AAL Newsletter

How to be a trusted leader

by Paul J. Zak, The CEO Magazine Blog, Mar. 17, 2017

Cultivating an environment of trust means challenging employees to grow while coaching them along that journey with care and empathy, writes Paul Zak. And as he notes, the case for trust in the workplace isn't just about creating a nice environment for your employees; the effects of a trust-filled workplace have been backed up by research.

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Meaningful work: What leaders can learn from NASA and the space race

by Andrew Carton, Knowledge @ Wharton, Mar. 16, 2017

It is a well-subscribed view that one of the most inexpensive and effective ways for leaders to motivate employees is by articulating a compelling depiction of where the organization is ultimately trying to go, discusses Andrew Carton. Carton analyzed reams of NASA documents from the 1960s to understand how thousands of employees with vastly different roles were able to rally around the common goal of a lunar landing.

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Nine strategies for becoming a super-communicator

by Ken Cook, The Business Journals, Mar. 14, 2017

Improving communication skills requires a concerted and ongoing effort, writes Ken Cook. Among his suggestions are focusing on one or two communication ideas until you feel comfortable with them, and finding a partner to share the journey.

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Four huge obstacles to good leadership

by Rob Jenkins, 9 Virtues Blog, Mar. 28, 2017

Why are there so many bad leaders? From education to insurance, retail to healthcare – bad leaders can be found in every field. The problem of bad leadership stems from four root obstacles that each leader can address, writes Rob Jenkins. Here, Jenkins discusses how personal development – and not just leadership development – can help individuals become better human beings first, and consequently, better leaders.

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Empowering the quiet team leader

by Ilene Marcus, Great Leadership Blog, Mar. 2, 2017

Quiet, in-the-background leaders often can be the best allies when it comes to advancing your agenda, writes Ilene Marcus. "They may not be the most authoritative or the jump starter, but they will be the anchor," she writes.

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The secret language of successful leaders

by Michelle M. Smith, 'a' Magazine, Feb. 28, 2017

Discovering how your employees communicate can be the key to making stronger connections with them, writes Michelle Smith. Some questions to ask yourself: Are they internally or externally motivated; risk-averse or bold; self-concerned or observant?

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