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Leadership & Political Correctness | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

OXYMORON …Great leaders are not politically correct, but they are politically savvy – there is a difference. Putting political agendas and peer pressure aside (as great leaders do), leaders should not make their choices based upon public opinion. Their responsibility is to be correct; not politically correct.

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A Fresh Leadership Model for a New Decade

Great Leadership By Dan

Work spaces, technology, demographics, cultural sensitivities, and remote working are but a few of the areas that have changed. There was consistency in what they were asking for, which was a leadership style that was in sync with the times (technology, social media, ethics, respect) and catered to their needs, perspectives and strengths.

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Culture is Not Enough

Great Leadership By Dan

Upon examination, I discovered it contained in a series of typical bromides like “We don't do politics” or “Be passionate” or “Go for the best” along with a promise for pizza on Fridays. Awareness implies a thorough understanding of the company’s markets, technologies, and strategies. Agility is nimbleness of thought and action.

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The Infinite Game

Leading Blog

Carse, wrote a book entitled Finite and Infinite Games: A Vision of Life as Play and Possibility. Ethical fading, a condition that allows people to act in unethical ways to advance their own interests, is the result of a finite mindset. I N 1986, Professor Emeritus of history and literature of religion at New York University, James P.

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Statesman vs. Politician | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

While the term political leadership may have become an oxymoron, it is simply impossible to be a statesman and not be a leader… It has been said that a politician is concerned with winning an election, and a statesman is concerned with future generations. Another key distinction is one highlighted by Stephen Covey in his 7-Habits books.

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The Seven Signs of Great Leadership

Great Leadership By Dan

They all: · Made fact-based decisions · Built great teams · Made ethics a part of the culture · Engaged listeners · Evaluate constantly · Embraced change · Inspired Make fact-based decisions At the start of each morning, Craig Ryden—the CEO of Yankee Candle—would look at the sales from the previous day in great detail.

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Is give-and-take an old-fashioned notion?

Lead Change Blog

In their book, People of the Lake: Mankind and its Beginnings , Richard Leakey and Kurt Lewin remark that our ancestors participated in an “honored network of obligation” i.e., I help you, you help me. A business woman politely said this to everyone who offered her a card, “Thanks. Here you go.”. What’s Being Pondered.

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