Leveraging Strategy and Followership Accountability is often viewed as a top-down process—a tool for leaders to ensure employees meet expectations. But what if we reframed accountability as a shared culture rooted in trust? A culture where both leaders and followers take responsibility for success, collaborate openly, and engage meaningfully in achieving organizational goals. To create […]
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We live in a culture where leadership is glorified. It’s held up as the ultimate goal for anyone who wants to succeed. But in the process, we’ve developed a leadership bias. We equate leadership with power, influence, and worth. And as a result there is now a $50 billion leadership training industry that reinforces the
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Delegation is a critical leadership skill for managers at any level. Effective delegation is not just about handing off tasks. It’s about creating an environment where both leaders and team members can thrive. There are several key principles for empowering delegation. Develop Clear Lines of Authority and Responsibility When delegating, leaders need to clearly define
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What happens when you mix Humble Fools and Competent Jerks in one team? Well, it may be a recipe for disaster, OR it may also give the Competent Jerk the opportunity to learn some humility and the Humble fool a chance to develop new skills. It depends a lot on how leadership engages to enhance
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Sometimes we get stuck in negative dynamics with coworkers – there’s ongoing conflict, you can’t see eye-to-eye, or the relationship never moves past bland pleasantries. The good news is even strained work relationships can often be repaired and turned into stronger, more resilient connections. The bad news is that it takes serious effort. But a
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One of the companies I work with just went through a huge upheaval. The CEO was in shock. His star manager informed him she was leaving. Luckily we have discussed this potentiality – not specifically in relation to this employee, but through the lens of a followership-leadership pipeline. Was he really prepared for what came
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