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There are many ways to determine how good of a job you are doing as a leader but one of my favorite ways is to evaluate the growth of team members. When the growth of a team member slows down, it may mean the leader or employee has lost their focus on the importance of personal development. This is important to note, because a team that continuously develops together not only lasts, they do great things together. MORE
As you almost certainly know, the World Cup is currently taking place in Russia. It has attracted the largest audience of any sporting event in the world. These captivated spectators showcase their support in the most intense display of national pride. Entertainment factor aside, there are many valuable lessons to be learned as the most anticipated tournament is underway. The World Cup Champion will not be the team with the most talent, but rather, the one that is the strongest cohesive unit. MORE
There’s no shortage of leadership content available. As you’re reading this article, millions of other people around the world are gaining knowledge on how to become better leaders via YouTube, blogs, audiobooks, and podcasts. But the alarming part is, the improvement-to-content-consumed ratio is near nonexistent. If you’re a student of leadership, here are 10 reasons why you may not be getting better: 1. You stop at “consume.” MORE
With another year coming to an end, it’s a great best practice to look back on the previous year to learn and grow before heading into the new year. That’s exactly what our team did with 52 episodes of the Follow My Lead Podcast. MORE
For as long as I can remember, I dreamed of being a leader. I loved achieving as a team and the feeling of camaraderie over individual successes. There is something significant about going through a process or journey with others and being victorious. But I quickly found out that just because you dream about or love something doesn’t mean you are going to be great at it. My first opportunity leading others professionally proved to be a disaster. MORE
One of my favorite leadership quotes of all time comes from Tom Peters, “Leaders don’t create followers, they create more leaders.”. While its certainly a powerful and true quote, I have never met someone who says they have mastered how to do it. So it got me thinking “how do leaders create more leaders?” ” What does it take to help another person develop into a better, more educated, more well-rounded version than yourself? MORE
I was asked to evaluate a specific manager in a mid-sized company and it didn’t take long to figure out the problem. His rise to a position of leadership wasn’t much different than why most organizations promote people. He was a great performer who had provided a lot of value to his organization. As a result and to incentivize his loyalty, he was promoted. In the years after, the indicators that his team had fallen behind became clear. MORE
Have you ever wondered what separates the good leaders from the great? It’s not raw, natural talent or innate skill. No, it’s something more impactful and difficult to master. Making the jump from a good leader to a great one begins with a dedication to changing some basic habits. Great leaders like Howard Schultz, Jay Wright, Ron Schaich, Ben Franklin, Oprah and others commonly identify simple habits that have led to their biggest leaps forward. MORE
Leaders have a lot of responsibilities. If I listed them all, I am not sure anyone would sign up to lead. This is why having a great leader on your journey and then being that leader for others is so important. Leadership is often a thankless job but its impact almost can’t be quantified. MORE
How many times have you read a leadership article or watched a video about leadership? People spend ridiculous amounts of time and money on books, webinars, conventions, professional organizations, I could go on and on. MORE
I am constantly looking at the world through the lens of leadership and it’s hard not to compare nearly every successful business or team to the leaders behind them. But for the last couple years, I have been thinking a lot more about the other side of the coin. What’s the cost of being a bad leader? MORE
There aren’t many things worse than having a bad manager. Not only does it make you dislike your job but it’s extremely demotivating to come into work every day. It leads to constant thoughts of changing jobs and quitting. MORE
When Jason Lippert became CEO in 2003, Lippert Components (LCI) a manufacturing company was assumed to have peaked while hovering at $100 million in sales. With many companies outsourcing shipping overseas, the manufacturing market in America was not the place to be in the early 2000’s. Despite this, Lippert’s motivation to achieve did not waiver. He envisioned a different kind of company, one that blew past $100 million in revenue. MORE
After surveying thousands of organizational leaders, interviewing hundreds of leaders on the “Follow My Lead” Podcast and being a true student of leadership for over five years, it’s beyond evident to me there is an upper echelon of leaders. MORE
I hear it all the time: “Being creative is only for certain types of people.” ” Turns out, it’s a wrong opinion and assumption. A popular study conducted in the 1990s found that 86 percent of kindergartners surveyed tested at “creative genius” levels. Alternatively, only 15 percent of high school students fell into this category. Something happened that went well beyond being born with the “creativity DNA.” MORE
