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Forward to a friend 09/27/2010 | Economist (free content), The Biologists are looking to win a spot in America's business schools by studying the genetics and biochemistry of management. View Full Article in: Economist (free content), The Business | Best Practices Series Published in Brief: SmartBrief on Leadership ©2014 SmartBrief. When to Confront Someone: The Rule of Three - Peter Bregman - Ha. By Peter Bregman | 5:35 PM November 30, 2009 “Should I bother to have the conversation with her?
What do you think?” Mike*, a marketing director, was telling me about Anne, one of his employees, who had done a few things to frustrate him. She arrived late to a meeting with a client. Not that late – only ten minutes — still, it didn’t look good. Then, a few days later, she was supposed to email him some information by 4pm and didn’t do it until 6pm. And then this morning he received a voicemail from her saying she wouldn’t be able to make the conference call they had planned with a colleague in another office. “None of these things are a big deal,” Mike told me, “And she’s a great employee. I have a rule for dealing with these types of situations — times when I’m not sure if it’s worth raising an issue. The first time someone does something that makes me feel uncomfortable, I notice it. If you come late to a meeting once, I notice. Is it OK to talk to them about it the first time? Become a More Effective Leader by Asking One Tough Question - Ma.
By Marshall Goldsmith | 11:08 AM September 8, 2008 This week’s question for Ask the Coach: What prevents us from making the changes we know will make us more effective leaders?
Great question. I may be the only executive educator who actually measures whether the participants in my leadership development courses actually do what I teach–and then measures if they are seen as becoming more effective leaders. At the end of my sessions, I ask leaders (who have received 360-degree feedback) to follow up with their co-workers and ask for ongoing ideas about how they can continue to become more effective.
I am not ashamed of these numbers. But to your question, what prevents the 30% from making the changes they know will make them more effective leaders? Dropping the Ball I had the chance to interview many of the ‘do-nothings’ with one of my clients a year later to ascertain why they had dropped the ball on their follow-up commitment. Excuses, Excuses The answer has to do with a daydream. 10 tips for entrepreneurs looking to build great teams - Fortune Finance. By Craig Driscoll, contributor As the recruiting partner at venture capital firm Highland Capital Partners, I have the privilege of working with some truly remarkable young entrepreneurs.
My expertise is in helping them build exceptional teams. While I don't have all the answers, I've seen enough to know what works and what doesn't. Here are some thoughts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. And finally, enjoy being the leader of your newly created all-star team. Craig Driscoll is recruiting partner at Highland Capital Partners, where he leads recruiting activity for the firm and advises Highland's portfolio companies on executive recruiting issues.