Tag: pressure

  • Influence #2: Leadership Idea #69

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    Harley H
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    Continuing my thoughts on influence, sometimes influence masquerades as peer pressure, or the expectation from senior people to do things we don’t agree with. If we’re not careful, and aren’t strong in our positions, we can be influenced to just “adjust our actions” a little bit, thinking it won’t hurt. What we need to do…

  • Pressure: Leadership Idea #5

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    Harley H
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    I’ve talked about agility and change, now I want to talk about what distinguishes an OK leader from a great leader. As leaders, we know change has to happen, the question is “How do you handle it, or manage it?” Do you react emotionally, or are you thoughtful in how you respond? Are you focused…

  • Response: Idea #436

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    Harley H
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    How often do we blame others for our lack of ability to succeed and grow? Here’s a truth to consider: ‘I can’t control the other person’s behavior, but I can control my response. Their actions may be rude or unacceptable, but I still want my response to be measured and thoughtful. Even if they aren’t…