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July 2018 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

This scenario, lone wolf promoted to manager followed by team disaster, is both predictable and avoidable. Jesse summarizes: “ Often in coaching, managers work on changing their behaviors. Shelley shares: “ We talk a lot about the need to gather information, discuss, debate and gain consensus. Communication.

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April 2015 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Management changes, or our strategic plan is rebuffed, or people simply don’t perform the way we think they will. Bruce Harpham of Project Management Hacks submitted Why Showing Appreciation To Your Team Makes A Difference. Dan McCarthy of Great Leadership submitted How To Give Feedback. Read this to change that.

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The January Leadership Development Carnival: Best of 2011 Edition

Great Leadership By Dan

Reason: " A terrific discussion in the comments on whether we should continue to compare management and leadership". Reason: "I like this post because I find that too many managers don't stop and give thought to the difference between rewards, i.e., carrots and acknowledgement. What a way to start the New Year - I hope you enjoy!

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

Michael Lee Stallard

Leaders consciously or unconsciously lump employees into three categories: the “stars” consisting of those in management as well high potential employees, the much larger “core” made up of solid contributors, and the rest, employees whose contributions and fit with the organization are questionable. That might surprise some.

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

You're Not the Boss of Me

He was a stickler for punctuality and his need for control was so strong that he posted one of his managers at the elevators each morning armed with a clip board and orders to write down the names of all those unsuspecting stragglers who deigned to arrive past the expected starting time.

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

You're Not the Boss of Me

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.

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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. What are your thoughts?

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