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Mintzberg Rejects Macro-Leadership

Leadership Freak

** “Macro-leadership is just as bad as micro-management.” Henry Mintzberg. During our conversation, Mintzberg explained that, “It’s destructive to separate management from leadership. Leaders need to get their hands dirty.”

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Mintzberg on What’s Wrong with Management

Leadership Freak

Henry Mintzberg thinks modern management is off the tracks. While we spoke, I got the feeling if I asked what’s wrong with management he’d say practically everything. This from one of the most respected business thinkers in the world. He went so far as to say, “The problem in America isn’t the economy it’s management.” [.].

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25 Great Leadership Development Quotes

Great Leadership By Dan

However, I did enjoy combing through all of those sites and picking out what I thought to be the 25 best leadership development quotes. Leaving leadership development up to chance is foolish". Leadership, like swimming, cannot be learned by reading about it." — Henry Mintzberg. Morgan McCall.

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How to Become a Leader Before You are One

Leadership Freak

Leadership, like swimming, cannot be learned by reading about it.” ” Henry Mintzberg […]. Humility Leading Marks of leaders Personal Growth Taking others higher developing confidence Growth Leadership leadership behavior Leadership Development leadership development program'

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5 Neglected Strategies to Connect with Others and Lead into the Future

Leadership Freak

Four years ago, I asked Henry Mintzberg for the word of advice he most frequently shares. Leadership in its fundamental form is… Continue reading → His response is a guiding light. He said one word, “Connect.”

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20% Walk Around Time And Other Tips for For Successful CEOs

Leadership Freak

Inspired by Henry Mintzberg.) If the most powerful thing leaders do is connect, the most dangerous is isolation. Relationship building: “Half of Americans view themselves as lonely,” David Cordani, chief executive of Cigna. Cigna… Continue reading →

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On Chemistry Sets and Pogo Sticks

Leadership Freak

This morning I thought of Henry Mintzberg again. About six years ago I asked Henry to share the one piece of advice he most loves to share. He said one word, “Connect.” Connect”… Continue reading →

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