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September 26, 2023

The Mirrors of Leadership That Lead to Change

Leaders need mirrors that reflect behavior, not just appearance. Honest, panoramic feedback, from 360-degree assessments to asking colleagues directly, reveals blind spots and shows

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Mirrors of Leadership 90th Percentile

September 26, 2023

Episode 120: The Mirrors of Leadership that Lead to Change

Details In today’s fast-paced, complex world, leaders need mirrors. The mirrors they need, however, go far beyond reflecting their physical appearance. Leaders need mirrors

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August 31, 2023

Gender Disparities: How to Improve Coachability as a Leader

Women leaders tend to be more coachable than men, and the gap widens with age. 360-degree data on more than 78,000 leaders explains why

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July 10, 2023

Coachability: Practicing an All-Star Response to Feedback

How you respond to feedback signals maturity. Two leaders' stories show how a practiced routine, such as a set of curious questions or a

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June 20, 2023

Coachability: How to Find Your Truth-Teller

As leaders rise, honest feedback gets scarce. A trusted truth-teller can break the bubble of flattery and expose blind spots, and there are six

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Attitude about feedback of leaders

April 12, 2023

Episode 107: 10 Attitudes About Feedback From The Most Effective Leaders

Details Occasionally, people read articles about the best approaches to giving and receiving feedback and may think, “That all sounds great, but what do

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360 Reviews Zenger Folkman

March 8, 2023

We Need to Get 360 Reviews Right

360-degree feedback can transform careers, but only when done well. Organizations that get it right measure research-based competencies, protect confidentiality, keep surveys short and

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November 16, 2022

Episode 95: Why Do So Many Managers Avoid Giving Praise?

Details Why do managers avoid giving praise? When talking with managers about giving feedback, we often hear comments such as, “I did not sleep

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October 12, 2022

A Leadership Tip That Just Works: Ask For Feedback

Leaders in the top 10% for asking for feedback were rated at the 86th percentile in overall effectiveness, versus the 15th for the bottom

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