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Outcome Goals Are Overrated
One of the more creative acts of leadership is setting goals that inspire performance.
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The Difference in Salespeople With an Affluent Mindset
In the song Like a Rolling Stone, Bob Dylan penned a lyric that has stayed with people for decades: “When you got nothing, you got nothing to lose.”
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People Who Rush Through Tasks and Assignments
Some team members work fast.
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Leading Team Members With an Adversarial Edge
Some colleagues are testy with everyone and on any topic.
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Agreeing to an Operating Principle Before a Difficult Discussion or Debate
Experts in negotiation, education, and decision-making have long promoted the benefits of finding common ground before beginning difficult discussions…
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The Danger of Overreaching as a Leader
A leader who extends their authority or influence beyond acceptable limits is said to be “overreaching.”
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Colleagues Who Take Everything Personally
Regardless of what you say or how you say it, some people will take it personally.
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The Ingredients of an Effective Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
Sometimes, team members need a highly structured approach to perform more effectively.
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The Map Is Not the Territory
Leaders steeped in the creation of a strategy often forget what others want and need to know.
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When a Colleague Clearly Doesn’t Like You
Being liked, especially by those we work with, is something everyone desires.
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The Advantage of Speed
Organizations that figure out how to achieve a best-of-class speed in one or more areas of their enterprise have a big advantage over their industry…
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Deciding What to Delegate
To use their time wisely and to be the most effective, leaders must learn to delegate.
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