Many companies—even those that are growing and successful—have had to face some slowdowns in the last 2-3 years. And those slow times create extra challenges for leaders who are already trying to navigate through their own uncertainty. In her April 30 "Calling the Game" video, Bobbie LaPorte shares three tips that many of her clients have found helpful when dealing with this kind of situation.
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Confidence from Within: 3 Shifts Leaders Must Make Now–Part 3
In her April 23 "Calling the Game" video, Bobbie LaPorte covers the third of three important shifts every leader needs to make NOW. This shift requires understanding what confidence and competence look like in today's rapidly changing world.
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Decision Dynamics: 3 Shifts Leaders Must Make Now–Part 2
In her April 16 "Calling the Game" video, Bobbie LaPorte focuses on the second shift that leaders need to make NOW. Times have changed, and so have the timelines for decision-making. If you're used to taking a careful, methodical approach, it's time to learn how to make quick decisions—and accept the risks that go with them.
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Strategic Awareness: 3 Shifts Leaders Must Make Now–Part 1
We all have a natural tendency to shift into "autopilot" when we're under a high cognitive load. But as leaders, it's important to try and fight against this habit—and instead try to move to a state of strategic awareness. Watch Bobbie LaPorte's March 26 "Calling the Game" video to learn how.
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An Effective Executive Branding and Self-Promotion Example
"Self promotion" is such a loaded term, it's no wonder that many of us find it somewhat distasteful. But if you instead think about personal branding as "sharing your successes with people who matter," you'll realize how simple—and valuable—it can be. In her April 2 "Calling the Game" video, Bobbie LaPorte shares an example from her own experience. By using a LinkedIn post to congratulate a client, she was also able to reinforce her own personal brand in a natural and authentic way.
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Executive Branding Examples: the Framework in Practice
Following up on her video series on Executive Branding and Self Promotion, Bobbie LaPorte's March 26 "Calling the Game" video follows up with a real-life example of one of her clients. Learn how this Engineering leader successfully implemented her own personal brand to build her career—while supporting and inspiring those around her.
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Navigating Executive Branding Part 3: Bring Your Brand to Life
In Bobbie LaPorte's March 12 "Calling the Game" video, she focuses on the Who, What and Where of bringing your executive brand to life. The more you practice, the more natural it becomes—helping you to share your value and stand out from your peers.
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Navigating Executive Branding Part 2: Define Your Personal Brand
Defining your "personal brand" is not just for A-list celebrities—and it's not as hard as it might sound. Watch Bobbie LaPorte's March 5 "Calling the Game" video for some practical tips you can follow to uncover and articulate your own brand. You might be surprised at what a powerful tool this can be!
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Navigating Executive Branding Part 1: Embrace Authentic Self-Promotion
Most leaders find the idea of "self promotion" distasteful—but it's actually an essential skill to help define your brand and build your career. Watch Bobbie LaPorte's February 27 "Calling the Game" video to learn why it's so important.
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Leadership Lessons from the Super Bowl
It's been nearly impossible to escape all the hype and round-the-clock media coverage before, during, and now after the Super Bowl. But even if you're not a football fan, there are still valuable lessons to be learned about how to respond to unrelenting pressure and uncertainty. Take a few minutes to watch Bobbie LaPorte's February 13 "Calling the Game" video for some key takeaways.
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