Category: Leadership Idea

  • Ownership: Leadership Idea #41

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    Harley H
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    Do you treat things differently when you own them versus when you rent or borrow? It’s a human tendency to do so, to look after our own a bit better. Why do you suppose that is? I believe that when we own something, we feel a sense of responsibility to ensure it works well, lasts…

  • Contingency: Leadership Idea #40

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    Harley H
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    We’d all like things to go perfectly smoothly wouldn’t we, but – it seldom does. So what’s the plan when a colleague doesn’t show up, a task isn’t completed on time or correctly? What if our personal plans don’t work out, and we lose our jobs or our investments have a negative payback? Do we…

  • Confidence: Leadership Idea #39

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    Harley H
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    When’s the last time you watched someone trying to learn how to ride a bicycle? Isn’t it true for many that they don’t have a lot of confidence, and it shows as they drive somewhat erratically. Then as they gain confidence they drive faster and straighter, and more relaxed. That’s how it can be for…