leadership development

You Have Got To Be Kidding Me! Right? by Ted Eleftheriou

BY Ted EleftheriouFri Nov 20, 2009 at 12:41 PM

Powerful branding? Or waste of advertising dollars? Are you getting the right message across to your customers?READ»

Change… just get the ball rollin’

BY Melissa DutmersThu Nov 19, 2009 at 11:47 AM

I love the quote below from former President Bill Clinton. Regardless of whether you are for, or against, health care reform doesn’t matter (advocating or disparaging health care reform is not my point here). The quote captures what ...READ»

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Don’t be a snob about managing change

BY Melissa DutmersTue Nov 17, 2009 at 11:21 AM

One of the most dangerous things you can do is think you’re different than everyone else. I have found that the best way to manage change is by asking for a lot of help. The question is, how do you know who to take advice ...READ»

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Muster up some courage and leap!

BY Melissa DutmersThu Nov 12, 2009 at 12:45 PM

I’m an equestrian; my passion—horses. Sun going down, horses eating dinner, my riding coach, Jen, tells me a story. She just returned from teaching a riding clinic and one of her students shared that she was having trouble getting ...READ»

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Is the field of change management saddled by best practices?

BY Melissa DutmersMon Nov 9, 2009 at 12:06 PM

Saddled by best practices Why change is needed in the field of change management Let me assure you that this is a thoughtful person who shows all due deference to those that have gone before me. I would add that now more than ...READ»

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Wanted: Bold And Courageous Business Leaders

BY Greg SelkerMon Nov 2, 2009 at 6:01 PM

Are we in economic recovery or just in another phase of the recession? As economists bicker about the facts as they see them, what can we do that will make a difference? This article asks some compelling questions that every business leader should be asking today, the answers pointing to what we can do as individuals to control our economic destiny.READ»

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The Change Leader of Tomorrow

BY Melissa DutmersMon Oct 26, 2009 at 10:53 AM

The change leader of tomorrow will not be a left brained technologist, but they will understand the implications of technology. The change leader of tomorrow will not be a touchy-feely HR person, but they will understand the implications of human behavior.READ»

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Motivating or Crushing Team Spirit: What We Can Learn from Nonprofit Boards

BY Alice KorngoldThu Oct 22, 2009 at 5:34 PM

In training and placing business executives and professionals on nonprofit boards, I see which board environments motivate people to perform their best, and which environments crush the spirit right out of well-meaning, enthusiastic, ...READ»

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Change Readiness: Insight vs. Effort

BY Melissa DutmersMon Oct 19, 2009 at 8:39 PM

I spoke with a lady yesterday that asked me a valid question that inspired me to write this post. She asked, "What does it cost to do a change readiness assessment?" I responded, "It depends - what insights are you trying to ...READ»

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Change by Design Insight No.1. Go out into the world

BY Melissa DutmersMon Oct 19, 2009 at 10:40 AM

Quantitative data that measures what we already know rarely yields insights that create impactful change. A better starting point… go out into the world. Observe the actual experiences of those that will be impacted by change. ...READ»

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Leading Change? Know Your Starting Point

BY Melissa DutmersFri Oct 16, 2009 at 9:53 AM

Effective change leaders know that there is no “single way” to move through the process of change. There are various entry points. A golfer for instance is going to choose a different strategy if the wind is blowing, if the greens ...READ»

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Why Change Management Needs Design Thinking

BY Melissa DutmersFri Oct 16, 2009 at 8:44 AM

Unfortunately, traditional change management tactics fall short of realizing successful change. Tactical change management plans are only as useful as the strategy that drives them. You can’t put your change process into boxes and ...READ»

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Leading Change: It's Time to Pause

BY Melissa DutmersFri Oct 2, 2009 at 12:53 PM

LEADING CHANGE: IT’S TIME TO PAUSE The changing color of the leaves, the snow on the mountain peaks, and the brisk air reminded me today that it’s time to pause. Organizations, communities, and families have undergone a great ...READ»

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Changing the Definition of Change Management

