Tag Archives: Change Management

Effective Leadership: Rejecting the Status Quo

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Kevin Jackson

Process. Routine. Habit. Status quo. When a true leader hears the words, “We’ve always done it this way,” his or her fingers start to itch. The questions come fast and furious: “Why have we always done it this way?” “What’s … Continue reading →

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Effective Leadership: Power Shift

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Kevin Jackson

Power is a commodity. There is a limited amount of it to go around. Therefore, I must clutch my power to my chest and never let a shred of it out of my grasp. Power is organic. Like life itself, … Continue reading →

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Four Barriers to Effective Communication

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Kevin Jackson

Why does communication so often go wrong? Here are the top four reasons for breakdowns in communication: 1. Poor Listening Skills. Poor listening skills top the list when it comes to barriers to communication. Poor listening skills can result from: … Continue reading →

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Effective Leadership: Style Really Does Matter

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Kevin Jackson

As an executive coach, I have found that style really does matter. Leadership style, that is. Many people go through life with an attitude that says, “This is the way I am – take it or leave it.” As a … Continue reading →