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CATEGORY: Leadership When Robert Duvall died this week, most tributes focused on the obvious markers of greatness, the range and sheer longevity of his career: The Godfather. Apocalypse Now. Tender Mercies. Lonesome Dove. His was a career that shaped film for more than sixty years. But what stayed with me, more than any single role, […]
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In executive environments, composure is often mistaken for clarity. Many senior leaders are highly skilled at emotional intelligence. They regulate their tone, read the room, and manage perception with ease. They stay calm under pressure and keep meetings moving forward. On the surface, this looks like strong leadership. And yet, many of these same leaders
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People rarely put “leadership roles” at the top of the list of jobs AI is transforming. But the realityis, AI is now changing more than how leaders work – it’s changing how they develop. A growing number of CEOs and other executives are turning to ChatGPT and other GenerativeAI tools as a kind of digital
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From small sized startups to large scale multi-national enterprises, it is critical to understand andeffectively navigate organizational hierarchies. The chain of command is what usually defines thishierarchical structure where each person reports directly to single authority leading up in the organization. It helps maintain order, responsibility, and overall operational efficiency. Understanding the Modern Chain of
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Dr. Alan R. Zimmerman, Leadership Consultant and author of the “Payoff Principle” In the old world of work, it was all about taking orders. People were expected to park their brains, shut their mouths and work their forty hours a week. In the new world of work, it’s all about engaging people. President John Quincy Adams
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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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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 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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