Leadership Development Carnival
As a former teacher, August is always a reminder to turn my attention to matters of learning. So, I’m delighted to host this month’s Leadership Development Carnival featuring the Wisdom of 25 friends and thought leaders. Here you’ll find rich resources and insightful reads on communication, creativity, productivity, ethics, and my personal favorite, development.
Development is particularly top of mind for me this month as I prepare to launch the 3rd edition of my international bestseller, Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go: Career Conversations Organizations Need and Employees Still Want on September 24. The updated and expanded edition addresses contemporary issues including developing at a distance and psychological safety – and comes with its own “book-bot,” an AI-powered tool to help readers plan and rehearse career conversations, assess current skills and practices, brainstorm targeted development activities, and more. (You can learn more here.)
Whether you’re still soaking up summer or getting ready for “back-to-school,” you’ll find actionable ideas and thoughtful perspectives in this month’s Leadership Development Carnival… so dive in!
Where Does Confidence Come From? – Frank Sonnenberg
Confidence is the master key that unlocks the door to your full potential, turning “can’t” into “can” with a simple twist. How do you become more confident? Connect with Frank on Twitter at @FSonnenberg.
Personal Transformation Through Leadership – Bill Treasurer
Some executives think that leadership is only about momentum and results. The best leaders, however, do more than move us forward. They also help us rise above who we are so that we can move closer to the person we can become. The best leaders lift us up. Connect with Bill on LinkedIn.
Breaking the Mold: Thriving as Women in the Workplace Built for Men – Dana Theus
It’s no secret that most workplaces aren’t designed with women in mind. The standard protocols and policies, from physical workspace design (and temperature!) to the expected work hours and communication styles, are predominantly designed to accommodate traditional male norms. Is this a gender equality issue? I didn’t think it was until recently. Now I do. Connect with Dana on Twitter at @DanaTheus.
Insights from Two Work Cultures: One Vibrant, One Toxic – Chris Edmonds
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 Chris on LinkedIn.
Do You Feel Like a Self-Improvement Project? – Ann Van Eron
I was on a relentless quest to become a better version of myself for many years. I devoured training programs, books, and resources that promised growth and self-improvement. Each new piece of knowledge illuminated yet another area where I could improve. It felt like a never-ending journey, and while I’m grateful for the knowledge I accumulated, something was always missing. Connect with Ann on LinkedIn.
Being a Winner Doesn’t Have to Be a Curse: Take Time to Celebrate – Jon Verbeck
During the 2024 Summer Olympics, Nike came out with a commercial focused on how winning is a curse, because you never want it to stop, and you are always striving for more wins. Connect with Jon on LinkedIn.
The Ripple Effect of Talent Departure – Bev Kaye
Losing talent goes beyond the immediate financial costs and can profoundly impact team dynamics and morale. This post explores the ripple effects of employee departures, including burnout, productivity issues, and the broader consequences on organizational engagement. Connect with Bev on LinkedIn.
Using Emotions and Visions to Motivate Change – Marcia Reynolds
How you affect a person’s biochemistry is important to motivation. This post explores how to use emotions and visions to motivate committed action. Connect with Marcia on LinkedIn.
Making Connections – Priscilla Archangel
Great leaders understand the value of connections; with other leaders, within their teams, across teams, with organizational stakeholders, and others. They look for areas of common interest or need. They set a tone for building value for the future. Connect with Priscilla on Twitter @prisarchangel.
Can Change Be Frictionless to Add Value? – Naomi Caietti
Change is inevitable in any organization and project leaders play a crucial role in organizations delivering value that meets customer needs. Learn more about how Project Leaders can assist organizations with change management. Connect with Naomi on LinkedIn.
Workplace Communication: Stop Asking “Do You Understand?” (and Do This Instead) – Karin Hurt and David Dye
When your organization or team communicates effectively, you’re nimble. You can respond to change quickly. But if your organization doesn’t invest in effective workplace communication, you’ll face a constant series of misunderstandings that waste time, create conflict, and drag down everyone’s performance. One easy-to-use workplace communication tool will eliminate most of these frustrations, save you time, and improve performance and morale. Connect with Karin and David on Twitter @letsgrowleaders.
