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Covert Leadership
Covert Leadership can help you create positive change as an inspiring leader, whether you consider yourself one, or not. Our approach is grassroots and starts with the individual. By focusing on two words: Being Human, we can activate...
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Competing Values Framework
The CVF was created to help an organization understand its culture, and to determine what makes it truly effective. The model is based on the finding that most organizations can be described using two dimensions, represented by a...
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Cohen Bradford Influence Model
The Influence Model, also known as the Cohen-Bradford Influence Model, is based on the law of reciprocity – the belief that all of the positive and negative things we do for (or to) others will be paid back over time.
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Employee Motivation - External Factors
Employee Motivation - External Factors
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House's Path Goal Theory (Situational Leadership)
What is House's Path Goal Theory (Situational Leadership)? Robert J. House, founder of Path-Goal theory, believes that a leader's behavior is contingent to employee satisfaction, employee motivation and employee performance. Path-Goal...
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High-Performing Teams (Characteristics)
What is a High-Performing Team? What are the characteristics of the high-performing team? High-performance teams is a concept within organization development referring to teams, organizations, or virtual groups that are highly focused on...
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Hersey Blanchard Situational Leadership Model
What is the Hersey Blanchard Situational Leadership Model? The Situational Leadership Model, is a model created by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard, developed while working on Management of Organizational Behavior. The theory was first...
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Fiedler's Contingency Model
What is Fiedler's Contingency Model? The contingency model by business and management psychologist Fred Fiedler is a contingency theory concerned with the effectiveness of a leader in an organization.
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Behavioral Approach to Leadership
What is Behavioral Approach to Leadership? The behavioral leadership theory focuses on how leaders behave, and assumes that these traits can be copied by other leaders. Sometimes called the style theory, it suggests that leaders aren't...
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Authentic Leadership
Authentic leadership, while having no formal or unequivocal definition, is a growing field in academic research. The idea has also been embraced by leaders and leadership coaches, who view it as an alternative to leaders who emphasize...
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Action-Centered Leadership
Action Centered Leadership is a simple model that can help you to keep the three key areas of responsibility – task, team and individual – in balance. The model is applied in three stages: Develop the core skills necessary for your level...
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6 Principles of Influence
Cialdini's 6 Principles of Influence are reciprocity, commitment or consistency, consensus or social proof, authority, liking, and scarcity. More than three decades after the book's publication, its six principles have been adapted to...
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The Power of Love: A Story of Friendship and Kindness
In this video, the host Jade interviews Beatrice the Bear, who represents love and shares her insights on the importance of love in our lives. Through a heartwarming story, Beatrice emphasizes the significance of showing love to others,...
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The Importance of Sincerity: A Lesson in Honesty and Friendship
In this video, Melissa, a guest from the Maasai Mara in Kenya, discusses the importance of sincerity. Through a story about two friends and their project, Melissa highlights the value of being honest without hurting others' feelings. She...
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The Power of Cooperation: How Ants Teach Us About Teamwork
In this video, Allegra the Ant teaches us about the importance of cooperation and teamwork. Through a story about volleyball, we learn how a group of children came together to fix their worn-out court by organizing, seeking donations,...
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Exploring Communication: A Colorful Journey with Paco the Macaw
In this video, Paco the Macaw teaches children about the importance of communication. Through examples and storytelling, Paco explains how communication involves both verbal and nonverbal signals, and how it helps build relationships and...
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Resilience and Friendship
In this video, a jellyfish named Jacinta teaches a young girl named Milani about resilience and the importance of making new friends. Through their conversation, Milani learns to embrace change and overcome the challenges of starting in...
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Leadership and Teamwork
In this video, Lola the Lemur shares a story about two friends, Noed and Anissa, who become leaders in their community to restore a polluted beach. Through their teamwork, inspiration, and dedication, they successfully organize a charity...
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Respecting Others: The Story of Tetsuo the Turtle
In this video, Tetsuo the Turtle teaches us about the importance of respect. Through a story about a boy who broke the rules in a park, Tetsuo emphasizes the need to follow rules, be considerate of others, and take care of our spaces....
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Exploring Human Traditions and Lessons in Optimism, Flexibility, Acceptance, and Loyalty
In this New Year's Special video, various animal characters teach valuable lessons about optimism, flexibility, acceptance, and loyalty. Through heartwarming stories and engaging conversations, children learn the importance of staying...
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Animal Friends Decorate the Christmas Tree: Celebrating Traditions and Generosity
In this video, the host and various animal guests come together to decorate a Christmas tree and discuss the importance of traditions and celebrations during the holiday season. Each animal shares their own story and perspective,...
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Exploring Citizenship
In this video, Echo the eagle discusses the concept of citizenship with Jade. They talk about the importance of being a good citizen and taking care of one's community. Through the story of Michelle, they explore how individuals can make...