When you’re aspiring to a leadership role but perhaps not yet in one, developing the skills you need to be successful can seem like a Catch-22: How do you become a great leader when you haven’t yet had the opportunity to lead? And developing leadership talent matters. A February 2018 DDI study found that organizations […]
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Inclusive Leadership Boosts Organizational Performance
Inclusive leadership focuses on creating a culture where differences are valued and appreciated, contrasting opinions and perspectives are encouraged and employees have a sense of both uniqueness and belonging. Research has shown that organizations with leaders that facilitate inclusive cultures tend to have employees who contribute more, stay longer, make better decisions, collaborate more effectively, perform better and are more […]
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Here are five ways companies with more women in leadership stand out: 1. They make data-driven hiring and promotion decisions. Companies that have more women in leadership typically have hiring and promotion practices that make the process more objective and data-driven, rather than dependent on personal impressions about a person. This approach may include incorporating […]
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Can nice people lead effectively through conflict? That is one of the key leadership questions that hound nice people everywhere. Leading effectively through conflict is an essential leadership skill. Leaders must be able to engage in difficult conversations, hold people accountable for results and confront violation of values. But, can a nice person handle the […]
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