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When managing conflict, focus on turning heat into light. Attack the issue or behavior, not the person. Give all parties a hearing. Look for common ground. Work toward a solution

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Leaders help others become their best by helping others see themselves as the best. The words of those we respect make a difference in the way we see ourselves. Leaders

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Leaders tell themselves the truth. Experience has taught them a dogged commitment to reality. Leaders know self-deception is the first step on the path to professional self-destruction. What it is,

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A man went to a psychiatrist and told him, “My brother needs help. He thinks he’s an orange.” “That sounds serious,” said the doctor. “I’ll be happy to see him

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Leaders provide encouragement. They provide encouragement for those who are struggling and for the accomplished and effective team members. Leaders know positive reinforcement propels a team toward high performance. When

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Leaders know it is often easier to forgive others their mistakes than to forgive others for having witnessed one’s own mistakes. Leaders do not present themselves as perfect. Leaders present

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Leaders choose their attitude. Leaders have an intrinsic understanding that while we cannot always choose what happens, we can choose our response. Leaders know that to remain positive in the

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Leaders know the problem is not that there are problems. The problem is expecting otherwise and thinking that having problems is a problem. Problem solving is not merely normal. Problem

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