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<lastBuildDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:40:58 -0500</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Tom Stevens</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Think Leadership Ideas</itunes:name><itunes:email>tom@thinkleadershipideas.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:category text="Business"/><itunes:keywords>business, leadership, management, coaching, Stevens</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>7 Ideas Coach</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>You are already successful&#x2c; but couldn&#x2019;t you use a quick boost of leadership inspiration and ideas? 7 Ideas Coach is designed especially for busy executives&#x2c; business owners&#x2c; and knowledge professionals who seek create and sustain exceptional organizations. Speaker&#x2c; executive coach&#x2c; and mayor Tom Stevens packs each 7-minute &#x201c;coachcast&#x201d; with practical advice and unconventional leadership wisdom. Visit www.ThinkLeadershipIdeas.com for articles and bonus material. </itunes:summary><itunes:image href="http://www.thinkleadershipideas.com/leadershipideasblog/files/podcast_channel.png" /><item><title>Your Collaborative Advantage</title><dc:creator>tom@thinkleadershipideas.com</dc:creator><category>7 Ideas Coach</category><category>7IC Momentum</category><dc:date>2010-03-09T13:29:54-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.thinkleadershipideas.com/leadershipideasblog/files/7collaborativeadvantage.php#unique-entry-id-129</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.thinkleadershipideas.com/leadershipideasblog/files/7collaborativeadvantage.php#unique-entry-id-129</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Leadership Momentum... session 6


Organizations and individuals alike are constantly implored to develop a competitive advantage.   Paradoxically, what may give you a real edge is a well-honed capacity to collaborate.   In an increasingly complex world, leaders are more likely to face the challenge of collaborative projects and partnerships - efforts that will require different professions or different organizations to work together, including endeavors that span business, nonprofit, and public sectors. 


There is hardly a better competitive advantage than being comfortable and effective in working across boundaries to achieve mutually beneficial results.   Collaboration is not for the faint of heart.   The following outlines seven essential ingredients leaders should include to assure success in collaborative projects.   


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]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Cultivate Your Network</title><dc:creator>tom@thinkleadershipideas.com</dc:creator><category>7 Ideas Coach</category><category>7IC Momentum</category><dc:date>2010-03-02T07:31:55-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.thinkleadershipideas.com/leadershipideasblog/files/7ICcultivatenetwork.php#unique-entry-id-128</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.thinkleadershipideas.com/leadershipideasblog/files/7ICcultivatenetwork.php#unique-entry-id-128</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Leadership Momentum... session 5


Your network is the sum of connections you have with other people that might be used to share benefits.   Networking is the intentional actions you take to build your network.


Networking is a lifelong endeavor, likely to play a vital role in making the achievements you desire a reality.   There is no time like the present to take the initiative, and begin networking wisely.   This session outlines seven fundamental principles of successful networking for long-term value.


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]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Speak Powerfully</title><dc:creator>tom@thinkleadershipideas.com</dc:creator><category>7 Ideas Coach</category><category>7IC Momentum</category><dc:date>2010-02-22T10:22:14-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.thinkleadershipideas.com/leadershipideasblog/files/7speakingpower.php#unique-entry-id-127</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.thinkleadershipideas.com/leadershipideasblog/files/7speakingpower.php#unique-entry-id-127</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Poor speaking is so tolerated as normal for business that perhaps no other skill gives as quick a payback for effort as learning to speak with clarity, brevity and energy.   Small and basic improvements in speaking in front of others will typically elevate one well above the crowd.   Plus effective speaking is one of the best tools for cultivating influence. 

Acquiring the skills to improve speaking is not actually difficult to do, but takes time, practice and discipline.   This session gives leaders seven key points to remember:  


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]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Sharpen Thinking</title><dc:creator>tom@thinkleadershipideas.com</dc:creator><category>7 Ideas Coach</category><category>7IC Momentum</category><dc:date>2010-02-15T18:29:34-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.thinkleadershipideas.com/leadershipideasblog/files/7ICthinking.php#unique-entry-id-126</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.thinkleadershipideas.com/leadershipideasblog/files/7ICthinking.php#unique-entry-id-126</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Leadership Momentum... session 3


Effective leaders develop agility in understanding themselves, interacting with others, and managing their life endeavors by intentional development and application of specific modes of thinking.   This coaching session outlines seven modes of thinking that are of particular importance to leaders.


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]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Leadership Momentum</title><dc:creator>tom@thinkleadershipideas.com</dc:creator><category>Leadership Articles</category><category>7IC Momentum</category><dc:date>2010-02-09T11:40:57-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.thinkleadershipideas.com/leadershipideasblog/files/LeadershipMomentum.php#unique-entry-id-125</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.thinkleadershipideas.com/leadershipideasblog/files/LeadershipMomentum.php#unique-entry-id-125</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[So how do you get the kind of experience that builds your leadership skill faster and with better results? 

