Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 5, 2021

They spent their career surrounded by other people. In this refusal to do surveys, the confirmation bias is compounded by another cognitive bias, called the false consensus effect. They fall for the status quo bias , a desire to maintain or get back what they see as the appropriate situation and way of doing things.

Competitive Advantage 267

Competitive Advantage Survey Resistance Benchmarking 267

Marshall Goldsmith

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Kill morale, careers, and even a company. Delegation killed morale, careers, and the company. This helps direct reports understand the agendas of the peer team members and allows them to develop their skills in building collaboration and reaching consensus. So what do you do, kill delegation? My answer is “no.”.

Delegation 152

Delegation Morale Report Learning-by-Doing 152

Brian Tracy's Leadership Success

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The general consensus among employees tends to be that their bosses don’t truly appreciate them, and you’ll have to overcome that general consensus to prove otherwise. Some leaders feel that intentionally challenging their employees will have a negative effect on their morale.

Leadership Styles 99

Leadership Styles Consensus Tips Handbook 99

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 11, 2011

for the quarter, just barely clearing the consensus estimates of $0.40. Early on in my career, I had a boss who discounted my ability to connect with clients. Not surprisingly, morale has stayed up -- and the Boston Globe has ranked Cambridge Associates as one of the best places to work in Massachusetts in each of the last three years.

Proposal 15

Proposal Benchmarking Consensus Morale 15

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 5, 2014

If this sounds like your boss, your career may be at risk. Working for a manager who is conflict-averse can have deleterious effects on your performance and your career. These kinds of bosses may not help you advance your career because they’re afraid to ruffle feathers and get you promoted. What the Experts Say.

Case Study 9

Case Study Resources Long-term CIO 9

Terry Starbucker

JANUARY 3, 2010

Over the course of my career I’ve assembled a very handy annual New Year’s “Checklist&# that helps get me focused and ready for the challenges to come in the days and months ahead, and well positioned for success. The wisdom of effective leaders enables them to appreciate the views of their inner circle and others.

Leadership 418

Leadership Ethics Course Learning-by-Doing 418

Terry Starbucker

DECEMBER 13, 2009

I found that out pretty early in my career, when my boss at the time decided to challenge me on my dictionary prowess. In a nutshell, they can be morale killers. Using consensus-building and partnership words. It’s a whole different ballgame. Jeff Hurt December 18, 2009 at 10:24 am Terry: Great tips!

Learning-by-Doing 288

Learning-by-Doing Blog Consensus Books 288