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OCTOBER 23, 2015

I am excited to bring you the first story in our ‘Leaders Who Inspire Us’ series. In these candid one-on-one interviews, we will feature senior leaders who have had a lasting impact on their teams and their organizations. We will share stories that are about more than doing a job or building a career. They are about fulfilling a personal mission to drive change. Enjoy! —Ed.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2015

I was recently coaching a leader who had the potential to do great things. I’m sure you know this type of person—smart, quick, articulate, and out to prove he is the smartest person in the room. All that was missing was a little thing called emotional intelligence. And that “little” thing was holding him back. Note to self…doesn’t suffer fools gladly. Note to self…prefers own company versus others.

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MAY 5, 2015

Linkage consultants often comment on relevant stories in the business press, here on the blog. So So we are particularly proud and excited to be quoting our own Susan Brady in an article she co-authored with Forbes contributor Dorie Clark. For those of you who are familiar with some of Susan’s work, the topic—coaching your inner critic—will come as no surprise. We all have an inner critic.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015

For Women in Leadership Institute ™ faculty member Carla Harris, success is not just about surviving, but thriving in your role. Leaving Harvard Business School, she subscribed to the theory that hard work would mean success. As she found out, that is not always the case. How did she do it? I’ll let her tell you in her own words: Which of Carla’s Pearls resonates the most with you?

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JULY 24, 2015

As we work to help our clients understand unconscious bias and ensure that the actions that leaders take are in support of—not preventing—an inclusive culture, we help them take positive steps to produce better bottom-line results. In our work, we’ve also seen  self-righteous indignation , or said another way, grandiosity, squelch inclusion. Grandiosity And needless to say, that’s bad for business.

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APRIL 7, 2015

The real-life inspiration behind ABC’s hit political thriller series Scandal ( starring Kerry Washington) is Judy Smith, one of the most sought-after and powerful crisis management experts in the country. She’s the founder and president of Smith & Company —a leading strategic and crisis communications firm with offices in Los Angeles and Washington, DC. She’s She’s known for combining considerable communication skills, media savvy, and legal and political acumen to serve clients around the world. We’re What’s your move  going to be? Blog Women in Leadership

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JUNE 10, 2015

We here at Linkage are pretty excited about the list of world-class leadership thinkers like Jim Collins, Jeremy Gutsche, and Patrick Lencioni who will be joining the faculty at our  Global Institute for Leadership Development ®  in October. So, now’s your chance to nominate a colleague or friend who you think would benefit from attending this transformational learning experience.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2015

The inner critic has two voices. One is the voice that criticizes others (if only they did…, if only he said…, she should really…). The other is the one we use to critique ourselves (you don’t…, you should…, you aren’t…). Our inner critic is rooted in both shame and grandiosity, we bounce between the two, and neither is helpful or more importantly, effective. Strive to be imperfect.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2015

What inspires you? It’s a powerful question that will shape and propel your leadership journey. As you’ll see in this short video clip,  over 80 women leaders at our most recent Women in Leadership Institute ™  agreed to share what inspires them. Their answers confirm our efforts to advance women leaders, and to help all leaders be more inclusive. So, what inspires you?

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DECEMBER 21, 2015

I am excited to bring you the second story in our “Leaders Who Inspire Us” series. In these candid one-on-one interviews, we will feature senior leaders who have had a lasting impact on their teams and their organizations. We will share stories that are about more than doing a job or building a career. They are about fulfilling a personal mission to drive change. Enjoy! —Ed.

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APRIL 23, 2015

Linkage faculty member, Global Institute for Leadership Development ® keynote speaker, and innovation expert  Jeremy Gutsche has been described as an “Intellectual can of Red Bull.” ” And anyone who’s seen Jeremy share his insights on innovation, change, and leading in the 21st century would probably agree. He’s absolutely right. LinkedIn Facebook Twitter email.

