<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Power of Words<\/a>\u00a0– Every word matters. Speak wisely. Empower the nation. -Mohammed Qahtani<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Being a Straight Talker<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Red Hat CEO, Jim Whitehurst, and former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and retired U.S. Army, General H. Hugh Shelton, discuss the value of being a straight talker in the workplace.<\/p>\n Leadership by Sara Al Madani<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Some very good points!<\/p>\n The Pyramid of Influence<\/a>\u00a0– 90 Second Leadership \u2013 The Pyramid of Influence (Todd Adkins)<\/p>\n Millennials in the Workplace<\/a>\u00a0– Simon Sinek speaking about Millennials in the workplace of today, and social media addiction.<\/p>\n The \u201cWhat If\u201d Project<\/a>\u00a0– 30 Days. 30 Leadership Tips. 30 Opportunities to Become a Better Manager\u2026 a Different Kind of Manager\u2026 a Leader.<\/p>\n How To Be An Effective Leader<\/a>\u00a0– What\u2019s your number one responsibility as a manager or leader?<\/p>\n 5 Leadership Lessons from My Personal Journey<\/a>\u00a0– VMware Chief Operating Officer Sanjay Poonen shares his leadership journey, learnings and life experiences. He is passionate about developing and celebrating leadership around him.<\/p>\n Learning to be Awesome \u2026\u00a0<\/a> at anything you do, including being a leader! – Tasha Eurich shares a prescription to be not just awesome at leadership, but anything else you want to improve.<\/p>\n Great Leadership Starts with Self-leadership<\/a>\u00a0– What would leadership in Utopia look like? To start with, imagine the best leader you have ever worked with. How did he or she get to become this type of leader?<\/p>\n How to Spark Leadership<\/a>\u00a0– \u201cTo be a leader, you can be tough, you can have high standards, and hold people accountable \u2026 but if at the end of the day, you are not serving them, you will not be able to build a team \u2026\u201d- Angie Morgan<\/p>\n Develop leadership Skills<\/a>\u00a0\u2026 quickly develop great leadership skills using the mentors around you.<\/span><\/p>\n 9 Tips to be a Better Leader<\/a>\u00a0– <\/strong>Leadership and Management Skills and Qualities<\/em> |\u00a0<\/strong>Are you looking for some tips on how to be a better leader so you can motivate your followers to get more work done and achieve your team\u2019s vision. Many people think that leaders are born this way and don`t have to spend time and effort to develop their leadership capabilities. This can`t be further from the truth.<\/p>\n 5 Rituals That Predict Success (for the New Year)<\/a>\u00a0– These are 5 SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), that I encourage you to wire into your daily life through consistent practice, because as you know so well, consistency is the mother of mastery. It\u2019s not what you do once every year that is going to allow you to live a legendary life, it\u2019s what you do every single day.<\/p>\n How to Turn Employee Compliance Into Employee Engagement<\/a>\u00a0– “When we take the concept of management off its pedestal, we can see it for what it is: a technology for organising people into productive capacities.<\/p>\n 4 Ways to Build a Human Company<\/a>\u00a0– In the face of artificial intelligence and machine learning, we need a new radical humanism, says Tim Leberecht. For the self-described \u201cbusiness romantic,\u201d this means designing organizations and workplaces that celebrate authenticity instead of efficiency and questions instead of answers. Leberecht proposes four (admittedly subjective) principles for building beautiful organizations.<\/p>\n 7 Leadership Takeaways from a Navy SEAL<\/a> – Former U.S. Navy SEAL Chad Williams shares 7 leadership principles extracted from the SEAL Creed plus experience on and off the battlefield.<\/p>\n Rooftop Leadership<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0\u201cTrust is eroding all around us everyday. Conflict and skepticism fill the void. In these challenging times, this former Green Beret explains how to lead people who don\u2019t want to be led.\u201d<\/p>\n The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership (5 Fav\u2019s)<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Here are 5 of my favorite Big Ideas from \u201cThe 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership\u201d by John C. Maxwell. Hope you enjoy! \u00a0 \u2013\u00a0Brian Johnson<\/p>\n How to Be A Great Leader: Inspiring Others To Do Remarkable Things<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Wondering how to be a great leader? In this video you\u2019ll learn how to leverage your biology to create a safe environment that inspires your team to achieve remarkable things.<\/p>\n The 3 Traits Of Great Leaders<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Discover the top three traits that all great leaders poses.