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Executive Managerial Leadership Coaching: Case Study

Mike Cardus

Situation: Currently there is an authoritarian style of management creating a decrease in morale, satisfaction with work and innovation amongst employees. This is developing a feeling of strife, hopelessness and contempt amongst management and subordinates. Set-up plus facilitation of monthly internal customer focus group meetings.

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Integrative Listening – Is Anyone Truly Listening Anymore?

Strategy Driven

When people stop talking in the workplace, morale drops followed by productivity. Managers who model these skills and provide a trusting environment, position their teams and organizations for greater success and growth. If leaders fail to address these problems, they will see good employees walk out the door.

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From "Knowing" to "Doing" - The Problem with Leadership Training

Building Personal Strength

I once had the pleasure of training all the executives and middle managers of a city government in the basic skills of leadership. I was introduced to my own listening and group facilitation skills in a six-week course back in 1976. Without that long-term follow-up, I would never have mastered the skills.