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Leadership by Proxy Causes Low Employee Engagement | Mission Minded Management

By Michelle Malay Carter - A Wyatt Watson survey in India found that the adoption of well known HR practices does not necessarily equate to higher employee satisfaction and engagement scores. I could not discern specifically what "well known HR practices" the study is referring to, but I suspect it includes the current idea of managers handing over more of their managerial work to HR (orientation, job scoping, performance management, coaching, selection, training), leaving the managers with only their "technical" work to do. I think we have gone too far in this, and the tail is wagging the dog. (Added: 17-Nov-2009 Hits: 403 )

Leadership's Impact on Employee Engagement: Differences Among Entrepreneurs and Professional CEOs

By SSRN - This study aims at identifying similarities and differences between the leadership practices of managing entrepreneurs and professional CEOs and to investigate how these impact on their immediate subordinates' satisfaction, commitment, motivation, and effectiveness (Engagement). Design: A multiple-respondents survey, aiming at CEOs and their immediate subordinates was conducted. Factor analysis, correlations and moderated regression analysis were used in order to reach conclusions. Findings: Two leadership dimensions are found to be most influential: (a) being a good manager/mentor and (b) articulating vision. (Added: 17-Nov-2009 Hits: 372 )

Leadership, culture and employee engagement: Do CEOs and executives actually get it?

By Alec Bashinsky - Employee engagement is critical to the success of your business, writes Alec Bashinsky. But what are CEOs, HR and business leaders waiting for? (Added: 17-Nov-2009 Hits: 201 )

The Arenas of Success

By Chris Widener - "In this article we are going to be looking at the "Arenas" that every person, organization, or business can operate out of. They are Values, Responsibility, Possibility, Negotiation, Vision, Dedication, and Accomplishment. The degree of our success is directly related to the degree in which we excel in and balance these arenas. As you go through each segment, think practically, because these are intended to be more than intellectual ideas. They are intended to help you solidify them into your life and turn your potential into performance. Though this article is specific to business and industry, the principles here are easily translated into personal application." (Added: 21-Feb-2010 Hits: 157 )