<\/p>\n What is Leadership \/ How Great Leaders Think<\/a><\/p>\n 3 Qualities of Leadership<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Looking to grow your leadership skill? Want to know what people look for before following? Here are 3 Qualities people look for in leadership.<\/p>\n Success, Failure and the Drive to Keep Creating<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Elizabeth Gilbert was once an \u201cunpublished diner waitress,\u201d devastated by rejection letters. And yet, in the wake of the success of \u2018Eat, Pray, Love,\u2019 she found herself identifying strongly with her former self. With beautiful insight, Gilbert reflects on why success can be as disorienting as failure and offers a simple \u2014 though hard \u2014 way to carry on, regardless of outcomes.<\/p>\n Leadership Skills<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Dr Rob Yeung explains how applying straightforward principles can make you a good leader of your team.<\/p>\n Four Principles for Creating a Leadership Mindset<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Most executives agree that 80% of success comes down to psychology \u2013 your mind set \u2013 your attitude. In this week\u2019s video, Mark introduces four principles you can model, teach and reinforce to create a leadership mindset in your organization.<\/p>\n TOP FIVE Contributors to Job Satisfaction<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0A recent study by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has revealed the top five factors that lead to employee satisfaction.<\/p>\n The Insanity of Leadership<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Leadership is the awesome responsibility to look after the people in your span of care. The work of this leadership exists in the relationship between people. \u00a0Matt Whiat wakes up each day to put people in the driver\u2019s seat so that passion and opportunity meet.<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t micromanage people\u201d<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0It\u2019s no surprise that Nonkululeko Gobodo lead a merger to create the country\u2019s 5th largest auditing firm. She has been thrown into leadership positions from early on in her life. In this snippet extracted from a full length, face to face interview, Gobodo shares her secret to developing leaders in her own company. \u201cdevelop your people\u201d<\/p>\n Tal Ben-shahar: No. 1 rule of great leadership<\/a><\/p>\n Leading with Laughter: The Power of Humor in Leadership<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Paul Osincup talks about his idea for using laughter to building stronger leaders as part of the TEDxNapaValley 2016 \u201cGo Figure!\u201d event.<\/p>\n The Surprising Habits of Original Thinkers<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0How do creative people come up with great ideas? Organizational psychologist Adam Grant studies \u201coriginals\u201d: thinkers who dream up new ideas and take action to put them into the world. In this talk, learn three unexpected habits of originals \u2014 including embracing failure. \u201cThe greatest originals are the ones who fail the most, because they\u2019re the ones who try the most,\u201d Grant says. \u201cYou need a lot of bad ideas in order to get a few good ones.\u201d<\/p>\n Business ExSellence<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Eleanor Togneri, owner of Business ExSellence, works with small to medium size companies to help them increase sales and move to the next level. I do not often do this (if ever), but I recommend Mrs. Togneri and her company to any size organization. Her engaging, knowledgeable, and professional training would be a great benefit to anyone under her teaching.<\/p>\n Personal Branding Strategies<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Attraction Marketing Tips<\/p>\n What Is The Definition of Employee Engagement?<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0\u201cemployee engagement is NOT the same as employee satisfaction\u201d –\u00a070% of your employee\u2019s are NOT engaged!<\/p>\n Maintaining Employee Engagement<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Dr. Ann Gatty shares what she has learned about leadership strategies from her Great Dane Therapy Dog, Beretta. Through their work with hospitals and organizations he knows how to connect with people and how organizations need such positive employee engagement.<\/p>\n Weiser Security Services 5 R\u2019s of Employee Engagement<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0The 5R\u2019s is not just a feel good program. Employees matter.<\/p>\n Mentoring your employees\u2026how?