If you and your organization are looking to other similar organizations for ideas for developing your leaders, you’ll want to read the article that explains why this practice may be counter-productive. Are you an aggressive self-promoter at work? You need to be aware of the problems that may befall you if you continue this practice. Plus, you’ll want to read Colin Powell’s leadership lessons learned.
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By Pete Smith
- Pete Smith, the President and CEO of the Private Sector Council, delivered this inspiring speech on leadership before the National Capital Area Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration on April 28, 2004. Includes numerous quotes, stories, and astute observations from his decades of observing senior leaders in the public and private sectors.
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By Jim Trinka
- Jim Trinka’s study of manager-employee surveys in government and industry reveals what surely must be some of leadership practices best-kept secrets. For example, by focusing on “developing others,” and “communication” competencies, managers can increase their overall leadership effectiveness by 50-60 percent. To drive his points home, he shows that 10 managerial activities—out of a possible 250—have the most potential for delivering high employee performance. Do yourself and other managers a favor: Read this paper and pass it on.
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