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December 22, 2016

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As 2016 comes to a close, IAFC would like to wish its members, partners and other industry professionals a safe and happy holiday season. As we reflect on the past year for the industry, we would like to provide the readers of the Bugle Brief a look at the most accessed articles from the year. Our regular publication will resume Monday, Jan. 9.

How to manage a toxic employee

Harvard Business Review
From Oct. 10: There's that one person on your team — the bad apple who has nothing positive to say, riles up other team members, and makes work life miserable. If you can't fire him, how do you respond to his behavior? What feedback do you give? How do you mitigate the damage he inflicts? READ MORE

How to avoid hiring a toxic employee

Harvard Business Review
From Feb. 8: Nothing is more costly to an organization's culture than a toxic employee. Research shows that rudeness is like the common cold — it's contagious, spreads quickly and anyone can be a carrier. Two researchers recently studied just how costly toxic employees are using a large data set of nearly 60,000 workers across 11 firms in various industries. READ MORE

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5 phrases great leaders never say

Inc.
From Feb. 22: Everything you say as a leader will impact those around you. From the actual words to the tone to your body language, you need to think twice before "saying" or "doing." If you strive to be a better leader, there are things you should never (ever) say. Not even once. READ MORE

5 leadership styles good bosses avoid

The Muse via Forbes
From March 22: It's not crazy to think that you'll become a leader in some capacity within your lifetime. This advance is likely to be accompanied by the following: a bump in salary, a title change and most importantly, increased responsibility. Leading others is a big undertaking in which you need to be able to manage not only your own tasks, but your employees' workloads and goals, as well as the team dynamic, too. READ MORE

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12 characteristics of great leaders

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From Aug. 8: The differences between a good leader and a great one boil down to a handful of traits that set the great leaders apart. Fortunately, all these traits are skills you can build over time. Most of us are good leaders. Most of us aspire to be great leaders. Few are. What's it take to transcend "good" and become "great?" What's the secret? There isn't one. READ MORE

3 leadership myths no one wants to discuss

By Catherine Iste
From June 22: Instead of looking at a checklist of things you need to become a better leader or manager, this article will explore often misunderstood leadership advice. For example, leaders are told to hire people smarter than them; this is often misunderstood. Having an overqualified staff can either lead to retention issues or an unstable relationship between the subordinate and supervisor. Here's a quick look at three myths people are constantly told. READ MORE

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8 ways to handle employees who are not team players

Peter Barron Stark
From Sept. 8: Occasionally, teams struggle to present a united front for a number of reasons. But when the problem stems from individuals who work for their individual benefit rather than the team's benefit, it is the leader's responsibility to step in and help restore a high-performing team. READ MORE

The trickle-down effect of good (and bad) leadership

Harvard Business Review
From Jan. 22: We know that emotions are contagious. Research by UC San Diego's James Fowler and Harvard's Nicholas Christakis has shown that happiness is contagious, for example. If you have a friend who is happy, the probability that you will be happier rises by 25 percent. We also know that behaviors are contagious. READ MORE

7 surprising questions great leaders ask

Entrepreneur
From April 22: Great leaders ask great questions — have you ever wondered why? Do great leaders intentionally develop the art of asking great questions because they know it's an essential leadership skill or do people who learn to ask great questions eventually become great leaders? READ MORE

This is your starting point for leadership growth

Lolly Daskal
From Nov. 22: If you aspire to become a great leader, it's important to remember that your leadership begins far before you have a leader's title. The starting point of your leadership growth starts where you are today. Great leadership is learned on the job; it is cultivated in the trenches of everyday experiences, and it comes from learning the ropes under every circumstance. READ MORE