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Lead, don’t assault!

Lead, don’t assault!

Tweet “You do not lead by hitting people over the head—that’s assault, not leadership.”  -President Dwight D. Eisenhower Above is one of my favorite quotes.  There’s such a dynamic message in those few words.  We’ve all known people who have confused commands with leadership.  Perhaps we’ve even been one of them. Barking out orders may […]

Truth (Or Consequences)

Truth (Or Consequences)

Tweet I recently wrote about trust in the workplace as one of the significant contributors to employee loyalty and reduced turnover.  That started me thinking about “Truth.”  It is very closely related to trust.  Do your employees trust you to tell them the truth? Truth telling does not mean that you have to reveal every minute detail […]

Trust in the Workplace

Trust in the Workplace

Tweet Having it is Free; Losing it is Pricey If you’re in a position of leadership in your organization (and who isn’t?), you hold the key to one of the most important elements of employee engagement—trust.  Do your employees trust you?  I’ve heard and read a lot about organizational trust lately.  It’s almost as popular […]