Each week I collect the resources related to leadership I shared on social media the prior week, with the accompanying quotations.
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Korn Ferry Insights:
“5 ‘Soft’ Skills Workers Should Sharpen:
Experts explain how mastering multiple emotional intelligence skills can bolster careers.” (Week of 8-7-23).
“[T]here’s nothing ‘soft’ about the positive career impacts these skills have. Studies show that 85% of workplace success is a product of highly-developed emotional intelligence skills. Experts say developing not-so-soft skills is just as—if not more— important than mastering daily mechanics of a job.”
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NOBL Academy:
“Barriers to Change: Fatalism:
How much change can one person make in a huge organization? Enough to make a difference.” (8-11-23).
“Prime people for success. It turns out that eliminating the negativity bias can be as simple as sharing facts about the high probability of success. Point out examples of how the organization has successfully made change in the past, or even focus on how the individual has accomplished goals.”
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William Arruda:
“Why Personal Development Is the Solution to Quiet Quitting”
(7-5-23).
“Investing in employee engagement, performance, job satisfaction, morale, and retention is better than scrambling to recruit and onboard a revolving door of new hires. And when it comes to retaining those new hires, a robust development program can be a great recruitment tool, as job seekers are always looking for opportunities to grow in their careers.”
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David Burkus:
“How To Overcome Resistance to Change” (8-7-23).
“By addressing the personal benefits of the change and addressing personal concerns, leaders can help employees see the value in embracing the change. When employees understand how the change will positively impact their own lives, they are more likely to overcome resistance and actively engage in the change process.”
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John Baldoni interviews Joe Hart, CEO of the Dale Carnegie company and co-author of Take Command: Find Your Inner Strength, Build Enduring Relationships, and Live the Life You Want:
“What Dale Carnegie teaches leaders today” (8-9-23).
“Courage is essential to taking command, and as Hart says, it comes from building a sense of self-confidence.”
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John Spence:
“Good Enough Isn’t Enough: The Differences Between Good and Great Leaders” (6-27-23).
“[G]reat leaders are transformational. They focus on creating a sense of purpose and meaning for their team members, inspiring them to work towards a shared vision. They lead by example and develop a culture of trust, respect and collaboration. They see themselves as servant leaders and focus on supporting their people and helping them achieve personal and professional success.”
