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How Ego Leads to Failed Decisions

By chipscholz | Published: April 5, 2011
Most of the leaders I work with in organizations are pretty smart, talented and competent. They got to where they are because of their strengths. But leaders have to learn to manage themselves well. By that I mean, we all have to walk that line between self confidence and big ego. When we fail to manage [...]
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Leadership Power: 3 Ways Power Changes People

By chipscholz | Published: November 12, 2010
How much does power go to your head? Really? Then you’re the exception if you’re magnanimous and generous of spirit. According to numerous studies, people put into power positions are prone to a couple of behavior changes: Power makes most people become more focused on their own needs and wants Power changes people to become less focused on [...]
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Leadership Talk: Why Leadership Is Messy

By chipscholz | Published: August 31, 2010
Considering the challenges of top management teams it’s a wonder people still want to become leaders. Of course, along with promotion comes the salary, the perks and the prestige. Whenever I am coaching in organizations, I am privy to the challenges, the debates, the failures and the stress that goes along with leading people. Leadership is messy. [...]
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