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Empathy in Leadership

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[Infographic] Is Empathy in Leadership a Strength or a Weakness?

There was a time not so long ago when those in leadership were expected to be authoritative, fearless, rational, restrained, and stoic. Since then,...

First Meeting with a New Boss

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5 Tips to Ace Your First Meeting with a New Boss

When it comes to meeting your new boss for the first time, you likely feel a bit anxious and nervous about it. You want to make a good impression and...

What the Top Leadership Development Programs Have in Common

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What the Top Leadership Development Programs Have in Common

The events of the last few years have reshaped how we work, accelerated trends, and increased expectations of leaders and companies, putting pressure...

10 Things Not To Do When Giving Feedback

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10 Things Not To Do When Giving Feedback

It is easy to let someone know they've done a good job as a leader. Giving corrective feedback, on the other hand, is much more challenging. In fact,...

Charismatic vs transformational leadership

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Charismatic vs. Transformational Leadership: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to leadership styles, charismatic and transformational leadership are two that many leaders aspire to adopt, given both styles' ability...

Bad leadership quotes

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10 Quotes on Bad Leadership That Will Get You Thinking

There are pages upon pages of positive, cheery, inspirational, and charismatic leadership quotes on Google, so we didn't think you needed another....

Change Readiness Assessment

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Change Readiness Assessment for Leaders

How ready are you for organizational change? Do you have the skills you need to confidently lead change? Does your team have the resources, capacity,...

Why Intellectual Curiosity Is Good For Your Career

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Why Intellectual Curiosity Is Good For Your Career

Despite the demands of being the President of the United States, Barack Obama dedicated an hour a day to reading while he was in office. Bill Gates...

10 Managing Up Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

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10 Managing Up Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

Every leader is unique, from their leadership style to their personality type and preferences. That’s why it can be hard to know what to say or do to...

3 Common Misconceptions About Executive Presence

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3 Common Misconceptions About Executive Presence

There is a difference between a boss and a leader. A boss tells their people what to do, whereas a leader inspires, motivates, and encourages those...

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