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Leading Thoughts for August 10, 2023

Leading Blog

You build it out of your own past, out of your affections and loyalties, out of the experience of humankind as it is passed on to you, out of your own talent and understanding, out of the things you believe in, out of the things and people you love, out of the values for which you are to sacrifice something.

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How Leaders Build Employee Loyalty In The Most Trying Times

Tanveer Naseer

Lack of loyalty is a serious problem in organizations everywhere today. Both sides pay a price for this lack of loyalty. Workers are naturally less happy on the job when they sense little or no loyalty from their employer. Loyalty to colleagues can turn into an us-versus-them attitude toward those higher up.

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Embracing the Essence of Commitment in Leadership

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The Dual Notions of Commitment to Build Trust in Leadership Commitment to the Group : This aspect often manifests as loyalty. Leadership Trust and the Power of Loyalty In executive coaching, we often stress the importance of loyalty as a leadership trait.

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The Power of Kindness: How It Can Make a Big Difference in Leadership

Lead from Within

Kindness can inspire loyalty and dedication: When employees feel valued and appreciated, they are more likely to go above and beyond in their work. This can lead to lower levels of stress and burnout, and ultimately a more positive and healthy work environment. The power of kindness in leadership should not be underestimated.

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After the layoff: How to support your team when it just got smaller

Let's Grow Leaders

Losing your job is stressful under any circumstance. And it’s likely people on your team have good friends caught up in this process on top of some other traumatic stress they’re dealing with. Help them develop and expand their competencies to make them invaluable as the company evolves. Of course, this is personal.

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4 Steps to Becoming a Leader People Will Follow

Lead from Within

Become caring: Showing that you care about your team’s well-being and development can go a long way in building trust and loyalty. This means protecting them from unnecessary stress or pressure, advocating for them when needed, and creating a positive and supportive work environment.

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The Seven Powers of Weakness

Leadership Freak

Love, compassion, and loyalty: I’ve had many leaders share their struggles with me. Courage Failure Fear Insecurity Leading Marks of leaders Mistakes Personal Growth Strengths Stress weaknesses Leadership Development Power weakness' The best leaders understand the secret power of weakness. I love them for it. I […].

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