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4 Ways to Improve Your Leadership Communication Effectiveness

Organizational Talent Consulting

Effective leadership is communication. A few things about effective leadership communication are proven based on several studies over the past two decades. With these recommendations, you can focus on the critical few proven leadership communication solutions that create business results. Why Leadership Communication Matters.

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Making Change Work: A Strengths-Based Approach

Organizational Talent Consulting

But, change imposed is often change opposed. Being able to make change work is one of those leadership skills that are more important now than ever. Here is a four-step positive, strength-based approach to leading change that can bring new life to your team and business.

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3 Tactics for Accelerating Company Performance Despite an Economic Downturn

Organizational Talent Consulting

Reactive workforce reductions, burn-the-furniture cost-cutting, and spray-and-pray strategies out of desperation have historically led to considerable losses. Implementation typically involves experimentation, analyzing the existing strategies, and creative experiential learning exercises. It is easy to find out what doesn't work.

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The Management Ideas That Mattered Most in 2016

Harvard Business

We’re Obsessed with Good and Bad Leadership. A 2×2 Matrix Explains Good vs. Great Leadership. When Charismatic Leadership Goes Too Far. Good Leadership Is Contagious. The Leadership Blind Spots at Wells Fargo. The Organizational Reasons Police Departments Don’t Change. The Scandal Effect.

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Don’t Just Tell Employees Organizational Changes Are Coming — Explain Why

Harvard Business

Employees around the world are reporting that big organizational changes are affecting their jobs. From leadership transitions and restructurings, to mergers and acquisitions, to regulatory changes, there seems to be constant unrest in the workforce. Alan Copson/Getty Images.

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What Not to Do When You’re Trying to Motivate Your Team

Harvard Business

When I speak to large groups about leadership, one question I often ask is, “How many of you have ever received a compliment from your boss that actually offended you?” Unfortunately, too few managers understand this, and so there is a gap between managers’ efforts and the results they’re getting.

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Health Systems Need to Completely Reassess How They Manage Costs

Harvard Business

hospitals and health systems experienced an average 39% reduction in their operating margins from 2015 to 2017. One large nonprofit system that has been struggling with its costs had a “president of strategy,” prima facie evidence of a serious culture problem! PM Images/Getty Images. A recent Navigant survey found that U.S.

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