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When Consensus Gets in the Way

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March 24, 2012

In my last post, I outlined the power of consensus building. Consensus building is an important tool for making informed decisions and promoting organizational buy-in. Strong consensus builders tend to…

The power of consensus building

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March 19, 2012

Consensus building is a key skill for any leader to learn. By working to build consensus, a leader empowers team members to express disagreements and collaborate on solutions. This ultimately…

It’s not about getting the right people on the bus

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December 20, 2011

If you’ve read Good to Great, or talked to anyone who has, you probably remember that Jim Collins’ research and analysis showed that great companies know how to get the…

Interviewing is a horrible business practice

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November 25, 2011

A while ago I posted “You may not be the ‘A’ player you think you are,” describing what makes up a top performer. Charlie Thomas, CEO of Razorsight and author of…

Your boss needs to be managed

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August 7, 2011

Yes, it’s true. Your boss needs to be managed and, if you’re not already doing it, YOU are the one that is dropping the ball. “Managing Up” is an art.…

Leaders don’t make tough decisions…

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August 4, 2011

…they live for them. Making hard decisions is – well – hard! Pulling the trigger on a decision which has a material impact on others or balances significant risk and…

On Empowerment – a Jazz Quartet is not an Orchestra

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July 19, 2011

When it comes to delegating responsibilities and empowering employees, perception is reality. I’ve recently learned this the hard way. One of the most challenging transitions an entrepreneur must make is…

Why I Love Undercover Boss

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July 8, 2011

My wife and I watch very little TV. Every now and then we’ll flip it on, and recently we have found that Undercover Boss is one of the few wholesome…

Collaboration is not consensus

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April 16, 2011

Collaboration is a powerful art. Those who collaborate effectively deliver higher quality and more creative results. High-performing teams undoubtedly leverage collaboration as fuel for their rocket ship. What is the…

Are you a leader, manager, or both?

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January 29, 2011

“You cannot manage men into battle. You manage things; you lead people.” – Grace Hopper, Admiral, US Navy You may have noticed that some managers cannot lead. To lead is…