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In today’s complex workplace, a single person cannot solve all the problems or have all the answers. Therefore, there is increasing awareness that leaders should display humility. We indeed observe that effective leaders often display humility, as characterized by being open to admitting their limit...
Teamwork: the ultimate buzzword in sports. But what does teamwork look like? Is it all 11 guys coming together for the last play in the big football game? What about in wrestling, where it's one-on-one? How does teamwork play a role in an “individual” sport like that? Throughout my 24 years in the ...
What happened the last time you initiated a project or goal for yourself or at the office? Was it successful? Did the project crash and burn? Or somewhere in between? The 4 Disciplines of Execution, by Sean Covey, Chris McChesney and Jim Huling, describes a proven process that will support you in ne...
The widespread use of communication and information sharing technologies nowadays enables employees to adopt virtual means of interaction rather than solely rely on face-to-face interaction. Many have expressed concerns about communicating via virtual means, especially as it negatively affects team ...
People disagree with coworkers on a variety of things. We all get it. But when disagreement among workers heats up into a real conflict, it becomes a concern. Researchers categorize workplace conflicts into two types: task conflict and relationship conflict. Task conflict : This relates to differenc...
When you have a new idea – for a project, for a product, for an initiative – your first step might be to bring that idea to people who will support it. Their excitement feeds your energy and reinforces the merit of your idea. But what if this supportive network isn’t the most useful audience for you...
Key takeaways Team members who work with teammates belonging to different pay grades identify more with their teams, perform better and are less likely to leave. These effects occur because pay grade dissimilarity drives down uncertainty regarding appropriate attitudes and behaviors toward teammates...
Now that we understood what makes a toxic leader, let’s talk more about how to deal with toxic leaders. (If you haven’t already, read our How to Spot a Toxic Leader article.) Today, let’s take a look at the abusive type who imposes the most harm. Overall, there are two forms of abusive supervision: ...
In the final part of my series, I will discuss how setting attainable goals translates into faith and confidence in leadership. Goal setting is the process of deciding what you want to accomplish and devising a plan to achieve the result you desire. Leaders exude confidence along with the ability to...
Terry McLaurin Terry McLaurin is a former wide receiver for the Ohio State Buckeye football team. He was a two-time team captain in 2017 and 2018. Ohio State social media team honored McLaurin with a video labeling him as “the selfless leader.” He has proven to be an exemplary role model and leader ...
