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Leading Thoughts for March 25, 2021

Leading Blog

They understand that if you want to make accountability and cooperation occur at the same time, you need to inspire people and create a culture of commitment and connection to a larger purpose. Source: The Meaning Revolution: The Power of Transcendent Leadership. Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog.

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Carefrontation — The Ultimate Leadership Trait

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post by Mark Hopkins : The best leadership tip I ever received came from a pastor’s sermon during a non-denominational service in Yosemite Valley Chapel. The pastor was clearly providing guidance to parishioners on how to help others confront tough problems, but to me it sounded a lot like a leadership strategy.

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Smarten Up: Hone Your EQ Edge

The Practical Leader

EI brings empirical science and greater clarity to the fuzzy topic of leadership. But, too often, STEMM leadership is an oxymoron. Zenger Folkman’s study comparing 360 assessments of STEMM versus non-STEMM leaders shows STEMM leaders are rated lower in leadership effectiveness. Too many are bully bosses.

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Intergenerational Leadership Begins with Us: We Have More in Common Than We Thought

Great Leadership By Dan

Fowler & Noal McDonald: Leadership is a complex idea: one that is not consistently easy to wrap our minds around. We know good leadership when we see it. If we think of what these experiences have in common, we might think of this quote by Harold Koontz and Cyril O’Donnell: “Leadership molds individuals into a team.”

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Don’t Let STEMM Leadership Be an Oxymoron

The Practical Leader

For many years I’ve been facilitating a 360 assessment and leadership development process for a deeply technical science/engineering association. However, their overall leadership scores are generally well below those of other less technical groups. So weak STEMM leadership effectiveness is especially critical.

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The Leadership Gap with Lolly Daskal

Lead from Within

Hosted by Chris Cooper. This week’s guest, Lolly Daskal, is one of the most sought-after executive leadership coaches in the world. Lolly’s insights are the subject of her new book, The Leadership Gap:What Gets Between You and Your Greatness, and is available for pre- order www.theleadershipgapbook.com. CLICK TO LISTEN.

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What if Serving Others Actually Serves You, too?

Great Leadership By Dan

Do you experience the pure pleasure of serving others beautifully, work well done, and cooperative interaction with team members? Do you experience the pure pleasure of serving others beautifully, work well done, and cooperative interaction with family members, friends, and neighbors, every day? How about in the rest of your life?

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