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Harvard Business Review
Too many leaders avoid making tough calls. In an effort not to upset others or lose status in the eyes of their followers, they concoct sophisticated justifications for putting off difficult decisions, and the delay often does far more damage than whatever fallout they were trying to avoid. In fact, hard decisions often get more complicated when they're deferred.
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By Catherine Iste
 One common characteristic of good leaders is that they are always working on being better. Sometimes that involves indulging in a formal, off-site leadership program at a big-name school. Other times, it can be more reflective: taking the time to read and learn from a compelling book. Yet sometimes the demands of the business afford us less time to focus on our own growth. For those busy phases, here are three easy ways to continue to upgrade your leadership skills.
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Leading Blog
We're facing a respect crisis. Civility and respect are not the norm in daily workplace interactions. They're not the norm in our communities, either. Our own observations make us keenly aware of these dynamics. Now there is research to — unfortunately — support our observations.
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Lolly Daskal
There are a lot of skills that make up good leadership, but there is one quality that is possibly the most challenging, that is self-awareness, because self-awareness requires you to focus on yourself — not the easiest thing to do for an outwardly focused leader. Why is self-awareness even important to leaders?
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Entrepreneur
Shwan Doyle writes: Here is a compelling lesson that I have learned from all the great clients and companies I have worked with over the years: Most people in leadership roles do not coach or develop their employees — ever. I still struggle with why this is the case, and why more leaders don't do it. Here are six solid skills to help you be a better coach.
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Leadership & Learning with Kevin Eikenberry
If you coach others, you have certainly thought about why people succeed at a task — or don't. Make no mistake that the solution is complex. There is a question that can help in your thinking: Is it will or skill (that leads them to achieve or not achieve something)?
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Skip Prichard Leadership Insights
All leaders must make courageous decisions. It goes with the job. You understand that in certain situations, some difficult and timely decisions must be made in the best interests of the entire organization. Such decisions require a firmness, authority and finality that will not please everyone.
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Fast Company
Dishing out constructive criticism isn't quite as tough as being on the receiving end of it. But let's face it — providing that feedback can still present some challenges. Ultimately, your goal is to correct a behavior and help that specific person become better at his or her job. And in an ideal world, you'd be able to do so in a way that didn't make you seem overly aggressive or condescending.
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