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This presentation consists of highlights from the interview with Moe Abdou,

founder & host of 33voices®.

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Karin HurtKarin Hurt, CEO of Let’s Grow Leaders, is an experienced executive, speaker and writer with a diverse background in sales, marketing, customer service, merger integration, human resources, training and leadership development. She was recently named to to the Top 100 Thought Leaders in Trusted Busi-ness Behavior by Trust Across America and Multiplier of the Year by the Wise-man Group. Her award winning blog, Let’s Grow Leaders, was named #17 of the top 100 most socially shared leader-ship blogs.

@LetsGrowLeaders

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Admired leaders are confidently humble.

They galvanize their organizationsaround a vision that transcends themselves.

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As a leader, build your subordinate relationships with

these principles:

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As a leader, build your subordinate relationships with

these principles:Focus and measure results

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As a leader, build your subordinate relationships with

these principles:Make it energizing and reciprocal

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As a leader, build your subordinate relationships with

these principles:Invite candor and authenticity

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As a leader, build your subordinate relationships with

these principles:Make it about constant learning

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The first signs of a relationship going sour are:

Poor results

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The first signs of a relationship going sour are:

Tension and stress

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The first signs of a relationship going sour are:

You can’t be who you really are

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As a leader, the moment you sense tension in a subordinate relationship.

gently open the dialogue and invite candid feedback.

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Seeing imperfections in your boss or subordinate is empowering.

Acknowledge them, and seek to help -

“How can I support you”

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Next time you find it challenging to deal with

an unreasonable boss,

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Next time you find it challenging to deal with

an unreasonable boss,

Slow down, reflect and avoid irrational thought

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Next time you find it challenging to deal with

an unreasonable boss,

Stay grounded and don’t let her behavior influence how you act

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Next time you find it challenging to deal with

an unreasonable boss,

Stay grounded, and don’t let her behavior influence how you lead

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If you’re always comfortable stating the truth

without fear of repercussions,it’s likely that you’re in a trusting relationship

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If you’re always comfortable stating the truth

without fear of repercussions,it’s likely that you’re in a trusting relationship

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As a peer, if you sense that your boss ‘doesn’t see your potential,’

pause and:

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As a peer, if you sense that your boss ‘doesn’t see your potential,’

pause and:Try to understand his perspective

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As a peer, if you sense that your boss ‘doesn’t see your potential,’

pause and:Resist the urge to brag about the perceived short gap

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As a peer, if you sense that your boss ‘doesn’t see your potential,’

pause and:Offer to demonstrate your capability -

perhaps through shadowing

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There’s danger in crossing the imaginary line of being ‘too close to your superiors/subordinates.’

approach it cautiously, but always be yourself.

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When there’s a disconnect between

the boss’s level of ambition and the subordinates’ fear of failure,

problems emerge.

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How do you measure your leadership effectiveness?

REALLY REFLECT...


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