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Change is a Double-Edged Sword

Lead Change Blog

One of my favorite change quotes comes from a book by Michael Fullan, a Canadian expert on educational change, who wrote in Leading in a Culture of Change [2001]: “Change is a double-edged sword. The process was painful, and at times very messy, but it eventually delivered a creative and innovative solution.

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The 9 (or 99?) Ps of Leadership

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post from Sander Flaum: Back in 2001, when I was asked to lead a forum in leadership at what is now the Fordham Gabelli Graduate School of Business, the concept was to bring noted leaders (business and otherwise) into a classroom where they could share their experiences and insights with MBA students.

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0813 | Outsmart Your Instincts with Adam Hansen

LDRLB

As a new product professional, Adam has always believed in the power of possibility—accepting new approaches, questioning conventional wisdom, and being open to anything. His path to innovation process started with an MBA in product management from Indiana University.

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Is Leadership Development the Answer to Low Employee Engagement? (Yes.)

N2Growth Blog

A 2001 study by the Hay Group indicated a 2.5x This ability demonstrates the power of choice: the choice to lead. Leadership must see the power of choice in every moment, when it is time to choose between doing business as usual or stepping up to real and more impactful leadership. She is always looking for the void.

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Introverts and Extroverts

Coaching Tip

Introverts and extroverts differ in how they process information. Extroverts love to talk and typically "think out loud," processing information by talking. In a smaller study in 2001, 57% were introverts. "It If the other person keeps talking, the introvert can become distracted from her mental process and feel overwhelmed.

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Judgment Calls

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

Books like Built to Last (Collins and Porras, 1997) and Good to Great (Collins, 2001) have laid a foundation. Davenport and Manville’s case studies are organized around four themes: Utilizing collaborative processes for decision-making. We need more models of what these organizations look like in real life.

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Whoever Tells The Best Story Wins

Eric Jacobson

Whoever Tells The Best Story Wins , is the new book by Annette Simmons , president of Group Process Consulting. The power of even a simple story to affirm someone’s connection to your organization’s people, values, and vision can mean the difference between simple competence and fully realized ownership," explains Simmons.