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Cows and New Gates | Leadership Freak
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Empowering Leaders 300 Words at a Time. Cows and New Gates. May 14, 2015. Cows, like people, are creatures of habit. Dairy cows wear paths in fields from walking the same route to the barn, day after day. If you move the gate, they’ll walk to where the gate used to be and wonder why they can’t get through. Whatever you do, don’t move the gate. In order to get the herd to the barn, you must drive lead cows through the new gate. It won’t be easy. Cows don’t like new gates. Get up after you stumble first.
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The Complete List of Toxic Behaviors that Poison Teams | Leadership Freak
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Empowering Leaders 300 Words at a Time. The Complete List of Toxic Behaviors that Poison Teams. July 21, 2015. Toxic behaviors connected to communication:. Assume silence is agreement. Overstate teammate’s opinions and question their motives. Sweep difficult topics under the carpet. Speak for others. Begin sentences with “you” – you always and you never. Polish terminology until the message is lost, obscure, and acceptable to everyone on the planet. Allow power-members to drone on and on. Deal with a few...
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16 Ways to be the Leader of Choice | Leadership Freak
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Empowering Leaders 300 Words at a Time. 16 Ways to be the Leader of Choice. February 10, 2015. Know and maximize the value you bring others. Would you choose to follow you? Why would anyone follow you? 16 ways to be the leader of choice:. In an arena that matters to others. Those who value money respect leaders who make money. Meaningful goals. Leaders we love to follow, go where we want. To go Identify shared goals if you want followers. Something in others that they don’t see in themselves. Leadership&...
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Seven Ways Curious Leaders Succeed | Leadership Freak
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Empowering Leaders 300 Words at a Time. Seven Ways Curious Leaders Succeed. March 23, 2015. Question what you know; explore what you don’t. Curiosity is a way of seeing. 4 powers of curious leadership:. Lower resistance expand opportunity. 7 ways curious leaders succeed:. Enable thinking from a new point of view. “What don’t you know? Challenge assumptions. How’s that working for you? Reveal new capacities. Did you know that you’re really good at? Expose unseen obstacles. What if? What’s the big picture?
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Let's Grow Leaders | Inspired Leaders, Confident Humility, & Breakthrough Results | One Thing to Eliminate From Every Job Description
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One Thing to Eliminate From Every Job Description. I asked a group of managers (coming from a variety of industries and positions) “What do you think most bosses want from their employees? 8221; They reached quick consensus: responsiveness, self-sufficiency, creativity, and candor topped the list (with a beautiful argument about the pros and cons of compliance). I then asked, “How do you know what YOUR manager wants? 8221; The responses were more varied and cryptic. 8220;There are some areas where I expe...
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Solution Saturday: Dangling Carrots | Leadership Freak
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Empowering Leaders 300 Words at a Time. Solution Saturday: Dangling Carrots. July 18, 2015. Mary, (Fictitious name), was offered the opportunity to earn a seat at the corporate table. A current team member plans to step down in two or three years. She assumed new responsibilities, while still fulfilling her current role. Mary loves opportunities. But, it’s been several months and Mary is frustrated. How to make dangling carrots work:. Fit in before making changes. Set a date for the go or no-go decision.
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