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What a Diverted United Airlines Flight Can Teach You about Conflict Resolution

The Recovering Engineer

Shock and dismay are the best words I can use to describe my initial response to the news that a United Airlines flight from Newark to Denver had been diverted to Chicago due to a dispute between passengers over leg room. Beware of verbalizing or committing to a position early in a negotiation or a conflict resolution discussion.

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Management Tools For Leaders: Red Ocean/Blue Ocean Strategy

Rich Gee Group

Tool #5 - Red Ocean/Blue Ocean Strategy This week, let’s understand how companies position themselves in the marketplace to succeed - The Red Ocean/Blue Ocean Strategy. Great examples of Red Ocean companies are McDonald’s and Southwest Airlines. They offered consistent, superior-quality burgers and virtually invented the drive-thru.

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With a Little Help from My Friends

Michael Lee Stallard

In the 2nd edition of Connection Culture , I wrote, “Although many factors are involved, the human connection that provides emotional support is one factor research has found to be associated with positive patient outcomes. What is especially surprising to me is that the positive emotions have been more like joy than mere happiness.

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May 2021 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

This blog focuses on three essential tips that can help you get the best and most out of others: The Two-for-One Rule: Two positives for every “aw shucks,” or negatives; The Power of Positive Feedback; and, Managing the Sting of Emotion in the Workplace: It’s not if, rather how we handle mistakes. Find Sean on Twitter at @leadyourteam.

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All airlines are the same, except for their people.

Strategy Driven

Mostly on major airlines, but because I’m more interested in flying non-stop than getting travel miles or points, I take whatever airline is most convenient for my schedule. This past Friday I found myself flying Alaska Airlines from Atlanta, Georgia, to Portland, Oregon. I hope airline employees at your airport act that way!

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Recognize Individual Differences in Your Team

Lead Change Blog

I chuckled at the headline in an airline magazine as I planned this article. These traits position them to find gaps and weaknesses in plans for implementation. “Change is in the air.” That’s a constant, as we repeatedly hear that the pace of change will never be slower than it is today.

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Herb Kelleher Completes His Service on Earth

Modern Servant Leader

Herb Kelleher, the founder and Chairman Emeritus of Southwest Airlines , passed away today (January 3rd, 2019). I will always be grateful for the examples he set and the evidence he delivered: proof positive that servant-leadership makes great companies and even better people. Thank you, Herb.