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Don’t drift – make conscious decisions about your future direction. When times are good it’s all too easy to let the market momentum carry you along without consciously thinking ahead. Equally when times are hard the need to triage tends to trump thoughtful decision making. Even if you can make the time to step away, reflect, and focus your attention on your strategy and tactics, how do you move that strategy into action whilst still leading the business on a daily basis? We have unique assets aimed at helping leaders get better, particularly in helping them to inspire the kind of “followship” that achieves outstanding success. Our Leadership Framework has been used by many organisations all over the world by leaders who want to be the very best they can. It’s simple structure and focus on the fundamentals make it the perfect context for improving leadership at all levels of your organisation. Often our work in this area also includes Board Effectiveness, focusing on helping your leadership team work together optimally, whether in terms of the way in which you make decisions, or ensuring there is always time for the right level of debate, challenge, and follow up. Our other unique asset is our close involvement with the movie The Testing Point which we use to help leaders understand how difficult it is for the people we lead to call things out when they think something’s wrong and to help us create an environment where that kind of vital challenge can be made safely. To find out more about our leadership and development services visit our website. https://lnkd.in/eeCjdTJc #atlanticcedar #leadership #commercialeffectiveness #consulting #strategy

HOW TO LEAD THROUGH THE CHANGE? Management or leadership? Both of them are needed for organizational change, although they have different roles to play.  Leadership produces change, transformation and disruption, while management produces order and consistency. Leadership is about creating a vision for change, while management is about translating the vision into agendas and actions. Viewing leadership as a process stresses that it is a two-way, interactive event between leaders and individuals rather than a linear, one-way event in which the leader affects individuals only. It means that leaders affect and are affected by their employees either positively or negatively. More importantly, it means that leadership is not restricted to just one person in a team, department or organization who has positional power, usually the formally appointed leader. Instead it makes it available to people throughout the organization. Commitment is an important enabler of change. Irrespective of how brilliant a vision may be, if employees do not buy into it then very little will change. One way to build commitment is to create an environment in which the people most affected by change have a role in shaping it. #changemanagement #leadership #changecommunication #internalcomms #change

Leadership isn't just about steering through change; it's about setting the course for it. Distinguishing between management and leadership is crucial—while the former deals with complexity, the latter navigates change. Yet, many companies are over-managed and under-led. Aspiring leaders, recognize that the higher the level of change, the greater the demand for true leadership. POTENTIAL FAILURE MODES: - Failure to allocate sufficient time and mental resources to understand the external landscape and its impact on your business. Without this insight, you risk missing new opportunities or threats that could be detrimental. - Over-reliance on corporate management mechanisms—such as planning, budgeting, and corporate calendars—while neglecting essential leadership behaviors. Remember, effective leadership extends beyond administrative processes. It requires vision, adaptability, and foresight. I have been talking a lot about failure modes, because they have proven to be a common training topic amongst my clients. Inside of one of my three main service packages (Training, Consulting and Coaching) we will address these potential failure modes and other leadership growth opportunities that will help take your company to new heights. Schedule an exploration session today: https://lnkd.in/eiVnX6kS #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipcoaching #executivecoaching #leadershipskills #leadershiptraining

Leadership isn't just about steering through change; it's about setting the course for it. Distinguishing between management and leadership is crucial—while the former deals with complexity, the latter navigates change. Yet, many companies are over-managed and under-led. Aspiring leaders, recognize that the higher the level of change, the greater the demand for true leadership. POTENTIAL FAILURE MODES: - Failure to allocate sufficient time and mental resources to understand the external landscape and its impact on your business. Without this insight, you risk missing new opportunities or threats that could be detrimental. - Over-reliance on corporate management mechanisms—such as planning, budgeting, and corporate calendars—while neglecting essential leadership behaviors. Remember, effective leadership extends beyond administrative processes. It requires vision, adaptability, and foresight. I have been talking a lot about failure modes, because they have proven to be a common training topic amongst my clients. Inside of one of my three main service packages (Training, Consulting and Coaching) we will address these potential failure modes and other leadership growth opportunities that will help take your company to new heights. Schedule an exploration session today: https://lnkd.in/geiHtPap #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipcoaching #executivecoaching #leadershipskills #leadershiptraining

Leadership isn’t just about having power; it's about making powerful choices. To rise to the top in the competitive business landscape, it is important to focus your efforts on honing specific leadership skills. Peter F. Drucker offers eight mindset shifts to help you master the essentials of executive leadership: 1. Figure out the need: Great leaders ask great questions. They pinpoint what needs doing to move forward. 2. Business first: Their compass always points towards the business's success, making sure every decision fits the overarching goals. 3. Develop a strategy: Executives make sure to set clear, practical strategies to tackle challenges head-on. 4. Own It: They stand by their decisions, taking full responsibility for their actions and results. 5. Drive clear communication: They make sure to tailor their communication approach to ensure that everyone is on the same page. 6. Spot opportunities: They keep an eye out for opportunities that tie back to the bigger picture. 7. Run effective meetings: Executives focus on promoting innovation, decision-making, and inspiration, all while maintaining focus on the agenda at hand. 8. Collaborative: Finally, they build a “we” culture, where every voice counts and every team member is part of the success. Are you ready to master these skills and become a leader that stands out? Leadership Worth Following is here to help you level up and start your leadership transformation today. #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipworthfollowingforALL #executiveleadership #greatsciencegreatconsulting #executiveskills

