The IMPACT Encyclopedia
Articles Filed Under: New Leaders
March 28, 2010
Simple, but good advice on networking with senior people
http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2010/03/tips_for_making_small_talk_wit.html
From Harvard Business Review.
March 04, 2010
Don’t ever argue ever.
This is a quote from Dale Carnegie.
Here’s the deal. If you argue and you win, the other person is angry. If you argue and you lose, you appear ineffective. If you agree to disagree chances…
career management, leadership, greatness, workplace, new leaders, influencing
February 23, 2010
I nailed it and it was liberating!
A client called me this week. She had just finished a meeting with her boss. In the past several months her boss has been bullying her (she is one of the women I talked about in my last blog).…
February 10, 2010
Welcome to the big leagues and don’t take it personally.
I just left a meeting with a talented young woman. She is about a year into her first real leadership role. She is passionate about her team and about what she wants to accomplish. She is bright and energetic. Any organization would…
October 14, 2009
Looking for the Right People
From Jim Collins - he outlines Five Key Things to Consider When Looking for the Right People
July 05, 2009
A Fast Start on Your New Job
A great summary of some of the key concepts in Michael Watkins book First 90 Days. First 90 Days is a business classic and should be required reading for every new leader.
June 23, 2009
Key Messages That Can Be Included in Speeches
This article is a summary of Jim Kouses main points on leadership. It is an excellent summary of “values centered leadership”. A good read for anyone leading a team or planning to lead a team.
May 12, 2009
The Leader of the Future: Ten skills to begin developing now
Here’s a good summary of the “top ten skills leaders need for the future.” I would say these are all needed now and have always been needed.
http://www.greatleadershipbydan.com/2009/05/leader-of-future-ten-skills-to-begin.html
April 01, 2009
Help Newly Hired Executives Adapt Quickly
Here is a short article on why onboarding is so imperative. Onboarding has a significant impact on a leader's success. It is written by Michael Watkins the expert on new leaders.
http://hbr.harvardbusiness.org/2007/06/help-newly-hired-executives-adapt-quickly/ar/1
January 29, 2009
Why You Should Be Prepared for Your Next Job Transition
"Transitions into significant new roles are the most challenging times in the professional lives of managers."
A recent study found that the vast majority of senior HR Professionals surveyed strongly agreed with this statement. In "Picking the Right…
