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July 2021 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Welcome to the July 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. Diana Peterson-More shared The Power of Apology: It’s Not If, Rather How.

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Elevating Excellence: Strategies for Fostering Gender Diversity in Boardrooms

N2Growth Blog

Governance and Reputation: Embracing diversity isn’t just about filling seats; it’s about enriching governance with varied viewpoints that deter groupthink and enhance decision quality, all while elevating the organization’s standing among stakeholders and the broader community.

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How Do I Figure Out My Blind Spot and Hidden Motivations? #AskingForaFriend

Let's Grow Leaders

This will help you see situations from multiple angles and prevent groupthink. This dialogue can prompt deeper self-reflection and more comprehensive personal development. Construct a Balanced Team Ensure you have a mix of at least four different types to cover various approaches to leadership and problem-solving.

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How SWOT Analysis Harms Leaders

Lead Change Blog

Groupthink. One particularly big problem is known as groupthink , where groups tend to coalesce around the opinions of a powerful leader. To me, it was a clear example of groupthink, ignoring the elephant in the room. Eventually, I was able to persuade Saraj that effective delegation makes him a stronger leader.

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LeadershipNow 140: January 2019 Compilation

Leading Blog

Winston Churchill, Groupthink, and the Dardanelles by @michaelaroberto. The Structure Culture Development Connection : The Key to Success for Organizations of the Future by @Julie_WG via @JesseLynStoner. Leadership Development: It Isn't All About You via @Korn_Ferry by Daniel Goleman. Resilience and Courage by @artpetty.

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Are You Ready for Recovery?

Leading Blog

A S a McKinsey & Company article stated in late March 2020: “What leaders need during a crisis is not a predefined response plan but behaviors and mindsets that will prevent them from overreacting to yesterday’s developments and help them look ahead.”. Here is one example from a leader. Which might yours be?

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When Are Teams Better Than Individuals?

The Horizons Tracker

The researchers developed an experiment that allowed them to change the complexity of what was ostensibly the same task. Of course, the researchers accept that teams are not always ideal, and there are various aspects of team dynamics that can hinder us, whether it’s groupthink or uneven power balances. Task optimization.

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