Leadership Skills

Performance With the Right Amount of Perfection

Peter C. DiamondSep 01, 2016 Leadership Skills Comments Disabled

Performance With the Right Amount of Perfection

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Delivering high quality work without overdosing on perfection is a tough balancing act that many business professionals struggle to maintain. This is particularly true when managing direct reports or working with peers. The bright side of striving for perfection is high standards and delivering impeccable work which is seen as a hallmark of success. The dark side […]

Top 3 Reasons Why Leaders Prefer Working with an Executive Coach

Peter C. DiamondAug 14, 2015 Leadership Skills Comments Disabled

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Top 3 Reasons Why Leaders Prefer Working with an Executive Coach

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There are many practical reasons for hiring an executive coach. According to the 10th annual Sherpa executive coaching survey, the main reason for working with a coach has shifted from addressing a specific problem to proactive leadership development. The study also confirmed that an executive coach provides the greatest value in helping leaders effectively manage […]

Is The Quest For Perfection Killing Your Team’s Productivity?

Peter C. DiamondMar 13, 2014 Leadership Skills Comments Disabled

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Is The Quest For Perfection Killing Your Team’s Productivity?

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Successful leaders will demand perfection from themselves and their team. When does the quest for perfection inhibit a team’s productivity?

5 Telltale Signs of a Weak Leader

Peter C. DiamondFeb 27, 2014 Leadership Skills Comments Disabled

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5 Telltale Signs of a Weak Leader

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Even if you deliver strong results, if people aren’t seeking you out or clamoring to be on your team, you are a weak leader.

5 Effective Leadership Attributes

Peter C. DiamondFeb 12, 2014 Leadership Skills Comments Disabled

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5 Effective Leadership Attributes

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A writer for a professional services association recently asked me this question, “What are the core competencies of a leader today?” Answering this question can have many different layers and vary based on the industry and the needs of the organization. That being said, these five leadership and management competencies are essential for all managers […]

How To Be A Transparent Leader From Day One

Peter C. DiamondJan 15, 2014 Leadership Skills Comments Disabled

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How To Be A Transparent Leader From Day One

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What your management playbook and why do you need one? Taking on a new leadership role can be filled with missteps and miscommunication resulting in a flood of bad impressions and false starts.

The Evolved Baseball Manager

Peter C. DiamondDec 18, 2013 Leadership Skills Comments Disabled

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The Evolved Baseball Manager

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Trending in major league baseball, hiring recently retired players as managers with no management experience but plenty of emotional intelligence.

Is A Charm Offensive A Viable Leadership Strategy?

Peter C. DiamondOct 09, 2013 Leadership Skills Comments Disabled

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Is A Charm Offensive A Viable Leadership Strategy?

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Left unchecked a stressful, pressured filled situation can bring out one's "bad boss". What's the alternative?

How Do Successful Leaders Model Strength?

Peter C. DiamondAug 08, 2013 Leadership Skills Comments Disabled

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How Do Successful Leaders Model Strength?

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Leaders that exhibit strength have a stable center from which they operate. At their core is an unwavering belief in themselves and those around them.

Is Empathy As leadership Value, Valued? (video)

Peter C. DiamondJul 31, 2013 Leadership Skills Comments Disabled

Is empathy as a leadership value, valued? This is a question I was recently asked by a client. It's one of their values but they aren't sure it translates to leadership. I believe it does. Warmth is present in how you speak to others, listen to others, interact with others and engage with others.

Introverts & Extroverts In The Workplace. Why We Need Both.

Peter C. DiamondJul 24, 2013 Leadership Skills Comments Disabled

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Introverts & Extroverts In The Workplace. Why We Need Both.

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Introverts vs. Extroverts. Who's happier? Would more be gained by celebrating what each has to offer? There is significant advantage to leveraging the gifts that each possess.

Ambition And Ego – A CEO’s Downfall?

Peter C. DiamondApr 14, 2013 Leadership Skills Comments Disabled

After less than two years at the helm of JC Penney, Ron Johnson is out. There are many factors that contribute to his demise. As a leadership coach and marketer, what strike me are the effects of ambition and ego.

4 Simple Ways To Be A More Charismatic Leader

Peter C. DiamondFeb 04, 2013 Leadership Skills Comments Disabled

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4 Simple Ways To Be A More Charismatic Leader

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One of the workshops I conduct teaches basic coaching skills for business professionals. I think people would be pleasantly surprised to learn that there is an unintended consequence of using basic coaching skills they can make you more charismatic.

6 Required Steps To Overcome Leadership Fears

Peter C. DiamondDec 03, 2012 Leadership Skills Comments Disabled

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6 Required Steps To Overcome Leadership Fears

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“Now that I’m a leader, I fear I’m going to be found out.” At the heart of this dilemma is the transition from being a “doer with expertise” to a “leader with vision”.

Listen. You Might Learn Something.

Peter C. DiamondMay 16, 2012 Leadership Skills Comments Disabled

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Listen. You Might Learn Something.

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Listen. You might learn something. We talk with enthusiasm and passion but we listen begrudgingly. This starts from a young age and as we progress in our professional careers there is even greater emphasis placed on talking. What does it mean to listen with intent?

The Reluctant Leader. What To Do If This Is You.

Peter C. DiamondApr 17, 2012 Leadership Skills Comments Disabled

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The Reluctant Leader. What To Do If This Is You.

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Who is the reluctant leader? The individual with very strong functional expertise and based on his or her ability rises through the ranks to a leadership position. They are in this position and the expectation is that they will be proficient leaders and managers. Unfortunately, most aren’t prepared.

Leadership Lessons From The Tennis Court

Peter C. DiamondMar 13, 2012 Leadership Skills Comments Disabled

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Leadership Lessons From The Tennis Court

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Athletes have always been a source of inspiration. And professional tennis players are no exception. Watching them perform at the highest level and battle it out like warriors, I realize there are a few lessons they can teach us about leadership.

Is There Room For Kindness In Leadership?

Peter C. DiamondFeb 14, 2012 Leadership Skills Comments Disabled

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Is There Room For Kindness In Leadership?

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I hope so. But I have to be honest, it seems as though the two are constantly pitted at odds with each other. Leaders don’t think they have time for kindness. It’s viewed as a luxury or worse yet, not important. For some reason, people believe that to be a successful leader one must not […]

5 Deadly Sins Of A First Time Manager

Peter C. DiamondJan 15, 2012 Leadership Skills Comments Disabled

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5 Deadly Sins Of A First Time Manager

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You’ve finally made it to that coveted level of manager. This is the promotion you’ve been vying for and now it’s a reality. You get to manage someone BUT are you ready. For most first time managers, who are 5-10 years into their career, you haven’t been exposed to leadership or coaching training. Instead you […]