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Move over Millennials,Generation Z is here Aug 01, 2017

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Today is the first time we are working with four generations in the same workforce and by 2020 we will have five. We as leaders must address generational differences and most recently the hot topic was "how to manage millennials in the workforce", but this topic is now obsolete. As the next generation begins to enter the workforce, everything will change. From a traditional view the new Generation Z was born between the mid-1990s to early 2000s. They are now entering the workforce, but their behaviors are stemming from forces that influence all of us, not just their age group. These forces are breaking down the traditional generational barriers propelling all of us into Generation Z. Generation Z is no longer about age, it is about behaviors. As leaders we have to understand the forces that are changing this traditional generational view, and if we want to keep pace with business and competition we need to become part of Generation Z. This episode looks at the Gen Z effect

Narcissistic Leadership: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Jul 25, 2017

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The word "narcissistic leader" has become a buzz word, especially since the presidential elections that took place in the United States. The general public has gotten into the habit of labeling many leaders-in both business and politics narcissists, but is this really fair and is it really true? Narcissism and leadership have been widely studied, and there is some evidence that narcissists are more likely to succeed in attaining leadership positions. This makes sense, because they are normally somewhat aggressive, confident and have charisma. They know what they want, they believe they are the best person for the job. They can be visionaries and move companies forward. But there is also a dark side to narcissistic leadership. These kinds of leaders can sometimes have a negative impact on both individuals and organizations. They often plow forward leaving destruction in their path. In this series, we will look at the good, bad and the ugly of narcissistic leadership.

Who Makes a Better Manager: A Man or a Woman Jul 18, 2017

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From the cave to the condo, gender communication has been a tenuous art and certainly not a defined science. We know that men and women communicate so differently they may as well be from different planets, says Dr. John Gray. We also know we live in a very disruptive world today where communication channels are changing, where stress impacts the way we act and where we all seem to have too little time. On top of that, initiatives such as gender diversity in the workplace, the changing roles of women and men at home and changing technology are also having an impact on how we communicate with each other. This episode looks at gender communications and the difference between men and women. We explore how these differences are shifting, what we have to do to understand each other better and how we can all communicate better, regardless if it is in the workplace or at home. Ultimately, we ask the question: Who makes a better manager: a man or a women?

Leadership Stress and Substance Abuse Jul 11, 2017

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Today we live in competitive and stressful world. We want to be good employees, good leaders and we want to manage everything, but sometimes the stress gets to us and we all react to stress in different ways. Some of go to the gym, some of us go on vacation and some of us reach for a glass or two. A recent Gallup Poll Study shows that the higher the income and the education the more likely you are to drink alcohol and least 20% of those who do have a real problem. Studies are also showing a rapid increase in alcoholism among executive women. As we all try to keep up with the social and customer dinners, trade shows and travel we have in business, we could be developing a problem we do not realize. A problem that could affect our work and our families. In this series, we talk with Marc Treitler, a successful executive and lawyer, who not only battled the disease of alcoholism, but with the support of his family beat it. His observations and his story are a lesson for all of us.

How can I become a trusted leader? Jun 27, 2017

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A strong sense of trust in an employee-manager relationship encourages loyalty, increases productivity, maintains retention and contributes to the company's bottom line. But people are the ones that either decide to extend trust or not. Trust can also be gained or lost in the blink of an eye, and in business this means with one small incident. Trust may also mean different things to different generations, cultures or the meaning can be interpreted differently depending on the situation. In this episode, we look at the different pillars of trust and the behaviors that support them. We will help you understand how you can begin to build trust and become a trusted leader no matter what role you are in or what the situation may be. We will share with your stories, give you examples, but most importantly you will take away actionable tips that can help you build trust in your leadership role.

The Future of Leadership Jun 20, 2017

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Very often great leadership is defined based on the successful examples of the past, but we seldom think about what great leadership will like in the future. A lot of leaders today feel overwhelmed and unprepared for a future they cannot predict. They are feeling unsure if they have the right skills to deal with a rapidly changing global economy complicated by varying political climates, new organizational structures, a new generation of workers and changing customer demands. In this episode, we will discuss what the future of good leadership looks like. We will talk about what competencies leaders need today and what competencies leaders will need going forward. In this episode, we will help you understand what companies will be looking for from their future leaders and how you can develop those skills so that you can have an impact as a leader not only today but also tomorrow.

The Future of Leadership Jun 20, 2017

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The New Generation of Leadership Coaching Jun 13, 2017

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Very often it is hard for leaders to ask for their own professional development because they believe it could be interpreted as sign of weakness. But leaders also deserve someone to help them enhance their potential. Additional training is one method, but there is also a new generation of development that helps build stronger leaders and as well as stronger organizations. It is coaching, but not always in the classical sense. There is a new generation of coaching which incorporates such practices such as Gestalt to help individuals reach peak performance. When it comes to coaching teams the new kid on the block is Systemic Team Coaching, which does not just look at the team as an isolated entity but uses a systemic approach that looks at everything from the individuals in the team, to the shareholders as well as the external influences that may affect the team. In this series, we take a look at the new generation of coaching practices and how they can help you and your organization.

Why Diversity Matters? Jun 06, 2017

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We all intuitively know that diversity in the workplace matters, but we continue not to leverage the diverse talent pools available to us. We know that inclusive leadership should not just be associated with social responsibility, it should be considered common business sense because numerous studies have proved that diversity has a positive effect on the bottom line. In today's Global economy, we cannot continue to ignore the fact that we do not have diversity in leadership. The gender and ethnic quotas in our leadership positions prove this as they do not reflect the market trends in the overall workforce. In our premier episode of Leadership Beyond Borders, we will not only look at why diversity matters, but what we must do to balance the scales now. We will talk about what companies or countries are doing today that either promotes or hinders diversity. We will look at how organizations can promote inclusion and what action steps individuals and leaders must take now.

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