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President Obama and Lessons for New Leaders

President Obama is off to a fast start in driving the change he was elected to bring, and the task before him seems to grow more daunting by the day. Patty McManus explores four critical leadership practices Obama has embraced, and shows why new business leaders would be wise to embrace them, too.

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How Much "Yes" Do You Need?

With fast execution on everyone's mind, knowing how much alignment and agreement is needed to get the job done is critical. Jay Gordon Cone offers ways to get the agreement you need.

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Bells, Whistles, and Blackberries

Michael Papanek addresses the reality at the heart of our technologically-driven business environment: technology doesn't collaborate, people do. So how do we do it effectively?

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Your Performance Management System Meets Expectations

When Performance Appraisal time rolls around, do you sometimes scratch your head about the process? Is this any way to evaluate human beings? Jay Gordon Cone writes a tongue-in-cheek memo to management in self-defense.

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When Feedback is not the answer: breaking the vicious cycle

When interpersonal problems arise at work, many of us have been taught to address them by giving one-on-one feedback. While this technique is often effective, it isn't a panacea for conflict and behavior issues. Patty McManus explains why this is so, and suggests steps to take when feedback is not the answer.

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Pathways to Organizational Communities

Andy Atkins makes some connection between Interaction Associates' work and the new book by Peter Block, Communities.

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Watch Your Language . . . words really matter

Whose words resonated with you today? In this article, the first of two parts, Michael Reidy explores the power of words and how leaders can use language as a form of action.

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The "must-have" skill for every leader

This article, Listening as An Ally™, appears as a chapter in the book, Once Upon A Time, by Terrence Gargiulo. It includes a case study and a facilitation activity that will help you hone a critical business skill: listening.

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How to manage by not managing: The power of storytelling

Managing is all about relationships. It turns out that storytelling is a great way to nurture and grow relationships. Guest blogger, author Terrence Gargiulo, shows how.

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Facilitating Trust: What team leaders need to know

Whenever we choose to trust, we give something of inestimable value. In this article, Jay Cone notes why it’s worthwhile to pay attention to trust, and describes a framework for understanding what people want in return for their trust. He concludes with practical tips for leaders who want to facilitate trusting relationships and create a work environment where trust thrives.

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