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I'm such a copycat. "I want to try and do this like the Donovan song 'Changes'," or "I want to do this bit from Van Morrison. " I don't know how else to illustrate something, because I'm not a super-great musician. In that way, I'm more like the producer.

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Process improvement programs are like teaching people how to fish. Strategy maps and scorecards teach people where to fish.

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A mere 7% of employees today fully understand their company's business strategies and what's expected of them in order to help achieve company goals.

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Why do leaders fail? Isolation and inability to learn. They are afraid to express doubt, admit vulnerability or seek advice from subordinates. Leaders must actively work to seek feedback and a reality check. They must be open to asking questions and framing issues. As the world becomes more complex and global, the risk of isolation becomes greater. The need for leaders to be open to learning becomes greater. Great leaders will need to ask the right questions and balance inquiry with advocacy.

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Authenticity is critical to leadership. That means trying to be yourself - this involves some self-disclosure, admitting what you don't know and being willing to ask questions.

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One reason leaders don't delegate is they haven't been sufficiently clear with the team regarding their vision and key priorities - so that the team understands where the firm is going. If everyone is on the same page, it's a lot easier to delegate effectively.

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Screening out peer pressure and conventional wisdom. It is so powerful, that most of us aren't even aware of how much it is influencing our decisions.

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