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

Dan Rockwell of Leadership Freak wrote recently about <a href="https://leadershipfreak.blog/2017/06/24/the-12-assets-that-elevate-and-expand-every-leaders-influence/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">assets that help leaders extend their influence</a>. Before highlighting each of the assets, Dan wrote, "Leadership isn’t about status, position, salary, or title. Stewardship is about using what you have in service to others." This month's carnival may just inspire you to go a step farther in using your strengths to serve others. I hope that's the case.
<h3>Let's Get Started</h3>
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<strong>Anne Perschel</strong> of <a href="http://germaneconsulting.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Germane Coaching and Consulting</a> provided <a href="http://germaneconsulting.com/leadership-manifesto-why-you-need-one/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Leadership Manifesto - Why You Need One and How to Get Started</a>. Anne writes, "Your leadership manifesto ensures you stay the course in challenging times and focus on what’s most important at all times." Find Anne on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/bizshrink" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@bizshrink</a>.
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<strong>Beth Beutler</strong> of <a href="http://www.bethbeutler.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">H.O.P.E. Unlimited</a> provided <a href="http://www.bethbeutler.com/virtual-assistant-models/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Four Types of Virtual Assistance</a>. Beth explains four different models of virtual assistant services and provides suggestions for finding a good VA fit. Find Beth on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/bethbeutler" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@bethbeutler</a>.
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<strong>Bill Treasurer</strong> of <a href="http://giantleapconsulting.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Giant Leap Consulting</a> provided <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-choose-great-mentor-bill-treasurer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How to Choose a Great Mentor</a>. Bill recaps, "Having a good mentor can take you far in your leadership journey. Learn what traits to look for in a good mentor." Find Bill on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/btreasurer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@btreasurer</a>.
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<strong>Chris Edmonds</strong> of the <a href="http://drivingresultsthroughculture.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Purposeful Culture Group</a> contributed <a href="http://drivingresultsthroughculture.com/culture-leadership-charge-dont-bump-the-fishbowl/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Culture Leadership Charge: Don't Bump the Fishbowl</a>. In this post, Chris introduces "three steps to serving, validating, and celebrating employees’ ideas and contributions every day." Follow Chris on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/scedmonds" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@scedmonds</a>.
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<strong>Dan McCarthy</strong> of <a href="http://www.greatleadershipbydan.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Great Leadership</a> provided <a href="http://www.greatleadershipbydan.com/2017/06/leadership-tips-from-mankinds-best.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Leadership Tips from Mankind’s Best Friend, the Dog</a>. Dan recaps, "This lighthearted guest post from <strong>Dr. Garry McDaniel </strong>gives us 7 leadership tips learned from mankind's best friend, the dog!" Find Dan on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/greatleadership" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@greatleadership.</a>
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<strong>Dana Theus</strong> of <a href="http://inpowercoaching.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">InPower Coaching</a> contributed <a href="https://inpowercoaching.com/dear-dana-workplace-advice-long-stay-job/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Long Should You Stay At Your Job?</a>. Dana writes, "No matter how well matched you and your job are at first, every employer and every person reach a point where it’s time to reconsider or renegotiate you agreement in order to support your continued growth." Find Dana on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/DanaTheus" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@DanaTheus</a>.
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<strong>David Grossman </strong>of <a href="http://www.yourthoughtpartner.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Grossman Group</a> shared <a href="http://www.yourthoughtpartner.com/blog/bid/23117/the-four-fs-of-feedback" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Four Fs of Feedback</a>. David writes, "If you were to give yourself a grade for how effective you are at giving feedback, what grade would you choose? Many of the executives I work with are brutally honest and give themselves an F. Move from an F to an A with the Four Fs of Feedback" Discover David on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/ThoughtPartner" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@thoughtpartner</a>
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<strong>Jane Perdue </strong>of <a href="https://thejanegroup.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Jane Group</a> provided <a href="https://thejanegroup.org/develop-deep-diversity-9-learning-styles/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How to develop deep diversity with 9 learning styles</a>. Jane shares, "Insightful guest post from author and coach Kay Peterson that guides leaders in increasing diversity by leveraging nine ways that people learn. Processes shared give leaders and their entire team a model they can use to understand and appreciate everyone's strengths and differences." Find Jane on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/thehrgoddess" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@thehrgoddess</a>.
