August, 2012

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Toxic Leadership

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Posted in Team Dynamics Value Creation What is it? Toxic leadership is brought about by lack of self-awareness, lack of self-control and confidence, all of which are seeded by self-interest. As a result, a toxic leader’s subordinates don’t like him or her. Toxic leaders care all about themselves. They only think of their own feelings and disregard those of others.

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Leaders: Are You A Candle or A Beacon?

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Posted in Leadership Development Light Your World Workplace Issues Have you ever had an “A~ha! Moment” that is so profoundly simple you wonder why you’ve never seen it before? I had one of those a couple of years ago that continues to impact me. I have always believed that the biggest reason leaders exist, is to be a source of light and help to [.].

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6 Delegation Tips That Build Trust and Results

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Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership Delegation is powerful. It’s a huge part of growing a business and creating trust. One person can only do so much effectively. To multiply and accomplish more, delegating effectively is vital. Why do people struggle with delegation? Not because they don’t want to delegate, but because they are not taught how to delegate effectively.

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11 Steps to Create Unity and Loyalty

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Posted in Leadership Development If there is one difference maker in organizations, it may be the leaders’ ability to create unity and loyalty. Unity and loyalty often make the difference between mediocrity and greatness. When I see an organization that lacks personal accountability and has a toxic culture of finger pointing and blame, it is usually the result of [.].

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The Importance of Alliances as a Leader

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Posted in Self Leadership Team Dynamics Alliances are a key part of what a leader does. They are critical whether you are an employee, business owner, consultant, or volunteer. Alliances provide a network of trusted sources. Skilled leaders build diverse teams for success and do not work in a vacuum. In my blog post, Keys to Successful Leadership, I briefly touch on the importance [.].

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Conflict, character and calm

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Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership You’d been angling to get assigned to the special project team at work for a long time. Finally your dream came true. What you weren’t expecting, however, was discovering the team facilitator rubbed you the wrong way, big-time. Maybe it’s a case of opinions and values being worlds apart. Perhaps there’s open hostility or a [.].

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Leaders Live In The Tent of Discontent

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Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership Being content is good. Being discontent is bad. Have you heard this or felt this way? I have. From an early age, I have been taught that contentment is a noble characteristic. I must learn to be content with what I have, with what I make, and with the circumstances beyond my control. Within that [.].

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