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First Look: Leadership Books for April 2023

Leading Blog

Admiral McRaven was honored to receive this honor in 2011 when he took charge of the United States Special Operations Command. When McRaven retired in 2014, he had 37 years as a Navy SEAL under his belt, leading men and women at every level of the special operations community.

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Leadership and Opportunity | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Rarely will you come across a static opportunity in the sense that it will stand idle and wait for you to act…Significant opportunities are not only scarce, but they typically operate on the principal of diminishing returns. Those who currently lead are aware that our times and this market demands flexibility and quick decision making.

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Self-Knowledge Through Self-Assessments

Coaching Tip

Family therapists, marriage counselors and personal coaches increasingly recognize that personality assessments can lead clients not only to greater self-insight but also to improved relationships. Too often psychologists operate on their intuition and clinical knowledge, but people are not often as they appear.". "Too

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What To Do With Blind Spots

Persuasive Powerhouse

As an executive coach, I interpret 360′s and self-assessments for my clients as part of the coaching process. Although they are often aware of their strengths and weaknesses, it isn’t unusual for someone to be surprised by something new they discover in the feedback process. to internalize your blind spots.

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How Much Margin Do You Have? | Guy Harris: The Recovering Engineer

The Recovering Engineer

While I was in the Navy and learning to become an Engineering Officer, I learned about the specific margins that were built into both the submarine and the engineering plant to ensure safe operation. This weekend, I became eminently aware of the lack of margin in my life. I do find myself thinking about it a lot the last few days.

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Leadership – No Talent Required | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

In most sports I’m aware of you cannot play if you don’t suit-up and show-up. Be self-aware. It ties into self-aware post. Show-up : You can’t make a difference if you don’t show-up. It requires zero talent to be present mentally and physically. Have a great day Sir.

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Five Reasons WHY Leaders Need Emotional Intelligence Training

The Center For Leadership Studies

Fortunately, the surgeon operated before the worst could happen and my husband recovered completely. Jossey-Bass; 2011:17. Several years ago, when we were newlyweds, my husband was diagnosed with the flu. EI helps leaders perceive and solve for the needs of each person and group they influence. McKinsey & Company. 3 Goleman D.