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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

David Cooperrider What is the best that you see in each of your colleagues? Marie Wiere : September 12, 2010 at 1:18 am Thank you for such a positive post. I wish more leaders asked themselves these questions and followed David Cooperrider’s advice. I can’t imagine what Disney would be like if not positive.

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5 Common Questions Leaders Should Never Ask

Harvard Business Review

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. “We So what are some specific questions to avoid? With simple tweaks, the same questions can be used to engage people, rather than discourage them. Whose fault is it?”

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5 Common Questions Leaders Should Never Ask

Harvard Business Review

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. “We So what are some specific questions to avoid? With simple tweaks, the same questions can be used to engage people, rather than discourage them. Whose fault is it?”