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Inspiring Leadership

A place for today's emerging workplace leaders to inspire and encourage each other as they seek to inspire and motivate their teams.

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Network Leader: Tiffany Monhollon

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Tiffany Monhollon Managers, have you ever sat on the other side of your own desk? New post on getting perspective at work: MoreManagers, have you ever sat on the other side of your own desk? New post on getting perspective at work: http://bit.ly/bwAOeZ

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Stanley Lee When a team is encounterring team conflicts, although positive conflicts should even be encouraged, how would you suggest dealing with the problem of conflicts becoming negative and things start ...MoreWhen a team is encounterring team conflicts, although positive conflicts should even be encouraged, how would you suggest dealing with the problem of conflicts becoming negative and things start to snowball? Would the key be not letting the negativity snowball even worse, and keeping communication channels open and diplomatic?

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Stanley Lee: Thanks for all your suggestions. My blog post summing up the points are pretty much located here MoreThanks for all your suggestions. My blog post summing up the points are pretty much located here http://blog.sysil.com/?p=235 and published.
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Christopher How: The key for me is simple. Talk about it. Most of the time, when you keep all that negativity within, it tends to grow bigger and bigger.
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Tiffany Monhollon Top Mistakes of New Managers: http://bit.ly/ctsGjk -> Curious this group's thoughts! Also, come leave comments ...MoreTop Mistakes of New Managers: http://bit.ly/ctsGjk -> Curious this group's thoughts! Also, come leave comments and help me out on the launch of this new site! :)

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Scott Keegan: Good post Tiffany. I'll make sure I leave some comments on the site.
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Tiffany Monhollon: AWesome! Thanks for the kind words!
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Demetra Allen Question: What do you think is the lead motivator for getting individuals to take action and get involved in issues that impact their community?

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Demetra Allen: You've honestly brought up two points I had not even considered: leadership and resources. I have noticed in my desire to give back to certain ...MoreYou've honestly brought up two points I had not even considered: leadership and resources. I have noticed in my desire to give back to certain causes that the outlets just weren't there. I want to dedicate my time and skills to cause I am passionate about but cannot find a good source. It seems the only opportunities that are available are so generic. I find myself now trying to create opportunities for myself to get involved.
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Vivian Ajetunmobi: Most times people take action or stand up for a cause when they are directly affected by a situation. However I have also noticed that people ...MoreMost times people take action or stand up for a cause when they are directly affected by a situation. However I have also noticed that people would stand up for a cause when the message is compelling so
I think people need to believe in the message.
5 days ago

Tiffany Monhollon Exciting news! I'm launching a new site dedicated to the topic of leadership for my company, and I need your help! 1) What TOPICS are hot in leadership right now? I'll be using this forum as a ...MoreExciting news! I'm launching a new site dedicated to the topic of leadership for my company, and I need your help! 1) What TOPICS are hot in leadership right now? I'll be using this forum as a source for ideas, so share away! 2) We'll be "officially" launching the site with some cool contests, so what PRIZES would get you excited? Thanks for your help! Stay tuned for more.

2 weeks ago from Inspiring Leadership

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Tiffany Monhollon: @ Melaine - Thanks for the ideas! Meeting management is definitely a biggie :)
@ Betsy - Managing in the multi-generational workforce, ...More@ Melaine - Thanks for the ideas! Meeting management is definitely a biggie :)
@ Betsy - Managing in the multi-generational workforce, coming up!
And thanks for the prizes ideas. I've got several proposals underway :)
@ Dale - Very interesting. Great idea! It's interesting, we actually just started a formal mentoring program for some of our new franchsiees.

2 weeks ago

Tiffany Monhollon: @ Scott - The three C's! Thanks for the ideas. Amazon Gift cards are now on the list!
2 weeks ago

Dale Beermann A few thoughts that I had on non-managerial leadership: http://bit.ly/aIFt9M. I'm curious how many people out there ...MoreA few thoughts that I had on non-managerial leadership: http://bit.ly/aIFt9M. I'm curious how many people out there have had similar experiences. How have you grown as a leader without leading a team?

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Scott Asai: I think you grow as a leader before you can grow others. Leaders can only take others as far as they've been. That should be motivation enough!
2 weeks ago

Tiffany Monhollon Welcome new members! So excited to see this community thriving. What leadership topics are on your mind these days?

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Carmille: Hi Tiffany! Here's one I've been thinking about for a while: when an authoritative figure (Executive Director, supervisor, etc.) asks/assigns you ...MoreHi Tiffany! Here's one I've been thinking about for a while: when an authoritative figure (Executive Director, supervisor, etc.) asks/assigns you to do something against your values. I came across that scenario last year and would like to know how others would have handled it.
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Scott Keegan: Lots of variables here. How well do you get on with your boss for example. If you're relatively new then I would say that so long as the work was ...MoreLots of variables here. How well do you get on with your boss for example. If you're relatively new then I would say that so long as the work was within the organisation's values and the spec for the role you were in then you should do the work. Later I'd suggest you question whether it's the right job for you given your values and the knowledge you have that they may clash with your job. If you know/get on with your boss well then I'd be direct with them and explain your dilemna. If they're reasonable they should be able to find someone else for the task.
2 weeks ago

Clare Joyce Hello all! I'm new to Brazen Careerist, and, to a certain extent, to leadership as well. I thought I'd share a link to a talk that I think provides a really interesting perspective on motivating ...MoreHello all! I'm new to Brazen Careerist, and, to a certain extent, to leadership as well. I thought I'd share a link to a talk that I think provides a really interesting perspective on motivating people.

http://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pink_on_motivation.html

Let me know what you think! How can we give our teams the sense of autonomy, mastery, and purpose that makes work meaningful?

