Most acknowledge that communication is a key Leadership competency, but most also then dismiss it. What would a truly exceptional strategic communicator sound like? How would this … [Read more...] about Leadership Communication: “Weak Conversations Weaken, and Strong Conversations Strengthen” Guest post Bill Braun
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Change Management conferences 2011
Interested in learning more about Change Management? Deepening skills and knowledge? Conferences are a great immersion experience. Here are the ones currently listed for … [Read more...] about Change Management conferences 2011
What is THE critical leadership capability for 2011?
My vote goes to “Integrative Thinking” attributed to Roger Martin: “The ability to face constructively the tension of opposing ideas and, instead of choosing one at the expense of … [Read more...] about What is THE critical leadership capability for 2011?
Why share Change Management resources?
I believe that Change Management and Change Execution is the differentiator of this generation. Those who evolve well and quickly will thrive - those who, don't won't. I also … [Read more...] about Why share Change Management resources?
The 3 benefits of blogging that go far beyond marketing
Why do Seth Godin and Tom Peters blog? Apparently not a simple answer – their short comments here got me thinking. Why do I blog? I have come to realize that, strangely, it’s not … [Read more...] about The 3 benefits of blogging that go far beyond marketing
Counterintuitive tips for creating traction for change
Every change is different. Every person is different. Having said that there are some sneaky, simple tricks for getting started. Don't believe them? Give them a try. 1. "Begin … [Read more...] about Counterintuitive tips for creating traction for change
Best advice for new consultants
In this economy, our firm is often introduced to professionals who are making the switch to consulting, those who wonder “What is ‘consulting’ all about? Is it for me?” In the … [Read more...] about Best advice for new consultants
Part 3: Re-inventing your career using Change Management Best Practices – Overcoming the barriers
Okay, so now we understand the emotional roller coaster of change (Part 1), and we put together a Change Plan (Part 2) to get us energized. That sounded great. So what holds us … [Read more...] about Part 3: Re-inventing your career using Change Management Best Practices – Overcoming the barriers
Part 2: Re-inventing your career using Change Management Best Practices – Energizing the Plan
Okay, we understand the emotional roller coaster of change (Part 1) and now we need a plan for our transformational change – our next career transition. We need to get energized … [Read more...] about Part 2: Re-inventing your career using Change Management Best Practices – Energizing the Plan
Part 1: Re-inventing your career using Change Management Best Practices – The Journey
What larger transformation do we face than changing what we do 40-50-60 hours a week? Yet it is common knowledge that most of us will all change careers between 4 and 7 times in … [Read more...] about Part 1: Re-inventing your career using Change Management Best Practices – The Journey