Welcome to the January 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival!

One of the components of the Lead Change Group that I most appreciate is its spirit of supportiveness. There are so many areas of our lives where we can feel isolated, personally and professionally. In reading through this month's submissions, I see many interesting concepts and multiple strategies for being more productive and satisfied at work. I encourage you to lend <strong>your</strong> support to these authors by commenting on their posts or sharing them on social media. Support <strong>does</strong> make a difference.

The Lead Change Group would like to thank <a href="http://billtreasurer.com/" target="_blank">Bill Treasurer</a> for sponsoring the Lead Change Group (including this carnival) for January 2017.
<h3>Let's Get Started</h3>
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<strong>Art Petty</strong> submitted <a href="https://artpetty.com/2016/12/06/leveling-up-to-change-in-our-careers/" target="_blank">Leveling Up to Change is THE Issue</a>. Art summarizes, "For all of us, the need to help our firms navigate change while doing the same in our careers defines our level-up challenge." Follow Art on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/artpetty" target="_blank">@artpetty</a>.
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<strong>Beth Beutler</strong> of <a href="http://www.bethbeutler.com/" target="_blank">H.O.P.E. Unlimited</a> provided <a href="http://www.bethbeutler.com/the-day-i-messed-up/" target="_blank">The Day I Messed Up</a>. Beth recaps, "This post elaborates on some thoughts about when the mistake is your own." Find Beth on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/bethbeutler" target="_blank">@bethbeutler</a>.
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<strong>Chris Edmonds</strong> of the <a href="http://drivingresultsthroughculture.com/" target="_blank">Purposeful Culture Group</a> contributed <a href="http://drivingresultsthroughculture.com/culture-leadership-charge-the-right-culture-matters/" target="_blank">Culture Leadership Charge: The Right Culture Matters</a>. In this post, Chris shares a real-world example of a client that did some “culture refinement” to improve employee engagement and customer service. Follow Chris on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/scedmonds" target="_blank">@scedmonds</a>.
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<strong>Dana Theus</strong> of <a href="http://inpowercoaching.com/" target="_blank">InPower Coaching</a> contributed <a href="http://inpowercoaching.com/dear-dana-workplace-advice-bother-feeling-grateful-crappy-boss/" target="_blank">Workplace Advice-Why Should I Bother Feeling Grateful For a Crappy Boss?</a>. Dana writes, "When you have a tough work situation, finding ways to feel gratitude and appreciation can go a long way to turning the situation around, but is it really the best strategy? Often gratitude is the <u>last</u> thing you feel. Here's how effective leaders approach gratitude in tough situations." Find Dana on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/DanaTheus" target="_blank">@DanaTheus</a>.
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<strong>David Dye</strong> of <a href="http://trailblazeinc.com/" target="_blank">Trailblaze</a> submitted <a href="http://trailblazeinc.com/how-to-lead-when-everything-goes-crazy/" target="_blank">How to Lead When Everything Goes Crazy</a>. David summarizes, "People act irrationally, circumstances change, and the truly unforeseeable happens. The good news is that you don’t need a specific step-by-step plan for the infinite number of problems you might face. David shares a better way to meet your leadership challenges." Follow David on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/davidmdye" target="_blank">@davidmdye</a>.
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<strong>David Grossman </strong>of <a href="http://www.yourthoughtpartner.com/" target="_blank">The Grossman Group</a> shared <a href="http://www.yourthoughtpartner.com/blog/bid/69954/7-things-every-employee-wants-from-their-boss" target="_blank">7 Things Every Employee Wants from Their Boss</a>. David writes, "What do employees want? While the answer varies by employee, our research and work reveals a collective 'wish list' every boss should know. Best of all, everything on the wish list is free." Discover David on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/ThoughtPartner" target="_blank">@thoughtpartner</a>.
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<strong>Jill Malleck</strong> of <a href="http://epiphanyatwork.com/" target="_blank">Epiphany at Work</a> contributed <a href="https://epiphanyatwork.com/everyday-recognition-matters/" target="_blank">Everyday Recognition Matters Most</a>. Jill shares, "At year-end leaders often think about how to thank their teams. The best leaders weave recognition into every day so that no one feels undervalued." Find Jill on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/epiphanyatwork" target="_blank">@epiphanyatwork</a>.
