Check out An Energizing Conversation any Manager can Lead by Dan Rockwell. Here is an excerpt:
The energy of conversation points to the relevance of the topic. There’s no guarantee of follow-through, but if heads nod around the table, follow-through will be like pulling teeth. Step #1: Discuss, in a team meeting, the behaviors of the worst manager you ever had. No names allowed. You…
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