http://www.fastcompany.com/member_recent_content/102739 Member recent activity block for member profile page xx http://www.fastcompany.com/comment/comment-node-ant-458 <p>I am sorry, I meant to say that a leader sometimes has to have the courage to go against the grain.</p> 733139 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:24:40 -0500 christi pemberton 733139 at http://www.fastcompany.com http://www.fastcompany.com/comment/comment-node-ant-457 <p>A real leader sometimes has the courage to go against the grain. He/She does not allow the crowd to totally influence their position, although he/she will respect other people's opinion. It is important for a leader to try to see where someone is coming from in how they make their decisions. I have seen so many people who want to take on a leadership role buckle down under "office and social politics", where it actually cripples them from seeing their way clearly.</p> 733126 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:23:05 -0500 christi pemberton 733126 at http://www.fastcompany.com http://www.fastcompany.com/comment/comment-node-ant-456 <p>A real leader sometimes has the courage to go against the grain. He/She does not allow the crowd to totally influence their position, although he/she will respect other people's opinion. It is important for a leader to try to see where someone is coming from in how they make their decisions. I have seen so many people who want to take on a leadership role buckle down under "office and social politics", where it actually cripples them from seeing their way clearly.</p> 733123 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:23:02 -0500 christi pemberton 733123 at http://www.fastcompany.com http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/christi-pemberton/create-your-own-job-security-stomp-office-politics/create-your-own-job-securi <p>Chapter 2: Create Your Own Job Security: Stomp Office Politics!Developing the Mindset. http://www.glocrest.com/globalcrestblog/</p> <p><a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/christi-pemberton/create-your-own-job-security-stomp-office-politics/create-your-own-job-securi">read more</a></p> boss bravery bully career careers intimidation job security Leadership management manager office politics work Leadership Management Careers Social Responsibility 733106 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:59:06 -0500 christi pemberton 733106 at http://www.fastcompany.com http://www.fastcompany.com/node/733088 <p>Bottom Up Innovation is more effective. Our world has so many innovative and exciting people who may not have the position and prestige, but are sometimes even more innovative than those who are on top.</p> 733088 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:52:19 -0500 christi pemberton 733088 at http://www.fastcompany.com