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Toxic Work Environments | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

The articles should have been written on the topic of poor leadership. Toxic work environments can only exist where a lack of trust and respect are present, and this can only occur in the absence of sound leadership. While these articles tended to stir the pot a bit, they were in my opinion mostly missing the mark.

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LeadershipNow 140: December 2011 Compilation

Leading Blog

Here are a selection of tweets from December 2011 that you might have missed: @wallybock >> Imagination Igniters: Books for Leaders. mjasmus: Most read in 2011: 30 Overlooked Acts of Leadership Courage. The worst leadership moments of 2011 - The Washington Post. KevinEikenberry: My list of top leadership tweeters.

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First Look: Leadership Books for September 2011

Leading Blog

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in September. True North Groups : A Powerful Path to Personal and Leadership Development by Bill George and Doug Baker. The Anywhere Leader : How to Lead and Succeed in Any Business Environment by Mike Thompson. Baumeister and John Tierney.

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LeadershipNow 140: September 2011 Compilation

Leading Blog

Here are a selection of tweets from September 2011 that you might have missed: @stevefarber: Want to solve the leadership crisis? Leadership Caffeine - Always Lead with Context by @artpetty. Gentile on Ethical Leadership: Asking the Wrong Questions | @YalePress. Vital to leadership survival. by @mjasmus.

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Team Dialog: Environment Matters

Persuasive Powerhouse

So if your intent is to engage your team and/or have great dialog, consider the following: The Physical Environment The room should not be too large or too small: A room that is too large can often suck energy – and sound – away from the discussion. What else have you noticed about the environment that promotes team dialog?

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Good Power: Changing a Life. Changing Work. Changing the World.

Leading Blog

Power is part of leadership, and it can be used in the service of others or for personal gain. When CEO Sam Palmisano stepped down at the end of 2011, there were several qualified replacements, including Rometty. T HE TIME TO THINK about power is before you get it.

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The Wisdom Wave: Preparing for the Surge of Senior Professionals.

Rich Gee Group

This is up from 16% in 2011. Mentorship and Leadership: Older employees often take on mentorship roles, sharing their knowledge and experiences with younger colleagues. To overcome these challenges, businesses should create an environment where workers of all ages can thrive.

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