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Leadership Lessons From an American Revolution General

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Posted in Character Based Leader Book Leadership Development I just finished a book titled, “Henry Knox, Visionary General of the American Revolution.” (Puls, 2008) If you will allow, here are a few leadership lessons drawn from the read. Be Curious Henry Knox began his education at the esteemed Boston Latin Grammar School founded by Harvard College.

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32 Pivotal Leadership Gifts to Improve Performance and Productivity

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Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership Tis the Season In a recent survey, 65% of Americans said they would choose a better boss before a raise in pay. I venture to guess that the teams these folks work in could be far more productive. If you’re reading this, you’re already on your way to improving that statistic. Can you find another [.].

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Tips for Professionalism in the Workplace Part I

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Posted in Leadership Development Professionalism is knowing how to do it, when to do it, and doing it. – Frank Tyger While skill set and talent are essential to having a successful career, one aspect that many people often overlook is the major role social skills play in boosting a career. Sure, work is not a high school popularity [.].

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I Have No Gifts to Bring

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Posted in Leadership Development A great many years ago, a baby boy was welcomed into the world. Upon his miraculous arrival, many people rejoiced, and groups traveled long distances to present their finest gifts to this special newborn called a king. A young man called Little Drummer Boy also wanted to present the kind of extravagant gifts that others [.].

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Rudolph and Hermey: A Couple of Leadership Misfits

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Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership One of my favorite Christmas television specials is the classic Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer narrated by the late Burl Ives. I love the story, I love the characters and I particularly admire the qualities of the lead characters Rudolph and Hermey the elf. Why do I admire the characters and what does this Christmas [.].

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The Secret Ingredient of Brilliant Leaders and Managers

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Posted in Leadership Development [link] I have only come across a handful of brilliant leaders and managers in my working career. The ingredient these people shared was, they were intrinsically drawn to “doing the right thing”. The “right thing” for these leaders and managers wasn’t always popular. The act of choosing for them was sometimes personally agonising, but they still made those [.].

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2013 and Beyond

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Posted in Leadership Development We have another 26,000 years to get it right – what is your vision for Year 1? The end of the Mayan calendar has caused great consternation around the world, with people cashing in their investments and giving them away; others going into major debt doing everything they have always wanted to do; or some, [.].