Michael McKinney

MARCH 7, 2024

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Umberto Eco on leading by example: “I believe that what we become depends on what our fathers teach us at odd moments, when they aren’t trying to teach us. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Source: Foucault’s Pendulum II.

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Lolly Daskal

APRIL 3, 2024

In this blog post, we will explore seven powerful examples of common CEO mistakes and the valuable lessons that can be learned from them. Overlooking Employee Well-being: Some CEOs prioritize profits over the well-being of their employees, leading to high turnover, low morale, and reduced productivity.

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LSA Global

AUGUST 5, 2022

Are You Confusing “Communicating Change” with “Leading Change” to Shift Cultures? Change management consultants know that corporate culture change is not easy and can be frustratingly slow ? especially if leaders misunderstand the difference between communicating versus leading change.

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Lolly Daskal

MARCH 20, 2024

It is quickly becoming the preferred way to lead organizations for several compelling reasons. In this blog, we’ll explore four key factors that highlight why collaborative leadership is taking over as the dominant leadership style. Collaborative leaders excel at adapting to changing circumstances.

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Lolly Daskal

APRIL 11, 2024

As organizations adapt to the changing dynamics of the modern workplace, the concept of hybrid work environments has gained significant traction. Lead From Within: Creating the best hybrid working environment is not just about adapting to change; it’s about leading with flexibility. #1

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Michael McKinney

MARCH 14, 2024

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Source: The Reinventors: How Extraordinary Companies Pursue Radical Continuous Change II. Stop Wishing Your Life Away * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. So they make it up. Source: Thrive!

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LSA Global

JUNE 14, 2021

Change is a Constant With rapid and wide-sweeping change a constant in today’s workplace, it’s a wonder that leaders are not better at managing it. They need steps to better lead change. The need for leaders and organizations to adapt and manage organizational change to keep pace has never been more important.

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Michael McKinney

APRIL 25, 2024

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. A narrow and defensive stance will lead to acquisition of extremely limited tools and extremely limiting experiences. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. This can happen for good or bad.

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Lolly Daskal

MARCH 14, 2024

To succeed as a new manager and lead your team to excellence, you’ll need to hone specific leadership skills. In this blog, we’ll explore seven essential leadership skills that every new manager should know and cultivate. Be prepared to embrace change and guide your team through transitions.

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Michael McKinney

MAY 9, 2024

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Source: Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I.

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Michael McKinney

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. But the essence of leadership doesn’t change. Leadership hasn’t changed much in 5,000 years. Leadership resists change because it’s about human nature. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I.

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Michael McKinney

APRIL 18, 2024

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Source: Possible: How We Survive (and Thrive) in an Age of Conflict * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I.

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Michael McKinney

MAY 2, 2024

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. In the rush to achieve objectives, there is little attention to actually learning, in advance, better ways to live and lead. Source: High Flyers: Developing the Next Generation of Leaders * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog.

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Michael McKinney

MARCH 21, 2024

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Your WMI might change, and it might be different for you today than three years from now, and it might be different for home with your spouse or with good friends or coaching a team. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I.

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Michael McKinney

APRIL 11, 2024

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Source: Brave Together: Lead by Design, Spark Creativity, and Shape the Future with the Power of Co-Creation II. Source: Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog.

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Lolly Daskal

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The ability to navigate and drive change is an essential trait for business success. Change leadership is not only about adapting to new circumstances but also about inspiring and guiding your team through transitions. Lead by Example: As a change leader, you must lead by example.

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Michael McKinney

MARCH 28, 2024

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Pete Davis on democracy and commitment: “In many ways, our whole democracy is an exercise in intertwining commitments and change. Democracy is all about the institutionalization of constant change.

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Lolly Daskal

MAY 9, 2024

” This question helps you define your long-term goals and the direction in which you want to lead your team. Am I Leading by the Right Example? Ask yourself, “Am I leading by example?” Consistently assessing your own conduct ensures that you remain a role model for those you lead.

