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Quiet Power at Work: How Introverts Grow into Exceptional Leaders

Image via Pexels This article is from Chelsea Lamb at Businesspop.net   chelsea@businesspop.net Introverts are often told, directly or indirectly, that “real” leaders are loud, endlessly social, and always “on.” Yet research has repeatedly shown that quieter personalities can be just as effective—and sometimes more effective—leaders, especially when they’re working with proactive, self-motivated… Read More »Quiet Power at Work: How Introverts Grow into Exceptional Leaders

How Dare You Disagree

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It is traditional at this time of year to reflect on the events and actions of the previous twelve months. As this year comes to a close, what I find most striking is the unbelievable vitriol that has infected interpersonal relationships. It seems to have become impossible to discuss even… Read More »How Dare You Disagree

Don’t Raise Mushrooms

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Photo by Freepik Shortly after arriving in the new organization, I asked why we were doing certain tasks that didn’t seem to make sense. This was my first job as an airplane mechanic. I was very young, impressionable, and quite curious so I was disappointed when another mechanic told me… Read More »Don’t Raise Mushrooms

How to Create a Culture of Accountability in the Workplace

Image by Freepik It’s often a difficult concept for leaders to grasp – this idea of accountability. What does accountability mean for a leader? Accountability and responsibility are often used synonymously, but there is a subtle, yet critical difference. You are responsible for accomplishing assignments, living within corporate values, or… Read More »How to Create a Culture of Accountability in the Workplace

Recognition

Help My Boss is Clueless

Have you ever said to yourself, ” My boss is clueless?” “What is the boss thinking?” or “Why did they do that?” or “He/she just doesn’t seem to understand.” Do you have to just sit there frustrated, or can you do something about it? Everyone has a boss. Even a… Read More »Help My Boss is Clueless

Leaders and DEI

Warning! This article examines commonly accepted principles and you may find it disturbing. If you are unwilling to challenge current orthodoxy, or if you are easily offended, you may want to skip this one. I will not be offended, although I would question your ability to be a good leader.… Read More »Leaders and DEI

The Problem With Categories

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Warning: This post may not be politically correct or conform to the current expected narrative. If you are easily offended you may want to skip this one. In a recent leadership development class, a woman expressed frustration that, as a woman, her voice was not always heard or taken seriously.… Read More »The Problem With Categories