December 2023 Leadership Development Carnival
As the year draws to a close, I’m thrilled to be able to compile and share this month’s Leadership Development Carnival. In this ‘Best of 2023’ edition, you’ll be treated to the most impactful insights of 21 thought leaders as they offer their favorite articles from the year.
Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an aspiring leader, these pages promise to be an invaluable companion on your path to personal and professional Growth.
And you’ll want to dive in immediately… not just for the Wisdom, but also for the free gifts that many contributors are offering. This is just a small way to express our appreciation to you, our loyal readers.
From all of us, happy holidays and best wishes for a new year filled with peace, prosperity, and exceptional leadership!
Embracing the Seasons of Leadership-A Christmas Inspired Reflection – Brenda Yoho
In the tapestry of leadership, each season plays a vital role in shaping a resilient, effective leader and team. This Christmas, let’s draw inspiration from the ever-changing seasons, using their lessons to guide our leadership journey. As we exchange gifts and share laughter with loved ones, let us also celebrate the gift of leadership—a gift that keeps on giving throughout every season. Connect with Brends on Twitter at @BrendaYoho.
Leap Out of Your Comfort Zone – Robyn McLeod
Robyn McLeod of Thoughtful Leaders Blog presents Leap out of your comfort zone where she shares that you can choose to stay in your little circle of comfort or choose instead to venture out and hop into the big juicy circle where the magic happens. What magic do you want to create for yourself? Connect with Robyn on Twitter @ThoughtfulLdrs.
Generation AI Replacing Generation Z – Braden Kelley
The boundary lines between different named generations are a bit fuzzy but the goal should always be to draw the boundary at an event significant enough to create substantial behavior changes in the new generation worthy of consideration in strategy formation. I believe we have arrived at such a point and that it is time for GenZ to cede the top of strategy mountain to a new generation I call Generation AI (GenAI). Connect with Braden on Twitter @innovate.
The Three Buckets of Courage – Bill Treasurer
Understanding and influencing courageous behavior is an important part of effective leadership and organizational development. When it comes to influencing courage in the workplace, it’s essential to recognize and appreciate the different dimensions that individuals navigate when their courage is activated. Connect with Bill on LinkedIn.
Your Wellness Checkup: 3 Ways to Infuse Health Into Your Life – Bev Kaye
You know it. They know it. When you’re feeling sick, overwhelmed, stressed out, or burned out, you are not performing at your best. And you’re not enjoying your work as much as you could, either. Unfortunately, work—especially work you love—has a way of becoming the thousand-pound gorilla that pushes aside other pursuits. Connect with Bev on Twitter @BeverlyKay93823.
The Secret to Building Trust in a Team: Leadership Vulnerability – Jennifer V. Miller
What’s the secret to leaders who build trust and cooperation with their teams? It’s the ability to “go first” and show vulnerability. Here are specific ideas on how to do that. Connect with Jennifer on Twitter @JenniferVMiller.
How Quickly You Decide to Trust…and Why You’re Likely Wrong – Randy Conley of Leading with Trust
Our initial impressions of a person’s trustworthiness can set the tone for the entire relationship. In this article, Randy Conley shares insights into how our brains work when deciding to trust and how to avoid the traps that lead us to false conclusions. Connect with Randy on Twitter @RandyConley.
Do We Ever Really Resolve Conflicts? Try Conflict Management – Diana Peterson-More
Ponder the difference between conflict resolution and conflict management. Conflict resolution means that a conflict is solved, settled, or finalized while managing conflict means it is mediated, handled, and coped with in short, there is an agreement to disagree yet move forward together on areas in common. This is a much-needed skill in today’s contentious environment. The blog provides the tools, tips and how-to’s. Read on! Connect with Diana on Twitter @DianaPMAuthor.
Coaching with Compassionate and Courageous Empathy – Marcia Reynolds of Covisioning Transformational Leadership
Empathy doesn’t mean getting caught up in people’s emotions and dramas. This post offers ways to develop compassionate and courageous empathy in any conversation. Connect with Marcia on Twitter @marciareynolds.
Leadership Book Club: How to Read Courageous Cultures With Your Team – Karin Hurt and David Dye of Let’s Grow Leaders
A collection of free resources to help your team bring you better ideas in the new year. Connect with them on Twitter @letsgrowleaders and @davidmdye.
