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Where Did the Nice Leaders Go?

Lead Change Blog

Deposits in the emotional bank account of others. Innovation. In closing, I want to give thanks to my former colleague, Kathy Collins. The enduring benefits of being nice are countless, and include: Positive relationships. Reciprocity. Improved emotional intelligence, which comes from practice. Being Nice is Worth It.

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Why Leaders Need To Show Humility

Tanveer Naseer

In “ Good to Great ”, Jim Collins lamented the trend of boards that become “enamored with charismatic CEOs,” a tendency that, he concluded, was “most damaging” for “the long-term health of companies.” Only those interested in leadership as more than mere ego gratification have a chance to build something that outlasts them.

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How to Strengthen Your Reputation as an Employer

Harvard Business Review

Imagine, for example, being promised a culture of innovation only to have every new idea you put forward dismissed. Or banking on career advancement opportunities only to realize that your employer seldom fills open roles from within your organization.

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Using Supply Chains to Grow Your Business

Harvard Business Review

Innovative, proudly geeky Norwegian software company, Trolltech , an open-source pioneer, landed a contract with the mobile division of Sharp, the Japan-based consumer electronics global powerhouse. In fact, advanced payments may be just the kind of proof that banks or equity investors need to open their pocket books.