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What Approach Do You Use?

Lead Change Blog

All leaders have the same goal—change things for the better. I believe there are four basic approaches leaders use to influence and inspire people to make positive changes. . Thought Leaders. These leaders introduce new ideas that have the power to change people and organizations. Action Leaders.

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Servant Leaders Outperform Because They Connect

Michael Lee Stallard

Here’s an example of a servant leader that brings the force of connection to life. As the Navy improved sailor retention and developed greater alignment with Admiral Clark’s vision, it became faster and more responsive. Here’s the link: [link] Leadership Development Carnival on November 9th, 2010 [.]

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New Study Suggests Women Are Better Servant Leaders

The Horizons Tracker

Servant leadership has come a long way since Robert Greenleaf first popularized the term in the 1970s, and while it’s probably fair to say it is still not the predominant view of how leaders should be, it is growing in popularity. ” A different type of leader. . ” A different type of leader. ”

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December Leadership Development Carnival

Michael Lee Stallard

I am honored to host the December installment of the Leadership Development Carnival, a collection of helpful leadership advice from top bloggers. Many of this month’s featured posts focus on specific leadership skills we all need to develop. Learn more about cultivating this mindset in “ Creative Innovation as a Leadership Mindset.”.

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Women Are Natural Servant Leaders, But Need Encouragement To Take On The Role

The Horizons Tracker

Countries around the world are striving to improve the gender diversity of both the boards and other senior positions in organizations across the public, private and voluntary sectors. Whereas societal stereotypes still portray men as more natural leaders, the research suggests that women may be more effective servant leaders.

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Responsive Leadership: Needed Now More Than Ever

Leading Blog

Often leaders are described by action words such as “results-oriented, innovative, driven and visionary”. Responsive leaders may employ these and other techniques, skills and actions all in service to a deep understanding and appreciation that the people within the organization underpin the organization in both triumph and crisis.

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4 Strategies to Remove Fear from Your Leadership

Leading with Trust

Or a positive sense that something good is about to transpire? Ken Blanchard and I address this topic in our book, Simple Truths of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust. I’ve observed many leaders who manage people through fear. Is it interest? Or is it dread? Trust doesn’t just mysteriously happen.