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break the bubble
Leadership loneliness largely results from an interplay of multiple factors—absolute power and responsibility, conflict with teams, attempts by ‘followers’ to limit the leader’s authority, and so on. However, there are ways to stave off isolation and stay in touch with
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bring forth the ‘you’
Those who have turned role models are mostly those who have awakened the world with ‘the shock of the new’. But revolutionaries need not necessarily always be iconic. There is an inner energy and spirit within all women that could
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leading by fear?
Those occupying seats of power—many a time unknowingly—trigger a sense of fear in their organizations. This makes them unapproachable and kills the synergy that smooth conversations can bring. Leaders may be tempted to believe that the problem lies elsewhere, but
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let in loneliness
Leadership and loneliness are inextricably intertwined, but that’s not always a bad thing. Enterprising leaders should embrace their isolation and view it as a source of inner strength, as well as an opportunity to elevate their personal and professional growth.
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ethical by example
The line between right and wrong is never static, subtly shifting in today’s VUCA landscape. In these ethically challenging times, leaders have to serve as the moral compass for their organization. A robust code of ethics is vital for the
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the power of divergent thinking
As the world evolves at a rapid pace, businesses are increasingly getting left behind as they cling to the past. Companies must turn to divergent thinking to carry their company forward into the future, breaking out of established patterns by
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what really sells
Tom Schodorf, co-author, with David Mattson and Bart Fanelli, of The Success Cadence: Unleash Your Organization’s Rapid Growth Culture, decodes the mantra for successful sales. He is also a consultant and coach who specializes in working with leaders and senior
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going it alone, together
The perceived halo of success and enterprise, many a time, masks the true picture beneath—of entrepreneur loneliness. The reasons are: the unique scenario in which they operate, the decision-making responsibility they have to shoulder, and, most importantly, their not
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