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Servant-Leadership 101: Nonpartisan Lesson (Moneyball Movie Example)

Modern Servant Leader

This 6-minute lesson demonstrates the Nonpartisan principle, through the example of Billy Beane (Brad Pitt) and Peter Brand (Jonah Hill). Billy Beane was manager of the Oakland A’s Major League Baseball team, when their player salary budget was slashed. September 23, 2011. MOVIE CREDIT. Sony Pictures. I apologize.

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Favorites of 2011: Team Building & Leadership activities / simulations

Mike Cardus

With the end of the year approaching, this week is a great to share some of my favorites of 2011. Here is the schedule it may change; 12/27/11 – Photos of Teams. 12/29/11 – Team Building & Leadership activity (simulation). Favorite Team Building & Leadership Activities + Simulations 2011. Planning Path.

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How Being The Underdog Can Help Teams To Succeed

The Horizons Tracker

Research from the University of South Florida shows how leaders can also cultivate this underdog spirit within their organizations to help give teams the confidence to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. To create an underdog identity within a team, the authors argue that the credibility of the leader is crucial.

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What Has 2011 Taught You About Business and Leadership?

Tanveer Naseer

As this is the last week of the year, many of us are understandably looking back at the past 12 months and discussing what we consider to be the significant events of 2011. What new understandings did your choices/decisions reveal to you about your business and the teams you lead?

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The Why, What And How Of Learning

Eric Jacobson

from 2007 to 2011. The book is not a memoir, but instead intended to provide examples from my life journey to show what is possible even with seemingly impossible odds. He states that building a culture of success also requires: Engagement – Team members must be in or out. The team must be fully vested in collective success.

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Small Business Resolutions for 2011

Coaching Tip

Here are some resolutions to help small or mid-sized businesses innovate in 2011. . Be proactive in 2011. . Resolve to take the proverbial bull by the horns in 2011. For example, a high-end restaurant and bar specializing in the well-to-do dinner crowd was no longer making a good profit for its owners.

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Twitter Weekly Highlights for 2011-05-13

Tanveer Naseer

ScottEblin has some tips on what to do [link] # communication # Interesting model by @ RedBaronUSA on how to build team consensus in organizations [link] # Check out @ mikemyatt ‘s take on the importance of valuing those white spaces in # leadership [link] # Thanks Paul! Thanks Kathy! Thanks Jesse! Thanks Jesse!