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Lead from Within
MAY 26, 2020
Chances are, somewhere in your professional or personal life you’ve encountered an all-out control freak. There’s certainly no shortage of control freaks in most organizations. You may not be able to escape them, but as a leader it’s part of your job to mitigate their behavior and show them more effective alternatives.
Lead from Within
DECEMBER 5, 2019
People look up to you as an example of how to speak and behave. Here are some specific things as a leader, you should never ever do. Even if you hold a great deal of power over those you lead, never throw it in their face. If you want to be a leader who is admired, lead with purpose instead of power. Don’t power-trip.
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Mills Scofield
JUNE 19, 2023
I get to host an excerpt from Frank Sonnenberg’s new book, Leadership By Example.* It’s an age-old question: How do you motivate people to do what’s right? But what’s the best way to achieve that goal — control or empowerment? You’re implying: I’m in control and you’re a nobody. Follow him on Facebook and Instagram.
Lead Change Blog
APRIL 23, 2020
Several areas in the country are starting to report a decrease in the number of new infections, which mirrors the experience of several countries around the world. This experience has proven to be a crucible for many leaders. In respect to leadership, the core element upon which everything else is built is TRUST. T ransparency.
Lead from Within
JULY 25, 2019
To work under a leader who is a micromanager can be very difficult. I have found that the only way to survive a micromanaging leader is to understand why they do what they do. Here are some of the most common reasons leaders resort to micromanaging—and what you can do to alleviate the pressure: Power. Insecurity.
Lead from Within
MARCH 12, 2019
We tend to think of leaders as people who are focused on serving others, dedicated to the mission of the work they do, and committed to their people. Unfortunately—as in every field—some people in leadership positions are threatened by those they lead, especially those who embody the qualities they lack as a leader.
Lead from Within
JUNE 15, 2018
Chances are, you’ve experienced a coworker who can’t resist the urge to tell you how to do your job. Controlling, bossy people are annoying and frustrating, but with the right mindset and the right attitude you can deal with them effectively. But it’s important that you stay in control of your temper.
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