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4 Myths About How Executives Become Engaging Speakers

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Dianna Booher |
Small Business - Self Governance - Entrepreneurship - Leadership - Management |
Fri, 01/04/2019 - 05:47

Jason, an executive client, shared his new year’s goal with me: “I want to become a more inspiring speaker so that my employees really catch the vision for this upcoming year and get engaged.”

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4 Ways to Lead People You Don't Like

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Dianna Booher |
Editors - Self Governance - Entrepreneurship - Leadership - Management |
Tue, 11/27/2018 - 01:48

At some point in your career, you’re going to find yourself leading a team, department, division, or organization where you’re working with an employee who irritates you. Sometimes you know why. Often you don’t.

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Why Networks and Networking Are Not the Same

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Guest Blogger |
Self Governance |
Mon, 09/10/2018 - 23:56

James Millar, Author, Building Bridges: The Case for Executive Peer Networks

It’s no surprise that many people avoid professional “networking” activities. As a team of researchers reported in the May 2016 Harvard Business Review: “We know that [networking is] critical to our professional success, yet we find it taxing and often distasteful.” These scholars found that negative feelings toward professional networking were “not simply dislike or discomfort. It was a deeper feeling of moral contamination and inauthenticity.” Strong words, indeed!

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You’ve Reached the Top. Now What? Pointers for Facing Life After the C-Suite

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Self Governance - Leadership |
Tue, 09/04/2018 - 23:57

Nick Craig, President, Core Leadership Institute

Congratulations: You’re at the top of your organization or field. CEO, CFO, chairperson, award winner…

Most executives and high-achievers have a predictable narrative as to how they expect their journey to turn out, from moving up the ranks in their organizations to reaching a coveted position, often with a fancy title and all the perks it entails All the while, they push aside the little voice at the back of their mind saying,: “Nobody can stay at the top or in their dream position forever. Life changes. Businesses change. Retirement happens. Then what?”

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Get Your Mind Right Before You Open Your Mouth

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Linda Henman |
Self Governance |
Wed, 08/22/2018 - 00:14

Linda Henman, President, Henman Performance Group

Why do some people trust their instincts, push forward and win, while others stumble to erroneous conclusions and then steadfastly defend their bad decisions? Why do some people rush to make bad decisions while others take their time and then make bad decisions? Whether thinking quickly or slowly, we rely on our emotions, mindset, and cognitive abilities to help us make decisions. Then, we open our mouths to let others know what that decision is. Most people would benefit from adding another step to the sequence—one that checks that we are advocating the right decision, not just the one we feel passionate about.