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May the Force — of Inspiring Leadership — Be with You

The Practical Leader

May 4 th has become an annual commemoration of the Star Wars media franchise. Bad bosses — especially bully bosses — can be “Darth Leader,” channeling the dark side of The Force to “motivate” through fear. But we really can’t motivate anyone. Motivation is an inside job.

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The Economics of Why Companies Don’t Fix Their Toxic Cultures

Harvard Business Review

Over the last decade, industries, academics, and the public sector have turned their focus toward culture and ethics in response to the financial crisis as well as misconduct at a broad range of corporations. In the case of pollution, externalities motivate government intervention. naqiewei/Getty Images.

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Your Corporate Purpose Will Ring Hollow If the Company’s Actions Don’t Back It Up

Harvard Business Review

The first is the rise of the idea that to motivate employees you need to supply them with a “corporate purpose.” ” In the case of employees this is receiving the wage they’re entitled to —or with franchisees, operating within a franchise agreement which is viable. GrLb71/Getty Images.

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Statesman vs. Politician | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

The politician makes speeches and promises motivated by pride, ego, notoriety, power, position, stature, and personal success. Contrast this with a statesman who keeps commitments, is motivated by service above and beyond self, and by making a lasting positive difference. However, I have recently changes my tune. I AGREE 100%!!!!

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