One of the best gifts leaders can give their teams is predictability. Being predictable leaders has connotations of being bland and boring for some. This is because they don’t understand it and the contexts it should apply. Predictability is a way of liberating and empowering your team. When there are recurring situations and you make …
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Hear | Leading a Frustrated Team [Part 2]
This is the second post in the series on Leading Frustrated Teams. Check out the first post here. Ignoring your team’s frustration will more than hurt your team’s morale but the pursuit of your cause. In an earlier post in this series, I covered the problem of ignoring your teams’ frustration. You cannot solve what …
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Ignore? | Leading a Frustrated Team [Part 1]
This is the first post in the series on Leading Frustrated Teams. Leaders are often a frustrated bunch. This can be due to the intensity of some things that cannot be separated from leading. Everyone seems to look to leadership for answers. Every problem is ultimately the leaders’ problem. Leadership is not for sissies. However, leaders …
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An Overlooked Quality In Identifying Exceptional Leaders
This is a guest post by Michael Mpofu. Michael is a Research and Communications Officer. A great young leader and communicator passionate about inspiring others to great leadership and significance. He blogs (less than he should) here. I’ve had the privilege of being part of something greater than me. An opportunity to play whatever leadership …
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How To Ask Great Questions for Great Learning (Part 2)
In part one of How To Ask Great Questions for Great Learning and Great Leadership, we explored two things to that help in asking questions. Read the post here. Great questions are the basis for great learning. Consider them as tools. Tools are only as effective as how well they are maintained and used. The more …
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