...Skill in the following seven practices help you benefit your organization, field, or profession, and at the same time foster opportunities for you to gain important leadership experiences.   These practices often go beyond the minimum requirements of your job or role.   Cultivate them anyway, and over time watch them accelerate your ability to influence others and achieve results.   (Note: each practice described in this article is explored in more detail in a corresponding 7 Ideas Coach audio podcast (available free on the web at www....  An e-book, Leadership Momentum - 49 Ideas to Accelerate Leadership Influence and Achievement  includes the podcasts, a 7-point executive summary of each practice, and links to related articles).


Leadership competency is gained through a developmental process, i.e. occurring through experiences over time, passing through a predictable series of stages. 

...Moreover, the developmental process of becoming a leader parallels the developmental process of maturing your character.   These practices are applicable wherever you are in your development of leadership and character.   They are lifelong endeavors, worth polishing no matter how well you already do them.

...People carry on with their efforts, look beyond mistakes, and work around annoyances and inconveniences.  go to podcast


...Individuals and companies alike still persist in approaching development and performance management by identifying relative weaknesses and then trying to shore them up.   The trouble is, if you do everything generally well, you will probably avoid failing but certainly fail to achieve excellence.  


...Thinking comes in many forms, and effective leaders develop agility in their thinking by intentional development and application of specific kinds of thinking: e.g., critical, emotional, disciplined, ethical, strategic, possibility, and reflective thinking.  go to podcast


...Poor speaking is so tolerated in business as a norm, perhaps no other skill gives as quick a payback for effort as learning to speak with clarity, brevity and energy.   Small simple improvements in speaking will typically elevate one well above the average, as well as build capacity for influence.


...Your network is the sum of connections you have with other people that might be used to share benefits.   Networking is the intentional actions you take to build your network.   Not all networks are created equal, and what will make the difference in the value of your network is following essential principles that make networking effective.


...Organizations and individuals alike are implored to develop a competitive advantage...but what may give you a real edge is a well-honed capacity to collaborate.   In an increasingly complex world, leaders are more likely to face the challenge of collaborative projects and partnerships - efforts that will require different professions or different organizations to work together, including endeavors that span business, nonprofit, and public sectors.


...A fundamental paradox of effective leadership is encouraging people to pursue excellence without thinking about it.   Savvy leaders accomplish this through careful design of organizational structures, cultivating the company culture, and attention to psychological &ldquo;defaults&rdquo; of human behavior. 


...This article may be freely reprinted in your company, association, or publication (or website) under the following terms: that the author attribution, copyright notice, contact information, and this reprint notice be included; and that you inform us that you are using the article (samples appreciated).


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]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Generate Credibility</title><dc:creator>tom@thinkleadershipideas.com</dc:creator><category>7 Ideas Coach</category><category>7IC Momentum</category><dc:date>2010-02-04T07:51:56-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.thinkleadershipideas.com/leadershipideasblog/files/7ICmomentum1.php#unique-entry-id-124</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.thinkleadershipideas.com/leadershipideasblog/files/7ICmomentum1.php#unique-entry-id-124</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Leadership Momentum... session 1


Credibility generates an assumption of capacity to accomplish objectives.   Moreover, credibility generates trust, and trust automatically gains a leader the benefit of the doubt.   People carry on with their efforts, look beyond mistakes, and work around annoyances and inconveniences.


Savvy leaders know that multiple credibility indicators are more compelling than any single credential or quality.   The seven assets and qualities discussed in this session are not exhaustive, but certainly among the most likely to broadly gain leaders credibility.


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]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Coming Soon...Leadership Momentum</title><dc:creator>tom@thinkleadershipideas.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Leadership Ideas Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-02-02T09:30:28-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.thinkleadershipideas.com/leadershipideasblog/files/a316fb988206336359a0c9e7d3a883a8-123.php#unique-entry-id-123</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.thinkleadershipideas.com/leadershipideasblog/files/a316fb988206336359a0c9e7d3a883a8-123.php#unique-entry-id-123</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arriving Soon...


We are in the last stages of preparations to launch our new 7 Ideas Coach series, with the accompanying e-book, Leadership Momentum - Strategies to Accelerate Influence and Achievement.


The topics we&rsquo;ll cover in the next 7 weeks include...


	✓	7 Strategies for Generating Credibility


	✓	Actions to Resist Mediocrity and Focus on Strengths


	✓	Seven kinds of thinking that leaders must know and sharpen


	✓	Rev up your Speaking Power and Influence


	✓	7 Essential Principles of Networking


	✓	Gaining a Collaborative Edge


	✓	Secrets to Leveraging Automatic and Default Behavior


To receive the summary leadership article in PDF format and email links to all the podcasts - FREE - then be sure to sign up on our email list for both THINK!   e-zine and 7 Ideas Coach.   Remember, only subscribers receive the PDF articles free, you can unsubscribe anytime, and we never, never share our list with anyone else.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>THINK TRUST</title><dc:creator>tom@thinkleadershipideas.com</dc:creator><category>Leadership Articles</category><dc:date>2010-01-26T13:44:56-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.thinkleadershipideas.com/leadershipideasblog/files/thinktrust.php#unique-entry-id-121</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.thinkleadershipideas.com/leadershipideasblog/files/thinktrust.php#unique-entry-id-121</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Trust is not neutral - it either accelerates or decelerates what you can accomplish. 


