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What are the most damaging attributes of work culture?
Watch out for the five attributes of a toxic work culture. S. Chris Edmonds has advice on how to reverse course if they pop up.
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Prepare your successor and step down with grace
Succession is not an event, but a process, writes Alaina Love, who outlines three immediate actions leaders can take now.
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Do you have the skills to be an effective team leader?
An effective team leader focuses on being both effective and efficient while building relationships, writes Paul B. Thornton.
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Safety first, clarity next: The secret formula for better workplace innovation
Leaders who focus on giving their teams both clarity and psychological safety will see more actionable innovation emerge, write David Dye and Karin Hurt.
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Boost emotional intelligence in a time of AI with these do’s and dont’s
Leaders can develop their emotional intelligence by following Eliza VanCort's blueprint of do's and don'ts in their communication.
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How ethical leaders scale respect across their organization
Ethical leaders can create good culture by defining, aligning and refining their practices and policies, says S. Chris Edmonds.
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Why smart businesses are embracing fractional executives
Roles for fractional execs are emerging as a result of workforce shifts and can present big benefits for businesses, writes Won J. You.
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11 keys to operational efficiency in the digital age
Companies can "experience unprecedented success in the digital age" by following these 11 steps outlines by Patrik Wilkens.
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AI: From GiGo to BiBo
There’s a lot of talk about AI these days, much of it frightening. But the truth incentive is a hopeful sign, writes Steve McKee.
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What gardening can teach about organic accountability
The childhood chore of weeding the garden taught Julie Winkle Giulioni a lot about accountability, especially when it comes to leadership.
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The formula you need to manage stress
Stress can lead to poor productivity and affect your mental health, but Paul B. Thornton offers a formula for relief.
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Leadership lessons from Ted Lasso
Ted Lasso, the leading character in the popular Apple+ series by the same name, provides an excellent model of exceptional organizational leadership. The leadership...
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Poll: What is the most pressing leadership skill development need you personally have?
What is the most pressing leadership skill development need you personally have?
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There is no cruise control in leadership
It would be handy to be able to put our leadership on cruise control, but Steve McKee writes it's better to learn to handle the curves.
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The emerging role of manager in a world of AI
Artificial intelligence is transforming the role of the manager, says Marlene Chism, who offers three strategies to bring your human intelligence to bear.
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Dump leader vs. manager debate — try a blended role
A blended role of manager and leader is a more accurate option that recognizes that leaders can manage and managers can lead.
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WD-40’s secret formula might surprise you, Garry Ridge says
An interview with CEO Emeritus Garry Ridge reveals how leaders can ensure business success.
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Where to begin when the executive team is broken
Only when leaders face the hard realities will they be able to turnaround a toxic culture at their company.
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“Hush your buts” — How to lead better than Ted Lasso
In the TV show "Ted Lasso," Ted tell his team to "hush your butts," which can help leaders better understand how to navigate employee "buts."
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How deliberate are you about applying change-management practices when your team faces a large change?
How deliberate are you about applying change-management practices when your team faces a large change?
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Senior leaders’ top 5 culture concerns
Five culture concerns are top of mind for many leaders including how to create wellbeing and inclusivity, says S. Chris Edmonds.
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5 qualities that set leaders apart from managers
Managers and leaders share similar traits, but what sets them apart is that leaders are consistent, coachable and seek growth for their teams.
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Why mastering motivation makes good business sense
Leaders can master the art of motivation by providing employees with the autonomy, connection and competence they need to advance, writes Susan Fowler.
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3 leadership styles to engage and motivate
There are three different leadership styles leaders can use depending on whether you want to direct, discuss or delegate, writes Paul B. Thornton.
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How culture can be a competitive advantage
Leaders must constantly amplify their vision for company culture and continually adapt to changes that can enhance it, writes Mark Miller.
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3 ways leaders can build employee loyalty
Leaders can increase employee loyalty by offering flexibility, respect and validation, says S. Chris Edmonds.
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Unlocking psychological sense
To help those you lead unlock their psychological sense, begin with your own, writes Susan Fowler.
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Boost employee engagement through learning and development
Ongoing learning and development programs can enhance employee engagement by giving them the new skills they crave, writes Kathy Gersch.
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Compensating for compensation: Keeping talent when dollars don’t work
When increased compensation is off the table, companies can still retain top talent by identifying creative ways to meet their desire for professional growth, writes Julie Winkle Giulioni.
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A culture of well-being can transform human behavior
Companies that build well-being into their culture are more likely to attract and retain employees, writes Richard Safeer, who offers ways to transform culture.
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Time to step up for corporate sustainability
Companies concerned with sustainability should view 2023 as the year to take bold action on their goals, writes Stefan Schwab.
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Employee well-being is a team sport
Make employee well-being a priority by setting norms and engaging peers and leadership in embedding it as part of company culture, writes Richard Safeer.
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Are you an effective coach?
Leaders can be an effective coach for their team members by working them to establish goals and provide metrics to measure performance, writes Paul B. Thornton.
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Instilling a “just skill me” mindset at your company
Employees are begging their leaders to "just skill me," and Julie Winkle Giulioni offers three ways companies can fulfill that need.
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How games can improve human leadership
Using games can boost human leadership skills by promoting connection, critical thinking and curiosity, writes Lauren Fitzpatrick Shanks.
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Build a unified, not a uniform company culture
A unified company culture that takes diversity into consideration is more engaging for employees than a uniform culture, says Denise Lee Yohn.
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What’s behind every successful leader? The team. The team. The team.
Leaders who focus on the team as both individual and teammates can create a sense of cohesion that can boost their performance and engagement.
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The siren call of command-and-control leadership is strong but dangerous
It's easy to think command-and-control leadership is superior, but Larry Robertson argues, leaders should foster a collective agility to remain competitive.
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Employee well-being: Culture is the cure
Companies that invest in and promote a culture of well-being will reap the benefits, but leaders need to be trained how to make that happen.
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How to overcome micromanaging
Leaders may not realize they're micromanaging, writes Marlene Chism, who offers ways to identify the practice and overcome it.
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Rethinking the Manager’s Operating System
A manager's operating system, just like a computer's, needs to be fined tuned and updated to run effectively and efficiently, writes Art Petty, who offers 10 upgrades.
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Want to engage team members? Formalize your servant purpose
Companies need a specific "servant purpose" that provides employees a sense of pride in how they serve customers and clients.