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APRIL 29, 2015

Clare Ansberry’s recent article in the Wall Street Journal, “ The Worst Moment to Take a Risk? ,” provides some valuable insight about change. And we couldn’t agree more with the fact that she quotes both the late William Bridges and his widow Susan in the piece about the importance of change in spite of uncertainty: “At uncertain times, why take a risk? Bridges.”

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JANUARY 6, 2015

Moving an organization to the next level is not easy. It’s not routine. It’s not “business as usual.” Even a project as simple as upgrading your performance management system impacts what people do, how they do it, what gets reinforced in the organization, and what it costs. Clear Governance. Set Up for Success. Count On Your Passionate Champions. Who are your passionate champions?

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APRIL 1, 2015

In my former life, I spent several years as the campus president of a post-secondary college which provided me with an incredible crash course in leadership. And as I’ve continued my leadership journey, I’ve found there are several fundamental skills you need to lead teams effectively. And these five quotes illustrate the fundamentals beautifully. “To acquire knowledge one must study, to acquire wisdom, one must observe.”—Marilyn ”—Marilyn vos Savant . And I’d add that observing and understanding group dynamics and politics isn’t easy. John Maxwell .

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NOVEMBER 20, 2015

When we asked over 600 women leaders from a cross section of industries and functional areas what most contributed to their advancement into positions of leadership, the overwhelming response was “building a strong network.” But anyone who has ever attended a “networking” event knows that “networking” can be pretty daunting. Of course not. My network is a casual one.

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MARCH 31, 2015

This is the second in a series of posts by Linkage’s own strategic thinking expert, Adam Rothberg. Here, we share insights designed to help you save time and be a more effective leader. Click here  to start reading at the beginning of the series.—Ed. This is because many individuals choose their job because they like the tasks associated with the role. Where are you spending your time?

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JUNE 17, 2015

This recent post on www.hbr.org about being a business leader in a war-torn country provides unique perspective and valuable insight into how to lead in a real, life-threatening crisis that can also be applied in any sort of crisis. Here’s an excerpt. “Most of the world views the turmoil in Ukraine as a geopolitical and humanitarian catastrophe. ” Continue reading.

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MARCH 10, 2015

But you can learn how to improve your executive presence from an actor (among others). Kate Nugent is a consultant and coach as well as a f acilitator and Director of Product & Training for the Ariel Group, Linkage faculty member, and an experienced  actor who has taught acting and improvisation for more than 15 years. This ritual will clear your mind and help you engage in the task at hand.

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MARCH 4, 2015

Linkage’s innovation expert Ron Porter has a wealth of experience helping all types of organizations be more innovative. And he’s very clear that being “risk averse” is often the number-one reason companies fail to innovate. But, as you’ll see in this video clip, innovating the right way can be a lot less risky than doing things the way you’ve always done them. Because

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MARCH 25, 2015

Stuck in meetings all day. Sifting Sifting through a flooded email inbox. Sound familiar? All too often, working hours (and sometimes even  non -working hours) are consumed by routine tasks. Finding time to develop your own leadership skills and keep your team motivated keeps getting pushed further and further down the list. The truth is?you  Tip #1: “L-C-S”. Here’s how it works.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Sometimes, even high-performing teams lose their way. They derail. Successful teams—teams that have been working together for a long time, that easily find ways of collaborating and getting the most of every team member, that have clear goals and trust, that get results— can get off track. Teams’ strengths and behavior norms can become their weaknesses. Case in point. The team derails.

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OCTOBER 8, 2015

There is something about day three at Linkage’s Global Institute for Leadership Development ® that makes it different. The day is long, the content heavy, and yet we as leaders really come alive in our GILD experience. The Forming, Storming, Norming, and Performing of our Learning Teams has kicked into hyperdrive. There are no obstacle courses (except perhaps for afternoon wine) and no traditional team-building exercises. Instead there are difficult conversations, focused inward reflection, and, let’s face it, a strong dose of elated exhaustion. What drives this accelerated connection?

