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Emotional Intelligence

Extreme Listening for Leaders – 3 Point Guide

Extreme listening taps sources of information that help you solve people problems faster and more effectively. Extreme listening hears the emotional component of problem and the solution. This post includes a 3 step guide to extreme listening.

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Corporate Culture

Culture Change – 4 Questions Before You Start

Before you publicly pronounce the words culture change, ask four questions to determine whether it’s the best solution. You may find there’s an easier, more direct, and faster way to achieve your desired end results.

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Leadership

How to Right Corporate Wrongs

The VW fuel emissions scandal raises the question about how to right corporate wrongs. I have an answer for VW’s CEO and CEOs of other companies in similar circumstances. Unfortunately there will be future cases, as we haven’t yet seen an end to such highly unethical, and illegal behaviors.

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How to Commit Leadership Suicide

To avoid committing leadership suicide, know the rules of play, especially when leading in a crisis. Bev Scott, who just resigned as head of Boston’s public transportation system, the cranky and beloved MBTA, didn’t play by the rules. Learn from her mistakes.

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Leadership

How to Define Your Company Purpose

This is the first of a two part series on Defining the Company Purpose and Vision. Purpose is the springboard for an aspirational vision that galvanizes people. But company purpose receives scant attention in leadership and organizational literature. Here’s a quick primer to help you define your company’s purpose.

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Leadership

Inspirational Leaders are Focused

Relentless focus is the 4th attribute of inspirational leaders. This post shares the story of Nest founder, Tony Fadell, former Apple designer & VP, who is one relentlessly focused leader

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Leadership

5 Attributes of Inspirational Leaders #3

Determination is the third of five attributes of Inspirational leaders. Their determination does not exist in a vacuum. It requires soil that is fertilized by a strong commitment to a compelling purpose.

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