Jay, as a serial entrepreneur, CEO, keynote speaker, author, and Vistage Master Chair. Strategic Jaywalking is a top leadership book. Darden, Georgia Tech grad.
Smile always, even through your mask! Your eyes will twinkle. Folks will feel your warmth. Thanks for sharing Linda Ivy Bain! Jay 👍💕❣️👍🇺🇸
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Make a difference in people’s lives? Thanks, Jon Gordon. Jay
Life is people, commitment, loyalty and relationships. We won't be measured by our bank account, sales or wins and losses but by the difference we made in people's lives. We make a difference through relationships.
Help wanted: Charting the challenge of tight labor markets in advanced economies.
For almost two decades, labor markets across advanced economies have tightened—and the trend is set to continue.
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Google Fired 12,000 Employees. A Year Later, the CEO Says It Was the Right Call, Just Done in the Wrong Way.
The aftermath of the layoffs is a poignant reminder of the human element in corporate decision-making.
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#WorkersArePeopleToo
Why Rude Leadership is Destructive and How to Stop It:
Why be a rude leader? Instead, create a positive and respectful work environment that promotes collaboration and positivity, and prevents turnover.
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Keeping Your Company Afloat While the CEO's Away:
From CEOWORLD magazine, a discussion of how to set up your company without needing the CEO's personal constant supervision.
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Conversations on Leadership with Ken Blanchard: Helping People to Develop Problem Solving Skills.
Ken Blanchard advises leaders to strengthen others to become more resilient by solving their own problems.
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Five Fallacies About Joining Peer Advisory Groups
Leo Bottary clarifies the significant benefits of peer advisory groups that many business people haven't realized yet.
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How to be an approachable leader. Remember that being approachable starts with being real, building trust, being an active listener, providing feedback, and fostering collaboration. via
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Are You Grateful? When you take things for granted, you diminish their importance and may even jeopardize their very existence. Take a moment and recognize all the wonderful things in your life. via
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How leaders can bring people together after messing up. Critical to gaining trust is admitting mistakes and making amends.
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Strength in Leadership: The Power of Believing.Channeling energy into a positive force is a choice - a responsibility and a smart strategy for reinforcing your beliefs and energizing others through your influence.
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Great post by Bill Catlette! Leaders must bring clarity and productivity to their culture…both discussed in my new book, Strategic Jaywalking: The Secret Sauce to Life & Leadership Excellence. Jay
Don’t Disappear in the Hybrid Workplace. Position yourself better for greater visibility to ensure that you are getting recognition for your accomplishments and staying in line for promotions and desirable assignments. via
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#remotework
Briogeo founder Twine says “internal resiliency” is entrepreneurs’ shared superpower:
A conversation with Nancy Twine of startup Briogeo on the importance of resiliency as an entrepreneur.
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You Have to Be Better at Something but Not Everything.
John Hewitt, CEO of Loyalty Brands Inc, shares his business success as founder, executive coach, and philanthropist. (Podcast: 17min 50 sec)
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Save Your Apologies for When You Really Need Them. While a well-placed apology will sometimes smooth your path, it's best to save your apologies for times when you have actually made an error. via
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If you always use these 12 phrases, you’re more emotionally intelligent than most:
In his most recent book “Optimal,” Daniel Goldman share how to know if you're emotionally intelligent. Are you one of those?
10 Brilliant Hiring Philosophies From Famous Leaders:
Never be intimidated by an applicant who may have something on you; they’re the ones who have something for you.
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Join me for my book sale and signing in Atlanta this week! On Friday, December 15, 2023, I'll be at the Barnes & Noble Georgia Tech Bookstore from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM. My book, Strategic Jaywalking: The Secret Sauce to Life & Leadership Excellence, is the perfect gift for all ages.
PODCAST: RAPID RESPONSE - GaryVee wants your attention!
Why Gary Vaynerchuk moves rapidly when he spots opportunity. “Pop culture is currency." The origins of VeeFriends: where “Sesame Street meets Pokémon." ... and more!
Why Values Are at the Core of Great Leadership:
Chain-of-command leadership is no longer viable. Now, leaders must collaborate with trust, respect, and continuous learning. Values must mesh to be effective.
@jaymmcdonald
#ValuesAtTheCore
#GreatLeadership
From Smart to Wise: Transformative Insights for Leaders:
High-capacity people tend to run fast and end up stuck in a chronic state of fight or flight. Here's a checklist to evaluate where you are on this continuum
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The Trap of Lazy Communication. Assuming people know what you’re thinking and therefore you don’t need to communicate much is often the fatal flaw of what could have been a successful leadership tenure. via
@LeadToday
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4 ways to turn setbacks and failures into career-enhancing opportunities. You should pursue smart failures, or rather, failures that enable you to get smarter, develop, and grow while bringing valuable new insights to your team. via
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As we enter this celebratory holiday weekend, let's remember our founding fathers for their courage and leadership. In my new book, Strategic Jaywalking: The Secret Sauce to Life & Leadership Excellence, my last chapter is A Final…
There's a Word for What Terrible Bosses Do: It's Called Inflicting. Just because you can doesn't mean you should. Especially when you lead people. via
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How to Elevate Your Status at Work. Elevate your status by bringing value to others. Hard work that isn’t valued doesn’t matter. Your value at work is determined by something outside yourself. via
@Leadershipfreak
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Excited to share my live interview last Thursday on the Jim Bohannon Show, hosted by John Trout. Lots of leadership thoughts. Listen on the link from 41:50-59:40. Discussing my book, Strategic Jaywalking: The Secret Sauce to Life &…
Great article on the value of questions, not only for leaders, but everyone! In my new book, Strategic Jaywalking: The Secret Sauce to Life & Leadership Excellence, I devote a chapter to curiosity as a necessary element for great l…
When Your Boss Needs Mentoring. When management skills are neglected, leaders often walk a fine line between expressing power and remaining relatable, which is difficult to master. via
@MRGottschalk
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Don’t be a naysayer! Be a positive force for creating better solutions and a more harmonious world. Thanks, Seth, for sharing. Jay ❤️❤️❤️ # # Strategic Jaywalking # leadership # Vistage
How Munger Did It: Lessons for the Board and CEOs.
Munger, like Buffett, believed a successful investment career boils down to just a handful of decisions. This summary of Munger's approach boils down to the basics.
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Stop Being an Intermittent Learner (Become a Continual Learner): Kevin Eikenberry --
Create a learning cadence with these brief daily habits: read, watch (or listen), reflect, ask and listen.
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How to Build Confidence in Yourself and Your Leadership. “Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” – Dale Carnegie.
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The Engine of Success. Goals will harness the power that’s already within you to have whatever you want out of life. Without goals, that power is wasted as you sit in neutral, waiting for success to come to you.
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Everyone Benefits when Leaders Get Real. Dropping all pretenses and letting your people get to know the person behind the title won’t cause them to lose respect for you. It will allow them to see you for who you really are. Via
@kenblanchard
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Why Trust Matters - How to Safeguard Relationships in Your Team. Employees are looking to work alongside colleagues and leaders whom they can trust - and they want to be trusted in return.
5 Steps to Help Someone Through a Bad Decision at Work. You are most effective as a leader when you use emotional intelligence to lead through empathy and understanding. via
@thoughtLEADERS
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Outdated assumptions that undermine employee retention. Leaders who challenge their assumptions will be able to change with the times, meet the moment and offer the employee experience that leads to greater retention and results. via
@Julie_WG
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