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Leadership Case Study: The CEO Stuck on Transmit
We've all sat next to the person on the plane whose transmitter is stuck in the "on" position -- they talk at you the whole flight, telling you about their victories and challenges as if you had asked a deeply probing question. Whether they do this because they are nervous, or feel the need to take a social hostage whom they can use for a little compulsive self-disclosure, it can be fascinating, but more often than not, it causes the would-be "listener" to tune out.nnWhile no
April 12, 2007
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Working With Meaning
Are leaders who enjoy their work the lucky ones, or do they make better choices?nnHuman nature is to feel a bit of envy for those who do work they love. The majority of us were taught that work isn’t meant to be fun—it’s supposed to be hard or stressful. In fact, we are meant to feel lucky just to have a well-paying job, regardless of whether we like it or not. Because these standards are so low, we don’t even look for work that would fulfill us. Inste
April 9, 2007