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The 7 Deadly Sins of Organizational Leadership Communication

Effective communication is a key to effective leadership, yet there are seven common mistakes that leaders make that subconsciously sabotage their effectiveness and kill employee morale, motivation and productivity creating a negative and toxic work environment. This article provides an overview of the seven most common communication habits in which many leaders engage, along with the source and impact of each.READ»

Golden Globes: Not Sure You’ll Be Speaking? Be Ready Anyway.

As someone who has had the honor and pleasure of working with celebrities, I am always glued to the awards shows. The recent Golden Globes provided a fascinating opportunity to watch and observe public speaking and presentation ...READ»

On Not Getting It

I was with a client last week, the CEO of a public company. I have known and worked with this person for about 10 years. Although the company is on solid financial footing, the current business climate has forced him to make some ...READ»

Traits, Attributes, Characteristics

How important is "humility" as a leadership attribute, and what research studies support your position? Stephen RafeREAD»