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Are you conscious or unconscious? Learning the skill of knowledge transfer
When companies talked about skill gaps in the 20th Century, the discussion revolved around recruiting and hiring, aligning the right degree programs, developing internal training programs, and surveys conducted by the Human Resources department. Worrying about skill...
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The panda paradox
You’ve worked hard, have gotten great results, and the next step in your career would be a promotion. As you eye that next step, you have a sense that it might be harder to get there than it should be given your proven track record. Maybe you start asking for more...
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Swing your own swing
Coaching is a part of our culture. From the time we are kids, coaches are a part of our everyday lives. Swing coaches for little league, singing coaches for the school musical, and math coaches for the club tournament, etc. The list goes on and on. And rightfully so....
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The top three traits that are needed to be an executive-level leader: backed by research
Executive-level decision makers are different. To be in this upper echelon of leadership, one needs to possess the traits that make for a desired leader. It is paramount that one not only talks the leadership talk but also walks the leadership walk. Throughout the...
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Generosity mindset: the fuel of networks
Allow me to set the stage: I walk into a large hotel ballroom. A lot of people are standing around. Some are talking. Some are handing out business cards. Some are quietly tucked away in a corner. And others are stuck by the continental breakfast and coffee bar. I...
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Leadership is a visual sport
Last week, while I was listening to a podcast by the John Maxwell Company, their vice president, Chris Goede, stated, “I think leadership is a visual sport.” After hearing this perspective, I couldn’t stop thinking about it. As I began to consider my leadership...
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Another manager in the middle
As companies are looking to address the Silver Tsunami, we hear of many that are implementing formal mentorship programs in their organizations with a particular eye on helping with succession planning and knowledge transfer. The logic is sound. It makes sense that...
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Evolutionary leadership
In today’s fast-paced world, we are constantly having to adapt, adjust, and redirect based on the speed and frequency that situations occur. Needless to say, evolution has introduced unchartered territory and unprecedented business challenges. And while there are...
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Next-generation leaders aren’t being prepared to lead: backed by research
It happens time and time again: a high-potential employee is promoted into a first-time leadership role and they struggle. Which begs the question: who’s at fault? Not isolated to a single company, industry, or region, research shows that rising stars transition...
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Daily habits: what is required is counterintuitive
I remember it like it was yesterday: I was in a classroom listening to my professor give a lecture on time management. He stated, “Master your time or it will master you.” Fast forward 25+ years later. Time management, and my professor’s words, continue to be a part...
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