On Leading People
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A Failure of Nerve: Leadership in the Age of the Quick Fix (Friedman)
Friedman's model for leadership is different than any other model I've read, and it made all the difference for me when I faced my biggest crisis as a leader. Differentiation of self, he says, is the key to staying grounded, clear, and, ultimately, effective. The video below presents a concise summary of Friedman's premise. |
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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, Revised Edition (Cialdini)
Information overload is a reality in our world. Cialdini describes six ways that humans streamline the decision-making process. He calls these universal principles of persuasion. These principles have helped me to be more aware of ways in which I shut down my critical thinking. From a business perspective, when used ethically and conscientiously, the principles can make marketing more effective. This animated video presents Cialdini's six principles. |
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TED Talk: Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are (Amy Cuddy)
In her TED talk, Cuddy explains that body language is universal. When we're feeling powerful, we expand, and when we're feeling small and vulnerable, we contract. This in itself isn't terribly revolutionary. However, she goes on to explain that research shows we can shift our brain chemistry simply by changing our body language. Her TED talk is a must-see before going into a situation where you want to feel more confident. |
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Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us (Pink)
How do you motivate people? I asked myself this question constantly as a leader and manager. The popular belief is to incentivize the behavior you want. Pink's conclusions are surprising. He claims that incentives only work up to a point. Beyond that, he asserts there are three prime motivators: autonomy, mastery, and purpose. Give your people these three things, and you unlock their engagement, creativity, and dedication. Pink presents his ideas in this RSA Animate video. |
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Bringing Out the Best in Yourself at Work: How to Use the Enneagram System for Success (Lapid-Bogda)
Lapid-Bogda has done great work on applying the Enneagram to the work/business environment. This is a great resource for understanding teams and individuals in working relationships. Her site, theenneagraminbusiness.com, has some helpful resources. For more on using the Enneagram, see Personality Types: Using the Enneagram for Self-Discovery. |
On Leading People
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On Living with Purpose and in Flow
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On Career Change
On Living with Purpose and in Flow
On Life Stages and Spiritual Growth
On Men, Women, and Relationships
On Creative Expression
On Christianity
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