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When Employee Surveys Create Trust Issues

By Mark Murphy, CEO of Leadership IQ  –  January 27,2010

No one wants to be the boy in a leader’s clothes crying change in place of wolf.  Obviously, there’s no better way to lose the respect of your team than to make promises you never fulfill.  And while being a leader sometimes requires making unpopular decisions, you’re going to lose your following if you fail to listen to what your people have to say. Learn More…

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The Problem of E Mail Overload

By Mark Murphy, CEO of Leadership IQ  –  January 19,2010

How big a chunk from your day gets sucked up reading unnecessary emails? Studies show the average corporate email user sends and receives 149 valid (legit, not spam) emails per day. If you’re not sure, try the following exercise: Learn More…

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Test Your 100% Leadership Skills

By Mark Murphy, CEO of Leadership IQ  –  January 14,2010

What percentage of your workforce gives 100 % effort?  Just to be clear, I’m not asking about the folks who reliably produce satisfactory work.  I’m talking employees who consistently deliver blood, sweat and tears level effort. Learn More…