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Howling at The Moon: One Way to Handle Criticism

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He related several stories about attacks on Lincoln and his policies. The story is told of a man out walking with Abraham Lincoln one day. The friend spoke to him about anti-Lincoln sentiment that was growing in Washington and around the country. He spared no details about the harshness of the criticism.

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Leading Virtual Teams: 12 Powerful Ways to Lead a Team You Can’t See

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Confer with the team (and company policy) and pick two or three platforms and try to keep everyone there. But if everyone is not on the same platforms, it becomes harder to share, people might get left out, and you risk missing something critical. Have a place to share.

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Book Notes: It Worked for Me

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Is the program, policy, or campaign going like it is supposed to? • Is the working environment positive, healthy and productive for your team? Does the team have the information, resources, and tools to get the job done? •

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Stop Yourself! 4 Ways to Grow Your Team by Shutting Your Mouth

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Safety issues, emergencies, illegal actions, disrespect, or violations of company policies come to mind. Even if you don’t fully agree with them, the fact that you made the effort to genuinely listen helps to build up the bonds of mutual respect and trust, rather than erode them.

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The Role of Fear in Leadership: Is it Better to be Feared or Loved as a Leader?

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But earning respect also means enforcing the team’s cornerstone values , organizational policies, and insisting on ethical behavior. Respect requires honesty, extending trust, helping others grow, and even underwriting honest mistakes. Respect includes passing along the credit and absorbing the blame for the team.