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Nov 08, 2012
Criticism is easy. Real solutions are not!
Wise leaders observe things closely but do not criticize things quickly. As critical thinkers they are always aware of gaps between where we are and where we desire to be but they are also aware that closing those gaps is not as easy a proposition as it may seem.
In my experience, criticism is often directed primarily against other people while the real problems are often systems and processes...
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In my experience, criticism is often directed primarily against other people while the real problems are often systems and processes...
Nov 08, 2012
Criticism is easy. Real solutions are not!
Wise leaders observe things closely but do not criticize things quickly. As critical thinkers they are always aware of gaps between where we are and where we desire to be but they are also aware that closing those gaps is not as easy a proposition as it may seem.
In my experience, criticism is often directed primarily against other people while the real problems are often systems and processes...
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In my experience, criticism is often directed primarily against other people while the real problems are often systems and processes...
Aug 25, 2012
The ability to do critical analysis of staff
A key skill of leaders is that of being able to do critical analysis of people they lead. Critical analysis is not about being critical. It is about the ability to realistically understand and honestly evaluate strengths and weaknesses of people (we all have them) and not to gloss over problematic issues or areas of needed growth.
Many corporations require, for instance, that a supervisor defend...
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Many corporations require, for instance, that a supervisor defend...
Aug 18, 2012
Our culture and Kingdom culture
Here is an interesting question to ask yourself. What parts of the culture in which you live would God celebrate? He was, after all, the originator of differing cultures and languages back at the Tower of Babel. Many things in our cultures are good and healthy.
Take the emphasis on family and friendships in many cultures. The long meals - lasting hours - in some where the gift of food and drink...
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Take the emphasis on family and friendships in many cultures. The long meals - lasting hours - in some where the gift of food and drink...
Jun 29, 2012
Leaders as reflective practicioners
Leadership has a built in dichotomy: In order to lead well one must reflect well. It is a dichotomy because when we think of leadership we think of action. Yet wise action comes out of a great deal of quiet reflection. To lead well, one must learn the discipline of reflecting well.
Reflection takes time - time away from activity in order to think, pray and plan. I am currently spending five weeks...
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Reflection takes time - time away from activity in order to think, pray and plan. I am currently spending five weeks...
Jun 29, 2012
Leaders as reflective practicioners
Leadership has a built in dichotomy: In order to lead well one must reflect well. It is a dichotomy because when we think of leadership we think of action. Yet wise action comes out of a great deal of quiet reflection. To lead well, one must learn the discipline of reflecting well.
Reflection takes time - time away from activity in order to think, pray and plan. I am currently spending five weeks...
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Reflection takes time - time away from activity in order to think, pray and plan. I am currently spending five weeks...
Jun 25, 2012
The test of a leader's humility and openness
Both in my consulting role and my organizational leadership role I work with team leaders and their direct reports. One of the things I am always looking for is how honest, candid, direct and transparent team members can be with their leader. It is a barometer of several things: the health of the senior leader; the health of the team and the health of the organization as a whole.
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TJ Addington
Addington Consulting
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