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The Three Big Things Your Team Will Need from You This Year

Next Level Blog

Positive Perspective is the last of my big three because it reinforces the first two – connection and optimism. And, in case you’re wondering, positive perspective isn’t the same thing as optimism – it’s an approach that creates and reinforces optimism. New Year, Same Boat? Who Do You Need to Be This Year? What Makes a Great Leader?

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Thought-full Thursday: Appreciative Leadership

Persuasive Powerhouse

» Thought-full Thursday: Appreciative Leadership September 9th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus Every Thursday, we provide you with a thoughtful way to coach yourself – something all leaders need to do. It could be argued that all leadership is appreciative leadership. Well done and keep the great content coming!

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5 Common Questions Leaders Should Never Ask

Harvard Business Review

Questioning is undoubtedly a valuable leadership tool. Questions can be great for engaging and motivating people , but they can just as easily be used to confront or blame, and can shift the mood from positive to negative. But how you question is critical. So what are some specific questions to avoid? Whose fault is it?”

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5 Common Questions Leaders Should Never Ask

Harvard Business Review

Questioning is undoubtedly a valuable leadership tool. Questions can be great for engaging and motivating people , but they can just as easily be used to confront or blame, and can shift the mood from positive to negative. But how you question is critical. So what are some specific questions to avoid? Whose fault is it?”