Posts by Karen Maxwell Powell:
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4 Signs Your New Leaders Need Development4 Signs Your New Leaders Need Development
As a leadership development professional, I am often asked about return on investment: “If I pull our leaders away...
Aug 12, 2019
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A Strategy Execution Simulation in Four HoursA Strategy Execution Simulation in Four Hours
CHALLENGE To accelerate its discussion of corporate strategy, a global industrial manufacturing leader engaged IE...
Aug 15, 2017
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The Secret to Strategic Leadership for New LeadersThe Secret to Strategic Leadership for New Leaders
Strategy is the charter of senior leaders. Or so many people think.
Feb 7, 2017
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Inquiry or Advocacy for New LeadersInquiry or Advocacy for New Leaders
We work in fast-paced, changing organizations that have structures that are less and less … structured. To get work...
Sep 30, 2015
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Catch the Tidal Wave: Coaching the CoachCatch the Tidal Wave: Coaching the Coach
Actor Victor Webster is quoted as saying, “If you throw a pebble in the water on one side of the ocean, you can create...
Mar 11, 2015
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Coaching for Business ResultsCoaching for Business Results
We all know that leaders are most successful if they are able to coach and develop their teams. For geographically...
Feb 11, 2015
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Two Behaviors That Hold New Leaders BackTwo Behaviors That Hold New Leaders Back
Stepping into a leadership role brings exciting new challenges—and demands a fresh set of skills. But success as a new...
Nov 21, 2014
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Accountability: The Nemesis of a New LeaderAccountability: The Nemesis of a New Leader
Promotions are exciting, especially that first promotion that takes you from the status of “employee” to “management.”
May 16, 2014
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Boost Strategy Translation With Business SimulationsBoost Strategy Translation With Business Simulations
Leaders in all roles are responsible for strategy translation, or “connecting the dots” from a higher-level business...
May 14, 2014