Leading Blog
MARCH 6, 2023
And when delivering bad news, use a velvet hammer. She says, “I translated his sage advice to mean put your focus on followership, not politics.” We have to cocreate a new way of working, give people permission to change, and create an environment that encourages and rewards new behaviors and skills—all at scale.
Great Leadership By Dan
MAY 22, 2012
Have you ever worked for a manager that consistently helped you learn new skills and develop? We will, but the rest of the tips won’t work as well if your employees don’t trust that you have their backs or you’re not using development as a hammer. Help navigate organizational politics and culture. Show me the money, Jerry!
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First Friday Book Synopsis
JULY 21, 2011
Anderson (New York City) for The Glass Hammer, an online community designed for women executives in financial services, law and business. Here is an excerpt from a profile of Denise M. Grant (Partner, Project Development & Finance Group, Shearman & Sterling) written by Melissa J.
You're Not the Boss of Me
JULY 13, 2013
I suspect most of them have something to do with internal politics, bureaucracy, or perhaps a belief that the more complicated or obscure the language, the more important the message. Taking the hammer out of the communication toolbox allows for more open and meaningful conversation. It grows integrity.
Strategy Driven
OCTOBER 14, 2015
neither sales nor marketing go behind-the-scenes, into the environment/culture in which the buyer lives, to help facilitate the non-solution-focused internal political or relational issues buyers must address to get the necessary buy-in and make the necessary adjustments to their culture that change demands.
You're Not the Boss of Me
JUNE 25, 2011
I suspect most of them have something to do with internal politics, bureaucracy, or perhaps a belief that the more complicated or obscure the language, the more important the message. Taking the hammer out of the communication toolbox allows for more open and meaningful conversation. It grows integrity.
Strategy Driven
APRIL 22, 2011
Unusually Excellent: The Necessary Nine Skills Required for the Practice of Great Leadership by John Hamm. Written for all leaders who need to develop and renew their leadership skills. During the presentation the CEO was polite, if noncommittal. If reading this makes you squirm with recognition, you may have a problem lurking.
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