Weekly Abstract: 6 methods humility makes higher leaders, knowledge from the PRSA boss, inspiring empathetic management, and extra management suggestions and insights
Welcome to my weekly summary of the best leadership and communication blog posts I've seen recently. As we move through the COVID 19 pandemic and social crises, we wanted to share some of the most thoughtful and compelling resources so that you, as leaders, can respond courageously and compassionately, and take positive action as an organization.
This week's blog and blog post on leadership and communication:
- 6 ways humility can make you a better leader
By Gwen Moran (@gwenmoran via @FastCompany), Fast Company
Managers who are humble and who admit mistakes outperform others. Use humility to be more effective as a leader in these six ways."When we think of traits that managers typically have, we can think of many – including strength, charisma, enthusiasm, and vision. An important component is often overlooked: humility… "
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- PRSA boss: Always communicate compassion and courtesy
By Seth Arenstein (@skarenstein via @PRNews), PR News
Many insights and wisdom in this interview with PRSA Chairman T. Garland Stansell about leadership and communication."Editor's Note: It is a useful coincidence that PRSA Chairman T. Garland Stansell is also currently CCO of Children & # 39; s of Alabama, Birmingham's pediatric health care system. In a comprehensive interview, we asked him about Diversity & Inclusion (D & I) and communication during the pandemic … "
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- July 2020 Carnival for leadership development
According to Lead Change Group (@leadchangegroup), Lead Change Group
Get insights and tips from over 20 global leadership experts in one place."Welcome to the Leadership Development Carnival in July 2020! We look forward to sharing contributions from leadership experts around the world on communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building and more… "
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- Why COVID-19 inspires empathetic and calm guidance
By Josh Womack (@ JoshuaWomack82 via @Entrepreneur), Entreprenuer
Sometimes the greatest leaders are the ones we don't always see or hear. This article looks at the leaders who communicate behind the scenes."Sam Walker, author of The Captain Class: A New Theory of Leadership, describes carrying water as those who" lead from behind ". These types of people maintain practical, consistent communication and avoid the limelight. Executives who carry water do thankless tasks in the shade, and experts agree that small, simple acts of empathy are now needed and could benefit the business in the future … "
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What were some of the best resources you read this week?
– –David Grossman
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