Terry Starbucker

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How a Good Life Builds a (Better Than) Great Company – The Zen of Jonathan Fields

Terry Starbucker

His last best-selling book, “ Uncertainty: Turning Fear and Doubt Into Fuel For Brilliance” was named the top personal development book in 2011 by 800-CEO-READ. He is one of those unique people on the planet that can be dynamic, thoughtful, challenging, zen, and mind-blowing all in one short conversation.

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Follow Me! 10 Rules For The Selfless Leader

Terry Starbucker

He passed away in 2011, and to continue to honor his memory, his service, and his great selfless leadership, I’m presenting his 10 rules of leadership, from his book, “ Beyond Band of Brother s ”. I always think of Dick Winters this time of year, ever since I read Steven Ambrose’s great book “Band of Brothers” nearly 20 years ago.

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Follow Me! 10 Rules For The Selfless Leader

Terry Starbucker

He passed away in 2011, and to continue to honor his memory, his service, and his great selfless leadership, I’m presenting his 10 rules of leadership, from his book, “ Beyond Band of Brother s ”. I always think of Dick Winters this time of year, ever since I read Steven Ambrose’s great book “Band of Brothers” nearly 20 years ago.

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The Ultimate Leadership Tip (From a Trend Too Compelling to Ignore)

Terry Starbucker

A 2011 report commissioned by the Career Advisory Board and conducted by Harris Interactive, found that the No. They report being less focused on financial success than they are on making a difference. 1 factor that young adults ages 21 to 31 wanted in a successful career was a sense of meaning.

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The 7 Failures That Will Make You a Better Leader

Terry Starbucker

Note: This post originally appeared on SmartBlog on Leadership on March 22, 2011). Remember this lesson from the baseball diamond: You don’t have to bat 1,000% to be successful, but when you swing and miss, get out of the box, think, and then learn before you step back in and hit that home run.

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Step 1 To Great Leadership: Pick Up a Pen, and Write it Down

Terry Starbucker

Note: this post originally appeared on Escaping Mediocrity on February 24, 2011). And to this day, whenever I need to put another dream “out there”, I turn away from my electronic devices and pull out that legal pad. Try it yourself, and see what I mean. Hey, Write it Down!

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An Open Letter To All Electronic Devices (Including Those Not Invented Yet)

Terry Starbucker

Note: This post originally appeared on the Vistage Executive Street blog in February 2011). And please, oh please, don’t tell enable this with an “app” I have to buy at an online store. With my iPad. Thank you in advance for your consideration, Terry.

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