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Learn about the best research-backed time management tips for leaders. In this article, we go through some of the best techniques to stay focused and achieve goals efficiently.

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My parents have told me my entire life that I shouldn’t care about what people think. When, during my K-12 school years, some of my classmates laughed at my nerdiness, my style, my accent, or anything else, my parents often told me that those individuals didn’t buy my clothes or feed me, so I should just ignore them. Although it’s easier said than done, their advice has stayed with me over the years.

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Communication skills are everything. Jack Modzelewski on why communication practices are a critical leadership skill.

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Are you a good listener? If you’re going to lead, you need to be. A 2018 article from Harvard Business Review states “managers who listen well are perceived as people leaders, generate more trust, …

Every time of the year is good to set up a new beginning but a new year represents an ideal one when our hopes and wishes come together and make us feel optimistic and ready for all future good. Perfect moment to put in practice these 10 top tips and set up your leadership goals for 2019!

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Leeches have suckers at both ends.  Britannica says there are 650 species of leeches. 7 Leader-Leeches: #1. Busy leader-leeches Always in a hurry. (Related to the dreaded squirrel-leech.) Complete low-priority items and delay what really matters. Favorite expression: "Let's get these small things out of the way." (Sometimes a useful approach, but not when it's…

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Ever worked for a leader who left an imprint on your life? The type that took you under his or her wing, coached and mentored you, removed obstacles from your path, and was always available for you? 

That person may be in the minority in the world of transactional management and carrot-and-stick motivation approaches. But if you've experienced such a leader's unique greatness, you'll never forget how they made you feel. 

They didn't get caught up in their positional power or take advantage of their title. They inspired you by making you feel like an equal. They shared some of the decision making with you and stretched your growth. They provided you with all the resources you needed to do your best work.

For those staring at the bullets above like a deer in headlights, let me assure you: They do exist. 

Leaders like these aren't characters in some rose coloured Hollywood script. They are real humans beings that arrived there through hard work, trial and error, and a wholehearted commitment to be and do their best. 

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Forget slogans and posters. Forget mission statements. Forget culture decks. A survey of over 400,000 people across the U.S. found that when employees believe promotions are managed effectively, they are more than two times as likely to give extra effort at work -- and to plan for having a long-term future with their company.

 

But wait, there's more: When employees believe promotions are managed effectively, they are more than five times as likely to believe their leaders act with integrity.

 

The result? At those companies, employee turnover rates are half that of other companies in the same industry. Productivity, innovation, and growth metrics outperform the competition. For public companies, stock returns are almost three times the market average.

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Poorly run meetings offend the talent at the table. Our hatred of meetings points to an issue leaders love to ignore. You should be fired if you consistently waste people's time and organizational resources. If you enjoy meetings, you may be a deluded leader sitting at the head of the table. Great meetings: Begin with…

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Learn about and sign up for The 7 Habits Coach: How to Deal with Change and Uncertainty, a 10-episode webcast series. Learn how to focus on what you can influence and prioritize in the midst of overwhelming outside forces.

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Leading by Framing the Conversation
A conversational leader directs and deepens thinking through questions, being mindful of how their questions frame the conversation. The conversational leadership matrix, below, is a model to help guide your speech. Each quadrant of the matrix tracks different ways to lead through conversation. Do we lean into asking or telling? Are we focusing on problems or solutions?

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"Leading in an era of constant disruption, change and transformation is not easy. In such transformation efforts, soft aspects of leadership play as crucial role as the hard aspects like systems thinking, innovation and execution of change.

Last week, I saw an insightful TED talk by Jim Hemerling where he outlined 5 ways to lead in an era of constant changes. He says..."

Via John Evans

Todd Davis discusses the current trends in attracting and engaging talent, including the surprising issue that leaders say is their biggest challenge.

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"In our hyper-connected, 24/7 world, many of us are losing sleep — literally. Our own survey of more than 180 business leaders found that four out of 10 (43%) say they do not get enough sleep at least four nights a week. Such sleep deficiencies can undermine important forms of leadership behavior and eventually hurt financial performance. This article will explore the link between sleep and leadership before discussing solutions that can improve both individual well-being and organizational efficiency and effectiveness."

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When you lead others, it is important to know that there is an art to delegating. While some leaders think it takes too much of their time and attention to delegate work to their people, there's a big upside to this process. If done correctly, you will find that your staff are more productive and happier as a result. When your people know you trust them enough to delegate an important task, it boosts their motivation to get the job done. 

 

It is a sign of greatness when a leader has the ability to enable their employees to get things done. One research study showed that 53 percent of business owners believe that they can grow their business by more than 20 percent if they only delegate 10 percent of their workload to someone else. That's huge.

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