<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0\u2026 2 ways to coach your employees and multiply their effect in your business. Those 2 ways are:\u00a01. Manager\/Owner Lead Coaching \u00a02. Peer Coaching<\/p>\n Success Leader Tim Atwell<\/a><\/p>\n Manage the People Managing You<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Ed Muzio, CEO of Group Harmonics, says in order to manage your \u201cRole Set\u201d\u2013the people who set expectations with you and those who take up most of your time\u2013you need to build trust. He explains that by using the ICE model\u2014identify, connect, and explain\u2014 they will see you as predictable, reliable and responsible.<\/p>\n The Importance of Mentoring in the Workplace<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Oracle HCM luminaries Row Henson and Aaron Green tell the story of their mentor\/mentee relationship. Learn how their careers developed through the experience and pick up tips for structuring meaningful mentor programs in your organization.<\/p>\n The Strangest Paradox of Leadership<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Being a leader is about what you give versus what you get. In this episode I\u2019ll invite you to play with 5 POWERFUL insights on shifting from scarcity to leadership. \u2013 Robin Sharma<\/p>\n How to be a Mentoring Leader<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0In this short clip, Omagbitse (\u201cGbitse\u201d) Barrow, a leading Nigerian writer on values-based leadership and personal development speaks about four mentoring skills you can practice to be a better leader and manager.\u00a0NOTE<\/span>: I would argue that, for the manager, every one of your employees should be mentored.<\/p>\n Failure and the Importance of Mentors<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Patrick has worked as a consultant, executive coach and educator since 2004 in organisations ranging from Gonzaga College to Trinity College Dublin, Deloitte to Diageo. He has served on senior leadership teams in the not-for-profit sector and worked in human capital and strategy consulting. Patrick\u2019s work at Conexus helps organisations to bridge the generation gap between high potentials and their leaders, creating communication, engagement and high performance in the workplace.\u00a0His particular expertise lies in the areas of Generation Y (millennial) coaching, senior team coaching and conflict resolution. In addition, through his role as consultant with the Authentic Leadership Institute, Patrick facilitates senior leaders to discover their deeper purpose and find the courage to live it through coaching and leadership development programmes. Patrick is a member of the Association for Coaching in Ireland and the British Psychological Society in the UK.<\/p>\n Stop Searching for your Passion<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0What are you passionate about? You\u2019re told these five words hold the key to a successful career and life purpose. What if it\u2019s the wrong question altogether? This talk turns the ubiquitous \u201cfind your passion\u201d message on its ear.<\/p>\n The Importance Of Empathy In Leadership<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Empathy is a must-have skill for leadership in the workplace. Devin Singh, assistant professor at Dartmouth College and previous lecturer at Yale University, explains why being an empathetic leader is necessary for managing others at work.<\/p>\n Want to sound like a leader? Start by saying your name right<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0How do we sound credible? Dr. Laura\u00a0Sicola shows how your vocal delivery influences how your message is received, and how to use it to your advantage.\u00a0Watch Dr.\u00a0Sicola\u2019s talk to learn how to hone your \u201cvocal executive presence\u201d and make your desired vocal impact!<\/p>\n Leadership Wisdom From The Jedi<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0No mind tricks here; these lessons from a far away galaxy are useful for entrepreneurs, leaders and anyone who is looking to master their trade.<\/p>\n The Benefits of Being a Lead are Real. But are there Costs?<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Notice:<\/strong> \u00a0Although I do not agree with Simon\u2019s evolutionary views, I do agree with the principles behind earned loyalty. \/\u00a0\u201cBut leaders we admire, the leaders we follow are the ones that we know would sacrifice their interests to take care of us.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n INTIMACY\u2026 is the future of leadership<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0This is the video version of a blog posted on LinkedIn and GaryXavier.com on April 2, 2015. \u00a0#humaninteraction \/\u00a03 Steps to begin leading your people in\u00a0\u00a0a more intimate way.<\/p>\n MINDSHIFT<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0If you don\u2019t change your mind, the same experience will perpetuate itself \u2013 most people go through life never knowing what their talents are \u2013 how much time do you have left? \u2013 you have got to be relentless! \u2013 Start this week in search of your greatness \u2026 This is your day !