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When Leadership, Ingenuity and Humanity Won the Day

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A few weeks ago, I received a nice comment on LinkedIn about one of my blog posts from David Hoey who shared that he’s been a regular reader since 2010 when I wrote about the leadership lessons offered by the Chilean mine rescue. The greatest leaders are in it for the long haul and keep up the work even when no one is watching.

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Video Book Club: Good Boss, Bad Boss

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Following up on the success of his previous book, The No Asshole Rule , Bob is back with Good Boss, Bad Boss.   That said, there is one big takeaway for me from the book which I think sums up most of what Bob is recommending. I share that in this week’s video. What are your thoughts on what makes a good boss or a bad boss?

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Leadership Lessons from Yoga - Next Level Blog

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  One of the basic poses is called wheel where, while laying on your back, you sort of do an upside down push up.    Then one day, I tried it and, zoom, up I went.    If you give up too soon, you forgo the opportunity for sudden breakthroughs.   It just felt like the thing to do. 

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What We Can Learn About Leadership from the - Next Level Blog

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If you liked this post, check out this follow up post for leadership lessons from those who rescued the miners. Posted by: Steve Barry | September 02, 2010 at 11:19 AM Thanks for the thoughtful comments Gayle and Steve. Posted by: Scott Eblin | September 02, 2010 at 10:23 PM Excellent points and lessons. Many thanks.

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Leaders, Your Words Matter

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It looks like the media noise machine is gearing up for a debate on how much impact the political dialogue had on the thinking of the shooter in Arizona. As I’ve written here before , leaders influence those who follow them. My answer is simple. Words matter. On occasion, that influence comes through demonstrated action.

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How to Apologize When Your Candid Comments Show Up on WikiLeaks.

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State Department documents shows, there’s a pretty good chance that your recorded thoughts and actions can end up all over the internet in no time flat. Since most of those observations could be made firsthand by anyone who follows international news, you sort of have to wonder what the value was in writing them down. 

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How Are Those Resolutions Working Out for You?

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In my own life and in working with leaders over the last 10 years, I’ve learned that the success rate for big promises made without a process of ongoing support and follow through is pretty low.  That’s why I’m creating an opportunity to join me in creating and following through on your own Life GPS® this year.