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A Medical Innovation Factory in the Middle of the Desert

N2Growth Blog

A culture of candor was continuously reinforced by Suri, and cascaded across the organization at every level – and particularly those involved in hiring and development – to be honest with applicants and top prospects about how challenging the job could be. This burn-the-boats approach was a non-negotiable mandate.

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10 Essential Facilitation Skills for Meeting Leaders

Great Leadership By Dan

For a leader to facilitate a meeting (instead of running it), they need to be first be willing to let go of their power and be open to outcomes. Meeting facilitation involves getting everyone involved in identifying and solving problems. Then, they need to learn and practice some new skills: meeting facilitation skills.

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Integrative Listening – Is Anyone Truly Listening Anymore?

Strategy Driven

Today’s work environments are diverse beyond the physical attributes of age, gender, and race. As people practice and employ these skills, they begin to appreciate what the other person brings to the table; relationships based on trust develop leading to more cohesive teamwork. About the Author. Consider leaving a comment!

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The Future of Leadership Development

Great Leadership By Dan

A colleague from another business school recommended the book, The Future of Leadership Development, Corporate Needs and the Role of Business Schools , edited by IESE Business School Dean Jordi Canals. She said it helped set the direction for her executive development program and really got her thinking about our profession.

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How to Manage a Narcissist

Harvard Business Review

George, a senior executive of a large internet provider, was a participant in one of my leadership development programs. Although a very talented individual, he was seen as a nuisance within the group. He tended to monopolize the conversation, whatever the topic. All agreed that he was not a good listener. Instead, support the team.