People put up with a lot of quirks in their leaders and coworkers just to reduce the drama and keep the peace. But lack of sincerity grates on the nerves. It’s like trying to satisfy hunger with cotton candy. Two good questions to ask yourself periodically: What communication sound insincere? How can I become more […]
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOw2Hj_bijc&list=PLl8w4K6sFBpKZjx1OR288mh1ouPWqyHhd&index=3 Summary The video explores the intriguing concept of “blind spots” in human perception and decision-making, illustrated through compelling stories of well-known historical figures and events. Blind spots are cognitive or perceptual gaps where individuals fail to see critical information or realities, sometimes leading to catastrophic outcomes or missed opportunities. The speaker introduces this
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2jGwwgkyC4&list=PLl8w4K6sFBpKZjx1OR288mh1ouPWqyHhd&index=2 Summary The video explores the transformative power of meetings in a business context, arguing that improving how meetings are conducted can fundamentally enhance a company’s health, profitability, and growth. It begins with an analogy drawn from the natural world: the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park in 1995. This single intervention restored
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iz04qOJPfPc&list=PLl8w4K6sFBpKZjx1OR288mh1ouPWqyHhd&index=1 Summary The video presents a powerful yet simple tool—a specialized spreadsheet—that can dramatically enhance company and team performance by embedding six transformative business principles into a single cohesive system. Unlike ordinary spreadsheets, this one acts as a dynamic framework connecting strategic priorities directly to execution. Developed from the speaker’s experience working with top-tier
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By Kris Putnam-Walkerly If this virus is teaching us anything, it’s that we can be responsive and flexible in the face of adversity—at a massive scale. It’s true, we can join the many people talking about what’s going wrong, but we can also acknowledge all the collaboration and unprecedented actions people are taking in cities,
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By John Futterknecht The word “inspiration” as it applies to leadership has been a point of emphasis in organizations for many years. In fact, almost all our clients highlight inspirational leadership in their leadership competency models, although they may use different language to describe it. Whatever the particular descriptors they use, they are talking about
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By Dan Bruder Blank Swan events such as the COVID-19 pandemic force leaders to step back and then step up. As the crisis swept the globe, skilled leaders evaluated the situation and were able to recognize the system-based impact of their focus, behaviors, and actions. They were able to turn anxiety into opportunities and
By Bob Johansen As the economy reopens after sheltering in place for months, many aspects of life will reopen at zero—not at the place they were before the shutdown. Recall the concept of zero-based budgeting, which required that all expenses be justified and approved at the beginning each new budget year. Developed by Peter Pyhrr in the 1970s, the idea of zero-based
By Gary Heil and Ryan Heil, Ph.D. Leadership is in crisis. From the capitals of government to the hallways of our educational institutions to the executive suites on Wall Street, effective leadership is in short supply. We know it. We can feel it. It no longer surprises us that, according to the World Economic Forum, more than
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