Last week I announced a new blogging leadership forum in which seven leadership bloggers weigh in on a leadership challenge issued by the host blogger. The first challenge was offered by Great Leadership blogger Dan McCarthy and featured “Rob”, a newly hired manager with a mandate to “shake things up” a bit in his new…
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5 Ways to Stay Current at Work
This is a follow up to a blog post I wrote about being an opinion leader. According to the authors of the book Influencer, being able to influence people to make large-scale change requires that an “influencer” be: knowledgeable, trustworthy and accessible. In many cases, being influential is less about the title that you hold…
Do You Have a Career Bucket List?
The kids and I were on our way to a Little League game the other day when I mentioned, “Hey guys, what do you think about making a list of things to do during your summer break?” “You mean, like a Bucket List?” asked my son. “That’s a great idea!” I exclaimed so on the…
Announcing the Leadership Development Roundtable Challenge
Dan McCarthy, host of the blog Great Leadership is trying out something new. This month, he launched the Leadership Development Roundtable Challenge and I think it’s something you’ll want to check out. This is how it works: Once a month, a leadership blogger will host a “challenge” question that highlights a typical dilemma or challenge…
Is Faulty Wiring Frying Your Gut-Check?
Even the most plugged-in leaders get it wrong sometimes. This fact was driven home to me the other day as I listened in on a phone conference led by a regional manager named Pete who manages a group of customer service teams spread across the northern half of the United States. My purpose in joining the…