How to delegate work and why its important for leaders
Delegation helps leaders manage their workload and maximize productivity while also helping employees build skills. When done effectively, delegation can be used for professional development and as a tool to identify top performers. This article outlines some core strategies to use when delegating.
Avoiding group think – Avoiding fatal flaws in group decision making
This article discusses the concept of Groupthink; or the phenomenon that occurs when the desires for group consensus override individuals desire to present alternatives. The article discusses the dangers of groupthink in team decision making and strategies to overcome or avoid it.
Challenge, coach, confront
Holding your team accountable is the foundation of creating a high performance culture.
This simple tweak to a standard request will make you a more effective leader
The concept of “paint done” creates a space for input from all parties.
Leading with compassion
LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner discusses his spiritual evolution, what it means to lead with compassion while finding meaning in your work, and his unique approach to running a multi-billion dollar tech company. With nearly 500 million members, LinkedIn operates the world’s largest professional networking website. Jeff stresses the importance of being clear about your vision and dreaming big. He explains how implementing core values from the top down has given his company “an incredible competitive advantage.” Jeff also talks about what his life was like before meeting his wife, Lisette, and explains why it was a pivotal moment for him.
Radical Candor — The surprising secret to being a good boss
Radical Candor requires delivering candid and hard feedback. It’s the surprising secret to being a good boss.
How I gave up control and gained power on a Navy ship
A retired US Navy Captain, tells his remarkable story of abandoning the command-and-control military paradigm, leveraging the power of freedom-centred leadership, and developing the most respected crew in the Navy.
Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us
This lively RSA Animate, adapted from Dan Pink’s talk at the RSA, illustrates the hidden truths behind what really motivates us at home and in the workplace.