Has social media and the resulting perceived lack of privacy completely changed the way leaders and followers are viewed? Is the “leadership industry” dead? The End of Leadership, a new book written by Barbara Kellerman asks [...]
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December 30, 2011New Year’s Resolutions 2012 Many people make personal resolutions to do something different in a new year. Lose weight and exercise more. Stop smoking. Spend more time with the family. What about resolutions for your business or career? Today’s newslink is to a list of ten action items for the new year, compiled by IDG Enterprise [...]
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December 23, 2011Three Easy Ways to Get Better at the Hard Stuff Sometimes, the hardest part of business is the softest part. Commonly known as soft skills, things like inspiring teamwork, sharing a vision, welcoming two-way communication, can be the most difficult for many people in management positions. However, they are critical for leadership. Today’s newslink is to a CIO.com [...]
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November 12, 2011Leadership lessons from Penn State Much has already been written about the current scandal involving former Penn State football coaches; the sexual abuse of young boys by one, and the subsequent failure to report and/or take morally appropriate action by other coaches and university leaders. But, what lessons can we learn about leadership? Here are links to [...]
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October 21, 2011Are you a Clueless Boss? 3 Steps to Self-Awareness “It takes a strong character for an accomplished individual to recognize one’s shortcomings.” Truthful and powerful statement in this October 20 article by one of my favorite bnet.com contributors, John Baldoni. Click HERE to read about the three steps to self-awareness. Newslink: Leadership features articles about the development and practice of [...]
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September 30, 2011Great Advice from Smart Leaders Today’s newslink is to the September 19 Corner Office post on bnet.com, written by Steve Tovak. He shares ten career-impacting tips recieved over his 30 year career from various top executives. Read the list HERE. And, please add a comment to this post with the best tip you’ve been given from a smart leader in [...]
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September 19, 2011Coping With Change In Your Organization Today’s newslink is not to a news article, but to the Dodging Landmines video series posted on bnet.com, offering quick tips to leaders trying to help their teams through major changes in the workplace. If your workplace is like mine and you find yourself experiencing change firsthand, as well as [...]
Thank you Thursday
September 8, 2011Today and tomorrow, I am attending the Ohio Diversity Council’s 4th annual conference. I am attending presentations on some excellent topics: “Extraordinary, Powerful Women,” “Managing Four Generations,” Managing Diverse Talent,” “The Feminization of Leadership,” and more. We will hear wonderful speakers, such as DeeDee Myers, former White House Press Secretary; Donna Brazile, Democratic Party Strategist; [...]
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August 19, 2011Q&A with Rajeev Peshawaria: Stop Bossing and Start Leading Today’s newslink is to an August 15 posting on the SmartBlog on Leadership. The interview by Derby Cox offers insights on leadership from Rajeev Peshawaria, CEO of ICLIF Leadership and Governance Centre (Malaysia) and author of Too Many Bosses, Too Few Leaders. Click HERE to read the full [...]
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