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Is Purpose the Solution to Inclusion?
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MAY 17, 2016
Blog Inclusive Leadership Leadership Development Talent Management Team EffectivenessWhat if the solution to inclusion was better understanding of our purpose—or, said differently, our reason for being on this earth ? What if we, as leaders, figured out a way to help one another live out our purpose to the fullest extent? What would be possible? Do I trust you to help us get there?
How good organizations become great
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FEBRUARY 8, 2016
Blog Leadership Development Talent Management Team Effectiveness leadership Leadership Lessons TeamsThere’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. One of their most significant and well-reported findings is that good is the enemy of great.
What are you great at?
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MAY 10, 2016
Blog Executive Development Leadership Development Talent ManagementI just couldn’t stick with it. It didn’t work for me. need a better tool to automate this. It’s easy for Jill; she’s just better at this than I am. We’ve all heard them. We’ve all made them. Excuses abound for why many of us don’t stick to—or in some cases don’t even set—personal growth goals. For instance, I love to golf. Love
Are you fulfilling your life purpose? Answer these 7 questions now.
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MARCH 16, 2016
Blog Coaching Executive Development Leadership Development Talent ManagementToday, we’re sharing seven thought-provoking questions from top executive coach Richard Leider. Richard is widely recognized for his work helping 100,000 leaders discover the power of purpose. and “Am I on a path to becoming a great leader?” His His insights about finding purpose left us feeling (more than a little!)
The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change
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Look for examples of leadership in the world around you
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MARCH 8, 2016
Blog Executive Development Inclusive Leadership Leadership Development Talent ManagementI am excited to bring you the fourth story in our “Leaders Who Inspire Us” series. In these candid one-on-one interviews, we feature senior leaders who have had a lasting impact on their teams and their organizations. We share stories that are about more than doing a job or building a career.
It’s time to get on the balcony
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JANUARY 6, 2016
Blog Leadership Development Talent ManagementRonald Heifetz, the father of adaptive leadership, made the observation that organizations and their leaders “feel pressure to solve problems quickly, to move to action.” We live and work in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world that demands our quick response. Additionally, Let me explain…. Unclear on Strategy. And it should.
Leadership, Inclusion and the World Around Us
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JULY 29, 2016
Blog Inclusive Leadership Talent ManagementWhat is our role as business leaders in creating peace, bringing diverse populations together, and addressing exclusion, particularly religious exclusion? Corporate society increasingly has an opportunity (and some believe a responsibility) to impact how we as a culture look at diversity, difference, and inclusion. LinkedIn Facebook Twitter email.
Fit to Lead: Continuously Earning the Right to Remain at the Top
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AUGUST 22, 2016
Blog Executive Development Leadership Development Talent ManagementThe Olympics are one of my favorite sporting events; I love watching the world’s best compete for the title of the world’s best. The number of hours these remarkable individuals spend on building, maintaining and exceeding their position is astounding and inspiring. Leading Can Be a Lonely Endeavor. It’s All on You.
The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change
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Say “yes” to coffee (even if you don’t drink it)
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OCTOBER 23, 2015
Blog Leadership Development Talent Management Women in LeadershipI 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. Enjoy! —Ed.
What is your reason for getting up in the morning?
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APRIL 19, 2016
Blog Leadership Development Talent ManagementToday, we’re sharing insights from preeminent executive-life coach Richard Leider. Richard is widely recognized for his work helping 100,000 leaders discover the power of purpose. Last fall, he helped our 650 Global Institute for Leadership Development ® participants tackle big questions like: “Why would someone choose to follow me?” inspired.
The 5 disciplines of a successful leader
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DECEMBER 19, 2014
Blog Change & Transition There are no “magic bullets” or “secret formulas” to successful, results-oriented leadership. However, we’ve identified 5 core disciplines that all successful leaders share. And each of the following disciplines can be learned and improved upon. It simply takes commitment and practice. 1. Have a clear picture. Focus on priorities. Think of it this way.
Women leaders, it’s time to own our part of the problem
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FEBRUARY 23, 2016
Over the next several weeks, I will address each hurdle in more detail on this blog. I’ll offer my own stories and some practical exercises that have helped shape my thinking along the way. I look forward to a time when there is no need to differentially invest in the development of women. But it will. If we own our part, here is what we will do. Find our own personal narrative.
4 Signals of High Presence
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FEBRUARY 9, 2016
Today, we are featuring a guest blog post by one of our Women in Leadership Institute ™ faculty members, Kate Nugent. This blog first appeared on The Ariel Group web site. Blog Executive Development Inclusive Leadership Leadership Development Talent Management Women in LeadershipMost recently, Kate led a learning session on Building Brand and Presence at our 2015 Institute.
You are your own competitive advantage
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NOVEMBER 5, 2015
Blog Executive Development Leadership Development Talent Management Women in LeadershipFor 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. Tell us below in the comments.
Don’t Put It Off: Ask For What You Want
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JULY 14, 2016
In my last blog post, I addressed the importance of getting clear about what we want next professionally. Once we have established this, we must be intentional about asking for what we want. If If we don’t ask for what we want, can we really keep complaining that we’re not getting it? Speaking for myself, I know that I have fallen victim to this cycle (maybe more often than I care to admit).
IQ gets you hired. Emotional intelligence gets you promoted.
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FEBRUARY 17, 2015
Blog Coaching Emotional Intelligence Leadership Development Organizational Development Talent Management 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. So let’s hear it.
Bloom where you are planted
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FEBRUARY 2, 2016
Blog Inclusive Leadership Leadership Development Talent Management Women in LeadershipI am excited to bring you the third 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.
