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Category Archives: Inspirational Leadership

Speak of Outcomes

Leadership Breakthroughs Blog for Chicago Executive Coaching Posted on February 20, 2020 by Tom LemanskiFebruary 18, 2020
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As you seek to become more of a leader and less a manager, how will your conversations need to change? You will need to speak less of what needs to be done and how to do it. Instead, speak more about why. In the words of acclaimed author and executive coach Marshall Goldsmith:
“What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There”

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Posted in leadership development, Inspirational Leadership, motivation | Leave a reply

But I’m Not in Sales

Leadership Breakthroughs Blog for Chicago Executive Coaching Posted on August 12, 2016 by Tom LemanskiOctober 17, 2022
Bad Sales Guy

Is it Time to STOP Saying “I’m not in sales”? Have you ever found yourself using this disqualifying phrase? Why did you say it? If you’ve been disqualifying yourself as a “sales person”, let me help you to be more realistic.

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Posted in Influencing Skills, Inspirational Leadership, interpersonal skills, leadership development | Tagged Non Sales Selling, To Sell is Human | 2 Replies

Is Workplace Fun Underrated?

Leadership Breakthroughs Blog for Chicago Executive Coaching Posted on July 9, 2013 by Tom LemanskiAugust 11, 2020
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Want to Change Behaviors for the Better? Make it Fun!
Given the choice of riding an escalator vs. climbing stairs, most people choose the free ride on the escalator. Unless you make it more fun to stair-it. In this case study from folks at The Fun Theory, they increased stair usage by 66% by making stairs more fun.

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Posted in executive coaching, Inspirational Leadership, leadership | Tagged influencing skills, workplace fun | 1 Reply

Why Should You Be Asking More and Telling Less?

Leadership Breakthroughs Blog for Chicago Executive Coaching Posted on January 10, 2013 by Tom LemanskiMarch 25, 2022
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Effective leaders know the importance of transferring ownership of their ideas from themselves to their followers.

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Posted in communication skills, Inspirational Leadership, interpersonal skills | Leave a reply

A Maestro’s Breakthrough Discovery

Leadership Breakthroughs Blog for Chicago Executive Coaching Posted on August 12, 2012 by Tom LemanskiMay 24, 2022
Conductor

Ben Zander is a world renowned orchestra conductor, teacher and speaker. At the age of 45, he made a game-changing personal discovery. Watch and hear Ben describe his epiphany and learn how you can apply it to inspire others to exceptional performances.

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Posted in attitude development, employee engagement, Inspirational Leadership, leadership development | Tagged attitude development, Ben Zander, inspirational leadership, positive attitude | 1 Reply

Herding Cats

Leadership Breakthroughs Blog for Chicago Executive Coaching Posted on June 26, 2012 by Tom LemanskiJanuary 23, 2021
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Do you ever get the feeling that you’re trying to herd cats? It can be a feeling of hopeless frustration.

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Posted in motivation, employee engagement, execution secrets, Inspirational Leadership, leadership | Tagged herding cats, leadership development, linkedin, Zig Ziglar | Leave a reply

The Ant, The Lion and The Airline

Leadership Breakthroughs Blog for Chicago Executive Coaching Posted on May 27, 2011 by Tom LemanskiSeptember 26, 2021
The Ant

Contrasting a compelling fable of a manager who couldn’t leave well enough alone with one of corporate America’s biggest success stories.

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Posted in Activity vs. Achievement, Inspirational Leadership | Tagged linkedin, Southwest Airlines Philosophy | Leave a reply
Tom Lemanski

Tom Lemanski

Since 2001, Tom Lemanski has served as an executive coach and Trusted Advisor to successful business leaders who want to be more successful. He guides his coaching clients to breakthrough results as they discover and overcome what's really getting in their way.

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