<\/p>\n Smart Failure for a Fast-Changing World<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0The world is changing much more rapidly than most people realize, says business educator Eddie Obeng \u2014 and creative output cannot keep up. In this spirited talk, he highlights three important changes we should understand for better productivity, and calls for a stronger culture of \u201csmart failure.\u201d<\/p>\n How to Manage for Collective Creativity<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. At the heart of innovation is a paradox: you have to unleash the talents and passions of many people, yet you have to harness them into a work that is actually useful. Management professor Linda Hill offers three keys to overcoming this paradox and building a truly innovative organization.<\/p>\n Successful Leaders Anticipate Big Currents of Change<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0#HWAChats with Former PM of Australia Julia Gillard: PM Gillard shares insights on leadership and how strong leaders should pay attention to \u201cwhere the really big currents of change are, rather than the froth and bubble at the surface.<\/p>\n The CEO Exchange: John Seifert and Kevin S. Parikh on Successful Leadership Culture<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Ogilvy & Mather North America CEO & Chairman John Seifert, and Avasant CEO & Senior Partner Kevin Parikh reflect on the evolution of management and leadership culture throughout generations. Both believe cultivating trust and investing in talent could be the bedrock of innovation and opportunity for your enterprise.<\/p>\n Building Trust Through Committed Leadership<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Simon Sinek shares that because trust is a feeling like loyalty, it is difficult to teach. Over time, however, by creating a circle of safety, Sinek shares ways committed leaders can create inclusive cultures at work that prioritize inclusion, openness, and safety.<\/p>\n Individualization<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Ruth Wageman, Senior principal and global director of research, explains that peoples\u2019 values around the world are becoming increasingly diversified. There are many more of them and they are much more individualized.<\/p>\n Empathy Is Good Medicine<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0\u201cyou are not alone, I am here with you, though you may be far away, I am here to say, you are not alone.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Patrick Lencioni pinpoints the issue of group behavior in the final book of his popular \u2018corporate fables\u2019 trilogy. THE FIVE DYSFUNCTIONS OF A TEAM tells a story and teaches lessons about using leadership to inspire real teamwork.<\/p>\n Defining Personas<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Diana Chapman, Co-Founder of The Conscious Leadership Group, describes personas and why they are important to be aware of.<\/p>\n What Really Motivates People?<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Susanne Madsen, Leadership Coach, applies Anthony Robbins\u2019s 6 human needs to motivate teams on projects.<\/p>\n What\u2019s Your Hidden Iceberg?<\/a>\u00a0– Learn more about the power of owning your current results before making a change.<\/p>\n How to Develop Emotional Intelligence<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Donal O\u2019Reardon, CEO of O\u2019Reardon Consulting, explains how you can develop your emotional Intelligence.<\/p>\n Employee Engagement | 100% Responsibility 0% Excuses<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Are you in the TOP 10 % \u00a0? \u00a0– \u00a0It will impact your customer loyalty, profitability, revenue, and the productivity of your employees !<\/p>\n Mentoring Matters II<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Developing a diverse set of informal mentoring relationships can assist you with navigating the many challenges you face each day. Dr. Eric Hall, general manager, Vehicle Systems Division, The Aerospace Corporation, discusses the benefits of peer to peer, cross organizational, and mid-career informal mentoring with some of his mentees.<\/p>\n The Role of Leadership and Mentoring<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0ASCP Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer E. Blair Holladay, PhD, SCT(ASCP)CM led three amazing women leaders, Barbara Pierce Bush, Virginia A. LiVolsi, MD, MASCP, (University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine)<\/em> and Jennifer L. Hunt, MD, MEd, FASCP, in a discussion of what it takes to develop future leaders during Friday\u2019s General Session. Virginia A. LiVolsi, MD, MASCP, and Jennifer L. Hunt, MD, MEd, FASCP, who Dr. LiVolsi mentored, provided insight into the role of mentorship, while Barbara Pierce Bush shared her insights on fostering leadership. (30min)<\/p>\n Mentoring Millennials<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0A New Generation of Employees<\/p>\n What is Culture?