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Should bosses drop F-bombs?

SmartBrief on Leadership | May 25, 2012

It's no longer unheard of for leaders to use language that would strip paint in a bid to demonstrate their passion and commitment. Former Yahoo and Autodesk chief Carol Bartz was notoriously profane in her internal communications, and a younger generation of CEOs is using similarly salty language in daily interactions with workers. "Companies increasingly prefer authentic leaders," Jeffrey Cohn says. "Using colorful language can play to your advantage -- as long as you also demonstrate empathy and good business judgment." Wall Street Journal, The (05/24)


You can't fake leadership

SmartBrief on Leadership | May 23, 2012

Is it time to ban the word "innovation"?

SmartBrief on Leadership | May 24, 2012

It's time for leaders to get real

SmartBrief on Leadership | May 24, 2012

5 questions on making employees, customers happier

SmartBrief on Leadership | May 24, 2012

Best Buy is short on time, and it knows it

SmartBrief on Leadership | May 23, 2012

Would your workers tell you if you had a dumb idea?

SmartBrief on Leadership | May 29, 2012

What's your game?

SmartBrief on Leadership | May 25, 2012

The decline and fall of Janet Robinson

SmartBrief on Leadership | May 29, 2012

There's a 40% chance you'll never be an innovator

SmartBrief on Leadership | May 24, 2012


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