Leadership Freak

JULY 29, 2022

Troublemakers are smart, manipulative, and self-serving. Drama at work means: Hot situations get hotter. Difficult situations become more painful. Confusing situations seem unsolvable. It’s impossible to imagine the tiny offenses that bother thin-skinned… Continue reading →

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Leadership Freak

MARCH 4, 2018

Manipulative listening undermines leadership. Three ways to spot manipulative listeners Manipulators listen… #1. To protect status. If they speak, they may reveal ignorance. And heaven forbid they should be seen as anything less… Continue reading →

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Leadership Freak

JULY 28, 2011

Courageous leaders do more than listen to constructive dissent, they encourage it. Hot conflict not comfortable collaboration produces brilliance. Encouraging constructive dissent: Don’t answer first. Tell people you expect hard truths and practical answer. Don’t settle for yes. Share all the information.

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Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Self-serving goals require manipulation, coercion, deception, and pressure tactics. Anger Book Notes Communication Influence bob burg Leadership Development manipulator manipulators Paul Swets pressure tactics' Shared goals, on the other hand, pull everyone forward. Context of manipulation: “No” […].

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