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Coercive Power: A Double-Edged Sword in Modern Leadership
Understanding different types of power is crucial for effective leadership. Coercive power is a controversial yet sometimes necessary and effective…
Sheril Mathews
I am an executive/leadership coach. Before LS, I worked for 20 years in corporate America in various technical & leadership roles. Have feedback? You can reach me at sheril@leadingsapiens.com.
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The 6 Types of Power: A Guide for Leaders
Understanding and using power is key to effective leadership. The French-Raven model of power bases is a good primer on…
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The Symbolic Frame of Leadership
Lee Bolman and Terrence Deal’s four frames model of organizations and leadership is a versatile tool for managers. This…
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The Human Resource Frame of Leadership
Lee Bolman and Terrence Deal’s four frames model of organizations and leadership is a versatile tool for managers. This…
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The Political Frame of Leadership
Lee Bolman and Terrence Deal’s four frames model of organizations and leadership is a versatile tool for managers. In…
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The Structural Frame of Leadership
The structural frame is one of Lee Bolman and Terrence Deal’s four frames model of leadership and organizations. In…
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Is it up to you? The Stoic Dichotomy of Control.
In today's business landscape, leaders often struggle with uncertainty and lack of control. The Stoic concept of "…
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Circle of Control, Influence, and Acceptance: Where to Focus Your Energy
How do effective leaders maintain their composure when everything seems out of control? They’re adept at discerning what they…
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The Trust Triangle of Leadership
How can I be more trustworthy? How can I show up more authentically? Leaders at all levels grapple with this…
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Sources of Power in Organizations
What makes some folks and certain teams more powerful than others in organizations? What is the source of their power?…
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Assertive Inquiry
Can balancing advocacy with inquiry be implemented at an organizational level? Turns out, you can.
Roger Martin is one of…
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Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in Modern Leadership
The framework of ethos, pathos, and logos was developed in the 4th century BC by Aristotle. It’s a simple…