What Makes a Company Great at Producing Leaders?
Harvard Business
DECEMBER 8, 2023
GE is well known as an “academy company” — a talent incubator that exports effective leaders to other organizations and even industries.
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What Makes Leaders Great?
Peter Stark
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
Do you have the missing link that makes leaders great? When we survey participants in our seminars and ask, What are the characteristics of a great leader? Builds a great team. What seldom comes up is the important competency of being grateful for the contributions that others make.
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Narrow Your Niche to Win More Work as a Solopreneur
Successful Independent Consulting
APRIL 1, 2024
Many solopreneurs make the mistake of marketing themselves as a jack-of-all-trades. What is his sweet spot? What is he really good at? What problems or challenges can he solve? They have a defined niche that makes them easy to remember. Absolutely, but that’s not what makes them unique.
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Delegate Your Way to a Great 2024!
Makarios Consulting
JANUARY 9, 2024
Every leader knows that effective delegation is key to successful leadership. Every leader knows that effective delegation is an unbelievable boon to themselves, their business, and the people they delegate to. Every leader also knows that the results of ineffective delegation range from frustrating to disastrous.
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5 Shifts to Instantly Increase Your Consulting Success and Impact
Consulting Matters
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
It's for this reason, the number predictor of the sustainability and impact of our work is the commitment of the leader that we are supporting, who is ultimately responsible for the change's success. If you want to make a greater difference with your consulting, it begins with shifting your perspective on what your role is ultimately about.
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Back to the Basics in Leadership and Life with former EVP of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resort Lee Cockerell
Consulting Matters
AUGUST 4, 2022
Want a common sense, down-to-earth approach for developing leaders, growing organizations, and creating a profitable consulting or coaching business? In this episode, you'll hear: How Lee evolved as a leader by shedding defensiveness and operating in trust. Why you need to create a system to be a person of your word.
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How to Find the Exact Words that Attract Your Clients (and Gets them Excited to Work with You)
Consulting Matters
MARCH 3, 2021
Most of these consultants and coaches love what they do. But they hate the struggle of trying to find the words to describe what they do and write about it. Related Article: "7 Reasons Why Your Client Aren't Getting it When you Write and Talk About What You Do". What problem did you have that I helped you solve?
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7 Key Decisions for Starting Your Consulting or Coaching Business Right
Consulting Matters
AUGUST 26, 2021
Your goal is to have a career and business that supports your total life priorities and allows you to use your gifts and passions to make a difference in the world. So, let's make this happen for you! Not only is it possible to make great money using your strengths and passion - but it's THE best way to that end.
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From Transactional Consultant to Industry Leader with Jason Fearnow
Consulting Matters
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
How can you evolve from being a transactional consultant to a recognized industry leader? What tactics need to change? What mindset needs to shift? Jason is an accomplished leader with specialized expertise in large contract negotiations for mega-mining projects. I get to express what I'm passionate about.
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Want a Data-Driven Organization? Start with Your Talent Strategy
Organizational Talent Consulting
MARCH 4, 2024
What sets a data-driven organization apart? Data-driven organizations are better equipped to make decisions and take the right actions. But, unlocking the full potential of what is possible requires a talent strategy tightly aligned with your company's data analytics strategy. Evidence suggests better revenue and customer value.
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7 Reasons Why Your Clients Aren't "Getting It" When you Talk and Write About What You Do
Consulting Matters
MARCH 3, 2021
One of the biggest challenges that both new and seasoned consultants and coaches face is finding the words to describe what they do. One of the biggest mistakes that almost all consultants and coaches make is thinking that they serve anybody who could use some consulting or coaching. Pro tip: First who, then what.
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20 Servant Leadership Quotes the Elevate our Thinking
Rick Conlow
JULY 20, 2021
Because it focuses first on people and then the rest of the activities of leaders. By focusing on the team with integrity, setting high standards, demonstrating compassion and support, servant leaders inspire others and bring out the best in their potential. “Serving others prepares you to lead others.” Leaders live to serve.
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Michael Zipursky on Drive for Success
Consulting Success
NOVEMBER 22, 2018
You can listen to it here: Michael Zipursky on On The Schmooze What makes an effective leader? No matter what field you’re in, if you’re known as a leader, you’ll command respect. It’s great to be an expert in your field, but that’s not enough to be a true leader.
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Servant Leadership: The Unstoppable Force for Greatness
Rick Conlow
APRIL 23, 2023
The “great” Elon Musk has a stream of complaints from employees at Tesla. The Great Resignation Opportunity The GREAT Resignation signaled a revolution against top leadership. What are the reasons for quitting? Because of the above, companies are grappling what to do about it. Disrespect at work.
