4 Behaviors Account for 89% of Leadership Effectiveness

Mckinsey research* suggests 4 leadership behaviors make the difference between strong and weak leadership. Top 20 Leadership Behaviors: Be supportive. Champion desired change. Clarify objectives, rewards, and consequences. Communicate prolifically and enthusiastically. Develop others. Develop and share a collective mission. Differentiate among followers. Facilitate group collaboration. Foster mutual respect. Give praise. Keep groups organized and […]…

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What Really Happens When You Work with a Coach? — Blanchard LeaderChat

There is often confusion about not only what goes on during coaching sessions but also how to decide what changes to make or goals to work on when being coached. The lack of clarity in these areas can keep some people from making the commitment to work with a coach. So let’s get everything cleared […]…

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4 Ways to Make the Past a Platform – Not an Anchor — Leadership Freak

Memory predicts the future. You are becoming, to some degree, the person you remember. Character and potential are formed, in large part, through rehearsed memories. Successful leaders make the past a platform, not an anchor. 4 ways to make the past a platform: #1. Remind people who they are. They remember what they did. Tell…

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HOW TO START A DAYCARE AS A MISSION

Although I do staff training and basic management training for most anyone, I still have a special place in my heart for child development centers, and especially the congregationally affiliated ones.  For congregations considering starting a child development center, an after-school program, or a school, I am now offering a FREE boolet. Please email me…

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Seven Ways to be Overworked and Under-Appreciated — Leadership Freak

I know lots of directors and small business owners will find this as thought provoking as I did.  – Sharon

Solution Saturday: Culture in Two Words — Leadership Freak

Dear Dan, Can you address the key indicators of a culture of excellence and steps to establishing that culture for a school? Sincerely, Culture Builder Dear Culture Builder, Thanks for asking such a great question. My response applies to profit, not-for-profit, and education. I’ll begin by simplifying culture down to two words, beliefs and behaviors. […]…

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6 Questions to Find Your Reason for Being — Leadership Freak

I received a one line email from a coaching client at 7:02 p.m. on April 2. It’s been dripping in my mind since it arrived. “Is a servant leader’s most important decision choosing the people he/she will serve?” I’ve seen lives change when people choose who to serve. I often ask aspiring leaders who they […]…

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Infographic: What Is The Biggest Mistake Leaders Make When Working with Others?

When The Ken Blanchard Companies asked 1,400 people the question “What is the biggest mistake leaders make when working with others?” 41 percent of respondents identified inappropriate communicatio… Source: Infographic: What Is The Biggest Mistake Leaders Make When Working with Others? Ken Blanchard is perhaps the top management guru. His research indicates that these are the…

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Reviews of Management Books – Just for YU!

Announcing a series for Org Strat: summaries of management books. This Spring, for 12 weeks, I will offer summaries of management books in hopes of offering value to my clients/prospects/followers on this site. Often only corporate leaders/management have the leisure to read widely in the latest management literature, but all manger, whether of a CDC…

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6 Ways to Connect with Your Senior Pastor

A lot of my clients are directors in church affiliated centers. So here is an article from Becky Fischer on “connecting” with your senior pastor. Vital issue. And every week, at the beginning of the week, I am going to post something about management. Small business owners and directors alike often spend so much time…

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