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MAKING MEETINGS MORE PRODUCTIVE
Followers need to validate what they’ve seen and heard first hand from a reliable leader before they take action. Whoever said, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” understood this concept very well. It’s important then to put your vision out there in a collective forum so that your followers can match what they see […]
FOLLOWERS NEED RELIABLE INFORMATION
Followers form a mental image of a situation based on what they see, hear or feel. For these reasons it is important to correct misinformation by putting your vision out there so everyone can ‘see’ what you mean. Whoever said, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” understood this process very well. It is human […]
MAKING INFORMAL LEADERSHIP WORK
A common complaint among leaders is that there is too much information available and not enough time to derive meaning from it and act decisively. That being the case, then, those who wish to reshape what happens tomorrow must rethink their concept of leadership today. For starters, the assumption that leadership is consigned to the […]
What’s Wrong With Being Right
The chaos that ensues from less than full participation in the learning process provides an opportunity for people with aggressive, loud and dominant personalities to impose solutions that may not be right. Unfortunately, coworkers often accept an idea that seems right simply because it came from someone who sounds right. Working alone can be very […]
Clossing Down The Rumor Mill
\ Leaders rarely set aside the time and space for followers to compare notes, ask questions and share their concerns. So, they gather at the “rumor mill” where they feel free to make up their own minds about what is going on and why. These gatherings are typically located offsite at popular watering holes. However, […]
Embracing Awkward Moments
There’s bound to be a period of floundering whenever people undergo change—it can’t be avoided. So you might as well face the inevitable and learn to be more graceful and accepting of people’s mistakes. In order to make the most of a potentially difficult period, everyone involved needs to be aware of and embrace these […]
Authentic Myths Build Community Spirit
Organizational life is full of historical myths: some are positive and pull people together while others are negative and drive people apart. No matter what you do, myths are going to circulate. The challenge is to support the myths that work to your advantage and expunge the ones that don’t. Leaders can use positive myths […]
Assessing Readiness Facilitates Change
Orchestrating change is not just management’s job. To make change work leaders and followers need an opportunity to voice their concerns through meaningful dialogue and purposeful exploration of what lies ahead. Rather than throw out the old and replace it with the new, there needs to be more open discussion around the change itself and […]
Attracting And Retaining High Achievers
High achievers will check you out before they consider showing up for an interview. Here are seven ways to establish the reputation you’ll need to attract and retain those vital few who get things done. 1. The enduring attraction to a high achiever is the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to make a measurable […]
Whinning Is A Form Of Protest
Whining is a form of protest that is frequently triggered by unclear directions. Given the demanding nature of the modern organization, where employees are pressured to change quickly and respond accurately, it’s no wonder people are whining. In today’s fast-paced workplace, employees feel confused without a sense of what to do when new ways of […]
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