In one of my first jobs my boss said to me one day, “You know deep down everyone’s motives are only for themselves, they only truly want what is going to benefit them the most, it is not success of the organization but success of oneself.” MORE
Micromanagement is a not only a problem in organizations, it’s a big problem. But I am not telling you anything you don’t know because anyone who has had a boss for an extended period of time can relate to being micromanaged. The question is, why are we seeing so much of it today? MORE
There are well over four million hours of content loaded to the internet every day. While some experts claim to know exactly why some videos go viral, the latest one was simple, it was funny and honest. MORE
Conventional wisdom about leadership holds that great leaders are born and not made. It turns out that isn’t true. Some research done by Leadership Quarterly showed that 26 percent of a leader is born or DNA and 74 percent is learned or developed. Why is this so important? I have no clue whether you were born with this DNA or not, but I know you can become a better leader by focusing on your habits (those things you do every day without thinking). MORE
Anyone who has watched a college basketball game knows the team who is playing at home typically has an enormous home court advantage. The situation was no different on February 27th, when the Virginia Tech Hokies were locked in a tight battle with the number five ranked Duke Blue Devils. MORE
The vast majority of professionals get promoted into management roles without any prior experience or training on how to effectively lead other people. This kind of approach would be fine if the job was putting mail in mailboxes, but managing other people has massive effects on peoples’ lives. MORE
Most professionals start their managerial role thinking their new job is a blessing, but it quickly turns into a burden. Which one is it for you and how can you make your job more of a blessing? MORE
There are those who speak about leadership and then, there are those who are leaders. John McCain is the latter. Surviving nearly six years as a Vietnam Prisoner of War, this great American hero went on to serve as Senator of Arizona. Despite his unsuccessful run for President in 2008, McCain’s achievements amounted to plenty. On Saturday, August 26th, 2018, he lost his battle with Brain Cancer at the age of 81. MORE
Mastering a skill can take years or as Malcolm Gladwell says, 10,000 hours. Leadership is a skill that can be taught and developed. Unfortunately, it is a difficult one to master and in many ways it really can’t be. After years of research and personal experience, I have never been more convinced that leadership is a journey and not a destination. Why is this so important? Becoming a better leader is something that you are either improving upon or declining in. MORE
Accountability is one of those words most people don’t like to think about because it makes them a little uncomfortable. The thought of being held accountable or holding someone else accountable comes with a level commitment and responsibility most don’t want. MORE
Think back to your first real job. Now think about how long it took you to develop the skills required to excel or even be proficient in that job. If you are anything like me, it took you longer than you imaged it would. MORE
As he read the comments from his team, I saw his facial expression change from excited to confused. At one point he looked up and said, “It’s hard to believe they don’t think I care about them and that I only care about their performance.” MORE
The data is in. Companies that have elite cultures outperform those who don’t. Take Chick-fil-A for example. The company generates more revenue per restaurant than any other fast-food chain in the US, and it’s only open six days a week. MORE
To offer a discount or not to offer a discount? It’s a question that many ecommerce stores must answer when creating their abandoned cart emails. There are a lot of factors that need to be ironed out when creating an abandoned cart email. MORE
On April 3rd, 2018, Villanova Head Coach, Jay Wright, lifted the NCAA National Championship trophy for the second time in three years. While no one can debate his achievements as a great coach, his success was not immediate. Hired in 2001, Wright became the 8th coach in Villanova history. MORE
Think back to a time when you received genuine praise from your parent, sibling, friend or spouse. What about a moment when your workplace leader made you feel like your contribution was valuable? MORE
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OCTOBER 2, 2018
Leaders have a lot of responsibilities. If I listed them all, I am not sure anyone would sign up to lead. This is why having a great leader on your journey and then being that leader for others is so important. Leadership is often a thankless job but its impact almost can’t be quantified.
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OCTOBER 17, 2018
After surveying thousands of organizational leaders, interviewing hundreds of leaders on the “Follow My Lead” Podcast and being a true student of leadership for over five years, it’s beyond evident to me there is an upper echelon of leaders.
