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Leading Those Who Don't Want To Follow | N2Growth Blog

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I only care that they are totally committed to making a positive contribution to the organization. Anyone who has ever been in a leadership position has had to deal with the inevitable tough relationship that causes more than its fair share of brain damage.

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The Disconnected Leader | N2Growth Blog

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Trust me when I tell you that being out of touch is never a good position to find yourself in as the CEO. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Gordon R. link] mikemyatt Hi Gordon: It sounds as if there is no "disconnect" in your organization. Thanks for stopping by and job well done Gordon.

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First Impressions | N2Growth Blog

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Disingenuous and insincere positioning may get your foot in the door, but when the door slams into your backside as your engagement or relationship blows-up, don’t say I didn’t warn you… Thoughts? Share and Enjoy: View Comments Gordon R. link] mikemyatt Thanks for your comment Gordon. Clogston Hi, Mike.

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Memorial Day Leadership Lessons

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I strongly recommend to all business leaders that they learn to develop a command presence, and lead from a committed and passionate position of strength through service. link] Gordon R. link] mikemyatt Hi Gordon: Thanks for your well wishes Gordon. Thanks Mark. They are greatly appreciated.

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Worn out at Work? Twelve Common Workplace Behaviors that Drain Everyone’s Energy – and How to Purge Them in 2011, part 2 of 2

Strategy Driven

Soup : A Recipe to Nourish Your Team and Culture by Jon Gordon. Only a few months into her new job, Nancy wondered whether or not she should have said yes to the CEO position at Soup, Inc. People are hungry for positive change and a fresh sense of purpose and passion. Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc.

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Why Listening Is the Master Skill

Building Personal Strength

I positioned it first because I honestly believe it's the most important people skill you can have. When Dr. Thomas Gordon published his classic book on parenting, P.E.T. Copyright 2011. At the top of the list is listening. See Listening - The No. 1 People Skill.) Parent Effectiveness Training), the flagship skill was listening.

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Worn out at Work? Twelve Common Workplace Behaviors that Drain Everyone’s Energy – and How to Purge Them in 2011, part 2 of 2

Strategy Driven

Soup : A Recipe to Nourish Your Team and Culture by Jon Gordon. Only a few months into her new job, Nancy wondered whether or not she should have said yes to the CEO position at Soup, Inc. People are hungry for positive change and a fresh sense of purpose and passion. Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc.

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