Six Small Choices that Transform Leadership
Leadership Freak
APRIL 22, 2014
'Successful leadership depends on what you don’t see – secret decisions that are spread out over time and go nearly unnoticed.
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High-Performing Teams Are Made Of This
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 9, 2014
'According to Ron Ricci and Carl Wiese, authors of the book, The Collaboration Imperative , high-performing teams have the following characteristics: People have solid and deep trust in each other and in the team''s purpose--they feel free to express feelings and ideas. Everybody is working toward the same goals. Team members are clear on how to work together and how to accomplish tasks.
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Ten Questions Leaders Should Ask Every Day
Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 21, 2014
'Questions are one of the most powerful tools we have as leaders. They can help us engage others, gather information, set the stage for coaching and feedback, and allow us the opportunity to listen rather than talk. The power of questions is undeniable. I am a big fan of collecting questions, and in a workshop […].
What Gets in the Way of Listening
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 14, 2014
'As your role grows in scale and influence, so too must your ability to listen. But listening is one of the toughest skills to master — and requires uncovering deeper barriers within oneself. Take, for example, our client, Janet, a successful principal in a management consulting firm. She recently received 360-degree feedback from colleagues that she needed to improve her listening skills.
The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones
Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC
Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult
The Four Hardest Words You’ve Never Said
Leadership Freak
APRIL 16, 2014
'I had a sinking feeling when the radio interview was over. I’m always critical of my performance, but this time something didn’t feel right.
How to Connect Forgiveness and Accountability
Leadership Freak
APRIL 14, 2014
'Forgiveness determines the breadth, depth, and duration of all relationships. People disappoint. The more you expect from others the more likely you’ll feel disappointed. Don’t lower expectations. Elevate forgiveness.
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