BY Melissa DutmersTue Sep 29, 2009 at 11:09 AM

The current definitions of change management are hopelessly ’soft’ and poorly defined. READ»

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Ability to Change by Ted Eleftheriou

BY Ted EleftheriouSun Sep 27, 2009 at 1:56 AM

STORY ONE: SEBASTIANOur fifth family member is a guinea pig named Sebastian. When we adopted him our kids hoped he would play tag, catch balls tossed to him, or find him among stuffed animals during a game of hide-and-seek. When the ...READ»

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Practical Change Management: The Top 10 Countdown

BY Melissa DutmersMon Sep 21, 2009 at 6:55 PM

10. LEARN TO LEAD CHANGE BECAUSE (1) YOU CAN, and (2) IT DIRECTLY IMPACTS RESULTS The rate of change is exponentially increasing and professionals are looking for real world practical help to survive and thrive as their ...READ»

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It is Leadership Character that Will Get Us Through this Recession

BY Sandy GluckmanMon Sep 21, 2009 at 12:03 PM

Two Kinds of LeadersSo if you have been reading my blogs – firstly I thank you, and secondly you will know that I come from the platform that there are two kinds of leaders – those who lead with ego and those who lead with ...READ»

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How Serving on a Nonprofit Board Makes You a Better Business Professional

BY Alice KorngoldMon Sep 7, 2009 at 11:26 AM

Whether you're an management consultant, banker, attorney, manager, accountant, or other executive or professional, serving on a nonprofit board will help you do your job better. Wendy Wysong, Partner at Clifford Chance, explained to ...READ»

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Developing Stronger and Smarter Business Executives

BY Alice KorngoldWed Jul 8, 2009 at 2:39 PM

“Tough times lead to tough choices, but there is a tangible opportunity for nonprofits to emerge stronger and smarter,” according to The Bridgespan Group’s “Managing in Tough Times: May 2009 Nonprofit Leaders ...READ»

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It's Time To Change Outdated Corporate Models, Marc Morgenstern Leadership Interview Part 2

BY Greg SelkerThu Jul 2, 2009 at 5:16 PM

The structures and models of corporate governance, reporting and accountability are the same as they were in the mid-20th century, yet the ways in which we communicate and do business has dramatically changed. This thought-provoking exchange between Marc Morgenstern and Selker Leadership explores corporate models for today's and tomorrow's world.READ»

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The SEC: What's Wrong And How To Fix It

BY Greg SelkerThu Jun 18, 2009 at 10:29 AM

Noted legal expert, Marc Morgenstern speaks his mind in this Selker Leadership interview on what is wrong with the SEC and potentially how it can be fixed, coming to the conclusion that the natural human tendency towards greater regulation is exactly the wrong approach to deliver safety, transparency and liquidity. This is part 1 of a 2 part seriesREAD»

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CSR: When Doing Good Has to Be Good for Business

BY Alice KorngoldMon May 18, 2009 at 11:52 PM

I’m all for businesses engaging in corporate social responsibility, philanthropy, service, and any and all good for the world. But it was never smart to sell good deeds to businesses on the sole merits of being nice neighbors ...READ»

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You're Hired but Don't Come to Work: Good for the World

BY Alice KorngoldMon May 18, 2009 at 10:18 AM

Consulting firms, law firms, and banks are reconciling their desire to build talent with their need to cut costs by deferring “start dates to new hires, giving them six months or a year to travel or do public service. This ...READ»

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On Magical Teams: For Businesses and Nonprofit Boards

BY Alice KorngoldMon May 11, 2009 at 10:03 AM

J. Richard Hackman says there is “no question that a team can generate magic. But don’t count on it.” He lays out a plan for leaders of companies and other organizations to build effective teams in his book Leading Teams, ...READ»

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From H1N1 to Q2H2

BY Greg SelkerFri May 8, 2009 at 11:30 AM

Our global business culture is infected with a "virus" of bad habits around interviewing, assessing and hiring. Q2H2 are 2 Questions to ask yourself before Hiring another employee that take the mystery out of whether or not someone is a successful hire, and will stop spreading the “bad hire” virus which permeates companies around the globe.READ»