Welcome to the July 2015 Leadership Development Carnival!
This month brings a treat of 22 leadership posts to savor and share. Topics range from moral character to leadership lessons from World War II to stepping out of comfort zones.
Ready to dive in?
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Art Petty of the Management Excellence Blog by Art Petty shares Leadership Caffeine: Becoming Agile and Adaptable is THE Leadership Issue. Art asks us to think about “our willingness to let go of dated thinking and obsolete approaches to leading and managing. It’s time for all of us to re-think how to reapply the tools of management and leadership to a world that isn’t going to revert to what used to work.”
Chris Edmonds of Driving Results Through Culture shares Your Character Is Showing. Chris takes a look at leadership through the lens of moral character, “Chris’ worst boss asked him to lie. A major news anchor is suspended for “enhancing” his reporting experiences. Presidential candidates distort the truth to gain an edge. We need leaders with moral character, today more than ever.”
Dan McCarthy with About.com Management & Leadership shares How to Make Better, Faster Decisions. Dan points out that “bad decisions can ruin an organization and kill careers. Have you been given feedback that you need to improve your decision making? If so, you are not alone. Managers often get poor grades from 360 degree feedback assessments in the areas of quality and timeliness of decisions.”
Jeff Harmon of Brilliance Within Coaching shares Empty Your Leadership Cup. Jeff encourages us to be an “empty your cup” leader, challenging us to consider how we invest in others and what consistently holds us back from being that kind of leader. Connect with Jeff on Twitter at @jeffdharmon74.
Jesse Lyn Stoner with the Seapoint Center shares The 10 WORST Popular Leadership Quotes. Jesse asks us to push the boundaries of our thinking. “Instead of repeating the same leadership quotes you hear all the time, consider what they’re really saying. How many of these 10 leadership quotes have you used? Are you sure you really agree with them? Here’s why I don’t.”
Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog shares Starting a New Job? Have an Action Plan for Success! Joel says “don’t spend even one day relaxing and enjoying the security of your position. Instead, immediately start to develop an action plan for success. Create relationships with bosses, stakeholders, and peers that will raise your visibility and assure your success.” Connect with Joel on Twitter at @JoelGarfinkle.
Jon Mertz of Thin Difference shares How do Holacracy and Freedom Collide? Jon writes, “Organizational structure has not dramatically changed in decades, but Holacracy is dramatic. It collides with freedom in many positive ways. With a new generation coming, it’s a business model to engage.” Connect with Jon on Twitter @ThinDifference.
Julie Winkle Giulioni with DesignArounds shares The Pernicious 4Ps that Undermine Career Development Satisfaction. Julie says “promoting more career development—and more satisfaction with it—means waging war on the 4Ps: processes, paperwork, program and promotions.” Connect with Julie on Twitter @Julie_WG.
Lisa Kohn from The Thoughtful LeadersTM Blog shares Five key reasons you must learn to trust yourself. Lisa observes “that while it may seem difficult to trust yourself or it may seem too grandiose, it is also essential to stand tall and strong with your conviction and faith in yourself.” Connect with Lisa on Twitter at @ThoughtfulLdrs.
Mary Ila Ward with Horizon Point Consulting shares If You Want to Make Difference Start a Business Not a Charity. Mary Ila “discusses the various ways we are seeing conscience capitalism infiltrate business and leadership models.” And, “in celebration of our country’s independence this week, notes it’s wonderful to realize all the leadership opportunities that exist in conscience capitalism through entrepreneurial leaders.”
Michael Lee Stallard of Michael Lee Stallard shares Grassroots Innovation Contributed to WWII Victory. Michael asks us to consider “what would happen if you trusted your team members enough to give them the freedom to take risks and voice ideas openly? The answer can be found in this inspiring WWII tale.”
Susan Mazza of Random Acts Of Leadership shares Upgrading How the World Sees You. Susan points out that “changing the perception others have of you begins with recognizing how you have changed and clarifying how you want to show up in the world, from this moment forward. Here are 3 steps you can take to help others expand their perceptions of you, as you grow as a leader.”
Tanveer Naseer with Tanveer Naseer Leadership shares Do You Motivate By Obligation Or Commitment? Tanveer provides “an examination of the motivating factors of obligation and commitment and how one of them can help leaders to promote the best in those they lead.”
Wally Bock of Three Star Leadership shares How to talk to team members about performance. TWally notes “lots of bosses dread talking to team members about performance ” and offers advice on “how to make it easier and more effective.”
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Thank you to all who contributed a post for this month’s carnival!
If you liked what you read, connect with our always thought-provoking contributors. If you’re interested in sharing your thoughts about leadership, consider contributing a post yourself. Forward your submission to the ever-on-top-of-things Paula Kiger with Becky Robinson’s amazing Weaving Influence, home of the Lead Change Group. You can reach paula at [email protected].
