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Stop Right There! 5 Phrases that Crush Collaboration and Tank Teamwork

Let's Grow Leaders

Instead of closing the door on discussion, why not keep it ajar for more ideas , refinements, and maybe—just maybe—finding a path to team unity that doesn’t involve mutual evasion tactics? That’s a Terrible Idea You’re not Simon Cowell judging amateur karaoke, and even if you were, every idea has some merit.

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Leading Thoughts for August 20, 2020

Leading Blog

George Simon on how people can and do manipulate the truth: “One of the most subtle forms of distortion is being deliberately vague. This is a favorite tactic of manipulators. This strategy not only helps moderate strong views, it models openness, willingness to admit ignorance, and readiness to revise beliefs.”.

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In 100 Words: Giving Attention

QAspire

Everybody we meet is trying to get attention through tactics. Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity.” – Simone Weil. More clicks, eyeballs, likes. What if you focus more on giving attention? What do you deeply care about? What are you trying to make happen? Who are you trying to help?

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Team Building and Leadership Development with MBA Students

Mike Cardus

Facilitated the orientation program for the incoming MBA class of Simon Graduate School of Business at the University of Rochester. During my Simon School orientation, I had the opportunity to build my communication skills through small group activities. Thank you University of Rochester Simon Graduate School of Business.

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StrategyDriven Podcast Special Edition 57 – An Interview with Robert Simons, author of Seven Strategy Questions

Strategy Driven

Special Edition 57 – An Interview with Robert Simons, author of Seven Strategy Questions explores the seven strategy questions that can help an organization’s leaders identify gaps within their strategy and its execution. Robert Simons, author of Seven Strategy Questions , is the Charles M. About the Author.

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Levers of Organization Design: A book review by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

Levers of Organization Design: How Managers Use Accountability Systems for Greater Performance and Commitment Robert Simons Harvard Business Press (2005) Eloquent and Essential Practicality Unlike subtitles of so many other recently published business books, the one for Levers of Organization Design correctly identifies its author’s primary objective: (..)

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Regression: The Leadership Crucible of Coronavirus

The Center For Leadership Studies

As Brené Brown , Simon Sinek and others have shown us through their research, vulnerability and honesty in a psychologically safe environment, while keeping the “why” squarely in view alongside attainable objectives, is the recipe to regain success and engagement. Which one of these proven tactics will you put into play today ?