3 weeks ago from Inspiring Leadership

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Clare Joyce: Agreed. TED is one of the most inspiring distractions I've ever found!
3 weeks ago

Josh Allan Dykstra: Reading Dan's new book "Drive" (where this talk comes from) right now. Not done yet, but can't recommend it highly enough. So much important stuff ...MoreReading Dan's new book "Drive" (where this talk comes from) right now. Not done yet, but can't recommend it highly enough. So much important stuff in there for understanding the future of business!
3 weeks ago

Mehul Kar I had a little bit of trouble understanding what leadership was at one point and wrote this:
MoreI had a little bit of trouble understanding what leadership was at one point and wrote this:
http://thoughtsuncited.wordpress.com/2009/12/09/philosophy-of-management/
Check it out and tell me what you think. It's a short post.

3 weeks ago from Inspiring Leadership

Jacob Revold How to raise performance:
MoreHow to raise performance:
http://www.revold.no/2010/02/how-to-raise-performance-in-your-teams/

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Tony Deblauwe: Interesting article. Besides visioning, how do leaders enforce this practice effectively when certain people prefer "the way we've always done it" ?
5 weeks ago

Sal Pellettieri Please check out my post 'Failure @ Harvard' on how to learn from failure:
MorePlease check out my post 'Failure @ Harvard' on how to learn from failure:
http://www.entertheblog.com/2010/02/09/failure-harvard/

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Jacob Revold Difficulty running efficent meetings?
MoreDifficulty running efficent meetings?
http://www.revold.no/2010/02/how-to-run-those/

6 weeks ago from Inspiring Leadership

Al Johnson 7 Coaching Tips To Prioritize Your Way To Success!

Failing to plan is planning to fail! Are you prioritizing your work for maximum success? Read my latest blog post to learn the ...More7 Coaching Tips To Prioritize Your Way To Success!

Failing to plan is planning to fail! Are you prioritizing your work for maximum success? Read my latest blog post to learn the secrets I use to get things done efficiently at work as a young professional.

http://coachaljohnson.wordpress.com/2009/12/17/7-coaching-tips-to-priori...

See YOU at the top,
Coach Al Johnson
www.coachaljohnson.com
@coachaljohnson on Twitter

13 weeks ago from Inspiring Leadership

Christina: Good article I enjoyed it and loved the question at the end..really makes you think
7 weeks ago

Tony Deblauwe Check out my post on crowdsourcing your organizational model. Curious what this group thinks about that. MoreCheck out my post on crowdsourcing your organizational model. Curious what this group thinks about that. http://bit.ly/7JCByU

10 weeks ago from Inspiring Leadership

Al Johnson Hi everyone! I'm new to the site.

Visit my blog @ www.CoachAlJohnson.com.

MoreHi everyone! I'm new to the site.

Visit my blog @ www.CoachAlJohnson.com.

The Young Professional Leader Lounge is dedicated to helping you take ownership, take charge, and take YOUR career to the next level! Written by yours truly (Millennial & Gen Y Leadership & Career Ownership Coach), the blog will feature inspirational quotes, leadership qualities, and practical coaching tips to accelerate success early in your career.

You can also follow me @CoachAlJohnson on Twitter!

Coach Johnson

13 weeks ago from Inspiring Leadership

Tony Deblauwe: Welcome Al - drop me a line, let's connect. I run the Work Babble blog.
13 weeks ago

Tony Deblauwe I posted about Organization contradictions. Curious what you all think. MoreI posted about Organization contradictions. Curious what you all think. http://www.workbabble.com/2009/12/organization-contradictions.html

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Sara Rosenblad: I can definitely relate to these contradictions. I work for an extremely big company, with clearly defined visions and standards, but because ...MoreI can definitely relate to these contradictions. I work for an extremely big company, with clearly defined visions and standards, but because it's such a large organization and every executive is working with a different purpose, we face this a lot. Part of the problem is that because many executives don't plan on being there for the long term, they have a very short term focus, which tends to create contradictions.
13 weeks ago

Nancy Hess: Sara, you make such a great point. Perhaps it is better to come to terms with this short term focus by acknowledging the elephant in the room and ...MoreSara, you make such a great point. Perhaps it is better to come to terms with this short term focus by acknowledging the elephant in the room and working with the paradox.
13 weeks ago

Bryon Ownby I think this is industry specific in my opinion. If industry has been hit hard with the recession, recovery is going to be longer than anticipated is my opinion. This may be true especially if ...MoreI think this is industry specific in my opinion. If industry has been hit hard with the recession, recovery is going to be longer than anticipated is my opinion. This may be true especially if an industry is tourism or even retail based (other than electronics). It will be interesting to see if the same predictions from the past will predict the future around labor hiring, I'm learning a good plan is: anticipate anything.

