Smart Decisions: Avoid Faulty Thinking
I’m curious about business decision processes and I’ve been thinking about how even smart leaders can make the wrong choices. For one thing, I’ve been
March 19, 2015
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5 Leadership Trust Building Skills
I’ve been exploring what builds high leadership trust (here and here). Maister, Green and Galford write about the elements that build trust in their book
November 13, 2014
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January 18, 2014
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Lead Better See More
Sudden information is generally incomplete, incorporating whatever is available at the moment. By contrast, leaders sift through information, take time to gather data, and draw
September 17, 2024
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De-escalation is a Process
Make no mistake; there are no quick fixes when it comes to de-escalation techniques. De-escalation is a process. And processes take time. I wrote about
February 18, 2021
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The Art of Complaining Up, Down, and Sideways
Employees are often in the perfect position to see what doesn’t work in an organization, and are important collaborators in meaningful change. But, it takes
June 8, 2020
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Commitment + Small Wins = Perseverance
Have you mastered the power of perseverance? As I wrote in my last post, no one can change his or her character in one leap.
January 15, 2018
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The Leadership Paradox: Self-Awareness First
It seems not many business leaders have great self-awareness. In today’s fast-paced business world, it’s hard to take time for reflection and introspection. But if
October 16, 2014
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Better Leadership Decision-Making
November 19, 2024
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An organization’s health is only as sound as its leader’s decisions. Some companies prosper from wise leadership directions, while others struggle after flawed choices—choices that
Overcoming Adversity: 3 Steps Great Leaders Take
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How a leader responds to adversity reveals how effective that leader truly is. Reactions to setbacks or crises not only test leadership character but define
Avoiding Leadership Drift
October 22, 2024
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Business is an active, demanding endeavor. Only those who consistently apply themselves succeed. Organizations that thrive require leaders who actively dream, plan, engage, solve, pursue,
Employee Engagement: Your Secret Weapon
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Surveys and studies indicate global job dissatisfaction is at a two-decade high. Disengaged employees account for nearly 70 percent of the workforce, which significantly affects
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