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Sean Payton Demonstrates Leadership Weaknesses  

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When Sean Payton took over as head coach of the professional US football team, The Denver Broncos , it was a team in distress. Payton’s bad boss behavior bit him in the ass, a few months later, when the man he mocked soundly defeated his team. If that were the only measurement of leadership success, he’d be great.

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Accountability: Servant-Leadership in Sales

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It really ticks me off when people describe servant-leadership as “soft management” This misconception often leads to the fear of poor accountability. Make sure your leadership and sales team understand why accountability is important for your company. Include the team in the goal setting process.

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Score More in 2024: 24 Innovative Leadership Goals for the New Year

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Here are 24 innovative leadership goals for the new year – including metrics to measure your progress…. Succession plans prepare your team for the inevitable people changes. Done right, they also bolster leadership development. Define Leadership Model: Document what leadership means at your company.

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Black Eye for FIFA Leadership: Enabling Hate Over Love

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FIFA just threatened to penalize any team wearing an armband showing support for LGBTQ and other marginalized communities in the World Cup. Where is the leadership at FIFA ? If they should get another yellow card during the game, for any reason, they will be ejected and their team must play down a man. Your Leadership.

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The 5×10 Leadership Rule

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Team size is a critical factor in the success or failure of an organization. Most organizations permit – or expect – too many direct reports for each team lead. This logic ignores the reality that good people leadership takes time and great people leadership requires more time. 5 People Each at 10% of Time.

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How to Celebrate and Motivate Your Team at an End of Year Event

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Do you want to celebrate and motivate your team at an end-of-year celebration, a new year kickoff, or both? However, if you plan it right, your team can be encouraged by results and excited for new challenges. Thank Your Team: Name your partners, sponsors, and employees. New Year Motivation Motivate your team to something new.

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Leadership Lessons in Southwest Airline’s Fall From Grace

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There are leadership lessons in Southwest Airline’s fall from grace. The company has been a servant-leadership darling since it’s inception and co-founder Herb Kelleher applied the principles for decades before stepping down as CEO in 2001. Leadership Lessons. Southwest Airlines Fall From Grace. Invest in Technology.

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