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Situational Transparency

Most of us wish organizations, governments, and people would be more transparent. We all would agree that being totally transparent at all times is a recipe for disaster, in fact it can land you in jail if you blab about an upcoming merger too early. There is a line in the sand where on one side it is better to keep quiet and on the other it is better to be transparent.

Do Not Mix Empowerment and Morale

Can you imagine a situation where you were highly empowered but had very low morale? The concepts of empowerment and morale are different, and they should not be used interchangeably.

Trust is Like a Golf Ball

Trust needs to be the same on the inside as it appears on the outside. Just like a golf ball, the entire package is required if one is to obtain the most positive result. If people have good intentions on the outside, but are not congruent on the inside, trust will be compromised.

Workload Rubber Bands

Most professionals I know complain about being way overloaded, yet they complain about other people not doing enough work. Perhaps it sounds like this: "I know that I am way overloaded, but I am pretty sure you, and you, and you could do more work around here." A lot of people think that way.

7 Ways to Measure Morale

How do you measure something as elusive as morale? In my leadership classes, the most common reply I get to that question is to do an employee engagement survey. Another common response is to measure attendance or turnover rate. While both of these methods can help pinpoint problems in morale, they are both lagging indicators.

The Root of All Conflict

I think it is important to understand the root cause of conflict instead of just focusing on ways to deal with it. In my opinion, three words lead to most conflict. They are, "I AM RIGHT." Reason: we each have a parochial view of what is happening, and we believe it to be correct. When others do not share that exact view, they must be wrong by definition. Would you agree with this analysis?

Seven Traits of Super Teams

I have been on a few "super" teams in my life, and I'll bet you have too. Most of us have been on some horrible teams as well. Over a decade ago, Patrick Lencioni wrote his famous book "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team." He listed these five pitfalls teams face, 1)Absence of trust, 2)Fear of conflict, 3)Lack of commitment, 4) Avoidance of accountability, and 5) Inattention to results.

Happiness and Morale

We generally link the concept of morale with happy people. In normal circumstances, workers who are happy will have high morale and motivation to do a good job. That is why most managers want their workforce to be happy.

You May Need a New Foundation

The strategic foundation of any organization must match its current reality. Many times organizations fail to revise their business strategies as they grow into larger entities. This creates a mismatch between things like vision, mission, strategy, and tactics and how the organization is attempting to operate.

Murders and Apparitions

Would you get on a plane if there was a greater than 50% chance it would crash before reaching your destination? Would you go under the knife for an elective surgery if your chances of dying were one in two? The answers are obvious. Then why do CEOs willingly pursue Mergers & Acquisitions? According to numerous research studies, the average failure rate for M&As is well above 50%.

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Robert Whipple is CEO of Leadergrow Incorporated, an organization dedicated to development of leaders. He has spoken on leadership topics and the development of trust in numerous venues across the country. He is author of three leadership books: The Trust Factor: Advanced Leadership for Professionals, Understanding E-Body Language: Building Trust Online, and Leading with Trust is Like Sailing Downwind. His ability to communicate pragmatic approaches to building Trust in an entertaining and motivational format has won him top ranking wherever he speaks. Audiences relate to his material enthusiastically because it is simple, yet profound. His work has earned him the popular title of The TRUST Ambassador. Mr. Whipple has been published in several Leadership and Training journals including Leadership Excellence Magazine and T+D Training + Development Journal. He is a frequent contributor to The Rochester Business Journal. He has been named one of the top 50 thought leaders on the topic of leadership development by Leadership Excellence Magazine and one of the top 100 Thought Leaders on Trustworthy Business Practices by Trust Across America. Mr. Whipple has a BSME, MSChE, MBA and is a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP). Contact at www.leadergrow.com or 585-392-7763
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