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Fewer Policies – More Conversations

Leadership Freak

I know they’re necessary, but I hate policies. Leaders who love policies hamper leadership and hinder organizations. Policies are the result of leadership distance. The further you are from the action, the… Continue reading → Communication Trust Leadership Development Organizational Development'

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How to Stop Writing so Many Policies

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Fear drives excessive policy-making. But policies don’t ignite passion. Excessive policy-making hobbles employees and hinders organizations. Policies are written for protection and often explain what shouldn’t or can’t be done. Remarkable organizations are… Continue reading →

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3 Ways to Manage Your Calendar: Dear Dan, How Do You Practice an Open-Door Policy

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A world without boundaries can’t exist. You can’t manage your calendar until you set boundaries. Dear Dan, I am learning how to manage my calendar and priorities. How would you suggest I manage… Continue reading →

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Creating a Mistake-making Policy

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** Integrity isn’t perfection, its better. During a hospital stay a nurse turned off and neglected to turn on my pneumatic leg pumps. Devices designed to help prevent blood clots in the legs of trauma patients. Hospital staff called them SCUDS) She removed them about 3 a.m. so I could get up. When I returned, [.].

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Creating a Mistake-making Policy

Leadership Freak

** Integrity isn’t perfection, its better. During a hospital stay a nurse turned off and neglected to turn on my pneumatic leg pumps. Devices designed to help prevent blood clots in the legs of trauma patients. Hospital staff called them SCUDS) She removed them about 3 a.m. so I could get up. When I returned, [.].

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Free Speech at Work – Should Discussions of Politics be Banned

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70% of Americans would support companywide policies that limit the discussion of politics in the workplace or with colleagues. Harris Free speech and context: Political speech seems natural when your organization connects deeply… Continue reading →

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How to Show Up When Emotion is Hot and Decisions Matter

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You resent a company policy, emotional heat complains about the entire company. Emotional heat tears things down. You don’t like a team member, you undermine. A leader disappoints, you attack. Any fool can… Continue reading →

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