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7 Miserable Mistakes Managers Make
Rick Conlow
MAY 6, 2022
Managers have many things in common – and some of those “things” happen to be the miserable mistakes they make. Not all managers are leaders, and not all leaders are managers. Seek feedback along the way, and develop yourself as a leader. What a miserable mistake. 4 Miserable Mistakes.
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To be a great leader, do these two things
Brimstone Consulting
JULY 5, 2022
A common thread running through our experiences with many leaders is that— at some point—individuals must make an explicit commitment to being a leader. They commit to working at it, to owning their mistakes (because they will make mistakes), and to messing things up once in a while. Know Yourself.
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Leading by Lending a Hand to Others
Harmonious Workplaces
JANUARY 25, 2024
Strong manager-employee relationships through great leadership leads to positive outcomes After hearing so many people talking about the Apple TV show Ted Lasso and using it in the context of business leadership, I had to see what caused all the buzz. Enable Others to Act — Build teams, develop others, and make future leaders.
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Leadership Pressure is a Privilege
Organizational Talent Consulting
OCTOBER 30, 2023
One valuable lesson he shares for leaders to consider is a mindset that "pressure is a privilege." What is the alternative to leadership pressure? As an executive coach, I spend a lot of time speaking with leaders. Stress is a serious issue facing leaders. No productive conflict? No aligned goals? No board meetings?
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Why Character Matters in Leadership
Organizational Talent Consulting
MAY 15, 2023
Every leader wants to be successful. Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. A blind passion for results damages a leader's reputation and the organization. Evidence from workplace studies on the benefits of character suggests that leaders with high character scores outperform others on company performance metrics.
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Great Leadership from the Inside Out: To Move Forward, You Need to Stop
Makarios Consulting
JULY 21, 2022
What does a great leader look like on the inside and why is it important? In this five-part series, we will be looking at “Great Leadership from the Inside Out” … because what is within you as a leader determines what comes out of your leadership. You have to MAKE time. You’re right.
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Servant Leadership: The Unstoppable Force for Greatness
Rick Conlow
APRIL 23, 2023
The “great” Elon Musk has a stream of complaints from employees at Tesla. The Great Resignation Opportunity The GREAT Resignation signaled a revolution against top leadership. What are the reasons for quitting? Because of the above, companies are grappling what to do about it. Disrespect at work.
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Leadership Challenge: Empower Employees for Extraordinary Results
Makarios Consulting
JUNE 1, 2023
With few exceptions, leaders want enabled employees. Let’s make that stronger: leaders crave enabled employees. What leaders sometimes forget, however, is that employees can’t enable themselves: it is the leader’s responsibility to enable employees. Are they excited about what they do?
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Great Leadership from the Inside Out: The Best Question to Ask Yourself
Makarios Consulting
JUNE 22, 2022
What does a great leader look like on the inside and why is it important? In this five-part series, we will be looking at “Great Leadership from the Inside Out” … because what is within you as a leader determines what comes out of your leadership. What is common to all of them?
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7 Common Management Mistakes of Bad Bosses
Rick Conlow
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Bad bosses have many things in common – and most of those “things” happen to be the common management mistakes they make. So, what are you actively doing to learn the ropes, seek feedback along the way, and develop yourself as a manager? Poor leaders do not communicate well with their teams. 4 Common Management Mistakes.
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4 Emerging Leadership Styles and Why You Should Care
Organizational Talent Consulting
APRIL 24, 2023
It is a trial by fire for leaders. Unfortunately, new evidence suggests most leaders and organizations are not weathering this test well. According to the CEOs representing America's top business leaders, shareholder value is no longer the primary objective of a business. times greater returns than market averages.
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Celebrate This Year’s Wins to Set Up Next Year’s Successes
Makarios Consulting
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
It’s that time of year again – the time when leaders review the past year, frequently introducing the task with phrases like “What are the lessons learned?” But to really end the year well and set yourself up for a great start in the new year, we encourage you to pair reflection with its oft-neglected sibling: celebration.
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The Differentiator that Makes a Great Visionary
Makarios Consulting
MARCH 30, 2023
You might think that a great visionary is someone who comes up with wonderful, creative, profitable ideas. But, the differentiator that moves someone from the “visionary” category to the “great visionary” category is far different. What makes her great is how practical she is in her: Personal humility.
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How to Become a Better Leader Than You Ever Thought Possible
Organizational Talent Consulting
MAY 29, 2023
What makes certain leaders excel in the workplace while others struggle? You quickly learn combat is not something great, and recipients of the nation's highest recognition don't set it as a goal. It's a leadership mindset and skillset for how to become a better leader than you thought possible.
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Here’s why the Great Resignation requires Great Coaching
Brimstone Consulting
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
The leader, and her peers, felt powerless in stemming the flow of resignations. That’s what, in fact, is expected of you.” They have shifted from employing extrinsic carrot-and-stick rewards and ‘motivators’ to understanding that great leaders trust their people to use their judgment in managing themselves as adults.