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LSA Global

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Changing Corporate Culture. Some things are easily changed; corporate culture is not one of them. After all, change upsets the status quo and is naturally resisted. A key competency of successful leaders is knowing how to lead employees through cultural change. It is all up to the change leaders.

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Michael McKinney

APRIL 4, 2024

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. They align their best efforts with the organization’s in natural ways that other systems can’t lead them to do. Source: The Meaning Revolution: The Power of Transcendent Leadership * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog.

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Michael McKinney

DECEMBER 21, 2023

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. John Mattone on getting it right: “Leaders generally derail not because of a character flaw but rather because they respond immaturely to mounting stress and change.” Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I.

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Lolly Daskal

MARCH 25, 2024

In this blog, we’ll delve into four key areas where AI is reshaping leadership and providing insights into how leaders can thrive in this evolving landscape. This data-driven approach allows leaders to make strategic decisions with confidence, ultimately leading to better business outcomes.

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Michael McKinney

OCTOBER 26, 2023

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Paul Schmitz on the idea that everyone leads: “This does not mean that everyone can lead any effort, organization, or institution, or that one who is a good leader in one context is a good leader in other contexts.

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Michael McKinney

DECEMBER 28, 2023

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Source: Leading with Questions: How Leaders Find the Right Solutions by Knowing What to Ask * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I.

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Michael McKinney

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Source: From Smart to Wise: Acting and Leading with Wisdom II. Source: The Leader You Want to Be: Five Essential Principles for Bringing Out Your Best Self—Every Day * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog.

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Michael McKinney

JANUARY 12, 2023

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. We are all wired to fear the downsides of uncertainty, but we forget that change, creation, transformation, and innovation rarely show up without some measure of it.”. Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog.

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Lolly Daskal

JANUARY 8, 2024

Leading change requires new mindsets, skills, and techniques. It’s more than managing budgets or metrics; the key lies in understanding and managing the people side of change. Here’s a simple, strategic, and successful guide for leaders to navigate change.

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Lolly Daskal

MARCH 21, 2024

This shift isn’t merely a response to global changes; it’s a deliberate step towards fostering a more agile, inclusive, and resilient work ethos. It’s about thriving amidst change, not just enduring it. Organizations can now attract top talent from anywhere, leading to increased competition for skilled professionals.

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Lolly Daskal

MAY 7, 2024

Employees feel undervalued, leading to disengagement and decreased productivity. Resistance to Change: Change is inevitable, but unfit leaders may resist it, clinging to outdated practices and processes. This leaves employees feeling stagnant and undervalued, leading to talent drain and decreased morale.

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Lolly Daskal

MARCH 19, 2024

Being a leader comes with its unique challenges and rewards, but sometimes, it’s crucial to recognize when it might be time for a change. Recognizing these clear signs and taking action when needed can lead to a more fulfilling and successful career. Embrace change as an opportunity for growth and continuous improvement.

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Michael McKinney

DECEMBER 7, 2023

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. For many of us, we simply do not wish to see something that indicates we might have to change our lives and our ways of doing things. Source: Leadership: Six Studies in World Strategy * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog.

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Michael McKinney

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Source: The End of Leadership * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I.

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Michael McKinney

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Brad Stulberg on getting comfortable with change: “If we cannot get comfortable (or at least comfortable enough) with the fact that everything changes, we risk going through life at an arm’s length from its most poignant offerings.

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Michael McKinney

JUNE 29, 2023

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. The trouble is, change ignores conventional bureaucratic lines. Source: Adhocracy * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I.

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Michael McKinney

AUGUST 31, 2023

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Associate Professor Tod Bolsinger on leading change: “Groups are hardwired to believe that survival usually means reinforcing the way things have always been. Source: Tempered Resilience: How Leaders Are Formed in the Crucible of Change II.

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Michael McKinney

JULY 27, 2023

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Source: Optimal Outcomes: Free Yourself from Conflict at Work, at Home, and in Life (Blog Post) * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I.

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Michael McKinney

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Robert Kaplan on learning to ask the right questions: “Fortunately, the key to managing and leading your organization and your career does not lie in ‘having all the answers.’ Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I.

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