Michael McKinney

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Source: Dynamic Drive: The Purpose-Fueled Formula for Sustainable Success * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. “When I focused on the other agents, scrutinizing their every move and comparing myself with them, I was quickly distracted from upping my own game.”

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Lolly Daskal

APRIL 18, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore the concept of mindset, its influence on leadership, and how you can harness the power of a growth mindset to enhance your leadership capabilities. As an executive leadership coach, I’ve witnessed the profound impact of mindset on leadership.

Employee Engagement 307

Employee Engagement Leadership Development Manager 307

Peter Winick

JANUARY 9, 2025

And so I ultimately came to the decision in conclusion that in order for people to engage in these conversations, which is what I really want, I needed to write something that put it all out there, kind of like a calling card so people could say, this person actually put some thought into it, not just a random blog post.

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Revenue Benefits Accounts Retention 285

Michael McKinney

JUNE 20, 2024

Source: Emotional Capitalists: The Ultimate Guide to Developing Emotional Intelligence for Leaders * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. Find more ideas on the LeadingThoughts index. * * * Like us on Instagram and Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas.

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Energy Accounts 277

Michael McKinney

JUNE 6, 2024

Source: Start with the Answer: And Other Wisdom for Aspiring Leaders * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. Taking the best of the past, and linking it to the present and desired future is the most dynamic way to build a business.”

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Michael McKinney

MARCH 14, 2024

Stop Wishing Your Life Away * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. And there is a name for that: bureaucracy. Bureaucracy is the triumph of means over ends.” Source: Thrive! Find more ideas on the LeadingThoughts index. * * * Like us on Instagram and Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas.

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Michael McKinney

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Source: Disruptive Thinking: A Daring Strategy to Change How We Live, Lead, and Love * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. Jakes on personal responsibility: “We are born looking like our parents, but we die looking like our decisions.”

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Michael McKinney

JULY 4, 2024

Source: Leadership: The Inner Side of Greatness—A Philosophy for Leaders * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. Claiming your freedom is the ultimate secret for mastering your life.”

Accounts 277

Accounts Benefits 277

Michael McKinney

APRIL 25, 2024

Source: The Opposable Mind: How Successful Leaders Win Through Integrative Thinking * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. Those experiences then feed back into the acquisition of even more limited tools and the formation of an even narrower stance.”

Benefits 286

Benefits 286

Michael McKinney

APRIL 11, 2024

Source: Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. If personality is how you respond on a typical day, character how you show up on a hard day.”

Manager 286

Manager 286

Lolly Daskal

MAY 24, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore six signs that might suggest you’re not as adept at communication as you think. As an executive leadership coach, I’ve witnessed the significant impact effective communication can have on leadership success.

Diversity 313

Diversity Leadership Development Manager 313

Lolly Daskal

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In this blog post, we will be discussing the key differences between a manager and a leader, and providing five ways to identify which one you are. A manager is responsible for maintaining the status quo and ensuring that tasks are completed on time and within budget.

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Manager Operations Employee Engagement Leadership Development 322

Michael McKinney

JULY 25, 2024

Source: Influencer: The Power to Change Anything * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. “Many of the profound and persistent problems we face stem from a lack of skill (which in turn stems from a lack of deliberate practice) than from a genetic curse, a lack of courage, or a character flaw.”

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Michael McKinney

JUNE 13, 2024

Source: Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. It’s natural to want to repress dissent, but a good reaction to public criticism can be the very thing that establishes your credibility as a strong leader, and will help you build a culture of guidance.”

Manager 277

Manager 277

Lolly Daskal

APRIL 11, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore ten essential strategies that can help your organization establish an ideal hybrid work environment that fosters productivity, collaboration, and employee well-being. However, creating the best hybrid working environment requires careful consideration and deliberate actions.

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Inclusion Implementation Benefits Employee Engagement 295

Michael McKinney

AUGUST 1, 2024

Source: The Decision to Trust: How Leaders Create High-Trust Organizations * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. The leader’s job is to energize and facilitate, not dominate and control.”

Accounts 277

Accounts 277

Michael McKinney

AUGUST 8, 2024

Source: Ice Cold Leader: Leading from the Inside Out * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. As leaders, we put ourselves in a position to take conscious action by always being aware of the driving behind our actions: our emotions.”

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Michael McKinney

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Source: Going on Offense: A Leader’s Playbook for Perpetual Innovation * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. They focus on inputs, not outputs, and lose sight of the connection.”

Manager 273

Manager 273

Michael McKinney

MAY 9, 2024

Source: Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. Eventually, sleep loss affects manual dexterity, including fine motor control and even gross motor movements, such as the ability to walk on a treadmill.”

