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I’m not saying that every management decision should be made based on an arbitrary sense of “it just feels right.” Managing leadership management You tell yourself, “Things will get better,” or “It’s not as bad as I think.”. You’re wrong. Don’t worry, we all do it. You haven’t. Make the tough call. MORE >>

'As leadership guru Jim Collins tells us, organizations go from good to great when personalities step aside and let purpose become the focus. What else can you do to embrace adaptive leadership? Give key people responsibilities to junior leadership that rest right at the edge of their ability level and experience set. MORE >>

'“Long-term commitment to new learning and new philosophy is required of any management that seeks transformation. Dr. Deming’s Ideas Dr. Deming’s famous 14 Points, originally presented in Out of the Crisis , serve as management guidelines. Teach and institute leadership to improve all job functions. MORE >>