🌟 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝘿𝙤 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙄𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙮 𝙂𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨? 🌟 Identifying and nurturing potential leaders within your organization is crucial for long-term success. Here are three key indicators to help you recognize leadership potential: 1️⃣ 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀: Start by asking, "What is needed?" Understanding your organization’s current and future needs is the first step in finding the right leaders. 📈 2️⃣ 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱: Next, consider, "Who has leadership potential within the organization?" Look for team members with the talents, skills, and dedication to step into leadership roles. 🙋♀️ 3️⃣ 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: Finally, ask, "Are they willing?" Leadership requires a commitment to take on responsibilities, make tough decisions, and inspire others. Assess the enthusiasm and dedication of potential leaders. 💪 Remember, if you're not actively searching for tomorrow's leaders, your organization's potential and future will always be limited. Embrace the journey of leadership development! 👉 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚? 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙬! 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀? 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘆, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽! ✳️ The Lou Everett Group has over 5 decades of combined experience in helping business owners and leaders get unstuck in their personal and professional lives. ✳️ Learn more how their mPOWERment!™ system has helped others thrive at: https://lnkd.in/d_2HK3y #theloueverettgroup #Leadership #leadershipdevelopment #corporatetrainer #executivecoaching #FutureLeaders #UnlockPotential

What do we need to do to change and support better leadership capability in organizations? Consider sitting down regularly with some of your colleagues and reflect on what is working and what problems the organization needs to resolve. And agree with no exceptions on a course of action that will try to ameliorate those problems. Admit if this doesn't work or when it makes a massive difference. For most leaders, the more senior you are, the more isolated you become. So when, for example, you become director of marketing, there is a tendency to focus on marketing rather than on the entire business gamut. However, as a leadership team, every aspect of the organization is important, and you have to make decisions for the whole organization. The logic applies to all of the executive heads. They will be more effective working together. Leadership is holistic. A good leader talks to colleagues regularly in order to resolve the common challenges the organization faces. And every functional director has challenges in common with her colleagues. It is always beneficial to work on those challenges together; and if you can do that you stand the best chance of resolving  them and, therefore, moving the entire organization forward. In this current, unsettled and uncertain climate that's a really big deal. On Thursday, Matthew Richter and I will start our leadership capability series. We will provide you with tools that you can use immediately and facilitate peer discussions on their impact. Find our more about the Building Leadership Capability Series here https://lnkd.in/e9a2H7cN I hope you can join us for some or all of the sessions. #leadership #leadershipdevelopment  

HOW TO DEVELOP STRATEGIC LEADERS The biggest challenge in strategy execution is closing the gap between day-to-day activities and the strategy. When launching a new strategy, teams often complain that it comes on top of their regular business and that there’s no time because they are so busy with the day-to-day. But the strategy should be your day-to-day, shouldn’t it? How else can you expect to execute it successfully? ⎯ 👉 To drive strategy execution successfully, you need to align the activities your department or team engages in daily to the strategy. Aligning activities means deciding how much time and effort the department and every person on the team invest in what activities. ⎯ Blue Ocean Leadership by INSEAD professors W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne takes this idea further to leadership development programs. „Blue Ocean Leadership provides a systematic way to unlock the ocean of unrealized talent and energy in your organization fast and at low cost. It achieves this while conserving leaders’ most precious resource: TIME. Blue Ocean Leadership in essence, can be thought of as a service that people in an organization either ‘BUY’ or ‘DON’T BUY’.“ – W. Chan Kim & Renée Mauborgne ⎯ 🚀 CALL TO ACTION: 1️⃣ Check last week’s calendar: How much time did you spend on what activities? 2️⃣ Create an assessment from 1-5: How well do these activities align with the company strategy? 3️⃣ Plan next week: What activities do you want to keep doing, stop doing, start doing, reduce? #strategy #leadership #leadershipdevelopment

The Leadership Deficit: Problem, Causes, and Solutions 🌟 The leadership deficit is a pressing issue, impacting organizations globally. Here's a breakdown of the problem, its causes, and potential solutions based on the insightful infographic by APQC: The Problem: Leadership deficiencies are significant and widespread. - Only 21% of organizations report their leadership practices as very effective. - Top Leadership Skill Deficiencies: 1. Strategic Planning 2. Change Management 3. Knowledge Sharing 4. Listening 5. Emotional Intelligence Its Causes: Leadership is often underfunded, outdated, and resisted. -Underinvestment: Organizations are not investing enough in leadership development. -Evolving Business Challenges: New challenges require adaptive leadership styles. -Outdated Practices: Current selection, development, and reward practices favor outdated leadership styles. - Resistance to Change: Leaders often resist changing their styles. The Solution: Develop leadership capabilities across all employees. - Focus on holistic development to meet modern business challenges. - Only 8% of organizations report actively doing this. Improving leadership requires investment, updated practices, and a willingness to embrace change. #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #StrategicPlanning #ChangeManagement #EmotionalIntelligence #OrganizationalDevelopment #LeadershipDevelopment #Success #Management

A growth plan is waaaay more than a path to promotion.  🤓 🤓 🤓 Organizations spend a lot of time creating paths to promotion. Often in response to feedback surveys indicating that employees want more growth and development opportunities. Except, a promotion and growth and development are not necessarily the same thing. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that when promotions to leadership happen without any significant investment in the individual it is doing them a disservice (along with the people they are leading). 😣 Each time a leader is promoted, there should be specific investment in their growth and development as a leader. Because with each new level of leadership comes greater responsibility and often bigger more complex challenges. Enabling and empowering leaders to face these challenges and take on these new levels of responsibility leads to more rapid growth and a greater impact. 🤔 How are you investing in your leaders? 🤔 When was a time that you felt fully support and invested in when you took on a new leadership role? P.S. This is what I do!!!! I support leaders to grow and develop their capacity to lead through ever-increasing complexity and challenges. I love it. And I’d love to help you and your organization as well. Don’t be shy. Let’s talk about how I can help.  #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #coaching #executivecoaching