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How to Manage Disruptive Group Behaviors – A Leadership Tool for the Real World

Posted on04. May, 2010 by Becky Shook.

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It doesn’t matter if you are a business owner, project manager, consultant, or manager, disruptive group behavior will stall progress. If the disruptive group behavior isn’t addressed, it will balloon into a bigger problem. So, it’s key to have a few tricks up your sleeve to help manage disruptive behavior when it surfaces. We [...]

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Statements Leaders Say That Make Me Cringe – Part 1

Posted on03. May, 2010 by Shawn Murphy.

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I have much to say on this topic. Starting today and the rest of this week, I’ll share statements I hear leaders say about change that make me cringe. Be sure to share your response and stories below. Let’s really make this blog post a community effort. As a change agent, it’s not uncommon for [...]

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5 Steps to Start Assessing Needs for Change

Posted on02. May, 2010 by Becky Shook.

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Working with a leader to determine how to proceed with rolling out change is more art than science. An early diagnostic important to developing a change plan includes assessing stakeholder needs. Below is a simple step-by-step process that will help you begin laying the foundation for the change initiative. Step 1. Meet in advance with [...]

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Ways of Being as a Leader

Posted on20. Apr, 2010 by Becky Shook.

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Post by Becky Shook While your actions are always judged by other people, it’s not necessarily “what” you do as a leader that makes a difference, it’s “who” you are being that makes a difference. What do I mean by being? Being is about “how” you do things, not the “what.” As a leader, I [...]

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The Trap of Doing & What To Do About It

Posted on18. Apr, 2010 by Shawn Murphy.

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“You cannot continue to expect quality results by constantly being in action. You cannot expect people to respond and do what you want simply by telling them.” These are words I recently shared with a group of senior managers when discussing plans for introducing change into the business. The Trap of Doing Organizations today must [...]

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[Updated] 10+ Insights on Leadership and Management

Posted on12. Apr, 2010 by Shawn Murphy.

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Download free ebook What is the difference between leadership and management? There is a difference; however, defining them is tough. So with David Burkus at the helm, 19 of us hashed out distinguishing leadership and management from each other. The outcome is captured in this free eBook: Lead(or) Manage. Notable contributors include Marshall Goldsmith, Mike [...]

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Save the World in 3 Minutes

Posted on11. Apr, 2010 by Shawn Murphy.

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With so much change occurring in our world, it stands to reason that our leaders need to strengthen their abilities to lead change. This logic holds true for business leaders. In May 2010 we at Achieved Strategies will be hosting a webinar. Click here to influence the content of the webinar. The purpose is to [...]