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First Look: Leadership Books for January 2012

Leading Blog

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in January. Covey and Greg Link with Rebecca R. The Shaping of an Effective Leader : Eight Formative Principles of Leadership by Gayle D. The Shaping of an Effective Leader : Eight Formative Principles of Leadership by Gayle D.

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Leadership Development for 5 Year Olds?

Great Leadership By Dan

I recently asked readers to submit their burning leadership development questions. This question from Jason Ewing, from www.followthatleader.com : “In your opinion, at what age do people truly begin to develop leadership skills? As coaches, we always tried to incorporate leadership development (on the track) for ALL age groups.

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I Get No Respect -- A Look at "Dangerfield" Leadership

Great Leadership By Dan

Leadership is one of "those" important topics about which there is no shortage of information. But despite all that has been written or said concerning leadership, there are still some important areas that are all but ignored. Leadership always comes before management. Successful leadership is dictatorial in nature.

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My Favorite Leadership Tweets From 2012

Eric Jacobson

Among the thousands of tweets and retweets on Twitter about leadership during 2012 are these 25 favorites. A mix of advice from some unknown individuals along with many from leadership book authors and famous leadership experts, and a few from past U.S. Eisenhower Good leadership isn't about advancing yourself.

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LeadershipNow 140: December 2011 Compilation

Leading Blog

@steveroesler: 6 Important Marketing Trends to Watch in 2012 : The World :: American Express OPEN Forum. mjasmus: Most read in 2011: 30 Overlooked Acts of Leadership Courage. TomAsacker: Predictions for 2012 "The more things change, the more they stay the same". The worst leadership moments of 2011 - The Washington Post.

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Do You Understand Your Target Audience? How to Use an Empathy Map [video]

Engaging Leader

One of the great leadership teachers of our time passed away on July 16, 2012. Dr. Stephen Covey was the author of several books, most notably the highly influential book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. He wrote it way back in 1989, and yet it is still front and center in many bookstores today.

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7 Habits That Engage People

Engaging Leader

One of the great leadership teachers of our time passed away on July 16, 2012. Dr. Stephen Covey was the author of several books, most notably the highly influential book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Leadership Habit. Treat communication as a key leadership competency. Communication Application.

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