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Sleepless in Silicon Valley: What Keeps CEOs Up At Night

HR Digest

Amidst the complexities of leadership challenges, the unique insights contributed by Anthony Horton, Stephanie Neal, and Chris McCarthy add a compelling layer to the unfolding narrative. Her research findings reveal that CEOs often underestimate the impact of interpersonal skills on employee turnover.

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Thought-full Thursday: Appreciative Leadership

Persuasive Powerhouse

Louise Altman : September 9, 2010 at 5:36 pm Hi Mary Jo, You know what is so important about using Appreciative Inquiry – we now know from the latest neuroscience research that every time we acknowledge what works, what is positive, we are activating the pleasure part of our brains. We’re a great society of problem solvers.

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The Importance of Being Care-full

You're Not the Boss of Me

Here goes: Judicious leaders care enough to: Be interested in each person, his/her skills, talents and ambitions This is a good place to start and is not dissimilar to taking inventory. Maybe then, more would be willing to develop these soft, yet hard, skills. So, what does caring for people look like from a leader’s vantage point?