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Do You Have the Courage to be Humble?

Lead Change Blog

Are you a leader trying to transition a command-and-control hierarchy to a culture of employee empowerment and organizational learning? If the shift is not happening as easily as you expected, consider that you may be directing instead of empowering, or communicating mixed messages. Why emphasize what he will do for them ?

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Courageous Questions: How to Make It Easier to Get Better Insights

Let's Grow Leaders

If you want better insights, ask clearer questions. Particularly during times of uncertainty and change, one of the easiest ways to know what’s really going on is to (1) get clarity about what you don’t know and (2) ask your team some courageous questions. Why Courageous Questions Matter. Laura’s jaw dropped.

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How Do I Change My Reputation as a Leader? (Asking for a Friend)

Let's Grow Leaders

We all have mishaps from the past that haunt us. If you’re looking to change your reputation, today’s Asking for a Friend is a start. What would you add? Why It’s Hard Have you experienced this? Imagine your colleagues or employees describing you when you’re not around.

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How to Overcome Negative Perceptions for a Better Leadership Brand

Let's Grow Leaders

Have you ever felt like this? You’ve worked hard to build your leadership brand, but the negative perceptions linger. You can improve your reputation and your leadership brand with this proactive approach. Put simply, your leadership brand is how others would describe you in one sentence. What would it say?

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Choosing Courage

Leading Blog

W ITHOUT A DOUBT, courage matters—and we need more of it. Courage to see the right thing done. Courage to present a new idea. Courage to innovate and grow. Courageous acts can be risky—career-wise, socially, and sometimes physically. But if it weren’t risky, it wouldn’t be courageous.

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How to Say No at Work: Powerful Phrases to Stand Your Ground

Let's Grow Leaders

After all, you want to be helpful, responsive, and a team player. And yet, every time you say “yes” to something or someone, you’re saying “no” to something or someone else. ” Or, when you tell a co-worker, “Yes, I can take on this new client.” ” How to Say No at Work.

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How To Be A Leader When It Doesn’t Come Naturally

Lead from Within

Here are some ways to be a leader when it doesn’t come naturally: Core Values Will Define You: The most important aspect of leadership is having a clear sense of who you are and what you stand for. By leading with character, you will earn the trust and respect of your followers.

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