Posts Tagged ‘organizational productivity’
Does Leadership Integrity Really Matter?
Integrity is a loaded word for some who feel it is overused in the business world. If you have worked for awhile you have known a few people like this. They disguise their violation of the law or company policies under the term risk taking. And, they criticize your speaking up as a lack of…
Read MoreHow to Make Meaningful Change
The Reality of Making Change Change does not always come easy! This can be a challenge to business leaders who need to move their organization quickly in a different direction. I have worked with some clients who were tough-minded and results-oriented leaders. Often, the solution of these leaders to organizational resistance was an either/or strategy…
Read MoreChange: What is Leadership Vision
Alice came to a fork in the road. Which road do I take?, she asked. Where do you want to go?, responded the Cheshire cat. I don’t know, Alice answered. Then, said the cat, It doesn’t matter what road you take. Lewis Carroll Why Vision Matters The very definition of leading means that you…
Read MoreStephen Covey on the Power of Listening for Understanding
Using the wisdom of Native Americans and their “Talking Stick”, Stephen Covey explains how leaders can listen to understand.
Read MoreHow to Create a Culture of Innovation in Your Organization
Some companies like 3M, Proctor & Gamble, Google, and Apple are known for their cultures of innovation. Emerging markets are also fertile ground for innovation in this global environment. Innovate or become obsolete is the new reality of business in this new millennium.It is not easy to create a culture that promotes innovation where one has…
Read MoreWhat is the State of Employee Engagement?
Employee engagement is a term that has become both a hot topic and a buzz term at times. There has also been some confusion about the definition for employee engagement. Some business professionals view it as job satisfaction while others view it as an employee’s emotional commitment to an organization. To help clear up the…
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