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Leadership’s Greatest Value

Leadership Freak

Problems are giant black holes that capture focus, drain vitality, and divert resources. Solving problems seduces leaders away from future opportunities to focus on past inadequacies. Problems that threaten organizations must be addressed, admittedly. You never build the future by [.].

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The Second Question

Leadership Freak

Image source Managers first ask, “How can we best leverage current resources to achieve desired ends?” The second question is, “What do team members love doing – within the parameters of desired ends?” People doing things they love aren’t working. Provide a channel that enables people to do what they love doing.

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The Second Question

Leadership Freak

Image source Managers first ask, “How can we best leverage current resources to achieve desired ends?” The second question is, “What do team members love doing – within the parameters of desired ends?” People doing things they love aren’t working. Provide a channel that enables people to do what they love doing.

Resources 102
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Leadership’s Greatest Value

Leadership Freak

Problems are giant black holes that capture focus, drain vitality, and divert resources. Solving problems seduces leaders away from future opportunities causing them to focus on past inadequacies. Problems that threaten organizations must be addressed, admittedly.

Resources 102