Sat.Dec 17, 2011

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Are You “Dumb” Enough to Lead

Leadership Freak

You rose to leadership because you provided answers and solutions; that’s what individual contributors do. Not so with leaders. In the past, you had all the answers but now you need all the questions. Are you brave enough to not know, even when you think you do? Leaders with answers don’t need teams, they need [.].

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Why People Fail

CEO Blog

Today will be a great day. I am already feeling productive. Ran 5 miles. Read a book. Life is good. Part of what added to my productivity this morning was planning ahead (said redundantly for emphasis). I planned last night what I was going to do today. I even had my running clothes set out. Makes it all happen seamlessly. I worry a bit that I am a busyholic.

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Annual Management Improvement Carnival: Edition 1

QAspire

It is always a great privilege to participate in Annual Management Improvement Carnival organized by John Hunter. I am thrilled play the host at QAspire and I will be featuring my “four favorite” blogs in two editions. From time to time, these blogs educate me, stir up my thinking, change/challenge me and help me grow. In this first edition, lets look at the first two blogs that I *love* reading.

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The Changing Face of Competition

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here is an excerpt from an outstanding article written by Rhonda Abrams and featured by Inc. magazine online. I urge you to read the complete article by clicking here. * * * If I asked you who your competition is, you’re likely to mention the company down the street or across town that sells the [.].

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New DOL Final Overtime Rules: Quickstart Guide for Employers

There’s a new overtime salary threshold that will impact employers across the country. If you have an employee making less than $43,888 on July 1 or less than $58,656 on January 1, you’re going to have to start paying overtime. Download Paycor’s guide to learn: Which groups of employees are affected? How should you classify employees? Best ways to mitigate risk.

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Year-end Advice For Leaders From Lynn Flinn

Eric Jacobson

Last year, Lynn Flinn of EWF International in Tulsa, OK wrote the following in her business' newsletter. It's so powerful I wanted to bring it back again this year as 2011 comes to a close. So, here goes.Lynn's year-end advice for leaders: • Do something that you are afraid to do. Run through the fear rather than running away from it. • Take a personal risk.

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7 Lessons for a lifetime from 100 days in Mumbai

Rajesh Setty

Three days after our marriage, Kavitha and I moved to Mumbai. We lived there for about 100 days and then we moved on to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia (Damansara Jaya in Petaling Jaya to be very precise). This was eighteen years ago and I still remember those days and how it shaped the rest of our lives. Let me share some themes and lessons: 1. Minimalism.

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Leadership Inspirations – Complex Motivation

Strategy Driven

“No man does anything from a single motive.” Samuel Coleridge (1772 – 1834) English poet, literary critic, and philosopher You just finished reading Leadership Inspirations - Complex Motivation ! Consider leaving a comment! If you enjoyed this article, let us keep you up-to-date on other newly published insights by signing up for our complimentary StrategyDriven Newsletter Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc.

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I’m like a girl when it comes to football…

Ron Edmondson

The title of this post may get me in trouble, but there’s a point behind it. In marriage conferences, I used to teach the difference in the way a man and a woman develop respect and love. Basically, for my purposes here, men can usually separate their respect for someone based on their abilities in a certain area. So a man may be able to respect a businessman for his skills in business, even if that man is a lousy husband and father.

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Scripture Memorization, Week 51

Ron Edmondson

The next to the last week… Here is this week’s Scripture memory verse: For my eyes have seen Your salvation. Luke 2:30. Have you seen salvation? Have you seen Jesus? Christmas is a beautiful time to come to know…or renew…your love for Jesus! No related posts.

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