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A foe of faux: Spotting leadership “deepfakes”
Deepfakes are proliferating these days, and Steve McKee offers ways to spot leaders who are faking it.
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6 ways to grow as a leader without burning out
Too much work, a feeling of little control and mismatched values can lead to leaders burning out, but LaRae Quy offers six remedies.
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Lessons on motivation from the odd friendship of Maslow and Frankl
A conversation between Viktor Frankl and Abraham Maslow helped Susan Fowler revise her understanding of our intrinsic sense of motivation.
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Addressing the loneliness epidemic in the workplace
Loneliness has become an epidemic, but Three and Jackie Carpenter offer five ways leaders can create connection for their teams.
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6 ways leaders can swap anxiety for gratitude
Leaders can move out of their anxiety to a place of gratitude by practicing these six suggestions, writes LaRae Quy.
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Featured Leader: Jennifer Sims with Blue Shield of California
Watching those around her grow and advance in their career is one of the best parts of leadership says our SmartBrief on Leadership featured leader Jennifer Sims.
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The leadership devotion of Ted Lasso
The secret to the leadership success of Apple TV's Ted Lasso is his devotion to the success of his team, both individually and collectively.
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Drowning in leadership advice? Here’s a lifeline
There's a lot of leadership advice out there, but Larry Robertson has a five-step plan to tame the cacophony and find what works for you.
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Featured Leader: Charlene Harrison, the vice president of operations at CAQH
SmartBrief on Leadership's featured leader is Charlene Harrison, the vice president of operations at CAQH, who tells us about her leadership philosophy.
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Use bottom-up professional development to drive top-down change
The best professional development happens when executives put inclusive and supportive programs in place that empowers managers to innovate.
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Leverage your fear of failure for success
To overcome a fear of failure, change your mindset and see it as a fulcrum that can allow you to grow and innovate.
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What turns can teach leaders about the nature of business
Leaders who can see opportunities whenever they experience turns in their business will stay ahead of the curve, Steve McKee writes.
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Strategies for self-managing anxiety in a culture of overwhelm
Let go of anxiety by changing the narrative and letting go of things you can't control, Marlene Chism advises.
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Leading with a spirit of abundance
Leading with abundance means treating employees as contributors to business success and not just resources, writes John Baldoni.
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Make the science of positive thinking work for you
A positive thinking mindset, when used wisely, can help leaders reframe circumstances and arrive at more creative solutions, writes LaRae Quy.
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Why leaders need to learn the art of reconciliation
Leaders who learn the art of reconciliation will be better equipped to bring people together and bring unity to the workplace, writes John Baldoni.
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5 ways to boost leadership self-confidence
Boost leadership self-confidence by continuing to develop your skills and motivate others to transform the workplace, writes Joel Garfinkle.
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The magic of assuming positive intent
Leaders can save themselves a lot of heartache and misunderstanding when they assume positive intent on the part of others, writes Julie Winkle Giulioni.
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Rekindling the inner flame in others, and ourselves
A mentor helped rekindle the inner flame of former Campbell Soup Company CEO Doug Conant, and what he learned can help you do the same.
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3 scientific reasons why emotional wellbeing equals success
Emotional wellbeing isn't about pursuing happiness or never having negative emotions, but about being aware of emotions and handling them skillfully.
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Use this checklist to improve personal development
Developing positive habits and getting feedback to help you improve your skills are two of the eight personal development activities Paul B. Thornton recommends.
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Power or influence? Your choice determines leadership success
Leaders can choose whether they develop power or influence, but Steve McKee says only one leads to effective leadership.
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Building an imagination practice
Leaders need to use their imagination to come up with creative solutions, which means you need to take time to cultivate your creativity, writes Alaina Love.
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How the right values help increase your well-being
Leaders concerned with the well-being of employees need to identify their own values first and make self-care important, LaRae Quy writes.
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Are you able to influence people?
You can more effectively influence people by getting to know their interests, addressing them and asking for their support, writes Paul B. Thornton.
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Don’t assume everyone thinks like you
Leaders who assume that those around them think like they do run the risk of missing their chance to positively influence others, writes Steve McKee.
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Leadership lessons from playing Roblox with my kids
When is a Roblox game not about the game? When you glean business lessons while playing it with your children.
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What are your leadership “Big 5”?
Make the most of the new year by creating a Leadership Capability Big 5 list outlining specific ways to boost your leadership and personal abilities this year, writes Alaina Love.
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4 strategies to help leaders figure out what matters and share with others
When leaders take the time to determine what matters most to them and share that with others, they can build trust and become more influential, writes LaRae Quy.
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Don’t let your means betray your ends
Even the best of intentions in business can be undermined if your means betray your desired outcomes, writes Steve McKee.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on not giving up in dark times
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. struggled with fear as he worked for civil rights, but found a way to dispel that fear that holds lessons for all of us, Joel Garfinkle writes.
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4 concepts to design a long life you’ll love
Designing a long life that brings joy consists of finding purpose, love, well-being and friendship, says author Ayse Birsel.
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Strategies to experience a positive difference in the new year
Creating an optimal sense of motivation for yourself in the new year can help you navigate changes to become more resilient, writes Susan Fowler.
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Why connection is key to TCU football’s success
TCU's rise to compete in the College Football Playoffs is a testament to their leadership's devotion to creating a culture of connection, writes Michael Lee Stallard.
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5 steps to create strong connections with peers
Making strong connections with professionals both inside and outside of your company can help you advance your career and build a network, writes executive coach Elisabeth Owen Hayes.
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5 ways to increase leadership courage in 2023
Improve your leadership courage in the new year by listening more, appeasing less and being honest with yourself, writes Marlene Chism.
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Want to change? Change how you see yourself
Creating a sustainable change in your behavior is best accomplished by first changing how you see yourself, writes Naphtali Hoff.
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A heuristic to judge leadership effectiveness
A handy heuristic to judge your leadership effectiveness is if you're stalled, stuck or stale, writes Steve McKee, who provides advice for all three states.
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Embrace both “feminine” and “masculine” energy for authentic power
Leaders who can balance their feminine and masculine energies, no matter their gender, will find the resilience they need to succeed.
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Mentor offers 3 steps to leadership success
Leaders can find success when they surround themselves with uplifting, yet challenging people and create space for both growth and responsibility.
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How to make corporate mindfulness more than a leadership cliché
Corporate mindfulness can be transformed from a cliché to a powerful tool for re-engaging employees and boosting their productivity.
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Do you have the kind of power that really matters?
The leaders with the most power to positively influence others are those who are consistent, self-reflective and appreciative of their teams.