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The Bridge – A Metaphor by Edwin Friedman
by Gary CohenTo change often requires us to look at things from a different perspective. You may need to let go of old ways of thinking and grab on to new ways of being in the world. Are you ready to...
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Leadership Tip: Do You Know You Have A Blind Spot?
by Gary CohenWhat is your blind spot? While leaders typically have greater vision than most, they all have blind spots. Sometimes they don’t see coworkers fully, the organization, or their products....
View Article5 Best Questions For Leaders To Build Resilience Against Blind Spots
by Gary CohenBy Madeleine Van Hecke 1. “Did my mind just slam shut to an idea?” If my mind feels closed, can I at least leave it ajar? 2. “Did I just think ‘I’m absolutely sure of that!’?” The more...
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Recognizing Blind Spots – Exclusive Interview with Author Madeleine Van Hecke
by Gary CohenMadeleine Van Hecke I had an opportunity to catch up with Madeleine Van Hecke, Ph.D. (Elmhurst, IL) author of Blind Spots – Why Smart People do dumb things. I stumbled onto this book...
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What threats do you withhold from your coworkers?
by Gary CohenMy daughter and I recently finished a two-month “24″ marathon, watching Jack Bauer rescue the world. This led to our conversation while hiking in Colorado State Park about how often...
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What is the committee in your head saying, and why?
by Gary CohenCommittee in your head! What are they saying? In cartoons, when a character is faced with a tough decision, an angel appears on one shoulder and a devil on the other. Each gets an ear. In...
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Coach’s Challenge: What Is the Mother of Your Fears?
by Gary CohenExecutive Coaches help clients discover the gap between their expected and actual outcomes. The easiest way to bridge the outcome gap is by eliminating unproductive or counterproductive...
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Turning Down Your Contrast
by Gary CohenTurn Down Your Contrast The more you lead, the more you may be accustomed to hearing and believing your own voice. And the more you may tune out other voices. Successful leaders, in...
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Confirmation Bias & Belief Perseverance
by Gary Cohen Belief Perseverance Misleads Leaders As leaders, we want to believe our beliefs. We stake a lot on our beliefs–our reputations, our livelihoods, and, in some respects, the livelihoods of...
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