<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Culture happens by default or by design, but what happens when you enable your employees to drive the culture will stagger your mind. Motivational Speaker Michael Hahn shares the essentials to a Killer Culture. \u00a0Does your organization have a culture team?<\/p>\n Have you had mentors in your business life?<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Ken Rees talks about the influence mentors have played in his career, and why effective mentoring can not be created artificially but must stem from a real relationship. He also discusses how mentorship is encouraged in his company.<\/p>\n Leadership | Big Issues in Business<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0When we talk about the biggest issues in business, leadership is often front and centre. It is the most studied, yet least understood phenomena in the social sciences.\u00a0What leadership means differs for different people, across cultures and even across history. In this context, how can you become a good leader? Massey Business School\u2019s Pro Vice-Chancellor, Ted Zorn, gives you the benefit of his experience and research in this Big Issues in Business video.<\/p>\n Switch \u2014 Work\/Life Balance to Work\/Life Integration<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Brent proposes it\u2019s the time to turn off that belief that you can create a work-life balance and look to the possible future to understand and transform into work life integration.<\/p>\n The Essence of Leadership<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0An excellent summation of the essence of leadership by General Colin Powell.<\/p>\n Mentoring Stewardship<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0\u201cMentorship as a facet of leadership is probably the most important aspect of the Stewardship of the Profession that doesn\u2019t get the attention that it should,\u201d said COL Bircher. As a mentor, he explained how sharing advice and knowledge is helpful for the mentee as well as the mentor.<\/p>\n Ethical Decision Making by Business Ethics<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Over the years Skip Ames has offered a wide range of business ethics best practices programs, speaking engagements and ethics seminars to organizations. This 5 minute video\u00a0is a sampling of Skip Ames speaking on Ethical Decision Making.<\/p>\n Gauging Ethics in an Organization<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Carly Fiorina, former CEO of HP, describes simple guidelines to gauge ethics in an organization. She asks entrepreneurs to answer key questions about promotion and performance within the organization.<\/p>\n Awkward Moments of Leadership<\/a><\/p>\n Leadership Is Not About Being Perfect<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0\u2026 public speaking, leadership \u2026 and the trappings of both \u2026<\/p>\n *What Great Leaders Actually DO?<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Is there a better way to gain influence and lead others? How do we become better leaders? In this episode of The Charged Life, filmed in one take without prompter or notes, high performance coach and motivation legend Brendon Burchard shares the six practices of effective leadership. This is great leadership training in eleven minutes.<\/p>\n How to Lead Change Within Your Organization<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Hayagreeva \u201cHuggy\u201d Rao offers practical advice for managers on how launch a movement and lead change within their organizations. Rao is the Atholl McBean professor of organizational behavior and human resources at Stanford Graduate School of Business.<\/p>\n Starbucks CEO Talks Business<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Brendan Barns, founder of the London Business Forum, interviews Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz.\u00a0*Some excellent insight concerning the necessary focus of any business or organization!<\/p>\n Lead Without a Title<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0\u201cRegardless of what you do within your organization or the current conditions of your life, it is absolutely essential for you to remember that you have the power to show leadership where you are now planted \u2013 and shine at brilliance in all that you do. This powerful book shows you how to claim that staggering power.\u201d<\/p>\n Managing a Career<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Nitin Paranjpe, President, Home Care, Hindustan Unilever<\/p>\n How to Stay Motivated During Tough Times<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0It\u2019s easy to become discouraged during hard times. Increased problems, such as job insecurity, fear of the unknown and everyday stress, can lead to anxiety and depression. –\u00a0When so much is out of your hands, it\u2019s important to remember what is in your control.