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The Biggest Mistakes Team Leaders Make

Let's Grow Leaders

Which is why I’m inviting you to play along with our next crowd-sourced adventure: A look at the biggest mistakes TEAM LEADERS make. The team leader’s job is arguably the toughest job in most companies and organizations. Team leaders operate under constant pressure- up-down-and sideways- coupled with limited control.

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The Most Frustrating Mistake Managers Make

Let's Grow Leaders

Their team yearns for bold vision, challenging questions, and scaffolding support. Teams are empowered by power. Your team longs for a leader who’s in the game, and teaches them how to play it. Creative – Help your team find solutions in the areas they feel most helpless. They trade power for conformity.

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New eBook – Bosses: Good vs. Bad, 6 Must-Do Strategies to Lead with Your Inner Angel

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What many bosses don’t realize is they have a profound impact on their employees’ work-lives and their careers. Did you know, 20% of employees say their boss hurts or has hurt their career, according to a recent poll by Harris Interactive? Not to mention their employer’s bottom-line (think turnover). Think about your legacy and impact.

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7 Reasons Collaboration Breaks Down

Let's Grow Leaders

I’ve got four deep collaborations in process now, including writing a children’s picture book with Alli Polin and the launch of a Parent’s Guide to Leadership (a free ebook downloadable from the sidebar.). I’ve also had a few false starts. Here are my lessons learned. I look forward to hearing yours.

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Quotes And Leadership Lessons From The Pez Outlaw

Joseph Lalonde

There are tactics that help you get ahead, accelerate your career, or grow your salary. When you play dumb, you give your team the opportunity to step up. Help your team by not being the most intelligent person in the room. You will transition many times throughout your career. He learned the game. Study what works.

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On Being an Entrepreneur Mom: The Inside Story

Let's Grow Leaders

We worked as a team. P.S. If you’re interested in leadership and parenting, you can also download our FREE ebook, A Parent’s Guide to Leadership from the sidebar. Career & Learning Developing Leadership In Children Energy & Engagement entrepreneur parent entrepreneur work life balance'

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November 2020 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. And yet, what we hear from their teams is quite a different story. Steve DiGioia contributed Is Your Team Better With or Without You ?