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One Leadership Development Self-Assessment for True Success

Organizational Talent Consulting

Leadership creates dilemmas between right and right. No leader I know sets out to develop bad habits. The answer can be found in greater awareness of proven leadership principles, reflection, and practical tools that busy leaders can successfully apply. When it comes to business leadership, nice guys finish first.

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Why Character Matters in Leadership

Organizational Talent Consulting

Leadership behaviors guide actions, but a leader's character determines how and if the leader acts. Great leadership is a combination of competence, character, and commitment. This article provides three practical steps to help you develop your character strengths and pass your next character test. What is Leadership Character?

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Leadership Pressure is a Privilege

Organizational Talent Consulting

Leadership creates pressure. What is the alternative to leadership pressure? What is the alternative to leadership pressure? Here are three reasons to embrace the leadership journey and the pressure it brings and four tips for making better decisions under pressure. "A No productive conflict? No aligned goals?

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Fight Ageism, Fuel Growth with Inclusive Hiring & Retention

Harmonious Workplaces

Studies show that employment rates sharply drop after the age of 45 (OECD/Generation, 2023). In 2023, at the age of 47, I attained a role in a family-owned business after shaving my beard prior to the interview. They wanted someone with strong leadership skills and a history of motivating others — CHECK! The interview ended.

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The 5 Key Corporate Sustainability Trends in 2023

Comatch

A company’s responsibility as far as sustainability goes lies at the leadership level. If a full-time hire doesn’t make sense for your organization, consider bringing on a sustainability consultant to develop and implement a sustainability strategy. . The Addition of a Sustainability Function. A New Era of Sustainability Reporting.

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Storytelling in OD Communications

Harmonious Workplaces

Persuade and solidify commitment using stories of triumph and loss in organizational development. I recently asked my mentor, Alan Landers, to provide an article on practical interventions one can use in organizational development. My wife Lisa and I chatted this morning about various things on our minds.

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Leading by Lending a Hand to Others

Harmonious Workplaces

Strong manager-employee relationships through great leadership leads to positive outcomes After hearing so many people talking about the Apple TV show Ted Lasso and using it in the context of business leadership, I had to see what caused all the buzz. Enable Others to Act  — Build teams, develop others, and make future leaders.