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11.06.06

Five Hardships Leaders Face and the Lessons They Teach

Hardship
Lessons Learned
Career Setbacks
  • Self-awareness
  • Organizational Politics
  • What One Really Wants to Do
Personal Trauma
  • Sensitivity to Others
  • Coping With Events Beyond One's Control
  • Perseverance
  • Recognition of limits
Business Mistakes and Failures
  • Handling Relationships
  • Humility
  • How to Handle Mistakes
Problem Employees
  • How to Stand Firm
  • Confrontational Skills
Downsizing
  • Coping Skills
  • Recognition of What's Important
  • Organizational Politics

Adapted from The Center for Creative Leadership Handbook of Leadership Development.

Posted by Michael McKinney at 08:58 AM
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