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Good Power: Changing a Life. Changing Work. Changing the World.

Leading Blog

Rometty divides the book into three parts that correspond with our own journey as we grow into adulthood: the power to change me, the power to change we (a group or organization), and the power to change us as a society. Speaking about tough truths in affirmative tones let critiques land constructively. How do we do that?

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How To Build Immunity To Burnout In The Workplace

Eric Jacobson

Fortunately, according to Dr. Kandi Wiens , author of the new book, Burnout Immunity , you can learn how to build immunity to burnout. Kandi Wiens Today, Wiens shares these insights with us: Question: Why did you decide to write the book? Ask your manager for a change in your work conditions.

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What's Wrong With Your Life?

Rich Gee Group

home about rich our team news our fans services executive coach business coach speaking inspire media knowledge books affiliates contact Rich Gee Group 203.500.2421 What’s Wrong With Your Life? There is a ‘must-see’ movie coming out in February 2011 called ‘I Am’, by director Tom Shadyac. Who can help you?

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Four ways to get started on obtaining constructive performance and strategic feedback by calling on junior colleagues

First Friday Book Synopsis

Kaplan in his recently published book, What to Ask the Person in the Mirror: Critical Questions for Becoming a More Effective Leader and Reaching Your Potential, published by Harvard Business School Press (2011). Here are some invaluable ideas provided by Robert S.

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The 2 Best Books about Parenting Teens

Building Personal Strength

When it comes to books about parenting teens, I have two favorites. And the decision-making part of their brain is "under construction," making them overly emotional and impulsive. If you're a parent who wants solid advice about raising a teen, these two books are probably all you need. Copyright 2011. Post by Dennis E.

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10 Surefire Reasons to Try Feedforward!

Marshall Goldsmith

In theory, constructive feedback is supposed to “focus on the performance, not the person”. The items “provides developmental feedback in a timely manner” and “encourages and accepts constructive criticism” always score near the bottom on co-worker satisfaction with leaders. People do not take feed forward as personally as feedback.

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Why Your Boss Is a Lousy Coach

Marshall Goldsmith

Your leader gives you constructive suggestions for the future. Marshall Goldsmith was selected as one of the 10 Most Influential Management Thinkers in the World by Thinkers50 in both 2011 and 2013. He was also selected as the World’s Most Influential Leadership Thinker in 2011. What are key suggestions for improvement?