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Learn From the Masters Keep leading through change It�s easy to lead when everything�s rosy. But in times of disruptive change, leadership requires a different skill set. Watch Out! Keeping the meddlers away Your organization prides itself on its inclusiveness. Everyone is included in everything. But there's a downside. All that collaboration grinds your operation to a slow crawl. Leading Teams Transform talk into action Teams can tell you everything you want to hear, yet when it comes to producing real results even the most earnest, well-intentioned teams can disappoint. Resolve Conflict Does your culture contribute to discord and divisiveness? If you�re dealing with ongoing disputes, personal grudges and all-around ill will engulfing your unit, the culprit may be your organizational culture. Your Communication Style Accept bad news with aplomb Nearly every manager�s day includes a little bad news. The real test is how you respond. Overreaction works against you. Losing your composure is even worse. Learn to control your response. Motivate Me Show a little warmth to tighten personal bonds The traditional approach to motivating employees is to offer rewards if they work harder. Yet many workers won�t pay attention to incentives. What do they want?	HarvardBusiness.org The New Paradigm of Advantage Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:51 am Stanford Knowledgebase Understanding Reality Leads to Success, Says Chenault of Amex Tuesday, March 9, 2010 7:17 pm A few months after Kenneth Chenault assumed the CEO chair at American Express Co., the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks destroyed the Twin Towers, damaging the company’s headquarters across the street in lower Manhattan. Penelope Trunk's Brazen Careerist The biggest triumph is getting out of bed Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:46 am Psychology Today did an interview with me. It was about my most triumphant moments in my life, and how I overcame obstacles to get there. I knew immediately that the interview was going to be a disaster, so I told them I wanted to do the interview written, rather than on the phone. Management-Issues : News How capitalism was tested beyond its limits Tuesday, March 9, 2010 1:00 am Capitalism has been tested beyond its limits by completely false and inherently risky assumptions. Globalisation transpired to be a trap and a delusion. What looked like a dead cert for the world economy became a sure nightmare. Forbes.com: Managing news and reports Airport Security: Bin Laden's Victory Wednesday, March 3, 2010 8:56 am We have paid hundreds of billions of dollars in lost time and productivity.

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March 9, 2010
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Say yes and reap the results

There are many reasons to reject employees' ideas or suggestions. But saying no comes at a cost. In this podcast, you'll learn to say yes to affirm what you hear, embrace new experiences and foster trust and camaraderie with your team. (6 min.)

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Managing People at Work surrounds managers with just-in-time management training and professional leadership development. Our monthly newsletter and online management resources helps good managers attain the advanced skills they need to become outstanding leaders.