leadership
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I’ve seen countless graphics on LinkedIn and social media about leadership, but the most popular one seems to be the boss vs. leader meme. It adequately makes the point that a boss barks orders, while a leader helps handle the load. And, if you think about the illustration, it appropriately demonstrates that the boss actually…
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You might have heard of managing up and managing down. Simply put, unless you own and run the company, you have to manage up to someone. Even most CEOs answer to a board. And, in contrast, if you have any direct reports, you have to manage down. Typically, managing down refers to how you guide,…
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Everybody wants to be the boss, to be in charge. That’s ambition, but what ambition doesn’t tell you is leading is hard work, and for some people it just doesn’t come naturally. Or maybe all they’ve been shown is bad examples. I frequently say good leadership starts with leading by example, and while that’s 100%…
MATT HIGGINS 