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The Art of Leadership: Creating a Culture of Open Dialogue and Innovation
Peter Stark
OCTOBER 22, 2023
When you think of a leader, you may think of someone who’s confident, caring, decisive, and determined. While these are all very important attributes, leaders should also leave room for employees to respectfully challenge their ideas. Show your employees what it looks like to respectfully challenge another’s suggestion.
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Harmony & Rythm in Organizational Development
Harmonious Workplaces
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Parallels between shared music-making and OD In the dynamic world of organizational development (OD), business leaders oftentimes find themselves on a continuous quest to find innovative and effective strategies for fostering teamwork, navigating change, and enhancing employee well-being.
Leadership Challenge: Make Encouragement Your Business
Makarios Consulting
JUNE 14, 2023
He let you and your team know exactly what you did that was great, and why it was great. To encourage people’s hearts, leaders need to recognize contributions and celebrate values and victories. You get a lot more emotional bang for your buck when you make recognition and rewards personal.” The result?
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Honing and Highlighting the Consulting Skillset
Tom Spencer
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
In the previous article , we introduced the key skills an effective consultant is expected to possess — but now what? As an aspiring consultant, simply knowing which skills to show on your CV is not enough; you’ll also need to know how to hone and highlight these skills, which is what we’ll be covering in this article.
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How to Empower Others for Excellence
Organizational Talent Consulting
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Many leaders achieve their goals and even increase company revenue. But, in a world of fast-paced change and complexity, businesses need employees who will proactively engage in problem-solving, make change happen, and take the initiative to innovate. Leaders need committed employees. “As
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There Are No Shortcuts in the Change Journey
Makarios Consulting
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
As a leader, you have the power to shorten the duration and intensity of the chaos and the mess. By knowing what lies ahead, you can prepare for it. Confusion: “What are my new responsibilities?” As a leader, accept that your employees will go through all four of these stages. Let’s take a look at what that entails.
How Executive Leaders Build Trust
Organizational Talent Consulting
AUGUST 28, 2023
Trust is the currency of any business and is what holds a business together during change. However, privately many leaders question if it is possible to be considered trustworthy during change, given the decline in employee confidence. An executive leader's positive emotions and mood are contagious.
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Leadership Development – bringing the team together
The Management Centre
JANUARY 25, 2024
In this interview, Rebecca Cooper, Head of People and Development at ACT Training shares her experience of what effective leadership development looks like in action. Tell us about what prompted you to commission training for your senior leadership team? What did you want to see change? We see this a lot in the training room!
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6 Organizational Culture Change Strategies
Organizational Talent Consulting
JUNE 12, 2023
The world needs leaders that aspire to create a better tomorrow. Stated another way, if leaders are not continually investing in making organizations better, the organization will constantly decline. Leaders need to be able to operate within and upon the business. What is Organizational Culture?
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The real reason people are quitting
Brimstone Consulting
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
The real reason for “The Great Resignation” is that employees are fed up with not being listened to and not being valued. Leadership has to wake up to the demands of their employees if they hope to attract and retain great talent in the 21st century.” The great resignation,” said Klotz, “is coming.”. So, why the attention now?
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7 Traits that Unlock the Powerful Presence of Servant Leaders
Rick Conlow
AUGUST 19, 2021
The presence and impact of Servant Leaders depends on their personal power. Most leaders rely on position power that comes with their job title. The leader has all the answers. This is an exciting time to be a leader. The essence of servant leaders has more to do with who they are and how they treat others.
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How Centralization Decisions Create Friction, Increase Cycle Time, and Cost Money, Part 1
Johanna Rothman
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
For those of you who haven't played in a while, here's how it works: The game leader counts the number of people and places one less chair than the number of people in a circle, their backs facing each other. Now, the game leader plays music, and people walk around the chairs. And making sure no one hogged them all.
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Q&A with Bob Weiler
Brimstone Consulting
JULY 5, 2022
Bob Weiler shares his journey to founding Brimstone, the great advice he’s received, and what inspires him. What are your areas of expertise? What led you to Brimstone? What makes Brimstone unique? What do you like most about your role? What is the greatest piece of advice you’ve been given?
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Leadership Challenge: Breathe New Life into Your People
Makarios Consulting
MAY 2, 2023
s “I Have a Dream” speech, what would that word be? As a leader in business, you have the same responsibility: the responsibility to inspire your people to achieve great things by creating a shared vision. Lots of leaders are good at envisioning the future. Far fewer are skilled at enlisting others in what they see.
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33 Exceptional Customer Service Quotes that Challenge Us
Rick Conlow
JANUARY 8, 2023
The thirty-three exceptional customer service quotes arise from leaders that believe in delivering the best customer service. What is the effect of significantly improving a company’s customer experience? Companies who make customer service a priority make 60% higher profits than rivals. The numbers tell the story.
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