Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 20, 2016

In this post , I presented three reality checks leaders must give themselves in 2016. Here are the last two of five reality checks that will help you gauge your leadership aptitude and assess whether changes need to be made going into 2016. Unfortunately, if you’ve ever worked with this type of leader, it can be exhausting.

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Self-aware Emotional Intelligence Construction Bottom-up 150

Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Enter with a blank brain, as a neutral navigator, servant leader, change facilitator. This is particularly hard for coaches and leaders who believe they must influence the outcome toward a goal, or use their expertise to help the person change the way the influencer believes they should. Any expectations or goals limit outcomes.

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Influence System Goal Servant Leader 62

Strategy Driven

APRIL 14, 2016

It’s necessary to listen using a different part of our brain (not Active Listening) that we’ve never been taught to use intentionally. Listening for Systems: from birth we’re taught to carefully listen for content (exemplified by Active Listening) which misses the underlying, unspoken system.

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Skills Resistance Self-aware System 50