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There are two ways to be fooled. One is to believe what isn't true; the other is to refuse to believe what is true. - Kierkegaard
THE DECEPTION BLOG
Deception of Others, Self-Deception, & Self-Awareness
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Sep 25, 20215 min read
Where Deception Hides in the Levels of Consciousness
If self-awareness is a goal in the development of an exemplary leader, then their organization must find ways to help them see themselves...
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stepson0
Sep 18, 20215 min read
Mental Partitioning
To get to the root of the problem of leader self-deception, one must understand how and why a leader would engage in this destructive...
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stepson0
Sep 11, 20215 min read
Degrees of Self-Deception
Everyone has told a lie, big or small, harmless or damaging, at one time or another. Usually, we examine the reasons for a lie as to how...
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stepson0
Sep 4, 20215 min read
Detecting Self-Deception
Detecting self-deception in a leader, in a colleague, or in oneself is an essential step in preventing behavior that is self-destructive...
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stepson0
Aug 28, 20215 min read
Strategic Leader Self-Awareness Enablers
A leader should strive for self-awareness. If achieved, the leader sees themselves for who they really are and can adjust accordingly....
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stepson0
Aug 21, 20215 min read
Leaders Can Be Disconnected from Reality
Leaders can choose to self-deceive or get wrapped up in an environment that enables self-deceptive behavior. The great danger to the...
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stepson0
Aug 14, 20215 min read
Self-Aware Teams: Leader Self-Awareness Affects More Than Just the Leader
Teams and organizations are comprised of multiple individuals, both leaders and followers, all of whom must contribute to the...
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stepson0
Aug 7, 20213 min read
Impression Management
Leaders convey their values and goals through a communication strategy to internally affect the organization and externally reach...
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stepson0
Jul 31, 20213 min read
Connecting with Followers
Leaders are in an influential position. They can serve their followers and their organization with true and just intent and benevolent...
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stepson0
Jul 24, 20215 min read
Impacting Others
Leaders have a profound impact on followers. Perhaps more so than any other person a worker encounters through the course of their day. A...
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stepson0
Jul 17, 20214 min read
Leaders Achieve Self-Awareness Through Feedback
Leadership development is dependent on performance appraisal. A leader cannot correct behavior that is harmful to the organization or...
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stepson0
Jul 10, 20214 min read
Self-Assessment Versus Others’ Assessment
Multi-rater assessments involve many levels of evaluation to give the leader a 360-degree picture of themselves as a performer. Such...
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stepson0
Jul 3, 20214 min read
Great Leaders Readily Embrace Ethical Decisions
Fearless leaders embrace the tough decisions. They get paid to deal with the unknown and guide followers out of the darkness of...
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stepson0
Jun 26, 20213 min read
Unbiased Understanding of Strengths and Weaknesses
To improve in any endeavor, one must learn. Even seasoned leaders must learn from their mistakes and build on their strengths. A...
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stepson0
Jun 19, 20214 min read
Self-Evaluation
Performance feedback can come from many sources. Superiors provide performance reviews, colleagues present informal critiques,...
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stepson0
Jun 5, 20213 min read
Fooling Oneself for a Sense of Control
People feel greater comfort when they surround themselves with like-minded persons and inter-social confrontation is at a minimum. This...
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stepson0
May 29, 20215 min read
Self-Efficacy, Self-Confidence, and the Inflating Ego
People follow confident leaders. If a leader lacks confidence in themselves and in their ability to discern threats and see...
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stepson0
May 22, 20214 min read
Charismatic Leadership
Do strong, charismatic leaders inspire followers to achieve great things, or do their egos get in the way? When describing the...
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stepson0
May 15, 20214 min read
Authentic Leadership
In the contemporary business world, firms must continuously adapt to survive and thrive, and authentic leaders can lead the way. Among...
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