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<strong>Jesse Lyn Stoner</strong> of <a href="http://seapointcenter.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Seapoint Center</a> provided <a href="http://seapointcenter.com/how-to-recognize-a-leader/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How to Recognize a Leader</a>. Jesse summarizes, "How do you recognize a leader? Hint: It’s not because of their title." Find Jesse on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/jesselynstoner" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@jesselynstoner</a>.
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<strong>Jim Taggart </strong>of <a href="https://changingwinds.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Changing Winds</a> provided <a href="https://changingwinds.wordpress.com/2017/06/11/leading-in-a-virtualized-world-10-traits-of-a-cyber-leader/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Leading in a Virtualized World: 10 Traits of a Cyber Leader</a>. In the post, Jim<b> </b>explains, "To be a true Cyber Leader requires a strong and sustained commitment. Technology is proving to be a powerful enabler to bringing people together from around the globe. While Cyber Leadership brings with it exciting opportunities for personal growth, it’s also accompanied by certain challenges<i>.</i>" Find Jim on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/72keys" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@72keys</a>.
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<strong>Joel Garfinkle</strong> of the <a href="http://careeradvancementblog.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Career Advancement Blog</a> submitted <a href="http://careeradvancementblog.com/overworked-underappreciated-work" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Four Solutions if You're Feeling Overworked and Underappreciated at Work</a>. Joel shares: "If you're feeling overworked and underappreciated at work, you're not alone. It's easy to begin to feel bitter and resentment toward your job. But, there are things you can do to change how you feel." Discover Joel on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/JoelGarfinkle" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@JoelGarfinkle</a>.
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<strong>John Hunter</strong> of <a href="http://management.curiouscatblog.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Curious Cat</a> submitted <a href="http://management.curiouscatblog.net/2017/06/07/technological-innovation-and-management/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Technological Innovation and Management</a>. John recaps: "Technological innovation brings great opportunity for improving results and our quality of life.  But transforming potential benefits into real results comes with many challenges." Discover John on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/ajohnhunter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@ajohnhunter</a>.
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<strong>Jon Mertz </strong>of <a href="http://www.thindifference.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Thin Difference</a> submitted <a href="https://www.thindifference.com/2017/06/need-sadness-less-anger/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Need for More Sadness, Less Anger</a>. Jon shares, "Anger rises, stifling collaboration. We need more sadness and less anger. From our sadness, we renew our focus on fulfillment rather than happiness." Discover Jon on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/thindifference" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@thindifference</a>.
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<strong>Jon Verbeck</strong> of  <a href="http://www.jonverbeck.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jon Verbeck</a> contributed <a href="http://www.jonverbeck.com/business-owner-mistake-basic-profit-model-not-leveraged/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Business Owner Mistake: The Basic Profit Model is Not Leveraged Link:</a>. In this post, Jon shared how slight improvements over many transactions can have a huge impact<b>.</b> Follow Jon on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/jonverbeck1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@jonverbeck1</a>.
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<strong>Julie Winkle-Giulioni </strong>of <a href="http://www.juliewinklegiulioni.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Julie Winkle-Giulioni</a> provided <a href="http://www.juliewinklegiulioni.com/blog/leadership-matters/the-fuel-that-propels-todays-organizations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The FUEL that Propels Today’s Organizatons</a>. Julie recaps, "In today’s business environment, only the most energized organizations and individuals will be prepared to power forward toward that ever-moving finish line. And the key to high quality results is high-quality FUEL (in the form of feedback, an understanding what’s most important, and a culture of experimentation and learning)." Find Julie on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/julie_wg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@julie_wg</a>.