Bloom where you are planted
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FEBRUARY 2, 2016
Blog Inclusive Leadership Leadership Development Talent Management Women in LeadershipI am excited to bring you the third 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.
How do men and women show up differently as leaders?
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AUGUST 20, 2015
Blog Leadership Development Talent Management Women in Leadership Communication Organizational DevelopmentThis is the first post in our new guest blogger series where we will highlight stories of success and lessons learned from the leaders that we work with at client organizations around the world. For some, it was transformational. Taking work criticism more personally.
Dear Leaders, our assumptions may be hurting us
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MARCH 4, 2016
Some days look pretty imperfect, but that’s a different blog post. Blog Executive Development Inclusive Leadership Leadership Development Talent Management Women in LeadershipIn my last post, “ Women leaders, it’s time to own our part of the problem ,” I shared the seven common hurdles that women face as they ascend the leadership ranks. Today, I’m focusing on bias. Perhaps.
Linkage EVP Susan Brady shares valuable insight in Forbes
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MAY 5, 2015
Linkage consultants often comment on relevant stories in the business press, here on the blog. So Blog Executive Development Women in Leadership Communication Emotional Intelligence Talent ManagementSo we are particularly proud and excited to be quoting our own Susan Brady in an article she co-authored with Forbes contributor Dorie Clark. It limits our ability to learn and grow.
The power of finding your purpose
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DECEMBER 21, 2015
Blog Inclusive Leadership Leadership Development Talent Management Women in LeadershipI 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.
Are we asking the right people, the right questions?
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JUNE 3, 2016
Blog Inclusive Leadership Talent Management Women in LeadershipI had the privilege of attending the annual conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychologists (SIOP) this year in Anaheim, California. Participants who attended our panel were fully engaged, and asked great questions like, “Does Inclusion mean the same thing to everyone?” Well, the short answer is no.
Beware of the #1 killer of inclusion
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JULY 24, 2015
Blog Executive Development Inclusive Leadership Innovation Leadership Development Talent Management Women in Leadership Diversity and InclusionAs 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. Learn more here.
Give the gift of GILD
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JUNE 10, 2015
Blog Executive Development Leadership Development Talent Management Coaching Organizational DevelopmentWe 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. Or, maybe you should just nominate yourself!
Real-life inspiration for TV thriller “Scandal” joins Linkage faculty
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APRIL 7, 2015
Blog Women in Leadership 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 LinkedIn Facebook Twitter email.
Training is not the same as learning
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FEBRUARY 13, 2015
Blog Coaching Leadership Development Organizational Development Talent Management 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.” The reality is training is only a precursor for the learning experience. Therefore experience is the key to “learning.”. What turns any training into real learning is application. The fallacy is in believing that performance gain can be achieved through training. As they say “hindsight is 20/20.”
Got 20 minutes? Try the 6-question approach to coaching
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JANUARY 20, 2016
Blog Coaching Executive Development Leadership Development Talent Management Team EffectivenessThe hustle and bustle of the holiday season has subsided. Chances are good that you’re back at your desk, fully immersed in everything that the start of the New Year brings. You’re off to the races, right? Not sure how to get started? Try it and let us know what you think.
Tales of Organizational Transformation: My Moment of Truth with IIE
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SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
Blog Leadership Development Talent ManagementAs a consultant in organizational and leadership development, I’ve had the good fortune to work with some incredible organizations over the past 20+ years. During many of these engagements, there was a moment in time that stood out vividly in my mind when I knew that change would happen. Taking the First Step. Day one was rough.
Networking: who has time for it anyway?
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NOVEMBER 20, 2015
Blog Inclusive Leadership Leadership Development Talent Management Women in LeadershipWhen 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.” Of course not. My network is a casual one. LinkedIn Facebook Twitter email.
Be your best by being still
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DECEMBER 10, 2014
Blog Coaching I was reminded of the importance of taking the time to “be still” recently when teaching a class on emotional intelligence and after reading an excerpt of Pico Iyer’s new book, The Art of Stillness: Adventures in Going Nowhere. Pico’s book reinforces the fact that our brains need quiet time and space to create. Just reading the book will quiet your mind. Oh my!
Stop the self sabotage!
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FEBRUARY 24, 2015
Blog Inclusive Leadership Women in Leadership 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…). know this because I struggle with my inner critic every day. Strive to be imperfect. So how do we navigate these choices?
Women in leadership: What inspires you?
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FEBRUARY 18, 2015
Blog Inclusive Leadership Women in Leadership Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Development Talent Management 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. So, what inspires you?
Our Top 5 Posts from 2015
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JANUARY 13, 2016
Blog Leadership Development Talent Management Top 5 posts Top 5 posts of the monthHow will you think about and plan for what’s next for you this year? The adage: leadership is a journey, not a destination has proven true time and time again. That’s probably why topics like self-awareness and emotional intelligence seem to stay top of mind for you, our readers. IQ gets you hired.
What do sea turtles have to do with innovation?
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APRIL 23, 2015
Blog Innovation 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.
Does uncertainty drive change?
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APRIL 29, 2015
Blog Change & Transition Change and Transition Organizational Development Talent ManagementClare Ansberry’s recent article in the Wall Street Journal, “ The Worst Moment to Take a Risk? ,” provides some valuable insight about change. Yet taking a risk is often what people need to move forward. “For some, uncertainty itself becomes a motivator. Bridges.”
Culture makes or breaks you
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OCTOBER 8, 2015
Blog Leadership Development Talent ManagementThere 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. What drives this accelerated connection? It’s the GILD culture. Leaders who come here are a special kind of people.
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