Social Science

Team Leadership

Individual Needs and Team Dynamics: Lessons from Leading a Family Business

By Claude B. Kershner IV

Explore the nuances of Team Leadership in Diverse Environments. This insightful article delves into effective leadership strategies for managing functional and agile teams, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual needs, flexible leadership styles, and fostering team cohesiveness for organizational success.

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Crafting Vision in Organizational Change for Operationally Inclined Leaders

By Claude Kershner IV

Crafting a vision isn’t just a task, it’s a transformative process that guides organizations towards a purposeful future. Even leaders focused on daily operations can embrace this challenging but rewarding aspect of leadership. Dive into this article to uncover personal insights, practical tips, and a unique perspective on creating a lasting impact as a leader.

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Creativity and Leadership

Personality Traits That Set Creative Leaders Apart From Bureaucratic Non-Creatives in Problem Solving

By Claude Kershner IV

Arthur D. Levinson, the chairman of Apple Inc. and former chairman and CEO of Genentech, advises that the key to creating an innovative environment is to hire innovative people, listen to their needs, and implement their ideas.

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Connect with others

Connecting With Others: The Importance of Authentic and Humble Communication in Leadership

By Claude Kershner IV

Research supports the idea that leaders who admit their mistakes and vulnerabilities are viewed as more authentic and trustworthy. According to a study published in the Journal of Business and Psychology, employees perceived leaders who were open and transparent about their weaknesses and mistakes as more trustworthy and effective than leaders who were defensive or tried to hide their imperfections.

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Talking on the Phone

The Power of the Human Voice: How Phone Conversations Strengthen Relationships in an Era of Digital Communication

By Claude Kershner IV

Phone conversations are considered to be more effective than text message conversations in several ways. Firstly, phone conversations allow for real-time communication. When having a conversation over the phone, both parties can listen and respond to each other in real-time, making the interaction more immediate and spontaneous. This is particularly important for personal or emotional conversations where timing is crucial.

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