Every leader is unique and brings their own style to leading and managing others. Successful leaders can help teams and organizations thrive; however, less effective leaders can negatively impact an organization and its people. Learn how to optimize your leadership style by avoiding these eight key blind spots: 1. Poor Communication How to avoid it:…
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In the author’s words, “Why are there so few leaders in today’s business community? The answer seems to be that most managers don’t understand or know enough about the nuts and bolts of skilled leadership. It’s a difficult subject to master because there are no specifics that can be taught. And it is even more…
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Only ten days before Abraham Lincoln took the oath of office in 1861, the Confederate States of America seceded from the Union, taking Federal agencies, forts, and arsenals within their territory. To make matters worse, Lincoln, who was elected by a minority of the popular vote, was viewed by his own advisors as nothing more…
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“What we wish, we readily believe, and what we ourselves think, we imagine others think also.” ~ Julius Caesar This quote nicely sums up why some of today’s good managers and leaders struggle in their roles. They wish to be seen as considerate, effective, trust-worthy, decisive, innovative, or open-minded and so they believe others see…
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The animal characters Walt Kelly created for his classic newspaper comic strip Pogo were known for their seemingly simplistic, but slyly perceptive comments about the state of the world and politics. None is more remembered than Pogo the possum’s quote in the poster Kelly designed to help promote environmental awareness and publicize the first annual…
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