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Why do so many leadership development programs fail?

Great Results Team Building

Many leadership development programs do not adequately account for the specific situation or context that their leaders are working within. Most trainers or leadership program facilitators are unaware of how different leadership styles and initiatives might be affected by different contexts or works environments.

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Like Ants, Leaders Are Not One-Size-Fits-All

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There are examples of different but effective leadership styles in most any organization, but perhaps nowhere is there a better example of how different leaders help their teams than in the observed behavior of an ant colony. Leadership is influence and impact, not just position. And, ultimately, that is what we all want.

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Like Ants, Leaders Fill the Gaps and Move People

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There are examples of different but effective leadership styles in most any organization, but perhaps nowhere is there a better example of how different leaders help their teams than in the observed behavior of an ant colony. Leadership is influence and impact, not just position. And, ultimately, that is what we all want.

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Discomfort is the Catalyst for Team Growth

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Different team personality types and leadership styles may require that you present the opportunity is different ways… but ultimately it will be to their benefit to step outside their comfort zone and try something new.

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Effective Leaders Know the Power of Climate Control

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Rather than traditional “command and control” style of leadership, Sir Ken Robinson, during a recent TED talk , shared that effective leaders should focus instead on “climate control.”. I felt that was tremendously insightful, as leadership styles determine the culture of most organizations.

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Seven Steps to Planning a Useful Team Building Event

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Coming in on equal footing and with no perceived subordinates or supervisors allows others who normally may not take the initiative to illustrate their leadership style and fosters better communication and more creativity. Everyone should be encouraged to leave their ego in their back pocket! Identify who needs to “grow together.”