Leading Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

Power is part of leadership, and it can be used in the service of others or for personal gain. And when delivering bad news, use a velvet hammer. She says, “I translated his sage advice to mean put your focus on followership, not politics.” T HE TIME TO THINK about power is before you get it. How do we do that?

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You're Not the Boss of Me

JULY 13, 2013

This young woman, (played by Dolly Parton ), was delightfully guileless and dished out her unadorned advice with clarity and good humour. And, it also made me think about how important straight talk is in leadership. Taking the hammer out of the communication toolbox allows for more open and meaningful conversation.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

JUNE 25, 2011

This young woman, (played by Dolly Parton ), was delightfully guileless and dished out her unadorned advice with clarity and good humour. And, it also made me think about how important straight talk is in leadership. Taking the hammer out of the communication toolbox allows for more open and meaningful conversation.

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