Over the past decade, “purpose” has become a management watchword. Since 2010 it has appeared in the titles of more than 400 new business
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The term ego is used to refer to a person’s sense of ‘self’. It encompasses their thoughts and feelings, including their self-esteem and sense of self-importance. We all have an ego. A healthy ego is a good thing because it
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The term ego is used to refer to a person’s sense of ‘self’. It encompasses their thoughts and feelings, including their self-esteem and sense of self-importance. We all have an ego. A
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“Do core values really matter?” Before I could pause to think I abruptly replied, “Yes, absolutely.” I had just finished giving a speech in Texas that touched on the topic of corporate values
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Every leader knows that they shouldn’t micromanage — even if some of us still do. But while we understand the downsides of micromanaging and taken action to avoid it, we still haven’t sufficiently
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I recently read a fantastic book by Ryan Holiday called Ego is the Enemy. The book provides a very compelling argument for why ego hurts us, and also shares some practical suggestions about
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1. Power Up Your Passion Confucius once said: “Choose a job you love and you will never work a day in your life.” When it comes to learning, we might rephrase that:
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What is an Ethical Dilemma? An ethical dilemma (ethical paradox or moral dilemma) is a problem in the decision-making process between two possible options, neither of which is absolutely acceptable from an ethical
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Consider this: as a sales manager in a personal care company, you’re required to identify the potential sales target for a new skincare line. You gather your data through questionnaires and customer
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In today’s business landscape, the only constant is change. It’s something that can come without warning and that leaders must not only accept but also embrace. Last year taught us a valuable
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My first stint as a manager was in the safety engineering department of an energy company. I was the youngest of three supervisors, and a few months in, I found myself sequestered
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If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a thousand times: to overcome the stresses and strains of a fast-growing organization, the chief executive must delegate responsibility. I’ve been to seminars on
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