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The Art of Switching Between Leadership Styles

Coaching Tip

Hiring diverse teams and then hoping for the best is not enough. How can companies best tap the talent of their diverse workforce? The social distance that separates individuals from those in positions of authority, whether in a formal or more informal structure, defiined by gender, age or cultural differences.

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3 Ways to Make Less Biased Decisions

Harvard Business Review

The research showed that this is true even at companies that are actively looking for diversity in hiring. Similar trends have been identified in virtually every aspect of the talent management system. It not only results in lack of equity in organizations, but in poor talent management practices.

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The 7 Attributes of the Most Effective Sales Leaders

Harvard Business Review

Every salesperson knows the quality of their sales manager will have a profound impact on their own success. Sixty-nine percent of salespeople who exceeded their annual quota rated their sales manager as being excellent or above average. A recent study I conducted proves this point.