<\/p>\n Resolve to Empower Others in 2015<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Saying to self : \u201cI am going to empower more people in 2015<\/em> !\u201d – –\u00a0Remember: \u201cPeople are the most motivated when they are growing and contributing<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n Three Keys New Year Success Overlays<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0This time of year is great for reflecting. As a leader, it\u2019s important that you wind business down for the holidays and preserve some time for yourself to think and to recharge.\u00a0Maybe you\u2019ll do that thinking while you\u2019re looking at the twinkling lights on the Christmas tree after everyone else has gone to bed. Or when you\u2019re watching the flames flicker on a log in the fireplace. These are ideal times to reflect on what you accomplished in the past 360-some days, and what you want to accomplish in the coming year.\u00a0Part of this thought process for leaders is to consider carefully how we are leading our teams and our people. What did we do right in 2014, and how do we want to build on that for 2015? What is the image of leadership that we want to project?<\/p>\n Neuroscience for Leadership<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Dr. Tara Swart discusses how neuroscience can be applied to leadership and be used by managers today. \u00a0Put this book on your 2015 reading: \u00a0Book Link<\/a><\/p>\n Cultural Difference in Business<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0One of the elements of the cultural difference between Europe and China is the importance that is given to relationships. In the West you would assume the importance to be the same, but there is a significant distinction. In China, connections with the right people help you to get things done, to survive and to succeed. \u00a0Whereas in the West content is predominant, in China the way people interact with each other strongly influences the working environment. \u2018Face\u2019 and long-term effects are taken into consideration.<\/p>\n The power of empathy \u2026<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Dr. Helen Riess has devoted her career to research on the neuroscience and art of the patient-doctor relationship and teaching psychiatry residents and medical students. Her research team conducts translational research based on the neuroscience of emotions. The effectiveness of Dr. Riess\u2019s empathy training approach has been demonstrated in several studies including a randomized controlled trial. She has developed faculty curricula for \u201cTeaching the Teachers\u201d of Psychotherapy that is used by faculty psychiatrists. Dr. Riess\u2019s empathy training curricula are implemented internationally in healthcare as well as in business.<\/p>\n 2 Reasons Why People Resist Change<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Does it stress you out when people in your organization resist change? Or maybe you\u2019re frustrated that your company doesn\u2019t BUY-IN to the changes that you\u2019re making? In this video, I explain that it\u2019s not actually CHANGE ITSELF that people in your company are resisting.<\/p>\n Top Rule On Leadership \u2026<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Show Up! – –\u00a0Leadership is truly the most amazing and beneficial skill you can develop in business and in life so it makes sense to start developing your leadership skills now.<\/p>\n Leading Like a Swan<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Gill Rider, president of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, says teams perform best when managers are calm and authentic.<\/p>\n Followership and Leadership<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Ronald Riggio, Ph.D. is Henry R. Kravis Professor of Leadership and Organizational Psychology at Claremont McKenna College. Professor Riggio has been at CMC since 1996. Prior to that he worked in the Cal State and University of California systems for many years. He is a leadership scholar and organizational psychologist, but his early background was in social psychology and nonverbal communication.<\/p>\n Breaking Myths of Teleworking<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Telecommuting is gaining more popularity as firms realize the benefit of its use. The Center interviewed Dr. Kathryn Fonner, a researcher with extensive data on the applicability of teleworking in the contemporary workplace. \u00a0Dr. Fonner\u2019s research highlights the benefits of telecommuting for employees, such as higher job satisfaction, less stress and time pressure due to interruptions, and less exposure to office politics. As expected, teleworkers exchange information with their supervisors and colleagues less frequently than do their peers who are physically co-located. At the same time, Dr. Fonner and her colleague found that teleworkers have similar levels of access to quality and timely information, proving that more information is not always better. \u00a0Is telecommuting a good fit for your company?