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How to Cure Bad Boss Syndrome

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

Even great leaders have bad days. But if those bad days become habitual, you may be dealing with a condition author Joel Garfinkle calls Bad Boss Syndrome (BBS). If it seems as though your leadership has stagnated, chances are you have BBS.

Thankfully, there’s a cure! Garfinkle explains eight characteristics of a good boss to help reverse the syndrome. Many of his solutions are great ways to build employee engagement and improve overall productivity with your team. Check out the full article:

Do You Have BBS (Bad Boss Syndrome)?

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Leadership Traits that Stress Your Employees

Monday, December 13th, 2010

stressfullleadershiptraitsThere is no such thing as a perfect leader. No matter how experienced you are, there is always something you can learn about your leadership style that will help strengthen the working relationship between you and your employees. So, even if you have a healthy rapport with your team, don’t forget to step back from time-to-time to ensure you haven’t unknowingly developed any the following bad habits.

Big ideas, little follow-through
As a leader, you’re not only responsible for coming up with your company’s next big idea; you also have to build excitement for it among your employees. And, if you have a strong, motivated team, that shouldn’t be difficult. However, once you’ve built a consensus and everyone starts working toward making your ideas a reality, you have to be prepared to follow through to completion. It can be frustrating for employees to put in some serious elbow grease only to see a project fizzle out or never get implemented. Your team deserves to see the fruits of their labor and to have the opportunity to bask in the glory of a job well done.
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Famous Office Ostriches (And What You Can Learn From Them)

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

ostrich90Trustworthy and agreeable, the office Ostrich is usually the team peacekeeper. So, you won’t find him squabbling with co-workers over disagreements. Amiable, easygoing and laidback, he’s a problem solver who compromises to cultivate team harmony and accord.

The Ostrich wants everyone to flock together and tries hard not to ruffle feathers. But, while he’s good at solving problems, he’s even better at ignoring them. He won’t confront issues head on. And, he runs from conflict like it’s the avian flu. He’s indecisive, easily swayed, and has trouble with change.

If you’re an office ostrich, don’t bury your head in the sand. Instead, watch these famous birds of a feather to see what you can learn from them.
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Famous Office Chameleons (And What You Can Learn From Them)

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Office-ChameleonFun and entertaining, the office Chameleon is the life of the party. He’s social, friendly, and loves to talk. The boss everyone wants to hang out with, he’s also enthusiastic, passionate, and inspiring. He’s intuitive to his surroundings and blends in to match the different environments he encounters. And, being laid back and easy going, he quickly gains the loyalty and trust of his team.

The office Chameleon loves to be loved, so unpopular decisions can be a hard bug to swallow. He has a tendency to over promise and under deliver when he’s trying to keep the favor of his team and co-workers. And, with all the time he spends making friends, there’s not always enough time for work. So, he can be easily distracted and often procrastinates. You can always rely on a Chameleon when fun is the order of the day, but deadlines are sometimes a lizard of a different color.

So, check out these famous office Chameleons, if you’re an office Chameleon or know someone who is.
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Famous Office Foxes (And What You Can Learn From Them)

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

fox90With a keen sense for facts and information, the fantastic office Fox is a highly analytical and perceptive leader. He behaves and acts on ration and logic. Cunning and resourceful, in the wilds of the workplace, he’s aware of every looming obstacle, trap, and pitfall. But, with so many details and statistics to consider, the office Fox can be skeptical and pessimistic, with a tendency to over-analyze and ignore his gut feelings and natural intuition. A perfectionist who’s task-focused and inflexible, the office Fox can also be antisocial. And, his ability to outfox his co-workers is often intimidating.

If you’re a Fox, or work for someone who is, watch these famous office Foxes in action for an up-close and personal look at their untamed leadership style.
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Famous Office Tigers (And What You Can Learn From Them)

Monday, April 12th, 2010

Office-TigerIn the concrete jungle, the office tiger is king. Driven, passionate, and aggressive, the office tiger is a go-getter with a bite that backs up a big growl. His predator-like instinct makes him quick to complete tasks and goals, and nothing gets his blood pumping like the thrill of work.

He executes plans and projects with determination and precision. Focused and powerful, the office tiger is usually a big ball of energy that’s ready to pounce and tough to keep up with. For a closer look, check out these three famous office tigers in their natural habitats.
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Apple iPad

Have you caught the iPad fever yet? Now’s your chance to win one – and discover a little more about your leadership style, too!

In honor of our upcoming global simulcast event, Leadership Instinct, we’re giving away an Apple iPad to a lucky Refresh Leadership reader.

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Tame Your Leadership Instinct

Monday, March 8th, 2010

What’s your Leadership Instinct? Check out this quiz, and then read on for more information about your style. Share the quiz with your co-workers so you can learn their styles too!

Leadership-Instinct-150 You’ve probably taken dozens of personality tests and quizzes, and it can be easy to glance at the results and then move on. But, even something like the Leadership Instinct quiz can provide a glimpse into your natural behaviors and how you think.

You can then use this information to focus on your strengths and know your weaknesses. It can also help to know the leadership styles of your co-workers so you know the best way to approach them about something or how to work with them on a project.

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100 Worst Bosses: An Animal of a Book

Monday, March 1st, 2010

100-Worst-Bosses-Cover-150Most managers consider themselves good leaders, so I’m sure you consider yourself a good boss. You manage your employees. You delegate responsibilities. And, you make sure projects are completed and deadlines are met. But, have you ever wondered how your employees view you?

In the book 100 Worst Bosses, author Jim Stovall features employees who consider their bosses, or former bosses, some of the worst. From threatening employees with guns or baseball bats to sharing explicit personal information with everyone, these bosses would make most leaders pat themselves on the back and feel like their employees should be grateful for how good they have it. But, if you look a little deeper into these stories, you can find at least one nugget of wisdom to apply to your leadership style, no matter how honed your management skills are.
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