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6 Times When a Leader Can Go Overboard, but Should Stop

Lead from Within

A true caring leader understands that making difficult decisions and inflicting short-term discomfort can lead to long-term benefits for everyone, and the real caring is being honest. The best leaders know that to truly succeed, they must actively listen to their team and create a space where everyone feels heard and valued.

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Got questions?

Lead Change Blog

A few years into my career, I worked for a boss who asked a whole new style of questions. That boss wanted to know how we were going to achieve both quality and quantity or how we would meet our short-term goals without jeopardizing our long-term position. Dad said he wanted to make sure I thought things through.

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Your First 90 Days: How to Start Your New Leadership Role Right.

Modern Servant Leader

Empathy : Actively listen to understand and appreciate people’s greatest challenges. Thoroughness : Think in terms of systems and prioritize long-term results over short-term quick wins. Put people first, build teams, and be a steward. This is especially important in Days 1-30 and 61-90.

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7 Signs of a Good Manager

HR Digest

Employees are also concerned about working with an individual that can show empathy and help them grow career-wise. If you must move forward with your business, then you have to employ the right managers, and if you must advance in your career, then you need the right manager as well. So it’s a very important topic to discuss.

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CMI Highlights

Chartered Management Institute

And, on BBC 5 Live's Wake up to Money programme (from 37:50; available until end of May), she stressed the importance of essential leadership behaviours such as transparency, humility and active listening in rebuilding trust within an organisation. You can find all the info here. Catch up here.

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Fostering A Culture of Excellence: An Interview With Mike Fenlon

HR Digest

From the vantage point of an extraordinarily lengthy career at the company, Mike Fenlon talked with The HR Digest about how PwC’s “reimagining the possible” motto has helped forge an outstanding performance culture. While many view this term as “management jargon,” it goes beyond encouraging people to speak up and share ideas.

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99 Simple Things That Will Help You Build Trust and Credibility

Lead from Within

Be an active listener. The person who knows how to listen is the person who will always be trusted. Value long-term relationships more than short-term success. Value long-term relationships, not short-term connections. Either way, it will earn you trust. Speak from the heart. Be capable.