<\/p>\n Leadership Advice From Goldman Sachs\u2019s Dina Powell<\/a>\u00a0– Goldman Sachs Foundation President Dina Powell sits down with Glamour\u2019s Editor-in-Chief Cindi Leive to talk about leadership, community involvement, and the power of women entrepreneurs; as the head of Goldman Sachs Foundation, Dina oversees philanthropic initiatives like 10,000 Women, which empowers women entrepreneurs around the world by providing business education and access to networks and capital. Listen in for her best advice on achieving both personal and professional goals.<\/p>\n Leadership and Showing Appreciation<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0A fundamental concept that we teach leaders here at InitiaitveOne is this:\u00a0It is most difficult to create a high performance team if the leader is not creating an environment that aligns with key universal human needs.\u00a0The great American psychologist, Abraham Maslow, taught that one of those non-negotiable human needs is the need to be appreciated. Whether you or 8 or 88, everyone of us have differing levels of the need for appreciation.<\/p>\n Change Leadership<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0An inspiring and affirming seven minute video where Suann Laurent, President and CEO from Sunrise Health Region provides her experience, knowledge, and beliefs of \u201cchange leadership\u2019<\/p>\n Change Management vs. Change Leadership<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0What\u2019s the Difference? –\u00a0<\/em>John Kotter discusses the difference between \u201cchange management\u201d and \u201cchange leadership,\u201d and whether it\u2019s just a matter of semantics. These terms are not interchangeable. The distinction between the two is actually quite significant. Change management, which is the term most everyone uses, refers to a set of basic tools or structures intended to keep any change effort under control. The goal is often to minimize the distractions and impacts of the change. Change leadership, on the other hand, concerns the driving forces, visions and processes that fuel large-scale transformation. In this video, I delve a little deeper into the differences between the two concepts, and highlight why we need more change<\/p>\n The Power of Followership<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0We can agree that all leaders are followers but can all followers be leaders? How can our leaders encourage insurrection every day to make sure followers are leading when they need to? In this episode, we\u2019ll look at the challenges and strengths of the nurse doctor dynamic<\/strong> with Kathleen Bartholomew, leadership styles on and off the sports field with\u00a0former NFL player<\/strong>, Brian Russell, and a Fortune 500 view<\/strong> of followership with Boeing CEO Phil Condit.<\/p>\n Good Leadership is like being a Good Parent<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Insights from Levi Strauss and other leaders at #SGFUS \u2013 Successful CEOs must keep their eyes on the present and the future. Find out how these business leaders handle the tough challenges and stay agile in these insights from the EY Strategic Growth Forum.<\/p>\n Managing Emotions at Work<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0One of the best skill sets you can learn in order to get ahead at work is that of emotional intelligence (EQ). Learn about EQ in this tutorial.<\/p>\n Leadership is Upside Down<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Ever compared yourself to some of the world\u2019s greatest leaders? Leaders at the top are often subjected to greater pressure and higher expectations to perform in comparison to others. Silvia Damiano proposes to look at leadership through new lenses by turning the pyramid upside down and encouraging everybody to embrace their own leadership. – –\u00a0I dream of a time \u2026<\/p>\n Coaching in the Workplace<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Coaching \u2026\u00a0is a conversation,\u00a0engages listening,\u00a0involves powerful questions,\u00a0animate suggestions\u00a0\u2026 in the workplace, works!<\/p>\n Women, Leadership and the Strategic Advantage<\/a>\u00a0– The contribution of women strengthening team dynamics cannot be underestimated. Recent studies in Harvard Business Review found that a business group\u2019s collective I.Q increased significantly with women on the team. Savvy businesses recognize that women possess a unique set of skills in critical areas such as decision-making and superior communication. As women leaders, these latest trends represent an opportunity to help others develop a proactive mindset\u2026one that appreciates similarities and celebrates differences. During this dynamic presentation, your audience will learn how to showcase the strategic advantage for women leaders, and leaders as a whole, within their organization.