“Given the relative discomfort with breaking new ground, it’s important for leaders to understand how to get others to willingly commit to the new course through trust and predictability. Listed below are the 10 Self-Reliant Leadership essentials I believe it … Continue reading
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What were the takeaways from 500 leaders from around the globe who attended the Linkage’s Global Institute for Leadership Development® earlier this month? All points apply to leaders in any position. See a bulleted list with hyperlinked resources. Top 10 … Continue reading
Here’s a great resource that describes key concepts and elements of effective consulting relationships, the mechanics of contracts and requests for proposals (RFPs), and what working with consultants requires of the hiring organization, including: Understanding the differences between a consultant … Continue reading
Has anyone around you ever made a bad decision? Or maybe with the best intentions, you made the wrong call. How could this happen? “Our brains leap to conclusions and are reluctant to consider alternatives; we are particularly bad at … Continue reading
“Emphasizing a “calculative mindset” encourages people to act more selfishly and less ethically when making decisions. People are often naturally suspicious of leaders who display an overreliance on number crunching: they are considered bean counters who lack people skills; their … Continue reading
Whether your organization is a nonprofit, connected with a government agency, or privately owned, part of your discussions might center around the organization’s overhead percentage. Utilities, facility maintenance, and infrastructure needs are often pulled into the conversation. Two days ago … Continue reading
We have all changed someone’s life — usually without even realizing it. In this funny talk, Drew Dudley calls on all of us to celebrate leadership as the everyday act of improving each other’s lives. Ted Talks (6:15) http://www.ted.com/talks/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership.html … Continue reading
When you have a written statement describing why it’s important to be ‘green’, it helps focus the work of your organization. In addition, with a statement, you can describe to others what you are doing and why. Matt Courtland (1) … Continue reading