Leadership, Leading Change
Great Leaders Love Being Uncomfortable!
I am fond of the words, “Great leaders get bored quickly.” As I have studied great leaders, I have observed that once they learn to do something, they love delegating what they have learned to…
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The Critical Connection Between Confidence and Leadership
During the past twenty years, our research and hands-on experience with leaders has led us to feel strongly that there is one aspect of leadership that is so critical, that without it, real leadership cannot…
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What to Do When your Big Vision Meets Big Opposition
Jeff Weiner, the CEO of LinkedIn, posted an article titled, “The Three Qualities of People I Most Enjoy Working With.” The qualities Jeff enjoys most in people he works with are: dream big; get shit…
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Ban Information Hoarding in your Organization
It was not too long ago that the unpleasant experience of going to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to do tasks such as changing title on a car, updating a registration or renewing a…
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Why Nice Leaders Fail
Several of the organizations and departments that we work with have leaders that we would describe as “nice” people. They are the type of people you would like to have over for dinner or have…
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The Important Roles of Fear in Public Speaking
Why is it, when someone asks us to speak before a group, that the mere thought sends quivers or convulsions through most of us? Suddenly, we lose sight of the fact that we routinely converse…
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8 Steps to Stronger Organizational Communication
Historically, it’s never been easier to effectively communicate than right now. We are connected on multiple devices, and most of us check them frequently, if not incessantly. We can do business 24/7, enhancing our productivity…
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Employee Turnover: The Top Five Myths and How to Handle It
Most leaders do not focus on turnover until it is already a problem. As the economy slowly continues to recover, surveys are telling us that a larger number of employees are likely to seek out…
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What Many Leaders Misunderstand About Fairness
You probably weren’t in your leadership role for a long period of time before you heard someone on your team say, “That’s not fair.” There is no doubt that that accusation stung because you are…
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How to Build a Culture Rich in Creativity and Innovation
Many managers are proficient in leading a team that has a solid reputation for maintaining the status quo and producing consistent, high quality results. These managers lead teams that are good at making small incremental…
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