Leadership, both as a research area and as a practical skill, encompasses the ability of an individual, group or organization to “lead”, influence or guide other individuals, teams, or entire organizations.
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Research shows that different eras call for different approaches. Summary: Two decades ago, extensive research led Nohria, the former dean of Harvard Business School, to conclude that the hallmark of great leadership is the ability to adapt to the times. Today, he says, we’re in a period of significant change, thanks to global events, governmental…
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These days, almost all of us feel pressed for time. Leadership expert Dorie Clark shares three hidden reasons people fall into an endless loop of feeling constantly busy, and invites you to question what really motivates how you spend your time. Click here to watch Ted Talk…
Leadership Skills and Golf Did you know there are leadership skills you can learn from golf? It’s true – spending more time on the course can help your career! Want a valid excuse to spend more time on the golf course and less in front of the TV or at the office? The leadership skills…
Every leader should design and communicate how they want to make decisions. Making it clear what you care about, what you need to know about, and what you’re tasking others to move on will help minimize confusion about who should be making which decisions. It also helps clarify when you as the leader can be…
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Summary. Critical thinking is the ability to analyze and effectively break down an issue in order to make a decision or find a solution. At the heart of critical thinking is the ability to formulate deep, different, and effective questions. For effective questioning, start by holding your hypotheses loosely. Be willing to fundamentally reconsider your initial…
This article is a last of a series about a turn-around engagement I had in 2021. Come along for a real life business story of The Peter Principle and/or The Dunning-Kruger Effect in action. The story goes like this… From the outside, even on the surface, the company looked successful. But by the time I…
