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The January 2013 Leadership Development Carnival: Best of 2012 Edition

Great Leadership By Dan

Welcome to The January 2013 Leadership Development Carnival: Best of 2012 Edition! favorite, most popular) post from 2012, along with why it was the best. was the most popular post of 2012 on the Leading in Context Blog. Here's my own favorite from 2012, 10 Simple "Truths" about Management vs. Leadership. Mike Henry Sr.,

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Is It Ever Wise to Swear at Work?

Michael Lee Stallard

It makes people react defensively, not cooperatively. The Quartz article cites a survey done by CareerBuilder in 2012 when it acknowledges that, “64% of employers thought less of an employee who repeatedly used curse words, and 57% were less likely to promote someone who swears in the office.” Better, yes, but not much better.

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Preview Thursday – Humble Leadership

Lead Change Blog

To make organizations more effective, to lead what has increasingly come to be labeled “culture change” or “transformation,” the relationship between the emergent leader and the organizational followers who will implement the changes has to become a more personal and cooperative Level 2 relationship.

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4 Ways “Connection Culture” Improves Risk Management

Michael Lee Stallard

After all, people in a Connection Culture have superior cognitive function and are more communicative, collaborative and cooperative and, as a result, are going to be less accident prone. In 2012, Gallup researched 49,929 business or work units comprised of 1.4 Research supports this view.

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Deal With Workplace Bullying

Lead Change Blog

Ellen Cobb’s 2012 Study found similar prevalence of workplace bullying in other countries. It’s about being nice, interacting cooperatively, and serving peers and customers along the way. A good job is no longer just hitting performance targets.

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5 Essential Skills for Contemporary Leaders

Great Leadership By Dan

To do that requires an understanding of healthy conflict and the power of stories, plus a consistent application of c’s: collaborate, cooperate, consider, and contribute. It means building lasting relationships. Enabling transition after change. Who would you follow?

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Photo Inquiry Friday: When you reflect on your past, how do you recognize success?

Mike Cardus

It was my birthday yesterday, April 5 2012 – I am now 35. This image above is from my 27 birthday when I was the Coordinator of the ‘Outdoor Youth Development Program’ for Clemson Universities 4H Camp Bob Cooper.