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The Meaning Of Informtion
One of the most common complaints from decision makers is that there’s too much information available and not enough time to derive meaning from it. That being the case, it’s even more critical that direction setters know how to pose the right questions at the right time to the right people. Our assumption that leadership […]
Building Trust-Based Relationships
Working with people who think, feel, and see things differently can be both stressful and anxiety producing. Unless a foundation of trust exists, those working under arduous conditions are likely to harbor negative feelings that may dampen their desire to collaborate. The Tenets of Teamwork described below provide the guidelines for building trust-based relationships Collaborative […]
Why Would Anyone Follow You?
Growing up in a small town, I hung out with guys who roamed the streets doing what bored teenagers do which often got us into trouble. Being too young to drive, we hoofed it wherever we went. Occasionally we’d do something serious enough to upset a neighbor who’d call the police. The wailing sirens sent […]
Be Open To A Teachable Moment
Working for an incompetent boss is not without hope. What can I do, you might ask? Well, for a start you can arm yourself with a better understanding of what causes someone in a senior role to be ineffective. That way you’ll know what skills your boss is missing and which ones you’ll need to […]
The Need To Belong Can Steer You Wrong
Workplace cliques are made up of like-minded people who think, feel and act in a similar manner. Thus, joining a clique is tempting for anyone with a need to belong. Cliques can be a source of positive, collective influence. If you belong to a clique that understands and supports the corporate vision, you stand a […]
You Won’t Grow, If You Don’t Know
Most people have little interest in learning new ways of doing things without some external motivation. Perhaps you’re the exception and are eager to know what it takes to be a self-directed learner. Stage 1: You don’t know what you don’t know.Even though you’re missing the mark, you’re unaware of that possibility. The potential for mistakes […]
Coming Together Prevents Falling Apart
Strained relationships are a normal, natural occurrence in today’s tension-filled workplace. An effective way to keep the underlying issues from driving people apart is to sponsor clarification forums on a regular basis. A clarification forum is a structured process where those within your sphere of influence demonstrate their support for conflict resolution and joint problem […]
Inclusionary Thinkers Thrive On Functionality
Dysfunction is contagious. It spreads from person to person and from project to project. Unchecked, it is possible for an entire culture to become diseased and still not know it is “sick.” The introduction of inclusionary thinking can halt the spread of dysfunction by exposing the possibility that none of us knows the “truth” and […]
Be Alert For Ficticious Frontiers
When your expectations are high and you’re looking forward to a positive response, you want the time line to be short. Remember as a child excitedly counting the days before your birthday? What if your expectations are low and the response is potentially negative or difficult to accomplish? You’re more likely to postpone the undesirable […]
Responding To Peer Pressure
You have more contact with peers than with bosses, so there is room in those relationships for more misinterpretation when you embark on the path to professional development. Your colleagues have invested time and effort in getting to know you, so don’t be surprised if they are resistive to your good intentions. They want things […]
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