by Joel Goldstein July 26, 2016 Follow @joelgoldsteinJuly 26, 2016 OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Thomas Edison once said, “Being busy does not mean always mean real work.” Although Edison passed away over 80 years ago, his quote still holds true today. But, a certain type of leader can put an end to meaningless work and put … Continue reading How to Be An Intentional Leader
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Don’t Get Caught by These 3 Leadership Myths
by Daniel Stewart July 24, 2016 Follow @stewartleaderJuly 24, 2016 I recently heard a story about a woman who had a dream. In the dream, her husband gave her a beautiful necklace that she had always wanted. In the morning, she explained the dream to him and asked what he thought it meant. He smiled … Continue reading Don’t Get Caught by These 3 Leadership Myths
How Do We Prepare Millennials for Executive Leadership?
by John Nimesheim July 22, 2016July 22, 2016 Millennials, a generation born between 1982 and 2000, seem to have their very DNA attuned with the hyperconnectivity that our world has adopted. It’s a world where successful business models depend upon transformation and adaptability. Companies and brands that once could do no wrong have been left … Continue reading How Do We Prepare Millennials for Executive Leadership?
Maslow in the Context of Leadership and Employee Engagement
by Shea Heaver July 7, 2016 Follow @sheaverJuly 7, 2016 In 1943 Abraham Maslow first brought his Hierarchy of Needs theory to the world in which he looks at what motivates individuals. He claimed that people are motivated by things and circumstance that range from basic survival up through up to the ability to reach … Continue reading Maslow in the Context of Leadership and Employee Engagement
18 Thought Leaders Speak Up About Overcoming Failure (& Share Their Top 2 Techniques)
by Patrick Hogan June 28, 2016 Follow @growtenfold June 28, 2016 Every profession requires a certain thickness of skin to withstand failure and rejection. While failure is present in practically any job, it’s typical to have more fails than wins in sales. The NOs can come flooding one day and hung up phones are not … Continue reading 18 Thought Leaders Speak Up About Overcoming Failure (& Share Their Top 2 Techniques)
Leadership Development: What Makes A Great Learning Manager?
by Darleen DeRosa June 27, 2016 Follow @onpoint_llcJune 27, 2016 Learning Manager. Talent Development Director. Human Resources Manager. No matter what your job title, it’s safe to say your responsibilities—and perhaps your stresses—are growing. The importance of investing in human capital, especially those at the top, is becoming more and more evident in recent years. … Continue reading Leadership Development: What Makes A Great Learning Manager?
What Leaders Need to Know About Weekly Huddles
by Rick Goodman June 22, 2016 Follow @DrRickGoodmanJune 22, 2016 Leaders, here’s a question for you: When was the last time you checked in on one of your employees? It’s not a trick question. I’m asking because, in an increasingly dispersed work environment—with more and more teams including remote employees—it’s more critical than ever for … Continue reading What Leaders Need to Know About Weekly Huddles
Why Competency Modeling Matters In Leadership Development
by Rick Lepsinger June 20, 2016 Follow @onpoint_llcJune 20, 2016 Albert Einstein once said, “If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid.” Hiring, promoting and evaluating people based on their natural strengths, expertise and ability to perform the job for which … Continue reading Why Competency Modeling Matters In Leadership Development
Investing in Leadership Development: A Quick Guide
by Steve Rossetti June 14, 2016June 14, 2016 You hear the expression a lot: somebody is a natural-born leader. It may refer to the battlefield, the ballpark, the political arena, or the boardroom. But is it true? In some cases – yes. Certain people may have the traits to put them ahead of the crowd, … Continue reading Investing in Leadership Development: A Quick Guide
3 Hurdles to Implementing Leadership Development
by Darleen DeRosa June 10, 2016 Follow @onpoint_llcJune 10, 2016 Framed sculptor and plastic surgeon Jack Penn once said one of the secrets to life is to make stepping stones out of stumbling blocks. This is certainly true when it comes to implementing leadership development programs. You understand the importance of developing employees—after all, it’s … Continue reading 3 Hurdles to Implementing Leadership Development