When employees feel high levels of trust, they feel a sense of calm happiness. They take pride in their work, they communicate openly and honestly, and to the extent they can, they think of themselves as stewards, running the business like they own it. A lack of trust breeds the opposite feeling. It causes people …
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As a leader, you play a big role in shaping the culture of your organization. Culture is learned behavior — it’s not something you create by edict or company memo. You develop a culture by the actions you take. Through the behaviors you model, you establish expectations for how people inside the organization will interact with …
I met the other day with one of my coaching clients. She’s newly installed as a senior leader in a state department that regulates health plans. Because she’d been elevated relatively quickly, I asked her if I could share with her some of the things I wish I had known when I moved into a …
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Charts, graphs, and thick binders containing reams of paper: is this what comes to mind when you think of strategic planning? If so, you may be reluctant to develop a strategic plan for your organization. However, without a clear strategic plan…
I’ve written before on how to use learning loops to accelerate organic change from within. I would be remiss if I didn’t also talk about the change management process to manage broad organizational change successfully. What techniques can leaders use to manage the change management process successfully? How do you engage an entire organization in …
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One of the ways an organization achieves high performance is by developing effective leadership teams. This white paper shows how LRI helps leadership teams to implement change successfully and achieve desired outcomes.
People often ask what makes a truly great leadership coach. There are five things I’d look for: First, a great coach is truly invested in your success. A coach should help you think deeply about your strengths – and help you discover…
As the November election draws near, there have been many conversations about the trust-worthiness of each presidential candidate. This focus on trust is no surprise—studies show that people elect their leaders based on feelings of trust. And in his book, The Leadership Equation, Eric Douglas (the President and CEO of Leading Resources Inc.) argues that …
For many reasons – some obvious, some not so obvious – the departure of a talented manager or employee can have big impacts on an organization. The obvious costs include things like the cost to recruit and fill the position, and the cost to train and onboard the new employee. The less obvious costs include …
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Leaders can be divided into three categories: the emerging leader, the developing leader, and the strategic leader. Each category is faced with specific challenges. Once these can be identified and overcome, the leader can move up. The graphic in the PDF lists challenges that face each type of leader. Emerging Leaders High-potential individuals who may be new to management …
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