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This presentation consists of 10 highlights from the interview with @MoeAbdou,
founder & host of 33voices®.
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Edgar ScheinEdgar H. Schein, a former professor at the MIT Sloan School of Manage-ment, has made a notable mark on the field of organizational develop-
ment in many areas, including career development, group process consul-
tation, and organizational culture.
He’s the author of Humble Inquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of
Telling (BK Business).
@edgarschein
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1
You know you’re in a valued relationship when
the other person sees you as a person
and not just a role.
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2
The first sign of good communication
is being acknowledged;
make it a habit.
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3
Our ‘Do & Tell’ society rarely promotes intrinsic relationships;
stop telling and start asking inquisitive questions instead.
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4
A great question is one in which you’re deeply curious
about finding an answer to something you don’t know.
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5
Leadership today is about doing whatever is necessary
within your value structure to move things forward.
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6
Want to build trust with your subordinates?
Show genuine interest in them.
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7
As the leader, helping your organization shift directions starts with
figuring out what the team needs to unlearn.
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8
Inspired entrepreneursnever blame others for their failure.
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9
Want to show humility?start by being humble enough to listen to a subordinate’s idea.
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10
Always remember that work is deeply human;
Act accordingly.
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10
Always remember that work is deeply human;
Act accordingly.
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