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Positively Energizing Leaders Are Heliotropic

Lead Change Blog

The heliotropic effect describes the inherent tendency in all living things toward positive energy and away from negative energy. In nature, the sun is the source of positive, life-giving energy, so the heliotropic effect explains why plants and other organisms lean toward the light over time. It is renewing.

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Do Ethics Really Make You a Better Leader in Business?

Leading Blog

However, very few companies educate leaders about ethics and encourage leaders to discuss ethics with their teams. Ethics are usually an afterthought, taken seriously only after an event that causes a business or team to fall apart. Ethics are the foundation for peace and progress.

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Maximizing Efficiency Through Sustainable Facilities Management

Strategy Driven

Imagine a scenario where every decision made in the operation of a building contributes positively to the world around us. The Green Blueprint Implementing sustainable practices in facilities management involves a holistic approach, encompassing everything from energy consumption to waste reduction. That’s the goal.

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Is Your Leadership Creating an Energy Crisis?

The Practical Leader

Some managers will complain about a declining work ethic. Where’s the Needle on Your Energy Meter? Dozens of Ways to Block or Boost Energy Which five would best recharge and energize your team/organization? “No one wants to work anymore,” they’ll say. When I was a kid, I didn’t enjoy school.

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How to Make Wise Decisions

Leading Blog

Wisdom is the acquired ability to rise above the immediate demands and stresses of the moment; to make decisions that are grounded in transcendent values, core beliefs, and high ethical standards; and to achieve real and enduring perspective on the issues question. Those preloads need to be protected.

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Unlocking Corporate Social Responsibility: 10 Impactful Ways to Give Back as a Business Owner

Strategy Driven

It’s something every company can adopt to give back to society and make a positive impact. You can also advocate recycling and go for energy-efficient practices. Conduct an audit of your machinery and choose the most energy-efficient alternatives. It’ll position you as a socially responsible brand.

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Why Ethics are Essential for a Strong Team Culture

Strategy Driven

Building a team culture that is magnetic or lasts means better productivity, positive engagement, and higher retention. However, what has been largely overlooked by many business leaders is the essential foundation for a culture that sustains and thrives: Ethics. Ethics as the Essential Foundation. The Culture Fad.

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