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THE RESTRUCTURE TRAP

If you’re a leader considering a restructure because your organization has stalled in some way, hit pause.Your well-intentioned efforts will likely make things worse.That’s the

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HOPELESSLY STUCK IN A WORK PROBLEM?

How often have you found yourself stuck in a work problem and just spinning your wheels over and over? It could be a co-worker conflict that seems to defy resolution, a group disagreement over a hiring decision, or a stalemate on budget cuts that have to be made.

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GREAT MANAGERS STAY FOCUSED ON THE BASICS

Recently, I was in a lunch discussion with a former work colleague about the qualities of an exceptional manager. I was curious about his thoughts because in my mind, he’s always been an exceptional leader, particularly in managing people. As we shared our thoughts on the topic, he had a simple reflection. He said that the problem with many managers is that they “don’t know the basics.”

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LEAD WITH QUESTIONS, NOT OPINIONS

The next time you head into a meeting where an important issue is about to be discussed, pay attention to the number and kinds of questions asked in the meeting. This is one good way to assess the quality, depth and effectiveness of the discussions you are having in your organization.

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THREE SIMPLE STEPS TO BUILDING WORKPLACE TRUST

In my leadership work, I have been fielding more and more questions from executives and managers about trust, or the lack there of, within their teams. As one executive asked me recently, “What’s it take for a group to get past its trust issues?”

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