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<strong>Karin Hurt</strong> of  <a href="http://letsgrowleaders.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Let's Grow Leaders</a> contributed <a href="http://letsgrowleaders.com/before-you-forget-stop-and-do-this-immediately/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Before You Forget, Stop and Do This Immediately</a>. In this post, Karin explored this question: "Who consistently takes the time to sweat the small stuff so you don’t have to?"<b>.</b> Follow Karin on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/letsgrowleaders" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@letsgrowleaders</a>.
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<strong>Ken Downer</strong> of  <a href="http://www.rapidstartleadership.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rapid Start Leadership</a> contributed <a href="http://www.rapidstartleadership.com/leader-isolation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Leader Isolation: 6 Ways to Conquer Loneliness at the Top</a>. Ken summarizes, "The challenges and responsibilities of leadership can sometimes leave us feeling isolated and lonely.  But leading well doesn’t mean you have to become a hermit.  In fact the opposite is true – the higher you rise, the more important your connections become.  These six approaches to getting connected can help you find friends while improving your effectiveness as a leader." Follow Ken on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidStartLdr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@rapidstartldr</a>.
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<strong>Linda Fisher Thornton</strong> of<strong> </strong><a href="https://leadingincontext.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Leading in Context</a>  shared <a href="https://leadingincontext.com/2017/06/14/4-connected-trends-shaping-the-future-of-leadership/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> 4 Connected Trends Shaping the Future of Leadership</a>. Linda recaps: "The greatest challenge leaders face is keeping up as the bar continues to be raised. Adaptability is no longer just a competitive advantage. It’s an ethical imperative" Find Linda on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/leadingincontxt" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@leadingincontxt</a>.
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<strong>Marcella Bremer</strong> of <a href="http://www.leadershipandchangemagazine.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Leadership and Change Magazine</a> provided <a href="https://www.leadershipandchangemagazine.com/how-do-i-relate-to-others/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Do I Relate to Others? </a>. Marcella recaps, "Martin Buber states there are two different ways of being in the world: the I-it or I-thou way. I-it means that I am a person - but I see other people as objects or means to my ends. I-thou means that I see you as a person, too. You are equal and I acknowledge your humanity. These two ways profoundly influence how you relate to others and, thus, the results you achieve. How do you relate to others?" Find Marcella on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcellaBremer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@marcellabremer</a>.
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<strong>Mary Jo Asmus </strong>of <a href="http://www.aspire-cs.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Aspire Collaborative Services, LLC</a> provided <a href="http://www.aspire-cs.com/how-to-avoid-starring-in-your-own-drama/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How to avoid starring in your own drama</a>. Mary Jo recaps, "Leaders often create their own drama, and then take the starring role. Here are some ways to avoid getting caught up in your own drama." Find Mary Jo on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/mjasmus" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@mjasmus</a>.
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<strong>Miki Saxon</strong> of <a href="http://mappingcompanysuccess.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MAPping Company Success</a> contributed <a href="http://mappingcompanysuccess.com/2017/06/ducks-row-educating-future/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ducks in a Row: Educating For The Future</a>. Miki writes, "There is a sad result from the current intense focus on STEM curriculum, with enterprise pushing its own short-term hiring agenda, and media hype that a tech career is the be-all and end-all. The real role education must play in a future of unimaginable careers that AI can't do ends up being ignored." Discover Miki on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/OptionSanity" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@optionsanity</a>.
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<strong>Michael Lee Stallard</strong> of the <a href="http://connectionculture.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Connection Culture Group</a> contributed <a href="http://connectionculture.com/post/3-practices-improve-contribution-core-employees" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">3 Practices to Improve the Contributions of Your Core Employees</a>. He writes, "Core employees comprise the majority of the workforce, yet are often overlooked. Here are three ways to engage the group that is critical to every organization's success. " Discover him on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelStallard" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@michaelstallard</a>.
