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What Kind of Business Leader Are You?

Women on Business

According to a study by the University of Buffalo, humble bosses who lead by good example, admit their mistakes, and recognize their team members’ strengths are more effective leaders than ego-driven bosses.

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What Kind of Business Leader Are You?

Women on Business

According to a study by the University of Buffalo, humble bosses who lead by good example, admit their mistakes, and recognize their team members’ strengths are more effective leaders than ego-driven bosses.

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The “Piggyback” Approach to Innovation

Harvard Business Review

Consider how we have “the way” we do things: the way we make pasta, the way we use a hammer, the way we deal with our day-to-day problems. The author offers examples of how organizations, ranging from small nonprofits to big corporations, are employing this tactic. On the other hand, it limits our ability to see beyond the default.

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In Praise of Average Joes

In the CEO Afterlife

Five examples from decades ago at Nabob Jacobs Suchard: Ronnie, a union employee, promoted the culture of teamwork and inclusiveness. In fact, it was Ronnie who took a sledge hammer to that wall and turned it into rubble. Paul set the values example for every employee. Do not take them for granted. Applaud them. Listen to them.

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The Promise and Problems of Outstanding Teams

Great Results Team Building

The “Whack-a-Mole” game is one where you grab a large padded hammer - and you score points by hitting the plastic moles when they pop up their heads. Society holds that hammer high, and delights in crushing any head that sticks itself out above the crowd.

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What Not to Do When Business Sours

In the CEO Afterlife

Using the coffee business as an example, a spike in coffee futures because of a frost in Brazil is going to raise the consumer price of coffee and reduce demand. A delay (not cancellation) in capital expenditures of such initiatives as office upgrades or computer systems are examples of a good place to start.

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Your Team Needs A Mean Leader

Lead Change Blog

As the leader, they failed to provide any clear directions or consequences, and yet are ready to drop the hammer in disciplinary actions for a mistake. The growth of those you lead should be tied in some measure to your influence and example. They use failure on the part of an employee as an excuse for paybacks for the past.

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