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How The Best Leaders Handle Situations They Can’t Control

Lolly Daskal

Leadership is a challenging task, and it can be easy for leaders to fall into the trap of feeling the need to control everything around them. However, in the real world, there are many things that are simply beyond our control. By taking a long, objective look, you may discover opportunities to take control of the situation.

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Why is Collaboration Difficult For Some Leaders and How to Make it Easier

Lolly Daskal

Here are four common challenges leaders face and how they can overcome them: Not wanting to give up control: Some leaders find it difficult to let go of control. However, giving up control is essential to effective collaboration. Not trusting others: Some leaders struggle with collaboration is a lack of trust in their team.

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An anecdote for COVID-19

John Maxwell

But the truth is, the only things we can control are our own reactions and attitudes to what is put before us! In this blog I would like to explore three of the seven words of love that are most needed right now: being patient, kind, and trusting. Be Patient: Have Self-Control in Difficult Situations. This is a troubling trend.

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The two words leaders should fear most that cause employee disengagement

Get Lighthouse

His studies showed that animals (including humans) were susceptible to giving up all hope when put in an environment where negative outcomes were beyond their control. The other group could not control the shocks. The "no control" group laid and took the shocks. Electric shocks and losing hope. Help your employees develop grit.

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How The Best Leaders Overcome Their Own Defense Mechanisms

Lolly Daskal

Remind yourself often that you can’t control anybody else’s actions or responses—but you can control your own. From my decades of experience as a leadership executive coach, I know that even top leaders around the world sometimes struggle to overcome defense mechanisms and other problem habits.

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The Power of Delegation: How to Lead and Empower Your Team

Lolly Daskal

As an executive leadership coach, I often see leaders struggle with how to effectively delegate tasks and projects to their team in a way that empowers and motivates them. Many leaders worry that if they don’t do a job themselves, it won’t be done right. Stay connected. Be in touch with your team throughout the delegation process.

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Boost Your Business and Life with Follow Up

Mark Sandborn

She had a great product and an impressive website, but she struggled to get any sales in the first few weeks of launching. Good examples would include a blog you wrote or found related to the person’s interests, a URL or even a great restaurant or movie recommendation. Use Multiple Channels.

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