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Effectively Influencing Decision Makers: Ensuring That Your Knowledge Makes a Difference

Marshall Goldsmith

Former Harvard Professor Chris Argyris pointed out how “upward feedback” often turns into “upward buck-passing”. Do a thorough analysis of ideas before “challenging the system”. Challenge up” on issues involving ethics or integrity – never remain silent on ethics violations. Executive’s time is very limited.

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28 Leadership Development Recommendations for your Individual Development Plan

Great Leadership By Dan

Everyone can improve their coaching, exactly what form "improve coaching" takes could vary for every individual: be more encouraging, be more challenging, focus on building an understanding of the organization as a system, spend more time coaching - less time reading and writing reports, etc.