Sat.Feb 04, 2012 - Fri.Feb 10, 2012

Leadership Freak

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10 Power Tips for Leaders who Talk too Much

Leadership Freak

All the interesting things you say make you uninteresting to others. A rare few enthrall listeners. Don’t think of yourself as one. You know too much and have too much to say. Passion sets your tongue on fire. You can’t wait to create enthusiasm, solve problems, and share transformative insights. In a busy world brevity [.].

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How to Enhance Authority Without Being Bossy

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** “Managing up” means you’re thinking like those over you and adapting. Those who adapt survive and thrive. You’re asking things like: What’s the leader’s style? Where should I fit in and how can I stand out? What’s the big picture, not simply tasks? What makes the leader feel supported? How much information do they [.].

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Tell Your Critics to Take a Hike

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** Alternate title: “Critics: Thank’em or Spank’em” Receiving personal criticism stands apart from criticizing products, services, or organizations. My leadership was first criticized when I was in my early 20’s. It stunned me. I still remember the sting. People who say personal criticism doesn’t hurt, lie. If you enjoy it, you’re weird or sick.

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Sweet 16 Potent Leadership Quotes – You Decide

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** It’s easy to confuse and difficult to clarify. Confusion drives us toward clarity. Clarity allows us to act. I’m looking for your perspective and insights on this set of Leadership Freak quotes. Will you grab one or more and expand, correct, clarify, and/or modify it. The Sweet 16: Don’t let the stupid things others [.].

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8 Power Tips for Building Your Reputation

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** Your reputation is built on being noticed for the right things in the right way by the right people. Reputation is about credibility, trust, and influence. Good reputations create opportunities. Danger: Good reputations are earned slowly and lost quickly. One major blunder outweighs many contributions. Building your reputation: Focus on results even though the [.].

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The World’s Cheapest Simplest Leadership Development System

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** We’ve all been there. We get fired up at a conference only to run out of steam a few days later. Regardless of how good, training won’t stick on its own. Leaders aren’t developed with occasional seminars and sporadic training. But, who has the time and who can afford it? Free simple option: Jeffery Norris, the Director [.].

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Sweet 16 Potent Leadership Quotes – You Decide

Leadership Freak

** It’s easy to confuse and difficult to clarify. Confusion drives us toward clarity. Clarity allows us to act. I’m looking for your perspective and insights on this set of Leadership Freak quotes. Will you grab one or more and expand, correct, clarify, and/or modify it. The Sweet 16: Don’t let the stupid things others [.].