Why Are There So Many Bad Leaders?
"I really, really hope he doesn't get the job," Sheila said. Immediately, I was intrigued. "Why is that?" I asked. "Ayesha has built a...
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The Worst Boss Competition, Episode I
Years ago a friend of mine, let's call her Daria, asked me if she could vent about her frustrations with her boss. She'd reached her wits...
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Too Smart to Be a Good Leader?
Have you noticed this too? Many very smart people who are outstanding in their field are very poor leaders. I've seen it with doctors,...
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Your Secret to Great Teams
"We were in trouble. And I knew it." The decision Ellie needed to make was difficult and complex. Looking around the conference room, she...
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The Gut Punch
Something was off. Normally bubbly, talkative, and upbeat, Tina sat quietly through most of the meeting. She paid attention, but didn't...
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And You Lead ...?
The professors sat in a wide semicircle idly wondering if this day’s professional development presentation would be interesting,...
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Who Do You Appreciate?
“It would be better if they didn’t do anything at all,” Cheryl said. We were discussing ways her organization’s leadership expressed...
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Is Your Team Built on Sand?
"This is the perfect place for our new apartment complex," I thought. "It's big enough, easily accessible, and cheap." Years ago, I had...
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