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The Truth that Hurts but Will Help Us Cope
February 18th, 2010 at 7:00 am » Comments (0)
Managers have been sorely challenged in 2009 and this year to keep optimistic and not succumb to the ongoing, sometimes mind-numbing stress of work and, at best, tenuous job security. ...more »Stepping into the Lion’s Den
February 8th, 2010 at 7:00 am » Comments (0)
Last week President Barack Obama stood before the Republican House of Representatives caucus and took direct questions. This is a group that, from the President's perspective, has been opposing his ...more »At the Core of Developing Our Leaders
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:15 pm » Comments (0)
In their wonderful (nay, more than wonderful–exciting–if you are into leadership development) new book, Immunity to Change, Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey lay out three easy-to-understand levels (which they call ...more »A Nobel Prize for Leadership?
October 19th, 2009 at 7:00 am » Comments (0)
I am once again inspired by The Washington Post's feature, The Question, this time in the October 18 edition. Given all the recent hoo-haw about Barack Obama receiving the Nobel ...more »Recent Posts
- Looking for Leadership in ALL the Right Places
- Cultural Neuroscience – The Brain in Action Again
- Getting Motivated by Meeting those You Serve
- Ensuring HR Has a Seat at the Table
- Is the Coaching Client Ready?
- The Paradox of Who Makes the Decisions
- The Truth that Hurts but Will Help Us Cope
- Are You a “Director” or an “Informer?”
- The Manager’s Most Important 3 Feet
- Stepping into the Lion’s Den
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