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leadership
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Resistance to Change and What You Can Do to Help
The Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, is attributed with saying, “The only constant in life is change.” Dr. Ken Blanchard uses the metaphor of “permanent whitewater (Blanchard, 2018, p. 209).” Both are…
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The Danger of Authority Bias and Social Proof Regarding Leadership Advice
Leadership is a crucial aspect of any organization or community. It involves guiding, directing, and motivating others to achieve a common goal. However, not all leadership advice is created equal.…
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The Adversity Nexus: The Danger of Safety
The “Adversity Nexus,” also known as “Robertson’s Cycle,” is a comprehensive model that outlines the interconnected stages governing the rise and decline of individuals, organizations, and nation-states. The model emphasizes…
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Solve DEI Issues With Vision
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are programs and efforts implemented by organizations to promote and ensure the representation and fair treatment of individuals from diverse backgrounds. These initiatives aim…
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You Need Leadership Development, Not Coaching
When it comes to leadership coaching, studies have demonstrated that regression into pre-coaching views is common. There is a really good reason why this is true. I believe that sharing…
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Pep Rally Leadership
There seem to be two basic approaches to leadership and its development. There is the “pep rally leadership” approach, and then there is the approach that utilizes the actual science…
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Leadership Considerations for Organizational Change
I want to provide you with a few things to consider regarding organizational change. In an entry in the Leadership & Organization Development Journal, Randall and Coakley state that “Leadership…
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Communicating the Vision
A leader without vision is like fish without water. Similarly, a leader incapable of sharing their vision is like an armless person trying to share a warm hug. Statements such…
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The Dunning-Kruger Danger
Confidence is essential for leaders. However, sometimes the level of that confidence is unwarranted. Moreover, such confidence becomes dangerous when the leader is unaware that such confidence is unwarranted. The…
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The Importance of Skill Development
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics play an increasingly significant role in the workforce. Soon, they will play a large role in our health and in our homes. As machines continue…
