Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 12, 2022

After a Heartwrenching Layoff. My LinkedIn feed and email inbox are filled with news of layoffs and reorganizations causing unexpected career turbulence. Leading through a layoff is one of the most unnerving challenges you can face as a manager. You might have some survivor guilt. I know it’s hard.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

I still remember that there were 11 criteria to be qualified for my job. I didn’t want to be that person who hid so I wouldn’t be noticed. I didn’t want to be afraid of speaking up or making an unpopular decision at the risk of being part of the next cut. Recognizing survivor’s syndrome. I was livid.

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Steve Farber

APRIL 26, 2011

I mentioned in an earlier post that he’s in the process of writing a book, and he’s told me that I’ll be getting the rough draft, soon. Yesterday, I had a long talk with my old friend (and constant source of leadership inspiration), Dick Nettell. Here, then, is the passage from the book.

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Steve Farber

JANUARY 6, 2017

I love to discover things about people; and in that act of discovery I can oftentimes—not always, but often enough—figure out how to help. Do you see how rich and rewarding that will be?”. You’re supposed to be their leader, right?” Supposed to be and am, yeah.”. She turned to me. Now it was my turn to squirm.

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Steve Farber

JANUARY 6, 2017

I love to discover things about people; and in that act of discovery I can oftentimes—not always, but often enough—figure out how to help. Do you see how rich and rewarding that will be?”. You’re supposed to be their leader, right?” Supposed to be and am, yeah.”. She turned to me. Now it was my turn to squirm.

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