What’s Your Organization’s Positive Purpose? – Marcella Bremer of Positive Culture
A positive purpose inspires organizational culture and directs all decisions and actions. It formulates what the organization contributes to the world – what ecological, and social issues you address and what needs you fulfill. The world needs your contribution! Connect with Marcella on Twitter @MarcellaBremer.
How to Gain the Ultimate Advantage in Life – Frank Sonnenberg
If you don’t think that moral character is of incalculable value, you’re not thinking. Connect with Frank on Twitter @FSonnenberg.
What Are the Most Damaging Attributes of Work Culture? – Chris Edmonds of The Purposeful Culture Group
The five toxic company culture attributes are: Disrespectful, Non-inclusive, Unethical, Cutthroat, and Abusive. Of these five, feeling disrespected at work has the greatest negative impact on how employees rate their company’s culture in Glassdoor reviews. Connect with Chris on Twitter @SChrisEdmonds.
What Are Long-Term Goals for Your Career and Why You Should Set Them – Dana Theus of InPower Coaching
If you’re focused on achieving your highest potential, you need to set long-term goals for your career. In any situation, goal-setting gives you Clarity and direction, which helps you stay focused. In career planning and strategy, however, goals are the critical piece in helping you achieve personal fulfillment, income and impact, all at once. Connect with Dana on Twitter @DanaTheus.
Becoming an Authentic Leader – Ken Byler
Authentic leaders align what they think, say, feel, and do by humbly admitting mistakes or acknowledging what they don’t know.
Being Kind as a Leader – John Spence
Command and control does not work. What does? Being kind as a leader. Kindness is the cornerstone of effective leadership. Connect with John on Twitter @AwesomelySimple.
Senior Leaders: Your New Manager Development Efforts are Failing Your Firm – Art Petty
New manager development is hard work. The benefits to organizations that get it right include strengthened performance, improved engagement and retention, meaningful collaboration, and increased innovation. Unfortunately, many (read: most) organizations are mired in a broken model for new manager development, emphasizing one-and-done training and avoiding longer-range sustained development efforts. Here are seven areas where I see organizations fail at new manager development and what to do about it. Connect with Art on LinkedIn.
Why Inspiring Team Accountability Is Easy As Pie For Effective Leaders – Sean Glaze of Great Results Team Building
As a leader, you and your team become more effective and successful when you and the people you lead are ACCOUNTABLE. According to Merriam-Webster, accountability is defined as “an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one’s actions.” And for leaders, it has a tremendous impact on team performance. Because accountability affects organizational TRUST, internal communications, and ultimately the results you achieve… Connect with Sean on Twitter @leadyourteam.
Leverage Delegation to Unlock Your Growth – Bill Ringle
Quick, what’s the single most important skill set for a manager to advance their objectives? Delegation, of course, which is why you’ll find this explanation of the 4 delegation archetypes so useful for yourself, your direct reports, and your company. Connect with Bill on Twitter @BillRingle.
100 Day Plan for Leaders New in Role (Examples + Template) – David Grossman
Being an executive leader in a new role comes with big responsibility and a lot of hard work. Our company President and leadership and communications expert, Kate Bushnell, explains that with the right preparation and thoughtful approach to how you lead and communicate in your first 100 days – and year – you can make your first weeks and months ones that recharge, inspire, motivate, and chart the path for great work together to accomplish your goals and strengthen your company’s future. Connect with David on Twitter @ThoughtPartner.
In the spirit of giving, I want to pay it forward by giving away copies of my latest leadership book, “Heart First: Last Leader Lessons from a Year that Changed Everything,” to you or your team as part of my firm’s mission to help make the workplace better. (U.S. only) Heart First: Lasting Leader Lessons From a Year That Changed Everything
Unlocking Business Success with Simplified KPIs – Jon Verbeck
In the vast sea of business complexities, the need for a reliable compass cannot be overstated. Enter Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) – the navigational tools that help business owners chart their course and make informed decisions. In this blog post, we’ll explore the art of simplifying KPIs and their pivotal role in guiding your business journey. Connect with Jon on Twitter @jonverbeck1.
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