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February 2017 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Welcome to the February 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! ” As I’ve seen in my own leadership journey, that’s often the choice that leads to new and exhilarating paths. Beth recaps, “Beth Beutler refreshes us on an important leadership skill—saying ‘no’ with grace.” Let’s Get Started.

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Give Your Employees a Knife

Lead Change Blog

Since personal power is already present in every employee, empowerment is not a gift given by the leader. The job of the leader is to release power. Think of your leadership job as a liberator…removing obstacles that keep employees from using their personal power. they are viewing it as a gift.

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5 Ways to Lead with Empathy

Leading with Trust

The importance of being an empathetic leader starts with the simple truth that leadership is about people. This translates into creating real partnerships rather than exerting power. This translates into creating real partnerships rather than exerting power. Why Empathetic Leaders Are Needed Now. The Empathy Deficit.