If you engender high levels of trust as a leader, you get the benefit of the doubt. 

...On the other hand, if trust is low or absent, people will question everything. ...  They won&rsquo;t believe information you provide and will ascribe negative intention to your actions.


...Trust can change in a heartbeat from positive to negative. ...  What is less obvious is when the shift occurs because of changes beyond a leader&rsquo;s control, e.g. a sudden budget shortfall or market down-turn that raises people&rsquo;s fear. 

...Trust can change from negative to positive, but this often takes time. 

...One person&rsquo;s level of trust, positive or negative, often becomes a cue for how other people will also respond. 

...Personal contact matters, and personal doesn&rsquo;t mean sending everyone a video of the CEO&rsquo;s message.


...Consistency, congruence, and coherence can communicate your work and life as a powerful story - one that helps people understand what you are about, what you stand for, and what they can trust.


...This technique works especially well with people who are prone to leaping into problem solving or are quick to point out what can be improved. ...  Simply interjecting criticisms or constructive observations, no matter how valid, one after the other, can come across as very negative.   As an executive coach, I encourage leaders to craft statements of intention, and say them often - particularly at the beginnings of meetings.   Start a staff meeting, for example, saying your intent is to ensure every customer has an excellent experience, then when you offer criticisms, they&rsquo;re in the context of that very positive goal.


...A problem with many organizations is that transparency may exist, but nobody knows about it.   We can make all the information available in the world to somebody, but if they don&rsquo;t know how to acquire it, where to look for it, or even know that it&rsquo;s available, they will still react as if management is secretive and therefore not to be trusted.   The lesson - don&rsquo;t simply be transparent, but market how people can see what is going on in an organization. 

...An atmosphere of accountability and responsibility encourages corrective action, blame encourages ducking and laying low so you won&rsquo;t be punished. 

...Step up feedback systems that lets people know what&rsquo;s working well and what&rsquo;s not. ...  Make sure your feedback is about what people can do something about - it isn&rsquo;t helpful to be critical of things nobody can change.


...When you speak of others as if they were present, then people trust you are not speaking of them critically without their knowledge.


...Top performers and leaders make mistakes, it comes with the territory of taking risks and growing.   When we have fallen down on our commitments, it&rsquo;s appropriate and even necessarily that we apologize. ...  And of course, follow up apologies with appropriate restitution or corrective action, when appropriate.


...This article may be freely reprinted in your company, association, or publication (or website) under the following terms: that the author attribution, copyright notice, contact information, and this reprint notice be included; and that you inform us that you are using the article (samples appreciated).
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Cultivate a Change Culture</title><dc:creator>tom@thinkleadershipideas.com</dc:creator><category>7 Ideas Coach</category><category>7IC Change</category><dc:date>2010-01-26T13:33:19-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.thinkleadershipideas.com/leadershipideasblog/files/7ICchangeculture.php#unique-entry-id-119</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.thinkleadershipideas.com/leadershipideasblog/files/7ICchangeculture.php#unique-entry-id-119</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Change Leadership... session 7


Culture is what people do when the boss isn&rsquo;t looking.   It&rsquo;s the behavior, attitude, and atmosphere that happen unconsciously. 


Want a culture that embraces change and innovation? 

...I use the word appreciative to describe a company culture where people both contribute to a positive climate AND take care of the business.   Appreciative cultures highly value competency, excellence, and results as much as feeling good about their workplace.   Two meanings of appreciative fit: to recognize with gratitude, and to increase in value.  


Appreciative cultures are resilient to change, not resistant.   They seek and reward change that adds value.   This session outlines seven actions leaders can take to encourage and reinforce a culture of change...


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]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Focus On Strengths</title><dc:creator>tom@thinkleadershipideas.com</dc:creator><category>7 Ideas Coach</category><category>7IC Momentum</category><dc:date>2010-02-09T11:40:30-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.thinkleadershipideas.com/leadershipideasblog/files/7ICmomentum2.php#unique-entry-id-79</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.thinkleadershipideas.com/leadershipideasblog/files/7ICmomentum2.php#unique-entry-id-79</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Leadership Momentum... session 2


If you truly are driven by escaping mediocrity and accelerating achievement, you have to resist what most people do, which is focus on weaknesses. 


Most people have been introduced to the idea that they should emphasize building on their strengths.   Even so, Individuals and companies alike still persist in approaching development and performance management by identifying relative weaknesses and then trying to shore them up.   The trouble is, if you do everything generally well, you will probably avoid failing but certainly fail to achieve excellence.   This session offers seven ideas to focus on strengths as a way to generate Leadership Momentum.


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