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Category Archives: leadership
What Kind of Leader Do You Want
While I’m pretty certain that regular readers can guess who I’m voting for based on previous posts, I do not intend to write any sort of “endorsement” post on the day before the election. (And really, can you see any … Continue reading
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Work Lessons from Baseball
As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a Chicago Cubs fan. This has been a good year to watch, as they’ve had a spectacular season (103-58, thank you very much), and have just won the National League Divisional Series. Winning teams are fun to watch because … Continue reading
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Are You a Leader, Follower, or Other?
For ten years, my father and I bickered back and forth about why I wasn’t going into management. The arguments seemed rational—better pay, better benefits, more chance for advancement—but they didn’t move me. Maybe it’s an introvert thing, maybe it’s … Continue reading
Why “Golden Rule” Leadership Doesn’t Always Succeed
One thing I’ve noticed about leadership is that it resembles the Golden Rule: “Treat others as you would wish to be treated.” That’s great if your leader thinks like you, not so great if they prefer a different manner of … Continue reading
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