5 power traps that signal you've lost your control

Why remote employees need influential leaders | Why having 2 CEOs isn't a great idea | Public speaking's different when the public's not there Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( September 24, 2020 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE](  [] Leading Edge [] [Why remote employees need influential leaders]( Influential leaders rely less on their authority and more on learning what drives their employees, which is especially important when managing remotely, writes Scott Eblin. "Leave time in your online life to check in with and get to know your colleagues better on a personal basis," he writes. Full Story: [Eblin Group]( (9/22) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [5 power traps that signal you've lost your control]( People crave a sense of control, but relying on power rather than meaningful choices to satisfy that urge has several pitfalls for leaders, writes Susan Fowler. "Feeling in control is essential for your own well-being, but most importantly for the creativity, innovation and resilience to be the leader your people deserve," she writes. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (9/23) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Strategic Management [] [Why having 2 CEOs isn't a great idea]( Todd Ordal rebuts [a recent article]( advocating for co-CEOs instead of relying on a single senior leader. There are exceptions, he acknowledges, but a co-CEO setup is likely to create confusion and waste time. 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