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5 Leadership Development Practices to Kick to the Curb

Leading Blog

I N MY THIRTY YEARS as an executive coach, I have seen a lot of change — the complete digital transformation of the workplace, increased diversity of the labor market, the shifting role of employers. But one thing that has largely remained unchanged has been the approach to leadership development.

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Like It or Not, You Are Always Leading by Example

Harvard Business Review

Even the most sophisticated psychometrics and people analytics have yet to make leadership development more science than art. Competence, character, creativity, and charisma remain difficult qualities to quantify, let alone cultivate. Charm and charisma are wonderful, but good examples can prove as persuasive as great presence.

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What Science Tells Us About Leadership Potential

Harvard Business Review

Leadership style is largely dependent on personality. Curious, sociable, and sensitive leaders tend to be more charismatic , though charisma often reflects dark side traits , such as narcissism and psychopathy. How will the person lead? Not everyone leads in the same way. Are leaders born or made?

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6 Tips for New Managers

Career Advancement

New managers should consciously work to cultivate charisma (because yes, that’s something you can develop). Choosing a Leadership Style That Doesn’t Feel Right. Choosing a Leadership Style That Doesn’t Feel Right. You might gravitate toward a leadership style that your previous boss used.

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