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<strong>Jesse Lyn Stoner</strong> of the <a href="http://seapointcenter.com/" target="_blank">Seapoint Center</a> shared <a href="http://seapointcenter.com/ethics-check/" target="_blank">Do an Ethics Check to Navigate the Gray Zone</a>. Jesse Lyn recaps, "It’s easy to know what’s ethical when your choices are clear-cut. But there’s a huge gray zone where the choices are not so clear. Ethical decision-making can be challenging in our personal lives. And, when you are in a role that impacts others, it becomes even more critical. Use these 3 questions to provide ethical leadership through the gray zone." Follow Jesse Lyn on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/JesseLynStoner" target="_blank">@JesseLynStoner</a>.
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<strong>Jim Taggart</strong> of <a href="https://changingwinds.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Changing Winds</a> provided <a href="https://changingwinds.wordpress.com/2016/11/27/why-america-is-good-and-great/" target="_blank">Why America is Good and Great</a>. Jim shares, "I chose this particular post because it’s about personal leadership and ordinary people stepping up to do good for society with no expectation of any form of remuneration. The setting happens to be the United States for my post, from the perspective of a Canadian. Given all the negativity in the media, we need to reflect on the good acts that people do each and every day." Find Jim on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/72keys" target="_blank">@72keys</a>.
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<strong>Joel Garfinkle</strong> of the <a href="http://careeradvancementblog.com/" target="_blank">Career Advancement Blog</a> submitted <a href="http://careeradvancementblog.com/improve-work-performance" target="_blank">The 16 Ways to Improve Your Work Performance in 2017</a>. Joel recaps: "Learn the 16 ways to improve your work performance in 2017. These tips will help you start 2017 with a great year." Discover Joel on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/JoelGarfinkle" target="_blank">@JoelGarfinkle</a>.

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<strong>John Hunter</strong> of the <a href="http://management.curiouscatblog.net/" target="_blank">Curious Cat Management Improvement Blog</a> shared <a href="http://management.curiouscatblog.net/2016/12/07/podcast-building-organizational-capability/" target="_blank">Podcast: Increasing the Capability of the Organization</a>. John summarizes, "Changing how organizations are managed makes a huge difference in people’s lives. When this is done well people can go from dreading going to work to enjoying going to work, not every single day – but most days.  And it can change our lives so that most of the time we are <a href="http://management.curiouscatblog.net/2015/05/13/the-aim-should-be-the-best-life-not-work-v-life-balance/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://management.curiouscatblog.net/2015/05/13/the-aim-should-be-the-best-life-not-work-v-life-balance/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1482608346397000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGclHtcjIRA2bow-kMXlLgPj8K3eQ">doing things that we find valuable and we enjoy</a> instead of just going to work to get a paycheck so we can enjoy the hours that we have away from work." Find John on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/curiouscat_com" target="_blank">@curiouscat_com</a>.
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<strong>Jon Mertz</strong> of <a href="https://www.thindifference.com/" target="_blank">Thin Difference</a> contributed <a href="https://www.thindifference.com/2016/12/join-one20-a-day-to-do-good/" target="_blank">Join One20: A Day to Do Good</a>. Jon shares, "Our country is divided. It's time to heal our wound. On election day we need to show our good side, our good character, and do some good in our communities." Follow Jon on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/ThinDifference" target="_blank">@thindifference</a>.
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<strong>Jon Verbeck</strong> of <a href="http://www.jonverbeck.com/" target="_blank">JonVerbeck.com</a> provided <a href="http://www.jonverbeck.com/the-key-is-profit/" target="_blank">The Key is Profit</a>. In this post, Virtual CFO Jon Verbeck helps readers get back to basics—explaining that we’re in business to make a profit (which can help us do good things). Business owners must not ignore the goal of making a profit. Find Jon on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/jonverbeck1" target="_blank">@jonverbeck1</a>.
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<strong>Julie Winkle-Giulioni </strong>of <a href="http://www.juliewinklegiulioni.com/" target="_blank">Julie Winkle-Giulioni</a> provided <a href="http://smartbrief.com/original/2016/12/magic-making-effort" target="_blank">The Magic of Making an Effort</a> Julie recaps, "In a world where perfection and achievement are the eternal standard, effort might count for a lot more than many of us realize." Find Julie on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/julie_wg" target="_blank">@julie_wg</a>.
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<strong>Karin Hurt </strong>of <a href="http://letsgrowleaders.com/" target="_blank">Let's Grow Leaders</a> contributed <a href="http://letsgrowleaders.com/5-questions-to-help-you-resolve-your-conflict/" target="_blank">5 Questions to Help You Resolve Your Conflict</a>. In the post, Karin reflects on a conflict that happened over the holidays, and what she and David Dye learned from it. Follow Karin on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/LetsGrowLeaders" target="_blank">@letsgrowleaders</a>.
