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Best Leadership Books of 2010

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One helps to explain the artistry of leadership. The big lesson for all of us: nothing—leadership, capitalism, society—can be sustained forever in a culture of get —with a mindset of always more. Driven to Lead : Good, Bad, and Misguided Leadership by Paul R. Related Interest: Best Leadership Books of 2009. Easy to say.

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Dave Ulrich on calculating the market value of leadership: An interview by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

Dave Ulrich is the Rensis Likert Collegiate Professor of Business Administration at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and a partner at the RBL Group a consulting firm focused on helping organizations and leaders deliver value.

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What All Great Leaders Have In Common | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

When I teach MBA leadership courses I require all papers – on any leadership issues – to address key problems from opposing views. Did you know that the average American only reads one book a year? It’s true that reading must be expedient to fit into the crazy days we all engage:-).

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Lead with Purpose: A book review by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

Lead with Purpose: Giving Your Organization a Reason to Believe in Itself John Baldoni AMACOM (2012) The multi-dimensional “why” of initiative and fulfillment for organizations as well as for individuals I selected my review’s title because, in his latest book, John Baldoni focuses on how and why having (or not having) a sense of purpose [.]. (..)

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Leadership Basics | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

However in reflecting upon my presentations and client engagements, I’ve noticed that it’s not an infrequent occurrence to find that even the most savvy executives misconstrue certain basic leadership ideas. Some individuals openly seek out positions of leadership, while leadership is thrust upon others.

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