Derailment: How Successful Leaders Avoid It

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William A. Gentry

It is no wonder that one of every two managers is ineffective. Many display behaviors in certain problem areas, including problems with interpersonal relationships, difficulty leading a team, difficulty changing or adapting, failure to meet business objectives, and too ... More »

The Intangibles of Leadership

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Richard Davis

How many senior executives actually possess the competencies laid out in your HR systems? Helping skilled, talented managers become truly great leaders is a complex job. Traditional leadership models often overlook the intangible qualities that separate those who aspire... More »

The Ties that Bind: Social Capital and Human Performance

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Brian S. Grant

In 1941, as America entered WWII, the need was critical to massively expand the merchant marine fleet--the mainstay of which was the all-welded Liberty cargo ship. During the next four years, 16 shipyards delivered 2,580 ships--the largest production run ever for a sing... More »

A Performance Consulting Case Study: Insights from a Theory-Based Practitioner

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Kevin Nourse

Irene, an HR generalist in a large trade association, meets with Susan, the Vice President, to discuss an issue about one of Susan's direct reports. James has traditionally been an effective performer, but is in a new role and appears to be overwhelmed. Apparently, Susa... More »