By Harry Hutson ‘Hope’ is an impractical idea that turns out to be useful, especially in painful times like these. Hope is often misunderstood, underestimated, ignored and belittled, not least because it has separate, seemingly contradictory modes. You want Hope to be there in moments of despair when the best you can do is […]
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An Opportunity to Align Our Values, Our Practices, and the Purpose of Our WorkBy Matt Minahan and Peter Norlin So, how many OD consultants does it take to have a meeting? I figure it can be done with about 10:1 to provide a model1 to call for a vision statement1 to propose definitions1 to
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While many people are making resolutions to better themselves in the coming year, an area that does not get much focus is resolving to become a better leader. If you are in a leadership position of any kind, it is important to find ways to continuously improve, both for yourself and for your team. Below,
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Whether you are launching into your first leadership role or enjoying a well-deserved promotion, as a woman (especially a woman of color), it often feels like you need to prove yourself and your capabilities to your team. To boost your confidence and remind you that “You’ve got this,” we offer five success factors with tips
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Several years ago, an Innolect executive coach was featured on an ABC 20/20 segment entitled, “Excessive Talking.” The piece highlighted a newly hired leader who had something to add to every conversation, interrupted others in meetings, failed to ask questions of his team—and had been divorced twice. He talked too much. When his manager noticed
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At the start of every new year, many of us look for ways to improve our personal lives. As a leader, focusing some of this energy on improving the work lives of your employees is equally important. Small adjustments can have a huge impact on the work culture. Below, we have outlined a handful of
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