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SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
There are well over four million hours of content loaded to the internet every day. While some experts claim to know exactly why some videos go viral, the latest one was simple, it was funny and honest.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
How many times have you read a leadership article or watched a video about leadership? People spend ridiculous amounts of time and money on books, webinars, conventions, professional organizations, I could go on and on.
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SEPTEMBER 3, 2018
Think back to your first real job. Now think about how long it took you to develop the skills required to excel or even be proficient in that job. If you are anything like me, it took you longer than you imaged it would.
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AUGUST 15, 2018
As he read the comments from his team, I saw his facial expression change from excited to confused. At one point he looked up and said, “It’s hard to believe they don’t think I care about them and that I only care about their performance.”
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AUGUST 1, 2018
When Jason Lippert became CEO in 2003, Lippert Components (LCI) a manufacturing company was assumed to have peaked while hovering at $100 million in sales. With many companies outsourcing shipping overseas, the manufacturing market in America was not the place to be in the early 2000’s. Despite this, Lippert’s motivation to achieve did not waiver. He envisioned a different kind of company, one that blew past $100 million in revenue.
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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
I am constantly looking at the world through the lens of leadership and it’s hard not to compare nearly every successful business or team to the leaders behind them. But for the last couple years, I have been thinking a lot more about the other side of the coin. What’s the cost of being a bad leader?
Learnloft
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Micromanagement is a not only a problem in organizations, it’s a big problem. But I am not telling you anything you don’t know because anyone who has had a boss for an extended period of time can relate to being micromanaged. The question is, why are we seeing so much of it today?
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JULY 3, 2018
As you almost certainly know, the World Cup is currently taking place in Russia. It has attracted the largest audience of any sporting event in the world. These captivated spectators showcase their support in the most intense display of national pride. Entertainment factor aside, there are many valuable lessons to be learned as the most anticipated tournament is underway. The World Cup Champion will not be the team with the most talent, but rather, the one that is the strongest cohesive unit.
Learnloft
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
I hear it all the time: “Being creative is only for certain types of people.” ” Turns out, it’s a wrong opinion and assumption. A popular study conducted in the 1990s found that 86 percent of kindergartners surveyed tested at “creative genius” levels. Alternatively, only 15 percent of high school students fell into this category. Something happened that went well beyond being born with the “creativity DNA.”
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AUGUST 22, 2018
On April 3rd, 2018, Villanova Head Coach, Jay Wright, lifted the NCAA National Championship trophy for the second time in three years. While no one can debate his achievements as a great coach, his success was not immediate. Hired in 2001, Wright became the 8th coach in Villanova history.
Learnloft
MAY 23, 2018
One of my favorite leadership quotes of all time comes from Tom Peters, “Leaders don’t create followers, they create more leaders.”. While its certainly a powerful and true quote, I have never met someone who says they have mastered how to do it. So it got me thinking “how do leaders create more leaders?” ” What does it take to help another person develop into a better, more educated, more well-rounded version than yourself?
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How actionable is your customer education data? And are you combining it with other business metrics to uncover the impact of your training program? Innovative Education Services teams are integrating their Customer Training Platform (CTP) and CRM systems to uncover valuable insights, and answer mission-critical business questions. Join Skilljar and Pat Durante, President of the Computer Education Management Association and Senior Director, Technical Enablement at Talend for a Q&A webinar exploring the intersection of customer health and education.
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MARCH 14, 2018
Anyone who has watched a college basketball game knows the team who is playing at home typically has an enormous home court advantage. The situation was no different on February 27th, when the Virginia Tech Hokies were locked in a tight battle with the number five ranked Duke Blue Devils.
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AUGUST 14, 2018
Think back to a time when you received genuine praise from your parent, sibling, friend or spouse. What about a moment when your workplace leader made you feel like your contribution was valuable?
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AUGUST 8, 2018
For as long as I can remember, I dreamed of being a leader. I loved achieving as a team and the feeling of camaraderie over individual successes. There is something significant about going through a process or journey with others and being victorious. But I quickly found out that just because you dream about or love something doesn’t mean you are going to be great at it. My first opportunity leading others professionally proved to be a disaster.
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
There are those who speak about leadership and then, there are those who are leaders. John McCain is the latter. Surviving nearly six years as a Vietnam Prisoner of War, this great American hero went on to serve as Senator of Arizona. Despite his unsuccessful run for President in 2008, McCain’s achievements amounted to plenty. On Saturday, August 26th, 2018, he lost his battle with Brain Cancer at the age of 81.
