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5 Ways to Build Career Resiliency

Let's Grow Leaders

Even good people may find that the knife in their back sports their own fingerprints. It’s not […] The post 5 Ways to Build Career Resiliency appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Related Stories Help Your Team Become More in 2014 Wisdom For Your Future Self Staying the Leader You Must Be.

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How Safe Is Your Career Today?

Rich Gee Group

Today, work is weird, complex, and ever-changing — but you have the talent and tools to take advantage of this situation and grow your career. Past and present contacts, colleagues and friends are the lifeblood of any career (“It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.”). This may be a sports cliche, but right now, it rings true.

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3 Olympic Stories That Inspire Us To Become Better Leaders

Tanveer Naseer

With the end of the 2014 Sochi Winter Games on Sunday, many of us are now returning to our regular work routines and viewing habits, having a deeper appreciation for the world of sports and the power of the human spirit.

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Gary Player - Hard Work Made Him a Golf Legend

Building Personal Strength

And I enthusiastically followed the careers of Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Gary Player - all legendary champions. What struck me is that the physical and mental strength that allowed him to compete with Palmer and Nicklaus and win 9 major championships in his career came from his difficult childhood. Copyright 2014.

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The Best Leadership Books of 2017

Leading Blog

The Captain Class : The Hidden Force That Creates the World's Greatest Teams by Sam Walker The best leaders in sports history were not mesmerizing characters. But what if you could know yourself just a little bit better—and with this small improvement, get a big payoff…not just in your career, but in your life?

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Q&A With Millennial CEO And Book Author Rick Lindquist

Eric Jacobson

Rick Lindquist Millennial Rick Lindquist is making his mark in the business world and enjoying the success of his co-authored 2014 bestseller book, The End of Employer-Provided Health Insurance. My parents taught me this concept at a young age, and it was reinforced through sports. How important have mentors been to your career?

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Leadership “Moment of Truth” for FC Barcelona’s Lionel Messi

Michael Lee Stallard

Another moment of truth in Puyol’s career came when he stopped two teammates from excessive celebrating following a goal. By the time of his retirement in 2014, FC Barcelona fans would find it difficult to imagine anyone other than Puyol as FC Barcelona’s captain. It was a moment Barça fans will forever treasure.