Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

February seems to be anti-bullying month here at Great Leadership. Here's a guest post from Colin Gautrey: Many of the behaviours exhibited by leaders can easily be classified as bullying behaviours, especially when many of them converge to form the essence of a leader’s style. Of the more innocent you have….

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 31, 2017

“Will you just stop it?” Fast forward through a few challenging phases of adulthood, and the words, “You can stop doing that now,” are a relief and we don’t need a reason. To think about as you read: “Is this something I should stop doing? But let that be your solo reason to compare.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 23, 2013

One question people often ask me and others in this business is "If all of this leadership development stuff is supposed to be so great, then why are there so many bad bosses?". It seems like wherever you turn, there are horror stories of bully bosses , bad bosses , evil bosses , and devil bosses. How could this be?

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 25, 2019

“I hope you have a good lawyer,” said the CEO as he leaned back in his chair. Employees, friends, and other teammates can be like Louie. They can bring a lot of baggage to the job or to school, and they may be hard to love at times. One of the most critical needs for any human being, however, is the need to feel loved.

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The Practical Leader

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

We’ve just completed a series of blogs on leadership hypocrisy and bullying or bad bosses. You may have completed our bully boss quiz. It’s very easy to see bad or bullying leadership in others. Many leaders have no idea that their actions are seen to be out of step with their words. How do you know ?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

While these articles tended to stir the pot a bit, they were in my opinion mostly missing the mark. The articles should have been written on the topic of poor leadership. Those team members who share the same core values will be predisposed to trusting one another at high levels.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 30, 2020

Anywhere leadership is being discussed and defined, humility is a key concept. It shows up in books and articles and at leadership conferences around the world. A leader says, “If you think of the top ten skills of a leader you never see humility.” As a leader, you show humility when you listen and care about others.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 4, 2021

John Stoker of DialogueWORKS contributed Are Your Assumptions Getting the Best of You ? Here are some helpful questions that will help you challenge your thinking. Jennifer explains: “ When others don’t want to hear your voice or acknowledge what you have to say, it can make you feel unheard, unvalued, and unappreciated.

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HR Digest

JULY 22, 2023

In this article, we will explore what workplace burnout is, its causes, and how you can avoid it. Causes of Workplace Burnout Workplace burnout can be caused by a variety of factors, including: Excessive Workload An excessive workload can lead to burnout. Take Time Off Taking time off from work can help you avoid burnout.

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The Practical Leader

OCTOBER 18, 2023

” In a variation on the age-old bully boss tradition of firings-will-continue-until-morale-improves, he warned them, “If you don’t behave as a team, I’ll replace you with managers who will.” Are You an Anxious Micromanager? At their next management meeting, he “read them the riot act.”

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

HR should always be prepared to write a termination letter, especially for bad behavior. It might be necessary to craft the letter immediately when they’re terminated. This article outlines what it means to write a termination and why it is important. What does it mean to write a termination letter?

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The Practical Leader

APRIL 28, 2021

One of our most recent popular blogs was on bully bosses and featured a quiz to help determine if your boss is a bully or just a poor leader. But what if you’re a bully or poor boss — and don’t know it? You likely don’t mean to be “that boss.”

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 13, 2018

A Reel Leadership Article This past weekend was a busy one (and I’m not just saying that!) Pelle goes on to stop bullies, rescue damsels in distress, and battles The Flea (Nicolas Bro). Through all of this, Pelle learns important lessons and I’m going to translate those into leadership lessons you can take away from Antboy.

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The Practical Leader

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Here are a few points to ponder to help you pause and reflect on key lessons from Santa Claus: We Create Our Own Reality On Christmas Eve, when our son, Chris, was 9 years old, he left a letter to Santa asking for evidence of his existence. You’re likely not surprised to hear; he’s now a lawyer.

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HR Digest

MAY 15, 2023

If you’re feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed, it could be due to your work. If you’re experiencing any of these signs, it’s important to take action. In today’s fast-paced and demanding professional landscape, it’s essential to prioritize our mental well-being alongside our careers.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 20, 2022

We will explain more about this later in this article. In this article, we look at the biggest reason people get fired—personality — and some other reasons for firing an employee. It’s okay to have all the skills but if you get on an interview and your personality says otherwise, there’s a high chance your hiring manager might decline.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 30, 2015

Here are a selection of tweets from April 2015 that you might have missed: "The path from strategy to execution should be energizing and inherently inspirational." Are You Drowning Your Team? If you can't be interesting without profanity , then let's face it: you're not that interesting. Who are you really helping?

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Whether or not a rule was violated, certain disciplinary processes will have to be followed before a final conclusion can be made. And without going through this process, you might violate state and federal laws. These behaviors could be serious or less severe. Firstly, you must have a handbook in place.

