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What I Learned About Team Leadership While Climbing Mt. Everest

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What I Learned About Team Leadership While Climbing Mt. Everest

At 29,029 feet above sea level, Mt. Everest is the highest point on earth. I climbed Everest V3 in a group simulation with other faculty members of the Center for Leadership at the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. By experiencing learning through doing, we learned how to deal with the rather challenging situation of climbing Everest, which perfectly simulated communication and decision-making challenges we all face while working in teams.

Are Your Managers Under-Managing?

Are Your Managers Under-Managing?

We all hear a lot about the detriments of micro-managing employees. But what I have witnessed in almost 20 years of consulting is that employees are more often under-managed. Read about what indicates when under-management is taking place and what you can do about it.

The Hidden Toll of Workplace Rudeness

The Hidden Toll of Workplace Rudeness

Workplace incivility, or “rudeness,” is on the rise. The accumulation of actions that leave employees feeling disrespected can create lasting damage that should worry every leader. Read about the costs of uncivil behavior in the workplace and actions you can take to create a healthier, better performing organization.