What do you see in organisation where the climate is unhealthy, morale and motivation is low, senior leaders are behaving out of integrity and operational performance is poor. Typically, communication is affected in the following ways:
The Opposite of Warmth is not Efficiency
When I work with leaders at all levels in organisations I am reminded frequently of how easy it is for leaders to create the results they do not want. The myths of what makes a great leader are constantly being rewritten.
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The Elephant in the Room is an English metaphorical idiom for an obvious truth or problem that is going unaddressed, that no one wants to discuss. It is applicable when a subject is emotionally charged and the people who might have spoken up decide that it is probably best avoided.
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Most executives know instinctively that leadership behaviour has an impact on the productivity, engagement and wellbeing of their employees most business conversations are nowhere near as powerful or directed as they need to be.
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Are you one of the 4 out of 5 managers who believe that developing appropriate leadership and management styles is the main challenge facing your organisation?
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