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<strong>Linda Fisher Thornton </strong>of <a href="https://leadingincontext.com/" target="_blank">Leading in Context</a> submitted <a href="https://leadingincontext.com/2016/12/14/ethical-leadership-is-a-fear-free-zone/" target="_blank">Ethical Leadership is a Fear-Free Zone</a>. Linda summarizes, "Fear is the toxic ingredient in many failed leadership strategies. In a fearful mode we may 'rule out' positive strategies that would help us solve collective problems – including dialogue, cooperation, long-term thinking and listening to understand." Follow Linda on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/leadingincontxt" target="_blank">@leadingincontxt</a>.
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<strong>Marcella Bremer</strong> of <a href="http://www.leadershipandchangemagazine.com/" target="_blank">Leadership and Change Magazine</a> provided <a href="http://www.leadershipandchangemagazine.com/21-best-articles-positive-leadership-culture-change/" target="_blank">The 21 Best Articles on Positive Leadership, Culture, and Change</a>. Marcella recaps, "I support positive organizations where both people and performance thrive. Positive organizations are better at change, more innovative, competitive, profitable, and they contribute to the world - while engaged people spread their positive vibes everywhere. Here's a list of my best liked 21 articles to date- which do you like best?" Find Marcella on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcellaBremer" target="_blank">@marcellabremer</a>.
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<strong>Mary Jo Asmus </strong>of <a href="http://www.aspire-cs.com/need-really-listen/" target="_blank">Aspire Collaborative Services LLC</a> submitted <a href="http://www.aspire-cs.com/ten-daily-practices-show-respect-team/" target="_blank">Ten Daily Practices that Show Respect to Your Team</a>. Mary Jo summarizes, "Showing respect for your team helps them to be motivated, dedicated and loyal. The word gets out and you become a talent magnet. Here are some great ways to show your respect on a daily basis." Follow Mary Jo on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/mjasmus" target="_blank">@mjasmus</a>.
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<strong>Mary Ila Ward </strong>of <a href="http://horizonpointconsulting.com/" target="_blank">Horizon Point Consulting</a> contributed <a href="http://horizonpointconsulting.com/blog3/item/bridging-the-divide-education-for-the-future/" target="_blank">Bridging the Divide... Education for the Future</a>. She recaps, "A country divided is what we are all hearing. I’m tired of hearing it, aren't you? But as I examine the problem, I realize, like we all are, I am a part of it. So let's do something about it! The solution is education!" Discover Mary Ila on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/MaryIlaWard" target="_blank">@maryilaward</a>.
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<strong>Mary Schaefer </strong>of <a href="http://www.reimaginework.com/" target="_blank">Artemis Path, Inc.</a> submitted <a href="http://www.cio.com/article/3148684/careers-staffing/one-way-to-be-the-change-you-want-to-see-in-your-life.html" target="_blank">One Way to be the Change You Want to See in Your Life</a>. Mary summarizes, "You want to eliminate an unhelpful habit, address a hot-button issue or negotiate a change at work. You can take charge. Practice making a challenging change. There's no substitute for firsthand experience." Follow Mary on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/maryschaefer" target="_blank">@maryschaefer</a>.
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<strong>Miki Saxon</strong> of <a href="http://mappingcompanysuccess.com/" target="_blank">MAPping Company Success</a> contributed <a href="http://mappingcompanysuccess.com/2016/12/56-words-that-will-change-your-life/" target="_blank">56 Words That Will Change Your Life</a>. Miki writes, "The best advice isn't complex or filled with multi-syllabic words. It is simple to understand and takes hard work to implement it consistently. However, the payoff is definitely worth the effort." Discover Miki on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/OptionSanity" target="_blank">@optionsanity</a>.
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<strong>Neal Burgis</strong> of <a href="http://www.successful-solutions.com/" target="_blank">Burgis Successful Solutions</a> submitted <a href="http://www.successful-solutions.com/2016/12/30/happy-new-year-2017/" target="_blank">Happy New Year 2017: A Change to Be Creative in Your Business</a>. Neal recaps, "With the New Year, change takes place. Here is your opportunity to boost your idea for creating and producing a breakthrough result of your own. These tips will help you move forward in your creativity and profit from what you create." Find Neal on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/Exec_Solutions" target="_blank">@exec_solutions</a>.
