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Finishing Well: Part 1 of 3

Transitioning Leaders Find Purpose As Coaches, Cheering Fans, or Cutmen

Guest Post

by Dr. Steve Sanchez

When I talk with leaders about their transition, I always ask, do you prefer the celebration to happen with you, on your last day, or without you, on the first day after you’ve left? Finishing well is every leader’s goal.

My good friend and collaborator Steve Sanchez captures essential insights into what makes for a smooth leadership transition. In this three part series, he explores the roles, attitude and process of leaving your post better than you found it!

-Keith

Read Steve’s article here!

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In his book The Motive, Pat Lencioni suggests that one role of a responsibility-centered leader is to personally develop the leadership team, which includes managing the interpersonal dynamics between team members, especially ones caught in a destructive conflict impacting the team.

Five Must-Have Conversations When Launching A Team

Five Must-Have Conversations When Launching A Team

Leaders create teams with the highest of hopes, but often fail to set them up for success.  This leads to unnecessary frustration, wasted time and increased cynicism. I think of the famous “Rental Car Reservation” scene from Seinfeld …

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