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Sean Conner in Unexpected Leadership

Aug 6, 2018

The High Standards of Jeff Bezos

Every year since 1997, Jeff Bezos has penned an annual letter to shareholders that provides a glimpse into the leadership stylings of the Amazon CEO. This year, the letter turned to the subject of high standards, which Bezos says have been instrumental to Amazon’s success.

Sean Conner in Unexpected Leadership

Aug 19, 2018

Frederick Taylor and the Science of Management

The lasting legacy of the management pioneer

Like any human tool, management is an invention. In the late 1800s, Frederick Taylor was working at Midvale Steel Works in Philadelphia, where he…

Sean Conner in Unexpected Leadership

Aug 19, 2018

The Parroting Technique

Does your team hear what you’re saying?

Great managers communicate all the time. Often, this communication happens through casual conversations, so it’s important to gauge how a verbal directive is received in the moment.

Sean Conner in Unexpected Leadership

Aug 6, 2018

Get to Know Your Report’s Life Story

I’ve been humbled again and again by the simple fact that we bring our whole selves to work. A rough morning commute leaves you on edge. A catch-up call with a friend has you running high on life. A tough family situation saps focus and creativity. Joy or…

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