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Society Needs a Leadership Paradigm Shift

Leading Blog

Building on the shoulders of such philosophical giants and the subsequent research over millennia, science has further defined, assessed, and developed the concept of character to apply findings to organizational leadership. We’ve constructed an “anatomy of leader character” based on a set of 11 dimensions and associated behaviors.

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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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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. I am not impressed by your money, title or position. They build people up. billion in 2013 from $6.0

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9 Lessons from Henry Ford’s $5 Day Decision

Leading Blog

He simplified the design and construction of the automobile, narrowed the choices available (“any color you want, so long as it’s black”) and marketed it toward what we would today call the “down market.” Ford’s company was in a precarious position. Though his was not the only automobile company, Henry Ford had some key early insights.

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Taking Charge of a Team? Avoid These 4 Mistakes

QAspire

Joining a team in leadership position is an opportunity to gain team’s respect and support. Keep them positive. Try directing this energy instead into constructive initiatives that leave people feel more valued. Be positive, seek to understand first and focus on results. Use “we” more often than “I”.

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Ten Ways to Engage Your Workforce in 2012

Strategy Driven

Leverage the first months in a new executive position- that time of transition that promises opportunity and challenge, but also brings a period of great vulnerability. Top performers will be more engaged when they receive constructive information about what they do well and what they need to improve. Give feedback.

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From Good to Great

Marshall Goldsmith

They communicate with confidence – one of the “top 10″ elements of effective leadership. Successful people have a positive interpretation of their past performance. In a positive way, they are “delusional.” Six Steps to Positive Change. I will succeed. . I have succeeded.