Side conversations are powerful -- and missing right now

Stop trying to herd people by barking orders | 5 steps for brainstorming growth ideas | Why budget constraints don't foster innovation Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( April 7, 2021 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT Leading Edge [] [Stop trying to herd people by barking orders]( If you find yourself constantly trying to "herd" your team like you're a border collie with sheep, it's time to change your leadership style or find more independent workers, writes Todd Ordal. "Running to-and-fro and nipping at heels (OK, barking orders) creates a lot of movement, but it's mostly wasted movement," he writes. 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