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Beware the Leader’s Curse

Lead Change Blog

As an entrepreneur or founder, the bond you have with the company you created can be as strong as that of a parent with her child. CEOs who take command of a company also forge intense bonds, even if they are not the actual founder. Am I still having fun, and do I have the energy for it?

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First Look: Leadership Books for March 2020

Leading Blog

New research shows that gratitude boosts employee engagement, reduces turnover, and leads team members to express more gratitude to one another—strengthening team bonds. Embarking on a journey of self-reflection and discovery, he forged a path to revolutionize his leadership and transform his career trajectory. Friedman and Alyssa F.

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Use Your Career To Help The World!

Strategy Driven

With that in mind, here are some careers that allow you to actually do some good in the world. Not only that but you get to form real bonds and connections with the kids that you work with and you have the satisfaction of watching them grow into intelligent and independent young adults. However, there are plenty of other options.

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Great Leadership: The Power of I’s

Great Leadership By Dan

Not surprising, I found that one of the most significant drivers of employee engagement is One’s Immediate Manager and all aspects that make up that relationship between a manager and his or her employees, that is, the bond that is created by effective leaders with those they lead. Bob Nelson, Ph.D.

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Creating a Winning Corporate Culture Through People Power

Great Leadership By Dan

It requires having a deep understanding of human connections, of bonds, and of ways to break down barriers. Create policies that promote energy efficiency, reduce waste and water conservation. Provide employees with unique opportunities to advance their careers through education, training and certification.

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When Work Has Meaning, The Culture Changes

Great Leadership By Dan

Helping employees find significance simply takes time, energy, and engagement. The test team bonded together like no other team in that factory, because they felt their ideas were valued. After a 15-year career leading successful teams, Chris founded his consulting company, The Purposeful Culture Group, in 1990.

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Change on the Run: Surviving Workplace Uncertainty

Leading Blog

Their career experience doesn’t provide the context needed to quickly take the best action that will move them forward. Without it, people spend their energy protecting themselves from harm. Being indebted to someone provides an opportunity to support them, which creates a bond of trustworthiness. Why Uncertainty is Difficult.