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Carefrontation — The Ultimate Leadership Trait

Great Leadership By Dan

The reverend’s message was that if you find yourself in a position where you have the opportunity to help another person recognize their own limiting behavior, and make a change for the better, that you are obligated to help them.

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How to Manage a Perfectionist

Harvard Business Review

Can you harness these positive qualities without indulging the bad? Appreciate the positives while recognizing the negatives. Even in the right position, perfectionists can cause trouble — slowing progress or demoralizing colleagues. Don't couch your input in positives. Can you help him become less of a stickler?

Kaplan 15
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Don't Like Your Job? Change It (Without Quitting)

Harvard Business Review

This understanding may not make you like your job better, but may make you think twice before you look for a new position. For example, if your position involves menial tasks, try to remember they are stepping stones to a longer term goal and you won't be doing them forever. Find meaning. It also helps to connect with colleagues.