<\/p>\n Enhance Your Leadership Skills<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0The best leaders are those who know they don\u2019t have all the answers. It\u2019s not enough to just have leadership abilities. As your level of responsibility increases, you must constantly work to boost your level of leadership skills. To do so, you have to start with an honest assessment of those areas where you are strong and those that need some work.<\/p>\n 7 Essential Qualities of All Great Leaders<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0There are 7 leadership qualities that all great leaders possess. The positive thing is, leadership characteristics can be learned and practiced making it possible for everyone to become a great leader.<\/p>\n Leadership Philosophy<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0US Ambassador to Sweden, Mark Brzezinski speaks at Darden School of Business on his personal leadership philosophy as it relates to his role in passing the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP).<\/p>\n Leadership, Overcoming Obstacles<\/a>\u00a0– Navy\u2019s first female fighter pilot \u2013 Pioneering aviator Carey Lohrenz\u2019s new book, \u201cFearless Leadership: High-Performance Lessons from the Flight Deck,\u201d offers a blueprint for succeeding under pressure. She joins \u201cCBS This Morning\u201d to discuss how she became a better leader.<\/p>\n
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Rooftop Leadership<\/a> – \u201cTrust is eroding all around us everyday. Conflict and skepticism fill the void. \u00a0\u00a0In these challenging times, this former Green Beret explains how to lead people who don\u2019t want to be led.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.coachwooden.com\/img\/uploads\/53fbbb1edc3e9.jpg\")
<\/a>The difference between winning and succeeding<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0With profound simplicity, Coach John Wooden redefines success and urges us all to pursue the best in ourselves. In this inspiring talk he shares the advice he gave his players at UCLA, quotes poetry and remembers his father\u2019s wisdom.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/yt3.ggpht.com\/-UNyspq4Sq08\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAAAA\/vR8V9IHT_Xo\/s100-c-k-no\/photo.jpg\")
\u00a0\u2026 The Best Boss Ever?<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Will Your Employees Say You\u2019re the Best Boss Ever?\u00a0How you can determine whether you demonstrate the proven best practices of great bosses.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/yt3.ggpht.com\/-49j0w9XiCIk\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAAAA\/Z_XzlG5GyZ4\/s100-c-k-no\/photo.jpg\")
\u00a0Managing Conflict in Teams<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Stanford Graduate School of Business Professor Lindred Greer<\/a> gives tips for managing conflicts, which left unchecked, can go viral, hurt productivity, and create employee turnover.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/yt3.ggpht.com\/-nOwFZPJiPEg\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAAAA\/xqsEM10in-w\/s100-c-k-no\/photo.jpg\")
\u00a0What is leadership?<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Create leaders not followers with the leader-leader approach. \u2014 David Marquet redefines leadership for the modern leader who wants to create empowering environments for their people. Read more: Turn the Ship Around! Fortune Magazine\u2019s #1 must read business book of 2012.<\/em> \u00a0Give Control \u2026<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/yt3.ggpht.com\/-QLQnHbp8N2Y\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAAAA\/5rAZIHBqK3M\/s100-c-k-no\/photo.jpg\")
\u00a0Everyday Leadership<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0We have all changed someone\u2019s life \u2014 usually without even realizing it. In this funny talk, Drew Dudley calls on all of us to celebrate leadership as the everyday act of improving each other\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/yt3.ggpht.com\/-3kTN6ZsoEAA\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAAAA\/_nFclZRIjTQ\/s100-c-k-no\/photo.jpg\")
What Great Leaders Actually DO<\/a>?\u00a0–\u00a0\u00a0Is there a better way to gain influence and lead others? How do we become better leaders? In this episode of The Charged Life, filmed in one take without prompter or notes, high performance coach and motivation legend Brendon Burchard shares the six practices of effective leadership. This is great leadership training in eleven minutes.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.davidcmills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/lc-150x150.jpg\")
<\/a>Leadership<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0via Vusi Thembekwayo (another great point of view)<\/p>\n![\"line\"](\"http:\/\/www.davidcmills.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/line.jpg\")
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