15 weeks ago from Inspiring Leadership

Tiffany Monhollon: It will be interesting to see if patterns that have played out in the past predict labor patterns in this recession. But so far, it seems to be ...MoreIt will be interesting to see if patterns that have played out in the past predict labor patterns in this recession. But so far, it seems to be the case, so I'm hopeful!
14 weeks ago

Bryon Ownby: Tiffany, I think there are a lot of us crossing our fingers and hoping the past patterns will hold true this time.
13 weeks ago

Tiffany Monhollon Some good leadership insights in this piece on how to be a great entrepreneuer. Love the insight on being selective about the ideas you pursue. Do any of your organization's leaders need to hear ...MoreSome good leadership insights in this piece on how to be a great entrepreneuer. Love the insight on being selective about the ideas you pursue. Do any of your organization's leaders need to hear that message, too? Curious everyone's thoughts:

http://blogs.harvardbusiness.org/tjan/2009/12/vc-larry-cheng-on-what-mak...

14 weeks ago from Inspiring Leadership

Tiffany Monhollon With the recession coming to a close, do you think that employees are checked out -- yourself or the people you manage? Curious everyone's thoughts, and thought you guys might enjoy these ...MoreWith the recession coming to a close, do you think that employees are checked out -- yourself or the people you manage? Curious everyone's thoughts, and thought you guys might enjoy these resources on building employee engagement. http://www.expresspros.com/us/exchange/2009/12/

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JR Moreau: I think I speak for a lot of Gen Y folks when I say it's time to go for broke. There's no such thing as security in our financial lives anymore ...MoreI think I speak for a lot of Gen Y folks when I say it's time to go for broke. There's no such thing as security in our financial lives anymore for most of us, so we might as well try our absolute hardest to make something successful (our careers, businesses, etc). Otherwise it doesn't look good for the "average Joe."
15 weeks ago

Sara Rosenblad: I think a lot of employees have relied too much on the recession as a job retention strategy. Obviously, businesses need to protect their ...MoreI think a lot of employees have relied too much on the recession as a job retention strategy. Obviously, businesses need to protect their financial interests, and very often that involves cutting programs and benefits that make employees feel committed. It will be interesting to see what companies still retain their employees when the economy comes back. It's unfortunate that employers confuse retention with engagement.
14 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Hey everyone! This is the second week that Brazen Careerist will be a part of the #u30pro chat series on Twitter. And I'm excited because this week's topic is perfect for the members of this ...MoreHey everyone! This is the second week that Brazen Careerist will be a part of the #u30pro chat series on Twitter. And I'm excited because this week's topic is perfect for the members of this group: "How will Gen-Y managers change business?"

Click here for more info - http://bit.ly/6HuzKt - and if you have any questions that you'd like the moderators to ask during the chat, leave them in the comments section of the post.

15 weeks ago from Inspiring Leadership

Andrew Stuhl Friends-

I'm running a contest at my blog (http://phdetails.wordpress.com/) in ...MoreFriends-

I'm running a contest at my blog (http://phdetails.wordpress.com/) in preparation for an awareness event this weekend. You could win a sweet "I heart Mountains" bumper sticker--check it out!

The event is a weekend of silence (63 hours of not talking) to speak up about coal mining in Appalachia. Would love to have your participation in the contest or the weekend!

15 weeks ago from Inspiring Leadership

Ryan Paugh Looking for three twenty-somethings to be interviewed by the Wall Street Journal. Have you gotten more responsibility at work since the beginning of the recession? What has that experience been ...MoreLooking for three twenty-somethings to be interviewed by the Wall Street Journal. Have you gotten more responsibility at work since the beginning of the recession? What has that experience been like? Be one of the first 3 to reply and briefly tell your story. I'll forward your contact info onto the reporter.

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Ryan Paugh: Thanks Josh! I'm going to pass your contact info onto our contact. Any other last minute stories from the group?
18 weeks ago

Josh Allan Dykstra: Thanks Ryan! Appreciate the opportunity. Have a great day!
18 weeks ago

Tyler J. Durbin Here's a great way to be more productive and less stressed out...I'm using it now. http://bit.ly/YK8Sl Let me know ...MoreHere's a great way to be more productive and less stressed out...I'm using it now. http://bit.ly/YK8Sl Let me know your thoughts....

18 weeks ago from Inspiring Leadership

Tyler J. Durbin I had some issues at work I needed to solve from last week. What do you think of the process I took? Check out how I handled it @ MoreI had some issues at work I needed to solve from last week. What do you think of the process I took? Check out how I handled it @ http://www.genyjourney.com

18 weeks ago from Inspiring Leadership

Tyler J. Durbin: I took the lead of myself and created a plan to solve a problem and it has worked! I set a big appointment this morning!
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