October, 2016

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Is Your Leadership Based On Influence Or Authority?

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With a complex endeavour such as leadership, it’s only natural that there be different schools of thought and perspectives on what would be the best way to lead your team and organization forward. Of course, while there might be different approaches to leadership, there are still a few binary aspects to how we approach the role of leader in today’s organizations.

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How Leaders Can Make Their Message More Memorable

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The following is a guest piece by cognitive scientist and author Dr. Carmen Simon. Conversation between flight attendant and passenger: “What would you like to drink, sir?” “Water.” Flight attendant goes to get it and turns around after 2 seconds: “Sorry, was that a club soda?” “No, water.” I heard the exchange above just now, on a flight to Michigan.

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3 Ways Leaders Can Help Bring Great Ideas To Life

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The following is a guest piece by Kotter International President, Russell Raath on behalf of The Economist Executive Education Navigator. How often have you heard the phrase “that’s not how we do it here” uttered in your workplace? When employees suggest new ways to tackle challenges, are their contributions welcomed—no matter how outside-the-box they may be?

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Why Expressing Gratitude Through Our Leadership Matters

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This past weekend marked the celebration of Thanksgiving Day here in Canada, our last holiday long-weekend before the inevitable cold blast of winter arrives to blanket our country in snow and ice. While Thanksgiving in Canada differs from that in the United States in being a celebration of the end of the harvest period, what these two holidays share in common is that it’s a holiday for spending time with family, and expressing gratitude for the good fortune we’ve experienced this ye