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]]> By: Kristin http://reflectionleadership.net/follower-reflection/the-challenge-of-leader-member-exchange-theory/comment-page-1/#comment-176 Kristin Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:43:53 +0000 http://reflectionleadership.net/reflection-leadership/the-challenge-of-leader-member-exchange-theory/#comment-176 Tom, I wanted to congratulate you on having this post selected to be part of February's Carnival of Trust, hosted this month by Bret L. Simmons. The Carnival of Trust is held monthly and showcases the top blogposts dealing with the subject of trust in business, politics and community. We think you have touched on a really unique and interesting concept here with the LMX. We're excited to hear more on it and from you in the future! To see the Carnival in its entirety, please go to: http://www.bretlsimmons.com/2010-02/february-2010-carnival-of-trust/ Again, congratulations! Best, Kristin www.trustedadvisor.com/trustmatters Tom,

I wanted to congratulate you on having this post selected to be part of February’s Carnival of Trust, hosted this month by Bret L. Simmons.

The Carnival of Trust is held monthly and showcases the top blogposts dealing with the subject of trust in business, politics and community. We think you have touched on a really unique and interesting concept here with the LMX. We’re excited to hear more on it and from you in the future!

To see the Carnival in its entirety, please go to: http://www.bretlsimmons.com/2010-02/february-2010-carnival-of-trust/

Again, congratulations!

Best,
Kristin
http://www.trustedadvisor.com/trustmatters

]]> By: davidburkus http://reflectionleadership.net/follower-reflection/the-challenge-of-leader-member-exchange-theory/comment-page-1/#comment-140 davidburkus Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:54:48 +0000 http://reflectionleadership.net/reflection-leadership/the-challenge-of-leader-member-exchange-theory/#comment-140 Obviously, I'm loving this series. But here's a question for you: do we always want to move people into our in-group, or are there valid and preferable reasons to relegating someone to our out-group? Obviously, I’m loving this series. But here’s a question for you: do we always want to move people into our in-group, or are there valid and preferable reasons to relegating someone to our out-group?

]]> By: Jeanne Male http://reflectionleadership.net/follower-reflection/the-challenge-of-leader-member-exchange-theory/comment-page-1/#comment-138 Jeanne Male Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:19:50 +0000 http://reflectionleadership.net/reflection-leadership/the-challenge-of-leader-member-exchange-theory/#comment-138 Tom, I think that you've addressed the dinosaur in many a management room. Leaders have always hired in their own image and we cannot ignore the fact that we are hard-wired to like people like us, which begs the need to do the reflection and assessment that you suggest. In too many organizational cultures, those on the management track are the equivalent of the cool or popular kids in high school. Indeed, those in the "in crowd" are afforded passes but this issue is magnified by today's LeaderShift whereby personal power often trumps positional power. The unbalance of power in the hands of followers who do not merit it or are unprepared to use it wisely is often at the root of creating un-coachable prima donna employees and creating toxic workplaces. Tom, I think that you’ve addressed the dinosaur in many a management room.

Leaders have always hired in their own image and we cannot ignore the fact that we are hard-wired to like people like us, which begs the need to do the reflection and assessment that you suggest.

In too many organizational cultures, those on the management track are the equivalent of the cool or popular kids in high school. Indeed, those in the “in crowd” are afforded passes but this issue is magnified by today’s LeaderShift whereby personal power often trumps positional power. The unbalance of power in the hands of followers who do not merit it or are unprepared to use it wisely is often at the root of creating un-coachable prima donna employees and creating toxic workplaces.

]]> By: Gordon R. Clogston http://reflectionleadership.net/follower-reflection/the-challenge-of-leader-member-exchange-theory/comment-page-1/#comment-135 Gordon R. Clogston Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:53:19 +0000 http://reflectionleadership.net/reflection-leadership/the-challenge-of-leader-member-exchange-theory/#comment-135 Very insightful article series. Your suggestions on changing the in/out group dynamic is right on target. I believe you are correct, that our assignment, conscious or not, will dictate how we relate to the individuals and in the case of the "Out" group we are very likely doing them, the company, and ourselves a disservice. I look forward to reading more. Very insightful article series. Your suggestions on changing the in/out group dynamic is right on target. I believe you are correct, that our assignment, conscious or not, will dictate how we relate to the individuals and in the case of the “Out” group we are very likely doing them, the company, and ourselves a disservice.

I look forward to reading more.

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