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The Power of Expressive Leadership Styles

What does it mean to be an expressive leader? How does this leadership style impact corporate goal-setting, employee motivation, and job satisfaction? Expressive leadership is not just about conveying thoughts and ideas. It's about inspiring, motivating, and connecting with people on a deeper level. It's about authenticity, emotional intelligence, and the ability to create a positive work environment. But who is more likely to be an expressive leader? And how can this leadership style be cultivated within an organization?

Posted by Mark Murphy on 01 December, 2024 Leadership Styles, no_cat, no_recent, sb_ad_11, sb_ad_16, sb_ad_5, sb_ad_6, sb_ad_7 | Read more →

Cultivating Personal Leadership for Success

Personal leadership is a multifaceted concept that encompasses self-awareness, self-reflection, and the ability to influence others towards a common goal. But how can you, as a corporate manager, HR professional, or leadership coach, harness the power of personal leadership to drive success in your organization? This article aims to answer that question. We'll delve into the essence of personal leadership, explore its impact on employee motivation and job satisfaction, and provide actionable strategies for cultivating personal leadership within your team.

Posted by Mark Murphy on 01 December, 2024 Leadership Styles, no_cat, no_recent, sb_ad_11, sb_ad_16, sb_ad_5, sb_ad_6, sb_ad_7 | Read more →

Powerful Adjectives That Define Great Leaders

What makes a great leader? Is it their charisma, their decisiveness, or perhaps their ability to inspire others? Leadership, especially in the corporate world, is a complex concept. It's not just about being in charge, but about guiding, motivating, and nurturing those under your wing. In this article, we delve into the powerful adjectives that encapsulate the essence of great leadership. These are not just words, but qualities that can shape the way we perceive, develop, and evaluate leaders.

Posted by Mark Murphy on 01 December, 2024 Leadership Styles, no_cat, no_recent, sb_ad_11, sb_ad_16, sb_ad_5, sb_ad_6, sb_ad_7 | Read more →

Key Traits of Effective Democratic Leaders

Democratic leadership offers numerous benefits, including increased employee engagement and enhanced job satisfaction. By embracing this style, organizations can foster a culture of trust and inclusion. This can lead to improved morale and productivity throughout the company.

Posted by Mark Murphy on 01 December, 2024 Leadership Styles, no_cat, no_recent, sb_ad_11, sb_ad_16, sb_ad_5, sb_ad_6, sb_ad_7 | Read more →

Understanding the Principles of Transactional Leadership

In the realm of leadership, transactional leadership stands as a time-tested approach. It's a style that hinges on the exchange of rewards for performance. But what does it truly entail? And how does it compare to its often-contrasted counterpart, transformational leadership?  This article aims to delve into the principles of transactional leadership. We'll explore its core tenets, its strengths, and its limitations. We'll also examine how it contrasts with transformational leadership.

Posted by Mark Murphy on 01 December, 2024 Leadership Styles, no_cat, no_recent, sb_ad_11, sb_ad_16, sb_ad_5, sb_ad_6, sb_ad_7 | Read more →

If You Want To Be More Charismatic, Stop Saying This Word

If you want to be more charismatic, one of your primary tasks is to make the people listening to you feel absolutely terrific. Now ask yourself, to make the people around you feel great, "Should I talk more about myself or more about them?"

Posted by Mark Murphy on 23 February, 2023 no_cat, no_recent, sb_ad_30, sb_ad_5, sb_ad_6 | Read more →

Referent Power

Referent power is a type of social power that is obtained in a person over time because they have admirable qualities, attitudes, skills, and a solid reputation. A person with referent power has influence because they are admired, respected, or even idolized. Learn more and take the power quiz!
Posted by Mark Murphy on 14 February, 2023 no_cat, no_recent, sb_ad_30, sb_ad_5, sb_ad_6 | Read more →

Coercive Power

Coercive power is a type of threatening power.  Coercive power is, by definition, the ability of someone or some group to control or influence others through the use of threats, punishment, or physical force. Learn more and take the power quiz!
Posted by Mark Murphy on 06 February, 2023 no_cat, no_recent, sb_ad_30, sb_ad_5, sb_ad_6 | Read more →

The Peter Principle

The Peter Principle is a concept that was formulated by Dr. Laurence J. Peter and Raymond Hull in the 1969 book The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong.  It is a principle of organizational management that basically states that employees within a hierarchical organization tend to be promoted and promoted, until they reach the point where they no longer have the skills necessary for the role that they are assigned, and are no longer competent.
Posted by Mark Murphy on 06 February, 2023 no_cat, no_recent, sb_ad_30, sb_ad_5, sb_ad_6 | Read more →

Never Bring Your Boss Only One Solution To A Problem

Whenever you're pitching your boss (or a customer or a colleague) a solution to a problem, NEVER bring them only one solution.

It sounds strange, but offering only one solution can drastically increase your frustration and stress. And it significantly damages your problem-solving and creative abilities!

Watch the video to learn how this works, and what to do instead!

 

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Posted by Mark Murphy on 13 January, 2021 no_cat, no_recent, sb_ad_30, sb_ad_5, sb_ad_9 | Read more →