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Develop Your Executive Presence.

Rich Gee Group

"Developing executive presence is like being a swan on a lake: look graceful and composed on the surface, but paddle like crazy underneath!" Hone Your Communication Skills Effective communication is the cornerstone of executive presence. Develop a brand that resonates with your authentic self and aligns with your professional goals.

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Empathy: The Top Leadership Skill for Today’s Work Environment

Leading Blog

Recently, a large study ranked empathy as the most important leadership skill in the workplace. British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson said, “Understanding empathy, as well as the experiences of people from different areas of life, is a key skill for business leaders.”

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Visionary Thinking Is a Practiced Skill

Leading Blog

As I looked back, I realized that most, if not all, of the 45 Performance-based Skills are utilized in some way during visionary thinking. Hone your social skills: Having a vision is great, but unless you can help others see it and get them behind the execution, it will most likely die on the vine. They never do it alone.

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First Look: Leadership Books for April 2024

Leading Blog

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in April 2024 curated just for you. Wharton professor Ethan Mollick understood that humans had developed a kind of co-intelligence that could augment, or even replace, human thinking. This book presents 7 ways to give of yourself for everyone’s gain.

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10 Ways to Develop Strong Leadership Skills in Your Adolescence

Joseph Lalonde

Anyone can develop the skills necessary to be an effective leader. In this blog post, we will discuss 10 ways that you can develop strong leadership skills during your adolescence. Joining clubs and teams is a great way to develop leadership skills. Volunteer in Your Community. Volunteer in Your Community.

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How to Develop Leadership Skills While Managing a Busy Schedule

Lead from Within

As a busy person, it can be challenging to find time to develop your leadership skills. Here are five tips for busy people who want to develop their leadership skills: Set aside dedicated time for learning and development: One of the keys to developing your leadership skills is making time for learning and development.

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First Look: Leadership Books for January 2024

Leading Blog

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in January 2024 curated just for you. Now, in his long-awaited book for leaders at all levels, bestselling author Mike Michalowicz reveals his proven formula to build an unstoppable team for any work environment. Watkins Michael D. Pattern recognition. Mental agility.

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