Organizational Leadership


Interagency Leadership: Helping the Government Connect the Dots

News from Center for Creative Leadership - Thu, 02/25/2010 - 09:49

A failure to connect the dots across multiple government agencies has become shorthand for high-profile lapses by the U.S. Federal Government. But the need to reach across agencies isn't limited to security challenges or crisis situations. "The day-to-day operations, run largely by career civil servants, also require a new kind of collaboration," says CCL's Bill Adams.

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Be a Savvy Boss: Don't Be Duped By Shameless Self-promotion

News from Center for Creative Leadership - Thu, 02/25/2010 - 09:49

Nobody likes a braggart, so why are attention hogs and show-offs often first in line for promotions, funding and plum assignments? "Part of the problem is with you, the boss," says CCL's Cindy McLaughlin.

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The Entrepreneurial Mindset: A Key to Team Success

News from Center for Creative Leadership - Thu, 02/25/2010 - 09:49

Is your team in the doldrums, unmotivated or underperforming? If so, a lesson in the entrepreneurial mindset is in order - for you and for your team members.

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Leadership: A Definition

News from Center for Creative Leadership - Thu, 02/25/2010 - 09:49

At CCL, we define leadership in terms of outcomes - what leadership brings about. As a collective human process, leadership can best be described as what is done to set direction, achieve alignment and get commitment.

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The Perils of Accentuating the Positive: A conversation with Rob Kaiser, author

News from Center for Creative Leadership - Thu, 02/25/2010 - 09:49

Rob Kaiser was "nearly seduced by the feel-good message of the strengths movement." But today, he coaches executives, researches leadership versatility and writes extensively about the dangers of over-emphasizing our strengths.

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Crisis is News - Again.

News from Center for Creative Leadership - Thu, 02/25/2010 - 09:49

Following severe crises, questions of preparedness and response are rightly asked. Here, we share resources for leading in a crisis.

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Trust: Communication Is Key.

News from Center for Creative Leadership - Thu, 02/25/2010 - 09:49

Leaders who are trusted - even in times of great difficulty - are skilled communicators.

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Haiti's Leadership Challenges

News from Center for Creative Leadership - Thu, 02/25/2010 - 09:49

The leadership void that will emerge from the Haitian crisis needs our long-term attention. CCL's Lyndon Rego gives his perspective.

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CCL's David Horth Explores the Keys to Leading Innovation

News from Center for Creative Leadership - Thu, 02/25/2010 - 09:49

Truly innovative leadership means fostering new thinking and collaboration that produces new business opportunities, says CCL senior faculty member David Horth.

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WashingtonPost.com Op-Ed: Bill Adams on Fostering Government Teamwork

News from Center for Creative Leadership - Thu, 02/25/2010 - 09:49

President Obama has called on federal agencies to prevent terrorist attacks by getting better at "connecting the dots." CCL senior faculty member Bill Adams discusses the leadership skills and training needed to make that happen.

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TrainingIndustry.com Ranks CCL in Top 20

News from Center for Creative Leadership - Thu, 02/25/2010 - 09:49

The Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) placed among the Top 20 providers of leadership training in a survey released this month by TrainingIndustry.com, a leading portal worldwide for information about the industry.

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CCL's John McGuire Critiques State of U.S. Political Leadership

News from Center for Creative Leadership - Thu, 02/25/2010 - 09:49

CCL senior faculty member John McGuire critiques the shortcomings of U.S. political leadership -- and calls for a new model, already successful in the corporate world, that favors interdependence over conflict.

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Innovation Leadership

News from Center for Creative Leadership - Thu, 02/25/2010 - 09:49

In today's volatile economy, innovation leadership matters more than ever. Leaders need these skills themselves, as they operate in challenging times. They also need to create a climate in their companies that nurtures the innovative systems, thinking and tools that are crucial for growth. CCL and renowned design firm Continuum have partnered to show you the impact of innovation leadership - and to help you cultivate it now.

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Christopher Gergen Named CCL Innovator in Residence

News from Center for Creative Leadership - Wed, 02/17/2010 - 18:49

Christopher Gergen's successful journey as an entrepreneur and social innovator started in Santiago, Chile and spanned the United States as he founded a series of education and service organizations. His latest stop: the top-ranked Center for Creative Leadership.

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Time to Rev Up? Or Throttle Back?

News from Center for Creative Leadership - Wed, 02/17/2010 - 18:49

Think you have a pretty good handle on your skills as a leader? If so, consider this: You might be taking your strengths too far.

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Five Leadership Skills to Accelerate Performance

News from Center for Creative Leadership - Wed, 02/17/2010 - 18:49

Leadership is like a muscle. The more intelligently you train, the stronger you get, says John Ryan, CCL's president and CEO. Here, he advises leaders to step up their leadership training in five areas.

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Focus = Balance

News from Center for Creative Leadership - Wed, 02/17/2010 - 18:49

Is there such a thing as a balanced leader? As pressures, challenges and distractions mount at work, it can be difficult to find a spare hour - much less a sense of balance. CCL's Joan Gurvis says that learning to focus goes a long way toward finding balance.

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Wanted: Innovative Leaders

News from Center for Creative Leadership - Wed, 02/17/2010 - 18:49

Today, uncertainty is palpable. Planning for next quarter is a challenge. Even more difficult is committing to decisions that will play out in one to five years. What is the new process, the innovative product, the game-changing service or the compelling vision?

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Entrepreneurship 3.0: Creating an Extraordinary Life through the Entrepreneurial Mindset: An Interview with Author Christopher Gergen

News from Center for Creative Leadership - Wed, 02/17/2010 - 18:49

Some people don't just live: they lead a life. They don't sit around waiting for a lucky break. They create opportunities. They go after their dreams and bring them to life. They develop a vision of the good life, devise a plan for how to attain it, go for it, and check their progress along the way. As with any great effort, their work is never done but ever-evolving and, often, inspiring to those around them. Welcome to the territory of life entrepreneurs.

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Need Some New Ideas?

News from Center for Creative Leadership - Wed, 02/17/2010 - 18:49

To stir up some innovative thinking as we enter 2010, take a look at these articles and posts.

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