Leadership Storytelling: The Key to Connecting and Inspiring Your Team – David Grossman
Research – and the experience of great leaders – points to storytelling for leaders as a pivotal and underused tool for influencing, teaching, and inspiring people to take action. Discover the transformative power and the art and craft of leadership storytelling – along with a simple formula to get you started – to inspire, engage, and connect with your team on a deeper level to help drive organizational success. Connect with David on LinkedIn.
Ghosts, Ghosts Everywhere: What is Communication Protocol? – Diana Peterson-More
Are you afraid of ghosts? Had we been asked that as children, undoubtedly, we all would have said “yes.” Yet, there are ghosts among us today – everywhere. And who is afraid of them? Maybe it’s just me; however, what does it mean when someone fails to respond to a text or email? What are we supposed to assume? I’m an advocate for developing and agreeing to online communication protocols. Read on for my recommendations. Connect with Diana on LinkedIn.
5 Workplace Burnout Symptoms and Solutions – Sean Glaze
Burnout Is a word tossed around casually, often dismissed as simple fatigue. Connect with Sean on Twitter @leadyourteam.
Design Your Organization to Serve Customers Well – John Hunter
Focusing on improving quality is the best way to reduce costs and increase productivity. Improving processes to reduce waste reduces costs and increases value to the customer. With costs decreasing prices can be lowered, providing more value (better products and services) to customers at a lower price. Connect with John on Twitter @aJohnHunter.
Be Brave. Show Up. – Lisa Kohn
Lisa Kohn of Thoughtful Leaders™ Blog presents Be brave. Show up. where she shares that when something comes our way, and we don’t know how to handle it, just showing up may be actually all we need to do. Or sometimes even just to be willing to show up. Because each time we simply show up, we grow, and we get braver and stronger and begin to lead more effectively. Connect with Lisa on Twitter @ThoughtfulLdrs.
Be Creative Anyway: How ATD24 Made Me Feel Better About AI – Jillian Miles Massey
For now, my AI journey is all about “do it anyway”. Feel intimidated by AI and use it anyway. Don’t feel very creative? Create anyway. Using AI in my work helps me be creative anyway, and that’s a positive in my book. Connect with Jillian on LinkedIn.
What’s the Future We Want to Create? – Marcella Bremer
Based on Rob Hopkins’ book “From what is to what if” organizations can stimulate the power of imagination to become more future-fit. That starts with imagining the future – What does the future look like when things turn out okay? Imagination is vital to your organization’s culture and future! Connect with Marcella on LinkedIn.
You Got This! Ignite the Fire Within. – Brenda Yoho
Fall reminds us, that “change is possible.” Motivation is the spark that ignites action and the fuel that sustains perseverance. Nothing will be achieved if you are not clear, focused and working consistently each day. You got this! Connect with Brenda on Twitter @BrendaYoho.
Become an Ethical Leader to Drive Crucial Business Results – Jon Lokhorst
The recent sentencing of Samuel Bankman-Fried for the massive fraud at FTX serves as a cautionary tale for leaders to assess their perspectives on moral and ethical decisions. Building a sound ethical foundation will not only keep your leadership from running aground, it’ll also be good for business. Explore six underlying philosophies that shape your approach to ethical decision-making and behavior. Connect with Jon on LinkedIn.
I Attended My First AA Meeting and Here’s What I Learned About Leadership – Randy Conley of Leading with Trust
I attended my first AA meeting and I learned—or more accurately, was reminded of—several important principles of AA that translate to being a successful leader. Connect with Randy on LinkedIn.
Executives, It’s Time to Step Up: Three Strategies to Truly Support Your Leaders – Sara Canaday
As an executive, you have the power to create a more sustainable framework for the success of your company’s leaders. They are your most important human assets, but their roles have become more complex and the demands on them are often unreasonable. It’s up to you to “flip the script” and change the trajectory. Do your part in recognizing this pressure and taking these active steps to set your leaders up for success, not burnout. Connect with Sara on Twitter @saracanaday.
Women Pioneers in the Workplace – Angela Hummel
Just as pioneers established new territories and laid the foundation for future generations, pioneering women in the workplace have broken down barriers, created opportunities, and established a Legacy of equality and empowerment. Their efforts have made it possible for younger women to enter and succeed in various fields, continuing the cycle of progress and paving the way for future generations. While we may not always agree on the pace of change or share the same ideas, it is important to recognize and respect the efforts of those who came before us. Connect with Angela on Twitter @AngelaJHummel.
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