erroneous-mind-reading-how-leaders-intentions-are-misinterpretedAuthenticity
Erroneous Mind Reading: How Leaders’ Intentions are Misinterpreted
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I was recently speaking to a mid-level manager about why his CEO was approving the coffee supply order for the break room. The manager explained that the
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when-is-consensus-a-bad-thing-the-three-stooges-on-dissensionCollaboration
When is Consensus a Bad Thing? The Three Stooges on Dissension
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In a society where people have the right to voice their opinions, a leader’s role is often to find consensus. On the occasion when everyone agrees, it’s
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andrew-kreisberg-on-developing-your-core-ideologyDecision making
Andrew Kreisberg on Developing Your Core Ideology
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How do you make decisions for your organization? I’m not asking about your problem solving skills or ability to perform critical thinking, I’m more interested
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Brainstorming
The Four Ways Chris Farley Can Make You More Creative
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For those of us comedy nerds, the new biopic, I Am Chris Farley, was something special. There wasn’t necessarily anything I did not already know, but it
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Assessment
Dr. Seuss on the Paradox of Choice
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Growing up, I was a big fan of Dr. Seuss books – I Wish I Had Duck Feet and Green Eggs and Ham were personal favorites. My interest was renewed once I had kids.
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mad-men-on-the-power-of-nostalgia-2Contemplation
Mad Men on the Power of Nostalgia
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The week, AMC’s juggernaut Mad Men ends its eight-year reign over cable television. No longer will we have our window into 1960s America and the salacious
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Change
Do the Avengers Function as a Holacracy?
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I know I’m not alone in my anxious anticipation for the upcoming Avengers sequel. Labeled “Earth’s Mightiest Heroes,” this superhero team was created in 1963.
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steve-wozniak-and-a-leaders-hacker-mentality-2Creativity
Steve Wozniak and a Leaders’ Hacker Mentality
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Too often, our go-to move when addressing an issue is to throw additional resources at it – more people, more tech, more money will solve all of our problems.
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mindlessness-over-mindfulness-with-inspector-clouseau-2Brainstorming
Mindlessness Over Mindfulness with Inspector Clouseau
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In keeping with the current organizational fads, I just read my ump-teenth book on the importance of mindfulness. Once again, I’m told that we should be
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kevin-smith-and-andy-mcelfresh-on-vampires-creativity-and-path-dependency-2Brainstorming
Kevin Smith and Andy McElfresh on Vampires, Creativity and Path Dependency
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Have you ever considered why vampires only go outside at night? Ever since this question was posed on the podcast Edumacation (hosted by Kevin Smith and
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