Diversity 272

Diversity Manager 272

Lolly Daskal

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This blog post explores seven signs of low leadership emotional intelligence. A leader with high emotional intelligence can build strong relationships, build positive working environments, and achieve results. However, leaders with low emotional intelligence may struggle in these areas.

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Diversity Manager Employee Engagement Leadership Development 320

Michael McKinney

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Source: Get Back in the Box: Innovation from the Inside Out * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. If he wants us to believe in a politician or product, then one of these will be the solution.”

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Michael McKinney

MAY 2, 2024

Source: High Flyers: Developing the Next Generation of Leaders * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. The room it is hung in and the surrounding decor—not individual threads—determine whether the colors and patterns of the tapestry are a good fit.”

Leadership Development 290

Leadership Development 290

Michael McKinney

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Source: 52 Tuesdays With Sam Chand: Powerful Insights to Inspire Your Leadership Journey * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. Whatever you sow, you’ll reap.” Find more ideas on the LeadingThoughts index. * * * Follow us on Instagram and X for additional leadership and personal development ideas.

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Peter Winick

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

And I wrote a blog post about that because what radical candor and also radical respect. And I wrote a blog post about that and Jason rose off Reddit and reached out to me and he said, let’s take a company that’s doing what you should have been doing all along. .” And that was definitely a problem on that idea.

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Operations Software Scaling Manager 261

Vantage Circle

AUGUST 23, 2024

This blog explores the key metrics and strategies for measuring employee recognition, turning appreciation into a powerful tool for driving performance and engagement. 7 Tools and Techniques for Measuring Employee Recognition 1.

Metrics 109

Metrics Employee Engagement Retention Performance Review 109

Lolly Daskal

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In this blog post, we will explore the critical importance of fostering an environment that embraces AI, highlighting how it can drive innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth. In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has become a defining factor for organizational success.

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Operations Marketing Recruitment Revenue 308

Michael McKinney

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Source: The Illusion of Innovation: Escape "Efficiency" and Unleash Radical Progress * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. Resilience requires a certain degree of inefficiency, randomness, and exploration.”

Manager 257

Manager 257

Michael McKinney

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Source: Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything Is Changing – Including You * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. Only organizations that deliberately cultivate their rugged boundaries and then flexibly apply them have a shot at prospering over the long haul.”

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Michael McKinney

MAY 16, 2024

Source: Article: The Anxious Micromanager—Why Some Leaders Become Too Controlling and How They Find the Right Balance * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. Find more ideas on the LeadingThoughts index. * * * Like us on Instagram and Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas.

Energy 286

Energy 286

Michael McKinney

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Source: Beyond Ego: Influential Leadership Starts Within * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. If you feel like you’re up against another department, for example, you’ll likely be tempted to take a fact or two and generalize. See,’ you declare, ‘these guys are all like that.’”

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Michael McKinney

MAY 23, 2024

Source: The Book of Hard Choices: How to Make the Right Decisions at Work and Keep Your Self-Respect * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. Find more ideas on the LeadingThoughts index. * * * Like us on Instagram and Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas.

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Lolly Daskal

MAY 20, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve guided individuals through such challenges, and in this blog post, I’ll share valuable insights on how to disagree with your boss while maintaining a positive working relationship. However, it’s possible to navigate these situations gracefully and constructively.

Benefits 273

Benefits Leadership Development Manager 273

Michael McKinney

MARCH 21, 2024

Source: Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. That is, we turn to either/or thinking seeking to minimize the uncertainty, and thereby the threat.”

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Energy 293

Lolly Daskal

MAY 16, 2024

In this blog post, I’ll share a practical five-step approach to help you regain control, reduce stress, and lead with clarity and confidence. The demands of leadership can leave you feeling stretched thin, with too much to do and not enough time to do it.

Workflows 271

Workflows Energy Operations Employee Engagement 271

Peter Winick

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Bryan shares how he transformed a volunteer blogging stint at “The Institute of Food Technologists” into a platform that attracted the attention of Callisto Publishing, culminating in a book deal. And they had a little blog that they needed help with. And then I started writing the blog. The good old college try.

Metrics 294

Metrics Marketing Energy Education 294

Michael McKinney

APRIL 4, 2024

Source: The Meaning Revolution: The Power of Transcendent Leadership * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. One moved by a transcendent purpose is like a sailboat with the wind behind it, filling its sails.”

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Michael McKinney

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Source: Power Thinking: How the Way You Think Can Change the Way You Lead * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. They were quickly comfortable in any environment, giving them a real advantage.”

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Operations 262