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July 2018 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Welcome to the July Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, employee performance and engagement, personal and professional development, productivity, team building, and more. Development. Team Building.

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April 2015 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Welcome to the April 2015 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival. Dan McCarthy of Great Leadership submitted How To Give Feedback. He reminds readers, “Feedback can be one of the most powerful ways to develop employees and improve performance,” then asks, “so why are many managers so hesitant to give it?

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The January Leadership Development Carnival: Best of 2011 Edition

Great Leadership By Dan

Happy New Year, and welcome to the January, 2012 Leadership Development Carnival! This month's edition is a special "Best of 2011" collection of leadership development blog posts from many of our regular Carnival contributors. Reason: "This leadership development post was one of the most fun to write. We've got to change that.".

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What U2 and the US Navy Have in Common: Connecting with Core Employees

Michael Lee Stallard

Leaders build the Vision bridge by developing and communicating a mission, set of values, and reputation that connect with employees. Leaders build the Voice bridge by developing processes and practices that keep employees “in the loop” and give them regular opportunities to express their views. Connecting the U.S.

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Leadership Style Part II – Command & Control | You're Not the Boss.

You're Not the Boss of Me

Sometimes there just isn’t time for lengthy debate or consensus building. In times of upheaval, it is an authoritative leader who will ensure the reformation of a structure within which we can continue to work and contribute. Sometimes we just want someone to make a decision and tell us what to do.

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More than One Way to Skin the Cat – Leadership Style Part III.

You're Not the Boss of Me

Is it possible to develop skill in all of them? Has a positive impact but can delay decision-making or lead to poor use of time Pace-Setting Emphasis on setting high standards with little direction or support Can focus on outcomes or “bottom line&# issues excluding the larger vision. So, you decide. Is there something missing?

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Workplace Democracy – A Genie in A Bottle | You're Not the Boss of Me

You're Not the Boss of Me

However, the theory is that many companies who take the time to reach decisions through voting and consensus are better positioned to carry out a decision quickly having gained commitment from everyone involved. Decisions, democratically reached, typically take a lot longer than in other systems.

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