Leadership Insights in Ten Quick Reads from Becker’s Hospital Review

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Last week Becker’s Hospital Review published a round-up of ten articles on leadership—all providing insights and interesting angles on how to succeed at the top of your organization. Here’s a quick rundown on some of the advice:

>> Show that you are open-minded and can collaborate across different levels of the organization.

>> Surround yourself with people who have different backgrounds and then ask questions fearlessly.

>> Don’t be afraid to hire people who are smarter than you.

>> Learn to prioritize critical responsibilities ahead of time-consuming activities that can be delegated or even eliminated.

>> Keep looking to the future and don’t be afraid to make bold decisions.

>> In-person meetings may be time consuming, but they reduce the chance for miscommunication.

>> Showing compassion instead of competitiveness fosters the collaboration needed for effective problem solving and organizational success.

What are the nine irrevocable office sins? telling lies; gossiping; complaining about your job; emotional hijacking; accepting credit for another person’s work; bragging; betraying a colleague; ruining relationships; and bringing a stinky lunch.

See the list and links to all ten articles at Becker’s Hospital Review: http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/10-notable-reads-on-strategic-leadership-management.html