Introduction
Learning leadership through self-study: This is how you work with this online leadership training.
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10. Striving for Excellence is Better than Striving for Perfection
Those who strive for perfection avoid mistakes - those who strive for excellence want to learn from mistakes.
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1. Leadership is More Important than Management
Many leaders complain about too little time in their leadership everyday life. Why leadership is often neglected and how to avoid it, read here.
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11. Delegate Authority Instead of Tasks!
You cannot delegate tasks, only assign them. True delegation means transferring decision-making power.
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2. Future is More Important than Past
The past cannot be changed. We can only change what lies ahead.
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12. Don't Do Anything Your Employees Can Do Themselves!
Don't do your employees' jobs. Take on leadership.
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3. Goals are More Important than Tasks
Those who lead with clear goals instead of tasks are automatically 30% more effective.
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13. Be a Leader - Not an Expert!
Leaders treat employees as 'the' experts. Leadership encourages thinking along.
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4. Self-Evaluation is Better than External Evaluation
Good leadership enhances employees' ability to reflect on themselves.
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14. Change the Framework Conditions, Not the People
People cannot be changed - but framework conditions can. If conditions change, people change too.
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5. Finding Solutions Comes Before Problem Analysis
Conversations about problems create problems; conversations about solutions create solutions.
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15. A Leader Should Only Receive Power to the Extent They Have Learned Not to Abuse It!
Limit poor leadership and unacceptable behavior!
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6. Good Questions Are Better Than Instructions
Leading with questions encourages employees to think along.
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16. Inspiration is More Important than Motivation
Inspired people have intrinsic drive. Here's how to create space for inspiration.
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7. Recognition is More Important Than Criticism
"Saying nothing is enough praise" is unfortunately widespread in our companies. Don't underestimate the power of genuine appreciation.
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17. Leadership is a Decision. Start Now!
You cannot not lead. Everything you do - and everything you refrain from doing - is an expression of your understanding of leadership.
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8. Receiving Feedback is Better than Giving Feedback
As a feedback recipient, you are a role model and learn many important insights from your team.
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18. Certification
34 questions in 34 minutes
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9. Agreeing is Often Better Than Deciding
Those who contribute their voice feel involved and responsible.
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