article thumbnail

August 2021 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Welcome to the August 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Development. Check out these great tips on formal and personal power at work.

article thumbnail

Do You Have the Courage to be Humble?

Lead Change Blog

Bill failed to realize that his paternalistic “take care of my employees” attitude disempowered the people he worked to develop. He intended to give the employees personal power over their own careers and the business. Understanding their approach to using it will continue to develop in response to challenges.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The Art of Switching Between Leadership Styles

Coaching Tip

Hiring diverse teams and then hoping for the best is not enough. How can companies best tap the talent of their diverse workforce? The Personal Power of Your Voice. How can leaders adjust their leadership style to do so? In " FLEX: The New Playbook for Managing Across Differences ," authors Jane Hyun and Audrey S.

article thumbnail

In Praise of Bossy Women | You're Not the Boss of Me

You're Not the Boss of Me

I think the difference is that a bossy woman operates from a place of love and a bully from a place of personal power. Announces Social Media, Branding & Diversity Strategies" by @ bizshrink. Your comments have me thinking about the difference between a bossy woman and a bully. It sounds about right to me.

article thumbnail

The Men Who Mentor Women

Harvard Business Review

From previous research , we already know that these “male champions” genuinely believe in fairness, gender equity, and the development of talent in their organizations, and that they are easily identified by female leaders for the critical role they play advancing women’s careers. And what do they have in common?

Mentor 8