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Archive for March, 2009
Think Task, Not Time
Think Task, Not Time
Written By Tammy Erickson
Not long ago, I spoke with the CFO of a major New York-based corporation. Clearly frustrated, he explained that everyone in his department worked 60 hours a week or more – they always had and, as far as he was concerned, they always would. But they were having no luck finding young employees willing to join. “Everyone says that they’re willing to work 35 hours a week, maybe 40 in a pinch,” he complained. “I need you to come in and talk to these prospective employees.” Read the rest of this entry »
Action Learning: A Recipe For Success
Action Learning: A Recipe For Success
Written By Marshall Goldsmith
Other than your own coaching, if you had to recommend one leadership development process what would it be?
I have observed one leadership development process that builds leaders and helps companies make money at the same time – action learning. After seeing how action learning worked at GE and IBM, I am surprised that more companies don’t do it. My friend, Chris Cappy, has spent years in GE, IBM and other major companies implementing action learning. I will let Chris describe the basics of how this process works: Read the rest of this entry »
How to Lead When You’re Not the Boss
How to Lead When You’re Not the Boss
Written By Christina Bielaszka-DuVernay
Real leadership is never a matter of mere formal authority. Leaders are effective when other people acknowledge them as such–by listening seriously to their ideas, valuing and following their suggestions for action, and turning to them for advice. Read the rest of this entry »
The Road To Resilience
The Road To Resilience
The Road To Resilience
The Road To Resilience
Introduction
How do people deal with difficult events that change their lives? The death of a loved one, loss of a job, serious illness, terrorist attacks and other traumatic events: these are all examples of very challenging life experiences. Many people react to such circumstances with a flood of strong emotions and a sense of uncertainty. Read the rest of this entry »
Resilience: How to Build a Personal Strategy for Survival
Resilience:
How to Build a Personal Strategy for Survival
Written By Gill Corkindale
A few months ago I was lucky enough to work with someone who really understood resilience. Atef was one of a small group of international leaders I was coaching in London. On the first day, by way of introductions, I had asked them to describe their roles, their current business issues and a little about their backgrounds. Read the rest of this entry »
7 Steps to Boost Your Leadership Self-Confidence
7 Steps to Boost
Your Leadership Self-Confidence
Written by Marshall Goldsmith
Question for Ask the Coach:
What advice do you have for a leader whose bosses say needs to exhibit more self-confidence while still being collaborative and authentic? Read the rest of this entry »
7 Tips for Difficult Conversations
7 Tips for Difficult Conversations
Written by Daisy Wademan Dowling
I have to tell one of my long-standing suppliers that we’re cutting back orders 50%. We’re their biggest client — and I know it will be devastating.
The new hire worked all night on the presentation, but there were big mistakes in it, and I’ve got to tell her before she makes them again. Read the rest of this entry »
How to Stop Your Thoughts From Making You Depressed
How to Stop Your Thoughts
From Making You Depressed
Written by Wendy Aron
At any given moment, we are held hostage by something we seldom acknowledge—our thoughts. The things we think about the breakup of a romantic relationship, a fight with a friend, or even about something as miniscule as getting a parking ticket dominates our lives without us ever really recognizing it. Read the rest of this entry »