Each week I collect the resources related to leadership I shared on social media the prior week, with the accompanying quotations.
……..
Scott D. Clary:
“Management Manifesto: How Managers Can Really Help Their People” (6-19-23).
“A study found that just under half of its respondents cited ‘failure to listen’ as a manager’s biggest downfall. If we’re not listening to our employees, how can we possibly know what they need from us?
If we look at the research, employees are very clear about what they want: to be invested in, to be listened to, to be appreciated, and to be rewarded. But there’s often an enormous disconnect between what employees want and what managers deliver.”
……..
Lynda Gratton:
“It’s Time to Face the Three Challenges of Learning” (6-26-23).
“In today’s volatile labor market, where employees are quick to move from one job to a more advantageous opportunity, the chance to learn something new that will be valuable in the future is a central reason why they stay. Indeed, studies show that 76% of employees say they would stay at their jobs longer if they could benefit from learning and development support.”
……..
“Deflect or Reflect:
Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison says great leaders, rather than looking for someone to blame, hold themselves accountable.” (Week of July 9, 2023).
“It’s not ‘what’s in it for me’—it’s about shifting our focus to what we can create for others. This is the maturation process of becoming a leader … not to deflect, but to reflect.”
……..
Jay Campbell and Doug Glener, The Ken Blanchard Companies:
“The leaders you need next” (7-12-23).
“The Compassionate Leader
Employees want leaders who care about them. They expect and need leaders who help them succeed, support their requests for a flexible work schedule, promote psychological safety and are trustworthy.”
…….
Gregg Vanourek:
“Courage and Leadership” (6-26-23).
“We need to learn how to develop courage and be brave at work, at home, and in our communities. We must find the courage to follow our hearts, stand up for our core values and the organization’s shared values, and listen to our conscience. Courage is, indeed, the ‘backbone of leadership’—and one of the most powerful assets an organization can have.”
……..
Frank Sonnenberg:
“How to Inspire Greatness in Those Around You” (6-27-23).
“See the goodness in others. Look for the spark of brilliance in everyone. Make people feel special and appreciated and inspire the greatness in them.”
