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LeadershipNow 140: September 2016 Compilation

Leading Blog

Success Is Never an Accident – It’s a Choice by @SteveTobak. Business Book Classic: The Abilene Paradox by @WallyBock. Back To School At High Point University: Five Business Lessons Taught By Dr. @NidoQubein by @Hyken @HighPointU. 14 reasons why it’s tough to be a boss by @WallyBock.

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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

You adjourn the meeting feeling good about having been successful at getting everyone “ on side “ And then you hear people on their way out of the room saying something like, “I’m really not sure this will work, but everyone else seemed to think it was a good idea so I went along&# ? Ever happen to you? … Really?