Tag Archives: leadership

The top 6 blocks to innovation & how to overcome them

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Jonathan Vehar

Innovation is a tricky business. Sexy as heck when it works (yes, I just said “sexy” in a CCL blog), but challenging to implement in an organization, no matter how big or small.  Why? Many reasons.  Following are six of … READ MORE

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The (inconvenient) realities of learning by doing: lessons from rural and urban India

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Sarah Stawiski

Imagine a school in rural India with over 400 students sharing one inoperable and filthy toilet. These conditions have more effect on education than one might expect. In fact, lack of access to toilets and basic sanitation is one of … READ MORE

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The currencies of leadership around the world

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Gina Eckert

I have that wallet issue again. Different currencies from countries far away, leftovers of recent trips, are piling up inside it and I am looking for the best way to make use of them. I look at those foreign notes, … READ MORE

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The Difference Between Knowing Leadership and Doing Leadership

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Bill Gentry

The CCL Leading Effectively blog is a great way to learn about what people are thinking about leadership and to get some insights about leadership. Attending CCL programs are another great way to learn about leadership. You can read books … READ MORE

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From BFFs to BOSS

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Bill Gentry

One day you and your friends are complaining about the boss. The next, you are your friends’ boss. So how do you successfully go from being BFFs to BOSS? It’s definitely a tricky situation. Here are some thoughts: Be clear. … READ MORE

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Pre-announcing LeaderMOOC – Leadership for real

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Bert De Coutere

Today I wanted to mention two things and announce a third one. One: Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) The first is the phenomenon that took worldwide higher education by storm last year: the MOOC, or Massive Online Open Course. Prestigious … READ MORE

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Don’t Have a Burning Platform? Set the Fire Yourself!

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Guest blogger Lisa Bodell

When you walked into the office today, did you smell smoke? Was your life—or your company’s—at risk? Did you have to make split-second decisions that determined your survival? My book, Kill the Company, applies the parable of an oilrig fire … READ MORE

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Leadership Lessons from a Last History Lecture

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Bill Gentry

A few weeks ago, I went home to Chattanooga, Tennessee. One of the reasons why my trip back home was so important this time around was that I went to see a mentor of mine, one of my favorite teachers … READ MORE

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It’s Not Me, It’s You

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Bill Gentry

Ever been dumped before? What was the excuse? I’m willing to bet it was “It’s not you, it’s me.” So how can that phrase help those who are managing others for the first time in their lives? Just switch a couple of … READ MORE

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Leadership Lessons from Jimmy V and the Cardiac Pack

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Bill Gentry

Are your brackets busted? Well, if they are (and I think most of them are), you can still learn about leadership from the NCAA basketball tournament, from 30 years ago. I was watching an ESPN documentary called “Survive and Advance” … READ MORE

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