We often make the mistake of thinking that leaders should already have all of the answers. If you want to be a truly influential leader, don’t hesitate to ask questions! Often when we think we don’t have a lot to contribute to a discussion, we hesitate to ask questions. This is a big mistake, […]
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Many times we hold back on asking a question because we don’t want to look uninformed. We don’t want people to think, “They should already know that!” Even savvy business consultants sometimes fall into this trap. But asking questions is critical to both being perceived as a leader, and to getting the information you
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Here is the fourth and final part of the “Four Tests of A Leader.” Take inventory of these four tests so that your followers will know without a shadow of a doubt why they are following you. “Why Should I Follow You?” Are you professional who knows your success depends upon leading other
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Here is the 3rd of “The Four Factors For Superlative Leadership Communication.” Specifically, what can you do as a leader to minimize direct reports missing the mark on an assignment? Catch up on the series here. Factor #3: Make sure your request passes The Competence Test If a follower is to
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Here is the 2nd of “The Four Factors For Superlative Leadership Communication.” Specifically, what can you do as a leader to minimize direct reports missing the mark on an assignment? Last week we covered the first factor: attach a deadline to your request. Now let’s move on to factor #2. Factor #2:
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Here is your next tip on being more influential and having more impact on your organization. Apply these to become more effective with colleagues, superiors and clients. Are you frustrated because one or more of your direct reports isn’t delivering? Did you know that YOU may be part of the problem? The next four
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One of the most powerful ways to demonstrate leadership is through volunteer activities. If you missed part 1 of this, catch up here. It’s easy to get so busy with work that you seem to run out of time to get involved with causes that are meaningful to you. This is a mistake.
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Leadership means stepping up to the plate, and there is no better way to show this than by volunteering. When you are asked to take on a difficult assignment, and you demonstrate your leadership in how you get it done, that’s good. It takes things to an entirely different level if you actually volunteered
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Now for the fourth and final of the “Four Tests of A Leader.” If you’re just joining us, here’s the start of the series. Be sure to take inventory of these four tests so that your followers will know without a shadow of a doubt why they are following you. “Why Should I Follow
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Let’s get into the third of the “Four Tests of A Leader.” If you’re just joining us, here’s the first. “Why Should I Follow You?” Are you professional who knows your success depends upon leading other professionals? Maybe you lead a consulting practice group, a division in your company, a sales team, or
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