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Use a 360-Degree Approach to Get Feedback on Leading Change

Lead Change Blog

I use the LQ360 from RightPath Resources , which groups feedback by leadership competencies like delivering results, building relationships, developing others, and emotional intelligence. In a popular Harvard Business Review article, Kristi Hedges suggests the following approac. Development Plans.

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The Business Case for Reading Novels

Harvard Business Review

Emotions also have an impact on the bottom line. Meanwhile, their hedge-fund-manager best friend is involved in big-time stock manipulation. The imperative to try to understand others' points of view — to be empathetic — is essential in any collaborative enterprise. media empire. Full disclosure: my husband is the author ).

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How to Overcome Your Fear of Failure

Harvard Business Review

People are quick to blame themselves for failure, and companies hedge against it even if they pay lip service to the noble concept of trial and error. While developing an avoidance goal is a common response to a perceived failure, it’s important to keep in mind the costs of doing so.

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7 Skills That Aren’t About to Be Automated

Harvard Business Review

Today’s young professionals grew up in an age of mind-boggling technological change, seeing the growth of the internet, the invention of the smartphone, and the development of machine-learning systems. To be sure, robots will help people develop these types of skills, but a person – preferably you – will possess them.

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The Busier You Are, the More You Need Mindfulness

Harvard Business Review

We have worked with banks willing to take on toxic assets (again) and hedge funds willing to take a $100 million gamble on a failing company. Truly forward-thinking leaders recognize that one of the best business strategies is developing the mindfulness of their workforce.

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