Category: Leadership Idea

  • Influence #1: Leadership Idea #68

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    Harley H
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    There’s a quote that says “Leadership is influence – nothing more, nothing less.” But is all influence a good thing? I was discussing this recently and thought it might be helpful to understand influence a little better. Like many things in life, influence can be both good and bad. Think for a moment about some…

  • Afraid: Leadership Idea #67

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    Harley H
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    As a leader, no one from your team or group should ever need to be afraid of you. Not just physical fear, this also includes psychological fear, emotional fear, and the feelings of never being able to measure up to your expectations. A good leader provides an environment of safety where others can disagree with…

  • Knowledge: Leadership Idea #66

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    Harley H
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    Have you ever noticed that the more you know, the more you realize what you don’t know? As a leader, it’s important to recognize this early on so that we always continue learning, and keep on approaching situations with an open mind, hoping to learn something new and of value. Sometimes the things we need…