September 10, 2014 by Wally Bock
“I don’t like theory much. Tell me what I should do differently.” The man who asked that question was an experienced police sergeant who looked like a pictorial illustration of the word “grizzled.” Before I could answer, he continued, “You’ve had us for three days now and I’ve learned a lot. But I need one […]
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September 7, 2014 by Ken Nowack
“Life’s challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they’re supposed to help you discover who you are.†Bernice Johnson Reagon The last guide dog puppy we raised for the blind named Indy was recently dropped from the program in his attempt at becoming a service animal for someone who is sight impaired (he was diagnosed with […]
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September 5, 2014 by Wally Bock
Leadership development may be the most important thing any company does. That’s why, every week, I review blogs and other publications that cover leadership development to find the very best leadership development posts. This week, you’ll find pointers to posts about becoming a high impact leader, keeping top executives engaged in your high potential program, […]
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September 3, 2014 by Wally Bock
Leadership development should help leaders learn to make good decisions How many senior leaders have you encountered who just can’t seem to make a good decision? Some of them can’t seem to decide at all. They’re always calling for more data and deliberation. Others shoot from the hip, making decision after decision with very little […]
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August 29, 2014 by Wally Bock
Leadership development may be the most important thing any company does. That’s why, every week, I review blogs and other publications that cover leadership development to find the very best leadership development posts. This week, you’ll find pointers to posts about knowing yourself so you can know your team, leadership pipelines running dry, leadership development […]
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August 27, 2014 by Wally Bock
Leadership Development from Peer to Peer Leadership development programs get all the press. But we know that most learning happens on the job. Too many leadership development programs concentrate on formal classroom learning. But we know that leaders learn a lot from each other. Peer support can be the link between conscious development and informal, […]
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August 24, 2014 by Ken Nowack
“42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot.” Steven Wright Another addition of leadership and talent management “facts” from all over the world. Some intuitive and some not….what do you think? 1. Stress is the number one workforce risk issue, ranking above physical inactivity and obesity, according to the 2013/2014 Towers Watson […]
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August 22, 2014 by Wally Bock
Leadership development may be the most important thing any company does. That’s why, every week, I review blogs and other publications that cover leadership development to find the very best leadership development posts. This week, you’ll find pointers to posts about corporate universities, measuring the results of executive coaching, critical leadership skills, and leadership development […]
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August 20, 2014 by Wally Bock
Dan McCarthy offers “10 Powerful Ways to Develop Your Employees.” Dan Rockwell says that there are “5 Essentials for Developing Remarkable Leaders.” That’s all good, but the companies who do leadership development well do more. They pay attention to the environment and create a culture of leadership development. Get serious If you’re serious about leadership […]
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August 17, 2014 by Ken Nowack
“I am reminded how hollow the label of leadership sometimes is and how heroic followership can be.” Warren Bennis People follow leaders for two reasons–the first is because they believe that the leader has a vision of a better tomorrow (more accurate knowledge and ability to translate it into results) and the second is that […]
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