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Ten Ways to Gain Initiative by Giving Authority

Ineffective leaders seize and hoard authority; successful leaders give it. Those who cling to authority loose it. Those who give authority gain authority. Authority is permission to act without permission. Control freaks never… Continue reading →

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How to Become a Culture Building Leader

Lazy leaders blame. Arrogant leaders push down. Fearful leaders push away. Facebook contributors said, “The worst leaders ______:” Talk too much and think too little. Believe collaboration shows weakness. Fear risk. Need power.… Continue reading →