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Do you struggle to achieve measurable results with your learning solutions? If so, you’re not alone. According to CEB, traditional training only creates 37% learning transfer. This guide explores the causes of poor transfer and concrete steps to achieving better outcomes.
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DECEMBER 27, 2017
With another year coming to an end, it’s a great best practice to look back on the previous year to learn and grow before heading into the new year. That’s exactly what our team did with 52 episodes of the Follow My Lead Podcast.
Learnloft
AUGUST 29, 2018
Have you ever wondered what separates the good leaders from the great? It’s not raw, natural talent or innate skill. No, it’s something more impactful and difficult to master. Making the jump from a good leader to a great one begins with a dedication to changing some basic habits. Great leaders like Howard Schultz, Jay Wright, Ron Schaich, Ben Franklin, Oprah and others commonly identify simple habits that have led to their biggest leaps forward.
Learnloft
JULY 11, 2018
Mastering a skill can take years or as Malcolm Gladwell says, 10,000 hours. Leadership is a skill that can be taught and developed. Unfortunately, it is a difficult one to master and in many ways it really can’t be. After years of research and personal experience, I have never been more convinced that leadership is a journey and not a destination. Why is this so important? Becoming a better leader is something that you are either improving upon or declining in.
Learnloft
MARCH 23, 2018
The data is in. Companies that have elite cultures outperform those who don’t. Take Chick-fil-A for example. The company generates more revenue per restaurant than any other fast-food chain in the US, and it’s only open six days a week.
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How can you provide a great onboarding experience while keeping up with a growing customer base? By leveraging on-demand training. This guide describes three benefits of adding on-demand training to your onboarding process. Click here to download.
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DECEMBER 20, 2017
Most professionals start their managerial role thinking their new job is a blessing, but it quickly turns into a burden. Which one is it for you and how can you make your job more of a blessing?
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JUNE 18, 2018
Accountability is one of those words most people don’t like to think about because it makes them a little uncomfortable. The thought of being held accountable or holding someone else accountable comes with a level commitment and responsibility most don’t want.
Learnloft
JANUARY 16, 2018
There aren’t many things worse than having a bad manager. Not only does it make you dislike your job but it’s extremely demotivating to come into work every day. It leads to constant thoughts of changing jobs and quitting.
Learnloft
MAY 2, 2018
There are many ways to determine how good of a job you are doing as a leader but one of my favorite ways is to evaluate the growth of team members. When the growth of a team member slows down, it may mean the leader or employee has lost their focus on the importance of personal development. This is important to note, because a team that continuously develops together not only lasts, they do great things together.
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It’s well documented that people leave managers – not companies. Download this guide to learn how to shift the perspective from event to journey and how to take learners through Proficiency Journeys to get results.
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JULY 5, 2017
In one of my first jobs my boss said to me one day, “You know deep down everyone’s motives are only for themselves, they only truly want what is going to benefit them the most, it is not success of the organization but success of oneself.”
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JANUARY 25, 2018
The vast majority of professionals get promoted into management roles without any prior experience or training on how to effectively lead other people. This kind of approach would be fine if the job was putting mail in mailboxes, but managing other people has massive effects on peoples’ lives.
Learnloft
MAY 9, 2018
Conventional wisdom about leadership holds that great leaders are born and not made. It turns out that isn’t true. Some research done by Leadership Quarterly showed that 26 percent of a leader is born or DNA and 74 percent is learned or developed. Why is this so important? I have no clue whether you were born with this DNA or not, but I know you can become a better leader by focusing on your habits (those things you do every day without thinking).
Learnloft
MAY 16, 2018
I was asked to evaluate a specific manager in a mid-sized company and it didn’t take long to figure out the problem. His rise to a position of leadership wasn’t much different than why most organizations promote people. He was a great performer who had provided a lot of value to his organization. As a result and to incentivize his loyalty, he was promoted. In the years after, the indicators that his team had fallen behind became clear.
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DECEMBER 20, 2017
To offer a discount or not to offer a discount? It’s a question that many ecommerce stores must answer when creating their abandoned cart emails. There are a lot of factors that need to be ironed out when creating an abandoned cart email.
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