I once heard the story of a young preacher who was given his first assignment, a small country church. The young minister was simultaneously excited and terrified. All he had prepared for and wanted to do was now at his doorstep. As he prepared for his first sermon he was focused on making an impact… Continue reading Leadership Nugget #17 : A Fable About Teaching And Coaching
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Leadership Nugget #2: Leadership Training – Is Its Time Past?
How would your organization answer to questions posed in a recent study. Investment in front-line managers? 28% said “investing in managers. was a high priority.” Leadership Development take a sustained and long-term approach? 43% of respondents say management training programs are designed to “plug holes” and deal with short-term problems rather than with “long-term objectives”.… Continue reading Leadership Nugget #2: Leadership Training – Is Its Time Past?
How Damage Is Being Done To Young Leaders
I become very upset when businesses and leaders abuse their power and authority. The sustained use of an authoritarian, domineering, or controlling leadership style is clearly not a proper leadership approach; it harms people, performance and ultimately customers. Conversely, the opposite is also true. Organizations and leaders can be too people oriented, too worried about… Continue reading How Damage Is Being Done To Young Leaders