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How Consumed by Social Comparison Are You?
People measure their progress, know how good they are, and learn what actions would lead to faster improvement by comparing themselves to others. With a mature mindset, comparison motivates people to work harder to improve and provides them with role models worth emulating. In small doses, social comparison allows people to benchmark their skills and
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What Leaders Can Learn From the College Football Quarterback Whisperer
What Leaders Can Learn From the College Football Quarterback Whisperer.
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Compliance and the Deterrence of Checking
Compliance and the Deterrence of Checking
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Do You Work in a Take Credit or Share Credit Culture?
Do You Work in a Take Credit or Share Credit Culture?
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Three Questions Leaders Must Answer Before Delegating a Decision
When it comes to making major decisions, good leaders generally follow a rigorous process of data collection, analysis, option creation, debate, and choice.
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When Should You Elevate an Issue or Problem?
When Should You Elevate an Issue or Problem?
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Let’s Eliminate the Bureaucracy Together
Let’s Eliminate the Bureaucracy Together
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Letting Others Think They are Right Says a lot About Your Emotional Intelligence
Letting others think they are right is a wise move in many situations. Especially when being “right” is less important or totally unimportant.
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Vividly Visualize Accomplishments the Team Is Far From Attaining
Visualizing success is about far more than positive thinking. By visualizing the accomplishment, even those far in the distance, leaders turn abstract and wishful goals into expectations and intentions.
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Getting People Comfortable With a Decision They Think is Wrong
Getting People Comfortable With a Decision They Think Is Wrong. Decisions make for winners and losers. Some people benefit from the decision, while others view the decision as disadvantageous to them. Getting comfortable with an unpopular or detrimental decision can be extremely difficult for people.