Debunking the silver bullet myth
Starting with the tool is the wrong approach. As Abraham Maslow famously said, “If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.” GenAI is a new tool in the toolkit. Leaders should consider their problems before selecting the right tools to solve them, rather than looking for new problems the latest tool can solve.
Discover the secret to leadership success
If you think leadership success comes from being born a natural leader with a charismatic personality, think again. Author Dietmar Sternad explores that myth in his new book, Develop Your Leadership Superpowers. He argues that success stems from developing 50 skills that help people win minds and hearts, as motivating and influencing others forms the core of leadership.
Inform, influence and inspire through storytelling
I’ve been fortunate to have many great leadership role models throughout my life. Many of these came from my experiences in high school and college bands. It was on the hot marching band fields that I began to form my leadership style. I quickly learned that leading wasn’t about telling people what to do but about unleashing inspiration and talent in others.
Confront abrasive leadership myths and fairy tales to improve team well-being
According to CareerBuilder research, one in five workers quit their jobs because of bullying. Yet many organizations let bullying and other types of abrasive leadership behaviors persist. Leaders need to confront the abrasive leadership myths and fairy tales that exist in their organizations and stop this type of misconduct.
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Today's Leadership Tip
Each year that the digital lifestyle engulfs us all, the power of a simple handwritten note grows. Just as getting a real greeting card in the mail dwarfs even the snazziest animated e-card, handing off a note of thanks, encouragement or motivation written in your own hand is a gesture that gets noticed and remembered. If your staff doesn't know your lettering by sight, it might mean your communications with them could use a personal touch.
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Q. I’m in the process of gaining U.S. citizenship. When I applied for a job recently, the employer asked me to produce documents proving I was legally able to work. I provided my driver’s license and Social Security card, but then he asked for a “green card,” which I do not have. Is this legal?
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