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Celebrating Colleagues for Personal Milestones Can Establish a Dangerous Precedent
Celebrating Colleagues for Personal Milestones Can Establish a Dangerous Precedent
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Team Members Who Consistently Misinterpret Your Directions
Team Members Who Consistently Misinterpret Your Directions
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I Don’t Know Enough to Have an Opinion
Experts are expected to have opinions. So are leaders. People look to leaders for their perspectives, views, feedback, and approaches. They place a premium on the opinions leaders offer. Which is why one of the most important choices leaders make is when NOT to have an opinion. Of course, leaders should refrain from offering an
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Leaders Who Discount Long-Term Rewards and Risks
Leaders Who Discount Long-Term Rewards and Risks
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Can People Be Too Positive?
Some people insist on maintaining a positive outlook no matter what reality they confront. When this upbeat attitude becomes excessive, psychologists call it Toxic Positivity. Research suggests it carries a host of negative influences.
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Are You an Objective Decision-Maker?
In comparison to other decision-makers, leaders viewed as objective are more trusted to reach the best possible decision. Their impartiality and focus on fairness garner them deep respect and promote a view that they are above self-interest and political influence. Not surprisingly, they make better decisions as well.
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The Reciprocity of Liking and Team Cohesion
Some people are popular with others and seem to be liked by nearly everyone they meet. It might be that they are confident, happy people who exude a warmth others find attractive.
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Team Members Who Only See the Small Picture
Some team members only see what is in front of them. They focus on the small details, the short-term, the issues that are directly at hand, and the actions that must be taken immediately. They don’t look up and connect the dots. The bigger picture eludes them. This limits their ability to take on a…
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I’m Counting on You
I’m Counting on You
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Getting Better at Tough Conversations
Good leaders have the tough conversations, no matter how psychologically painful they might be. Holding people accountable, delivering news of unwanted change, and sharing decisions that disappoint are some of the many topics considered “tough” for leaders to navigate.