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What Is Different About Ethical Leadership?

Leading Blog

They have an underlying moral courage even when going against great odds. People follow them precisely because of the moral heroism they convey. As founder and CEO of Chobani, a top-selling yogurt company, he “operates on a simple fundamental principle, that we do well by doing good.” Where do you make exceptions?

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Fueling Innovation: How Microsoft Finally Got It Right

Leading Blog

Inside the company, morale was at an all-time low. Troubleshooting Microsoft What precisely did Nadella do to steady the company and launch it into a high-octane period of growth and innovation? You do that by setting up structures that notice, encourage, and develop innovative ideas and practices. How did this happen?

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Overcome the Great Resignation: How Great Leaders Put People Before Projects

Let's Grow Leaders

One of the most effective ways to do this is to reflect to connect. As you get to know people, learn about their people, pets, and projects. Consult–your people. For them, it’s “just what they do.”. You don’t need to do all the development work for your people. 7 Ways to Protect Against the Great Resignation.

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November 2020 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Jon Lokhorst of Lokhorst Consulting shared This Underrated Leadership Skill Is More Important than Ever. Ken Byler of Higher Ground Consulting Group contributed The Lost Art of Debate. Henry Mukuti of Insakanet contributed Do Not Underestimate the Power of Your Actions. What can you do to brighten someone’s day?

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The 3 Biggest Problems with Accountability and What You Can Do to Fix Them

Leading Blog

Did you do what you were supposed to do? While results are certainly important, focusing solely on performance outcomes may lead to ignoring other, equally important aspects of what it means to be effective in the long run —things like better relationships and learning. They can actually represent learning moments.

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How do we fix a morale problem? You focus on the systems within the work

Mike Cardus

Consulting & Coaching a mid-size nonprofit agency that focused on people with developmental disabilities. Management they told me morale was a big problem, and they had results from an employee survey that supported their beliefs. I wasn’t interested in working on morale. Morale and team-spirit are higher than before.”.

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August 2020 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Bernd shares: “ How do you introduce one-on-ones to your direct reports? How do you get started and what exactly should you say in such meetings? Learn the three keys that offer certainty and knowledge that the leader can be counted on. Communication. Bernd Geropp provided One-on-one meetings – What matters most!