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 30, 2013

A second question to ask is: was the leadership team at Microsoft overwhelmingly comprised of linear-thinking, execution-oriented (and perhaps, at times, stubborn and bullying) leaders like Ballmer, or did it include curious, open-minded, integrative thinkers? ” (These are the three types of psychosocial cultures in organizations.)

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Although it might be appropriate if the employee in question has violated any company’s terms or laws. And in this article, we explain the types, the meaning of termination, and a list of helpful steps to do just that. Employees in such cases should be provided with unemployment benefits going forward.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Today, you could be hiring a new employee , and tomorrow, you might have to let one go. But the latter requires a careful approach so your reasons for termination can be considered fair reasons for dismissal. To further assist HR in making better decisions , we have compiled this article. These include: 1.

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HR Digest

JUNE 6, 2023

As an employee, you have rights in the workplace, and one of those rights is to file a grievance if you feel that your rights have been violated. In this article, we will discuss what grievance policies are, why they are important, and how to file a grievance at work. What is a Grievance Policy?

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Will Lukang looks back on his childhood basketball days and says, “What a great feeling to be picked first, but that’s not my luck as I’m not the best player and usually play a backup role.” When you do hit the sweet spot of collaboration, luck means good fortune. Mike Henry, Sr. , Mike Henry, Sr. ,

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Many aspire to work at companies like Google, not just due to the pay they offer but because there seems to be no dearth of provisions for engaging employee and employer relationships. By emphasizing well-being and a holistic approach to work, the company has become a frequently cited case study of quality employee relations in HRM.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 6, 2014

There is a lot of common sense involved in treating fellow human beings as living, breathing individuals who want to make a contribution and are worthy of kindness. This article in Harvard Business Review outlines the actual bottom line impact that incivility was costing Cisco, estimated at $12 million a year.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

There are so many variables when it comes to negotiating with a friend, and the answer will depend on what kind of relationship you have and how long your friendship has been established. Negotiating a salary with a friend can be tricky, especially if you’re not familiar with how it works. Set Up a Meeting.

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The Practical Leader

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Here are a few points to ponder to help you pause and reflect on key lessons from Santa Claus: We Create Our Own Reality. You Gotta Believe. You think you’re overwhelmed! You might want to pause and reflect with our quiz on Strategic Use of Time Assessment. Misunderstanding all you see.”

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Below you will see we broke up the submissions based on their similar themes. Lisa Kohn of Chatsworth Consulting submitted Four Key Steps to Being, and Getting More Done. In this post, Lisa shares four simple ways to spend at least as much time being so we’re better equipped to do more, and more effectively. Development.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Although there may be special learning needs for this group (just like there might be special learning needs for first line supervisors or middle managers) – when those at the top of the organization deny or hide their learning behind a wall of invincibility, it can create a dilemma – or damage – in the rest of the organization.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 29, 2022

It can happen in different ways, including an employer bullying or harassing an employee, breaching an employment contract , refusing to pay their salary, and so on. The purpose of this dismissal claim is to settle issues, but it’s not as simple as just showing that the employer broke the law or fired you unfairly.

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Coaching Tip

OCTOBER 3, 2013

“Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber.” Plato (paraphrased). Fortunately, politics is a skill you can learn." Nonetheless, political competence is the one skill everyone wishes to have more of—but there appears to be a taboo about discussing it.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

As everyone in the US gears up to put the closing moments on a divisive political season tomorrow, I am heartened to be reminded how many great leaders there are out there, committed to helping one another be more effective and more true to themselves. Thank you all. They actually mean it because they are empathetic.

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The Practical Leader

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Vocabulary.com defines musky as “a smell might make you close your eyes and smile, or it might make you leave a room. ” Objectifying and dehumanizing people seems to be a pattern at Musk’s companies. .” ” Objectifying and dehumanizing people seems to be a pattern at Musk’s companies.

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HR Digest

JULY 22, 2022

However, there are patterns to follow before calling it off, especially if you don’t want to face a court at the end of the day. . However, there are patterns to follow before calling it off, especially if you don’t want to face a court at the end of the day. . We’ll discuss a few points in this article, which include: .

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Strategy Driven

JULY 24, 2018

It’s akin to a soup, you need the overall flavor to come through, and the base to provide body but, there are lots of other different components that bring out the best in the dish. Don’t worry though, you need to keep up your progress and maintaining your upwardly climb. How do you know. Here’s where people get flustered.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

There seems to be way too much focus on “ me” and not enough focus on “ we” in today’s world. But in this &# what have you done lately for me&# society where relationships have degenerated into little more than stepping stones, loyalty seems to be elusive as best. your employees won’t give you their best, and; 2.)

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 7, 2013

After all, for a typical blogger that cranks out at least 100 posts a year, you'll be reading the top 1% of over 3500 posts ! Please pardon the patchwork colors and fonts - it may not be pretty, but it sure is good stuff! Sharlyn Lauby , from HR Bartender , picked How to Tell if Your Boss is a Bully or Just Tough.

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