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Leadership Mistakes

Excellent Leaders are Excellent Cheerleaders

Michael Mercer, Ph.d. asked: GREAT LEADERS USE RELATIONSHIP SECRET Question: What is a secret shared by fantastic leaders and also great spouses and life partners? Answer: Cheerleading! That is, people with excellent leadership skills cheerlead after * positive events * victories * a job well done They also buoy up employees who experience a setback, […]

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The Essential Leadership Skill – Managing Office Politics

Steven Sonsino asked: One of the skills that successful leaders need to master is a bit of a dirty word these days. It’s not the sort of thing they offer leadership training courses on, but it lies at the heart of most business relationships. What I’m talking about is office politics. When we call someone […]

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Leadership Mistakes

How to Lead not Push: Being a True Leader

Mark Shead asked: A common mistake inexperience leaders make is using authority when it is not needed. If you are the boss people have to do what you say right? So the easy way to get people to do what you want is to just use your authority muscle and show they that you are […]

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Communicating as a Leader

Become a Communication Pro in the Workplace

Michelle Simms asked: You have been chosen to conduct the meeting next week…how are you feeling? Nothing can frustrate your career faster than not being able to speak in front of a group. Although CEO’s are expected to be successful communicators, speaking is not just for C-level executives but for all employees. Lets face it, […]