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Why Sports Builds Leadership

Lead on Purpose

Leadership is a personal trait that often proves elusive to many people, however is intimately related to personal success. Leaders also foster social change, and most of our cultural, social and economic progress is the result of leadership. So, too, does the way to impart leadership to an eager young mind.

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Quotes And Leadership Lessons From American Underdog

Joseph Lalonde

A Reel Leadership Article. Were you picked last for sports or business? Have you ever felt like an underdog? Sometimes we feel like no one wants us. That’s how the football player Kurt Warner (Zachary Levi) felt. He knew he was good. He knew he could play. Yet, the teams in the NFL didn’t want him.

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Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Bohemian Rhapsody

Joseph Lalonde

A Reel Leadership Article. These songs are played in sports arenas across the country. Members Farrokh Bulsara, stage named Freddie Mercury (Rami […] The post Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Bohemian Rhapsody appeared first on Joseph Lalonde. There are classic stadium rock anthems everybody knows.

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February 2021 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Welcome to the February 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Wally Bock of Three Star Leadership provided Taking Stock. Communication.

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Leadership Lessons From A 200-Mile Ragnar Relay Race

Joseph Lalonde

I saw so many leadership lessons in the Ragnar Road Michigan relay that I participated in that I couldn’t resist writing an article about my time running. Leadership Lessons From A 200-Mile Ragnar Relay Race. Leadership is a rewarding experience, but it is also a challenging experience. Keep going. The Finish Line.

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Leadership Is a Contact Sport

Marshall Goldsmith

I had just given a leadership clinic to the CEO’s human resources department. If you’re reading this article you can probably relate.) And, the catch is that as more is expected of you as a leader, the less time you have for development, and yet improving your leadership skills is more important than ever.

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Social Media for Better Leadership and Learning

QAspire

Leadership in a connected world is a complex sport. When the complexity around us increases, we need more connected leadership that is constantly making sense of evolving patterns, thinking and mindset. A lot of insights she presents in the article resonated with me and my own journey as a leader so far.

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