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APRIL 8, 2015

There’s a very simple reason why Good to Great: Why Some Companies make the Leap…and Others Don’t by Jim Collins is as relevant and influential today as when it was first published in 2001. In this classic business and leadership theory text, Collins and his skilled team of researchers brilliantly illustrate what specific variables and factors are required of organizations that achieve consistent business greatness as well as the specific variables and factors that cause organizations to fail. One of their most significant and well-reported findings is that good is the enemy of great.

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APRIL 22, 2015

I’ll never forget the response I got from my boss when I was sitting in my executive director chair, when I gave him my resignation—with a long leash of time. His response…”Who’s your successor?” ” The question caught me by surprise. Besides, why would it be my responsibility to find, recruit, train and on-board a new executive director? Wasn’t that his?

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MARCH 19, 2015

Monday, March 30th at 1:00 PM EST. To stay relevant and competitive, leading organizations know they must able to change, and change skillfully. And And to do that, leaders must develop solid change and transition skills to ensure the success of each inevitable change initiative. In this webinar, learn: The difference between change and transition and how they complement each other.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Richard Leider is the co-chair of our upcoming Global Institute for Leadership Development ® and also a world-renowned speaker and author who specializes in helping people understand the power of purpose. In In this short video clip, he shares what a very moving personal experience and his research over the last 30 years has taught him about the value that purpose plays in each of our lives.

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MARCH 27, 2015

Twitter has been buzzing with people’s #6WordLifeGoal  recently. And while some in the Twittersphere aspire to promote animal rescue, others want to travel more or spend more time with family. Still others hope to “change the world” by reuniting boy band One Direction with their recently parted brother, Zayn Malik! But the question “What is your 6-word life goal?” is ” is actually quite profound. In fact, some of the answers we heard from our colleagues here at Linkage  are downright inspiring. Many were about family… “Be balanced, kind, and family focused.”

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JULY 23, 2015

A popular definition for learning is “a change in behavior based upon experience.” But the problem with this definition is that managers and leaders often believe that “training” is the same as “learning.” Nothing could be further from the truth. The reality is that training is only a precursor for learning. What turns any training program into real learning is application. Managing/leading is not a spectator sport, and while we create and apply theories that suggest performance gains or behavior changes, we have to follow up to assess and prove that learning did in fact occur.

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DECEMBER 16, 2015

More oftentimes than not, it’s the everyday experiences that inspire (and re-inspire) me to think about my responsibility as a leader. The other day, I attended a good friend’s wedding. Watching Dave and Ally proclaim their vows to one another really got me thinking about commitment. Dave, ever sarcastic, posted a relationship status on Facebook the next day: “It’s complicated.”. After a laugh (and a promise to my fiancé to never post something like that on Facebook), I got to thinking: Love is complicated. It certainly isn’t easy. It takes a lot of time, work and energy. It’s not malicious.

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APRIL 17, 2015

This is the third in a series of posts by Linkage’s own strategic thinking expert, Adam Rothberg. Here, he shares some quick tips designed to help you become a more strategic and effective leader. Click here to start reading at the beginning of the series.—Ed. In his research on highly effective leaders, John Kotter found that all successful leaders establish and maintain a leadership agenda that answers this basic question: “Where do I need to lead?”. They help focus a leader’s efforts by. Clarifying desired outcomes (goals, activities, etc.). LinkedIn Facebook Twitter email.

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APRIL 2, 2015

I’m not going out on a limb by saying developing inclusive leaders and inclusive organizations is one of the most important business imperatives of the 21 st century. This is simply because markets and organizations have never been comprised of such a wide range of ages, ethnicities, cultures, and mindsets as they are today. And that’s only the beginning. Good intentions are not enough. For

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FEBRUARY 19, 2015

In sports, managers and coaches are often held responsible when their teams underperform. Most believe that if the athletes have the talent to succeed, and the team still falls short, something must be wrong with the people in charge. According to recent data from Linkage’s research on team effectiveness, a similar pattern may apply to most business teams. If not, you may be holding your team back.

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Needed: A shift from traditional performance management systems (organized as an annual review process) to newer performance development systems (organized around real-time dynamics). Download part one in a series to gain insight into why this shift must happen and why it needs to happening now

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