Sun.Oct 22, 2023

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The Art of Leadership: Creating a Culture of Open Dialogue and Innovation

Peter Stark

When you think of a leader, you may think of someone who’s confident, caring, decisive, and determined. While these are all very important attributes, leaders should also leave room for employees to respectfully challenge their ideas. Some of the strongest and most successful leaders we have coached, make decisions, or talk them through, in groups. Sometimes you may think that you’ve got the answer, or covered all of your bases, and then, out of left field, an employee says, “What about…” and pr

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Why You Should Embrace Change to Grow and Learn: A Conversation with David Orbuch

Leadership Vision Consulting

In this episode, we share an insightful conversation with David Orbuck, a leader who thrives on change. David details his unique perspectives on leadership, the importance of passion, and the role of resilience in the face of adversity. Enjoy! David Orbuck's story offers valuable insights on leading through change, the importance of attitude, adjustment, and action, and the power of resilience in overcoming adversity.

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Emotional labor and its consequences

Seth Godin Blog

Forty years ago, Arlie Russell Hochschild wrote about emotional labor. The work that frontline employees had to do (especially women) in managing and expressing emotions as part of their job. She talked about how exhausting it was for flight attendants to show up with a smile, even when they didn’t feel like it. Emotional labor is the opposite of the industrial economy’s task-based, measured output.