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<strong>Neal Burgis</strong> of <a href="http://www.successful-solutions.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Burgis Successful Solutions</a> submitted <a href="http://www.successful-solutions.com/2017/06/30/leaders-encouraging-creative-risks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Leaders Encouraging Creative Risks</a>. Neal recaps, "How can a leader experiment and foster risk taking?The idea is not to run out and take any risk. Think about how you want to take the risk you need on a small scale first. Test it out before taking a bigger leap with a bigger risk." Find Neal on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/Exec_Solutions" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@exec_solutions</a>.
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<strong>Paula Kiger</strong> of <a href="http://biggreenpen.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Big Green Pen</a> provided <a href="http://biggreenpen.com/2017/06/04/personal-organization/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Late Cleanup</a>. Paula recaps, "Making a decision to stop procrastinating on a long-overdue 'cleanup' ended up providing a physical <strong>and</strong> mental lift." Find Paula on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/biggreenpen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@biggreenpen</a>.
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<strong>Randy Conley</strong> of <a href="http://leadingwithtrust.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Leading With Trust</a> shared <a href="https://leadingwithtrust.com/2017/06/25/we-dont-have-a-crisis-of-trust-we-have-a-crisis-of-untrustworthy-leaders/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">We Don’t Have a Crisis of Trust – We Have a Crisis of Untrustworthy Leaders</a>. Randy writes, "The statistics on the state of trust in our world are dismal. Yet Randy Conley believes the core issue isn’t with trust itself, but with untrustworthy leaders of our organizations. In his post, We Don’t Have a Crisis of Trust – We Have a Crisis of Untrustworthy Leaders, Randy shares the four characteristics that define trustworthy leaders." Find Randy on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/RandyConley" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@randyconley</a>.
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<strong>Robyn McLeod </strong>of <a href="http://chatsworthconsulting.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chatsworth Consulting</a> submitted <a href="http://chatsworthconsulting.com/2017/06/08/your-strengths-can-hurt-you-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Your Strengths Can Hurt You</a>. In this post, Robyn shares four easy tips to avoid having your strengths turn into derailers. Discover Robyn on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/ThoughtfulLdrs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@thoughtfulldrs</a>.
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<strong>Shelley Row</strong> of <a href="http://www.shelleyrow.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shelley Row</a> provided <a href="http://www.shelleyrow.com/perfect-is-over-rated/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Perfect is Over-Rated</a>. In the post, Shelley encourages leaders to stop fixating on what's wrong in order to really appreciate the fact that the majority of things that are right.<strong> </strong>Find Shelley on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/shelleyrow" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@shelleyrow</a>.
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<strong>Susan Mazza</strong> of <a href="http://randomactsofleadership.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Random Acts of Leadership</a> provided <a href="http://randomactsofleadership.com/the-secret-to-getting-what-you-want/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Secret to Getting What You Want</a>. Susan explains, "There’s a saying that, if you don’t know where you are going, any road will take you there. The same applies in life and business. Knowing what you want, and how to get it, is the key to being in the driver’s seat of your life, your career, and your business." Follow Susan on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/SusanMazza" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@susanmazza</a>.
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<strong>Tanveer Naseer</strong> of <a href="https://www.tanveernaseer.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tanveer Naseer</a> provided <a href="https://www.tanveernaseer.com/a-lesson-from-failure-on-becoming-a-better-listener/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Failure Taught Me To Become A Better Listener</a>. Tanveer says this post is the story of one leader's failure reveals a powerful lesson on the importance of effective listening to leadership success. Follow Tanveer on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/TanveerNaseer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@tanveernaseer</a>.
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<strong>Wally Bock</strong> of <a href="http://threestarleadership.com/blog" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Three Star Leadership</a> provided <a href="http://www.threestarleadership.com/books/summer-reading-lessons-from-my-fathers-reading-plan" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lessons From My Father's Reading Plan</a>. Wally recaps, "You’ll get more from your summer reading if you have a plan. Here’s how my father did his." Find Wally on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/wallybock" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@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>

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