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Foundational Leadership Principles
On Induction Day at the Naval Academy our Superintendent spoke to us about three things that have become the bedrock of a leadership style I have tried to pass on throughout my career. Commitment, accountability, and the Honor Concept.
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The Role of a CEO in Organizational Transformation
With organizational transformation success rates around 30%, the roles of the CEO and Executive team are critical in achieving results. Working with an experienced partner to leverage practical insights can strengthen your odds of success.
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Do You Have a Good Team?
Exceptional leaders know what makes good teams. They are purposeful in selecting team members who can accomplish what needs doing and can interact with others skillfully.
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Airline Pilot or Fighter Pilot?
Most CEOs and leadership teams are not prepared to lead successful transformations. Like an airline pilot, who is trained for safety and consistency, business leaders are experienced at leading in stable environments. Organization transformation requires the skills of a fighter pilot – a leader who can make quick decisions, manage risk and innovate in the moment.
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Everything I Need To Know About Leadership I’ve Learned From My Dog—The Next Lesson!
Pressure, or the influence leaders have on employees, is necessary, when applied appropriately and purposely. As a leader, you need to be aware of what kind of pressure you are putting on employees, and when to release that pressure.
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Five Signs You Could Be Leading Like a Jerk
When organizations choose individuals to be CEOs, they tend to choose individuals who are more confident, fearless, competitive, and high-achieving than the average person. Those characteristics, absent emotional intelligence, may seem leader-like, but produce leaders who might actually be unlikable.
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Leadership Matters
Great leaders combine competence and character to rise and meet seemingly insurmountable challenges. Competencies can be taught. Character, on the other hand, must be developed.
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We Agree. Hiring is Hard Work.
When hiring, the key to success is finding the place where the individual’s talents, experiences, and aspirations intersect with the organization’s needs. When the overlap of these criteria is good, candidates are more likely to become team members who want to stay, learn, and grow.
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What is Transformational Leadership and How Effective Are CEOs at Providing It?
At The Bailey Group, we talk a lot about transformational leadership. One of my colleagues mentioned that while the term is thrown around quite often, it is not well understood and that perhaps my blog could help clarify the concept. I took her up on that suggestion....
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Healthy Team Dynamics Drive Transformation
In organizations that succeed, executives spend more than 50% of their time leading transformation by setting goals, aligning the organization and motivating employees. But too many executive teams are unaware of and not employing tools for maximizing their decision-making effectiveness.
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