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<strong>Paul LaRue </strong>of <a href="https://upwardsleader.com/" target="_blank">The UPwards Leader</a> contributed <a href="https://upwardsleader.com/2016/12/05/201-thoughts-for-reinventing-your-leadership/" target="_blank">20+1 Thoughts for Reinventing Your Leadership</a>. Paul summarizes, "Even leaders can get stuck in a rut of ineffective and stale leadership. Here are some quick thoughts to turn yourself around and reinvent your leadership impact." Follow Paul on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/paul_larue" target="_blank">@paul_larue</a>.
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<strong>Paula Kiger</strong> of <a href="http://www.biggreenpen.com" target="_blank">Big Green Pen</a> submitted <a href="http://biggreenpen.com/2016/12/18/six-lessons-from-six-years/" target="_blank">Six Lessons from Six Years</a>. Paula summarizes, "Although Rakan Stormer did not reach adulthood and become a leader in business, public service, or the arts, his life taught lessons every leader should heed." Follow Paula on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/biggreenpen" target="_blank">@biggreenpen</a>.
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<strong>Randy Conley</strong> of <a href="http://leadingwithtrust.com/" target="_blank">Leading With Trust</a> shared <a href="https://leadingwithtrust.com/2016/12/11/too-many-priorities-3-tips-to-focus-on-what-matters-most/" target="_blank">Too Many Priorities? 3 Tips to Focus on What Matters Most</a>. Randy writes, "The excitement of starting off a new year can cause us to set too many goals that we don’t have a realistic chance of completing. That leads to us feeling 'over:' overwhelmed, overcommitted, and overstressed. To avoid feeling “over” in 2017, Randy Conley offers 3 tips to focus on what matters most." Find Randy on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/RandyConley" target="_blank">@randyconley</a>.
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<strong>Russ White and Jay Anderson</strong> of <a href="http://www.ddiworld.com/home?lang=en-US" target="_blank">Development Dimensions International (DDI)</a> shared <a href="http://www.ddiworld.com/blog/tmi/december-2016/agile-ready-leaders-start-in-kindergarten" target="_blank">Agile Ready Leaders Get Their Start in Kindergarten</a>. Russ and Jay write, "To lead a cultural transformation to Agile, leaders require a very specific mindset. In this post, we discuss the four tenets of leading in an agile environment: Be Honest, Be Kind, Be Responsible, and Work in Small Increments." Find Russ and Jay on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/DDIWorld" target="_blank">@ddiworld</a>.
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<strong>Shelley Row</strong> of <a href="http://www.shelleyrow.com/" target="_blank">Shelley Row</a> submitted <a href="http://www.shelleyrow.com/come-closet-4-ways/" target="_blank">Come Out of the Closet: 4 Ways to Talk About Intuition at Work</a>. About this piece, Shelley says, "We sometimes look down on 'intuition' as a reliable way to make business decisions, but intuition is an important part of the process."  Discover Shelley on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/ShelleyRow" target="_blank">@shelleyrow</a>.
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<strong>Susan Mazza</strong> of <a href="http://randomactsofleadership.com/" target="_blank">Random Acts of Leadership</a> provided <a href="http://randomactsofleadership.com/how-to-find-a-mentor/" target="_blank">How to Find a Mentor</a>. Susan explains, "Potential mentors are all around you. You may even have one or more, and simply have not recognized them for their role as a mentor in your life. If you are in search of a mentor, often all you need to do is look around you and ask for the support you need." Follow Susan on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/SusanMazza" target="_blank">@susanmazza</a>.
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<strong>Tanveer Naseer</strong> of <a href="http://tanveernaseer.com/" target="_blank">Tanveer Naseer</a> submitted <a href="http://www.tanveernaseer.com/end-of-year-inspiration-to-do-better-going-forward/" target="_blank">A Year-End Note Of Inspiration To Keep Pushing Ahead</a>. Tanveer explains the post is "an end-of-year note to inspire leaders to challenge their outlook and understanding for how they will empower the best in those they lead." Discover Tanveer on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/TanveerNaseer" target="_blank">@tanveernaseer</a>.
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<strong>Wally Bock</strong> of <a href="http://www.threestarleadership.com/" target="_blank">Three Star Leadership</a> submitted <a href="http://www.threestarleadership.com/leadership/learning-to-lead" target="_blank">Learning to Lead</a>. Wally recaps, "Learning to lead isn’t easy or automatic and it’s sometimes painful. But that’s the only way to get better." Find Wally on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/wallybock" target="_blank">@wallybock</a>.
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<em>Thank you to everyone who submitted articles for this month's carnival! If you would like to be on the distribution list for submission calls, please contact Paula Kiger (paula @ weavinginfluence (dot) com)!</em>