Leadership Development Blogwatch – November 23, 2008

 

Best of the Leadership Development Blogs

The past two weeks on the Leadership Development blogs delivered a middling of mediocrity and only a few top posts. Whether due to the economic turmoil or to some post-Halloween hangover, some of the strongest leadership writers have been quiet. (Luckily, we had a few posts, as did Dr. Earl R. Smith II.)

The AskTheManager.com editors chose the following posts to represent the best of the Leadership Development blogs for the two weeks ending November 23, 2008:




Diminishing Return
If you’re like me, a type A, then the idea of one more call or sentence is a lure. But the reality is we reach diminishing return well before we think. This is not only an issue for type A people. It really flows through our culture (in …

Top 100 Best Books for Managers, Leaders & Humans
Marshall Goldsmith, Mark Reiter (leadership development, executive coaching, leadership). 8, Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies Jim Collins, Jerry I. Porras (business, management, leadership development, leadership) …

Governing in a Crisis
Risk management committees should also assess the corporation’s leadership development programs. A crisis demands strong leadership on the scene and in the boardroom. The CEO must provide direction for the company to find its way out of …

5 ways to develop leaders
This leadership industry of selling goods and services shows there’s tons of interest in leadership development amidst organizations of all kinds: government, business, corporations, non-profits, ministries, churches, et al. …

The First 90 Days Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at …
The First 90 Days should be incorporated into every company’s leadership development strategy, so that anyone making a transition in an organization can get up to speed quicker and smarter.” -Suzanne M. Danielle, Director of Global …

Leadership Development and the Future of Business
What is the Future of Business and why is Leadership Development important? Well, since I am not a psychic nor of divine providence, I, like you, can only guess. However, there are some clear writings on the multitude of walls around …

Thoughts on Leadership from Madeleine Albright
Found this yesterday on the Wall Street Journal Online. Ms. Albright gives some interesting thoughts on leadership and women’s issues. I noticed her embrace of community (reference her reflections on her time at the UN) as well.

Assess and Fine Tune Your Leadership Skills
Remember that we are talking about a leadership development process that extends for many years – leadership development is a preparation for the future by developing the skills and abilities of the present. My leadership coaching helps …

Goldman “Leaders” Choose Poverty over Incarceration
Goldman Leaders Forgo 2008 Bonuses In a recent email from one of our readers, we were asked to weigh in on the Goldman Sachs Group’s leadership decision to request no bonuses for the current calendar year. What are your thoughts on the …

Leadership Development Coaching
Smith specializes in turnaround management, strategic planning, leadership development and executive coaching. He also works as an executive and/or life coach in the areas of personal growth and spirituality. He is the author of Amazing …

The Leader’s Gift-Giving Guide – Holiday Gifts Everyone Can Use
Holiday Gifts for the Office Crowd ‘tis the season to think about all the people who helped you get where you are today. Whether you are a senior leader or an up-and-coming manager, it’s important for you to thank those who make an …

How Small Business Owners Benefit from Coaching
Smith specializes in turnaround management, strategic planning, leadership development and executive coaching. He also works as an executive and/or life coach in the areas of personal growth and spirituality. He is the author of Amazing …

The Two Paths to Great Leadership
Two roads. Had a great conversation with Marc yesterday. We spoke a lot about future plans with our two companies, but it was his brief statement below that made me pause:. “You have two paths you can go on in this environment. …

Young Managers Can Learn from Old Sayings
Old Sayings are Often Gold Sayings Yes, that hackneyed phrase was as hard to type as it is to read, but I used it to illustrate a point: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure; you do reap what you sow; and actions do speak …

Mastering the Art of Leadership
Through leadership development. Why? Because good leaders are made and the process itself is a continuous process of improvement. Here are seven ways to begin developing your leadership right away. Develop your hard skills through …

How to find a leadership coach
They impart special skills through techniques and seminars and deal with issues like personal growth, leadership styles, leadership development and much more. Here emphasis is more on making the management team members more effective …