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Delegating Effectively: It’s Not Tennis

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Tennis is a great sport, but it’s not a good approach to delegating effectively. When they pull out their tennis racket, help them understand that’s not the sport you are in. The ball has to go forward, towards the goal, not back and forth across a net. At the time, I thought of it as involved, caring leadership.

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Pulling Together: What it Takes to Build Group Cohesion

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His first goal was to see how hard it would be to make them dislike each other. The days were filled with hotly contested sports, tug-of-war, and other contests. What bridges the gap is a common objective, a shared goal, and a team culture that forces everyone to work together for a common benefit. Let the Games Begin!

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Skills for the Introverted Leader: 6 Ways to Expand Your Comfort Zone

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From Google to government, and Science to Sports, the world is full of famous names who were introverts at heart. One of the responsibilities of a leader is to ensure the team is working together, adheres to cultural standards, and stays focused on professional goals. The list of leaders who were introverted is long and distinguished.

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