Leadership
Lessons in Leadership
A structured library of practical lessons on responsibility, decision-making, communication, trust, and action.
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Leadership Lessons Introduction
I’m glad you found this entry. Some people may think that leadership begins when you get a job as a manager and somehow that […]
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Making Meetings Matter: A Leader’s Perspective
Sometime in the morning, at least for me, the day kicks off with a meeting—whether it’s that 6:30 AM tag-up or the 9:30 AM […]
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Setting Priorities: A Guide for Leaders
It’s Monday morning. You log into your computer and begin sifting through emails, scanning the sidebar in Outlook, and glancing at your schedule packed […]
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Time Management: A Guide to Getting Things Done
Do you ever find yourself at the end of a workday wondering, Where the heck did the day go? Or perhaps, as your day […]
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The Art of Delegation
When you think about everything on your plate, it can be overwhelming. Forget, for a moment, the leadership aspect—just think about being an employee […]
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You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know: A Leadership Insight
As a leader, it’s easy to find yourself in a situation where you’re asked a question and you don’t know the answer. It happens […]
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Food Rules
Food rules when you want to try and motivate people, but be careful on what you do and when do you do it this article talks about the pitfalls and upsides of using food.
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Work Hard, Play Hard: Leading Your Team to Success
We expect more and more out of our employees all the time, but that can come with a price understanding a work hard play hard philosophy can help better your workforce when you see the entire person rather than the end product that they provide.
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Represented Workforces: A Guide for Managers
Collective Bargaining Agreements Managing unionized or represented employees is a unique and nuanced skill. If you’ve never worked in a union shop as an […]
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New Employees – Setting Expectations
New employees have a lot to learn when they show up on the first day. It’s your job to make sure they succeed .
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Delivering News: The Art of Effective Communication
Delivering News: The Art of Effective Communication Have you ever received an announcement that there’s going to be a big meeting, and you spend […]
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The Art of War!
The Art of War, by Sun Tzu, is a great work of strategy. I recently gave a speech on the topic for Toastmasters. Here is a rundown of what I learned from his writings, and maybe it can help you too.