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* Putting the “Constructive” into Criticism

You're Not the Boss of Me

Most leaders like to preface the word ‘criticism’ with the word ‘constructive’. However, not all carry out the ‘constructive’ part well, which usually means the ‘criticism’ part is prone to cause an already “ unhealthy state of things ” to deteriorate even further. Originally published, October 14, 2012. To me, that says it all.

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On Being a Leader of Integrity: 4 ways to build personal and organizational integrity

N2Growth Blog

For example, in a 2012 study of the Character Strength of Leaders by CCL it was found that integrity was the most important contributor to top-level executive performance followed closely by bravery. Most of us define it as the latter – that is, being of sound moral principle, viewing it as a virtue or character strength.

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No matter how educated, talented, or rich you are, how you TREAT OTHERS ultimately tells all.

Brigette Hyacinth

Great leaders are in the construction not the demolition business. Leadership is about inspiring greatness in others. billion in 2012, employees showed a strong dislike of their CEO, Bill Nuti. The truth is great leaders don’t talk down to their employees or make them feel inferior. They build people up. billion in 2013 from $6.0

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Team Engagement Brings Competitive Advantage

Lead Change Blog

More alarming Gallup’s 2016 survey for the UK reveals that the percentage of UK employees feeling engaged at work has plummeted to just 8%, down from 17% in 2012. team members are not able to handle conflict constructively. Worldwide, only 13% of team members are engaged. the team is misaligned and lack commitment.

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Parkinson's Law of Triviality

Great Leadership By Dan

This post was first published in SmartBlog on Leadership on 11/29/2012: Have you ever noticed that committees or management teams tend to spend way too much time in meetings endlessly debating the most unimportant or mundane topics, while at the same time, not enough time on the most important or strategic issues?

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Wal-Mart Leadership Sweeps $24 Million of Bribes Under the Rug

Coaching Tip

In The New York Times of April 22, 2012, a former executive described how Wal-Mart de Mexico had orchestrated a campaign of bribery to win market dominance. He knew so much, he explained, because for years he had been the lawyer in charge of obtaining construction permits for Wal-Mart de Mexico.

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Ten Ways to Engage Your Workforce in 2012

Strategy Driven

Too often people want to move to management when they are better solo performers, or they prefer to work individually, but the job requires collaboration. Top performers will be more engaged when they receive constructive information about what they do well and what they need to improve. Make sure people and their jobs match.