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LeadershipNow 140: September 2016 Compilation

Leading Blog

Business Book Classic: The Abilene Paradox by @WallyBock. Leadership Development Needs More Podium Results by Bruce Watt, PhD via @DDIworld. Like us on Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas. Success Is Never an Accident – It’s a Choice by @SteveTobak. VIDEO: John Baldoni: Be Open to New Ideas.

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The #1 Killer of Change

Lead Change Blog

That phenomenon, first described by Jerry B Harvey in his article ‘The Abilene Paradox’, highlighted his views on consensus inertia. Developing solid consensus in driving business decisions and in realizing ambitions and goals is critical to success and a harmonious working climate. Then act on that feedback. What to do now?

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So, We All Agree?… Really? | You're Not the Boss of Me

You're Not the Boss of Me

It’s called The Abilene Paradox The Abilene Paradox was introduced by Jerry B. You can share the “Abilene Paradox&# anecdote with meeting participants before a meeting actually starts. I hadn’t heard of the “Abilene Paradox&#. Ever happen to you? … Really?