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Seven Ways to be a More Collaborative Leader

Many of us believe in collaborative principles, and some of us believe we operate according to those principles. But if we really stop and think: what does it mean to be collaborative, what arises? It’s a nebulous term that surfaces frequently but with little substance. Here are seven ways for you to add [...]

How to Give Feedback

Giving feedback is an uncomfortable experience for many professionals, yet a culture in which feedback is regularly passed is essential for a high-performing team. Here are some tips for creating a culture of feedback among your team.

Create a Feedback Agreement
You won’t get very far if you just start going around declaring feedback sessions after reading [...]

Chest Bumping Leads to America's Largest Environmental Disaster

Mike Williams survived the blowout on The Deepwater Horizon and he shared his story on 60 Minutes in May. What I found fascinating, in addition to how he survived, was his description of a catalyzing moment in the board room, just one of the many leadership mistakes that led to the disaster. [...]

The Collaboration Imperative

This article was written by Rachel Conerly of Collaborative Leaders, Inc.

Many have tried to democratize their workplace by becoming “flatter” and working in teams. Yet power and authority remain the currency. Accumulate enough power and authority in a hierarchical system, and you’ll get something accomplished and “win.”

But hierarchy concentrates power and authority in a few people [...]