• Action Centered Leadership

    Action Centered Leadership0

    Every business wants to be successful and generate results. If only there was a simple formula we could use to make that happen. Well actually, for decades there has been. Maybe you’re not familiar with it but that’s what I’m sharing with you today. We are looking at John Adair’s Action Centered Leadership model. Back

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  • Five Leadership Lessons From Halloween

    Five Leadership Lessons From Halloween0

    Each day we are presented with experiences that can teach us key aspects of leadership. Halloween is today! Whether you’re going to a party or have kids you have to rope into their costumes, Halloween is a holiday you shouldn’t be sleeping on. Let’s take a moment to think about how this fall holiday can

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  • Too Many Initiatives, Too Much Overload

    Too Many Initiatives, Too Much Overload0

    Having too many initiatives is a common problem in our workplaces. Leaders pile “critical” work onto everybody’s to-do list and stress levels increase. Cracks start to appear in the fabric of our teams as the pressure mounts. When there are too many priorities on which to realistically focus our effort, the feeling of progress we

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  • Autumn is the Season for Reflection and Gratitude

    Autumn is the Season for Reflection and Gratitude0

    A new season greets us. Fall has arrived, and with it comes crisper air, warm sweaters and blankets, and natural beauty. For me there is a special magic in this season. Leaves begin to burn into an explosive palette of colors, a crisp and cold air is blowing, the days are shortening, pumpkins are appearing

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  • Transformational vs Transactional Leadership

    Transformational vs Transactional Leadership0

    Leadership takes many forms. No two leaders look exactly alike, and yet, radically different styles can produce impressive results. While a wide variety of qualities set modern leaders apart, most ultimately fall under one of two main categories: transactional and transformational. Identified in James MacGregor Burns’s book entitled Leadership, these influential styles were initially regarded

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  • A Model for Team Leadership and Management

    A Model for Team Leadership and Management0

    There are countless resources and models of leadership theory and whilst you need to find your own path in the world, it is helpful to stand on the shoulders of others rather than relearning centuries of leadership lessons. Action Centered Leadership is a model developed by John Adair in the 1960’s. The model is a

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