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9 Things Positive Leaders Do

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J ON GORDON is a prolific writer. The Power of Positive Leadership summarizes much of his thinking and provides a great introduction to all of his other work. Positive leadership is grounded in reality. It is because we will have to overcome negativity, adversity and problems that we should be positive.

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3 Ways to Be a Positive Leader

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This is a guest post by best-selling author and speaker, Jon Gordon about the value of developing positive relationships with the people you lead. I know this well because early in my business career I was that kind of leader and I have had to work hard to change my approach. Learn more at JonGordon.com.

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Leadership Matters

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Since taking up the CEO seat at Rio Tinto Sam has steered the business through a torrid industry downturn and firmly positioned them for new growth. Sam Walsh: I graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from Melbourne University and started my career in the Automotive Industry at General Motors in Australia in 1972. On with the interview.

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Leading Those Who Don't Want To Follow | N2Growth Blog

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I only care that they are totally committed to making a positive contribution to the organization. Anyone who has ever been in a leadership position has had to deal with the inevitable tough relationship that causes more than its fair share of brain damage.

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First Impressions | N2Growth Blog

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Disingenuous and insincere positioning may get your foot in the door, but when the door slams into your backside as your engagement or relationship blows-up, don’t say I didn’t warn you… Thoughts? Share and Enjoy: View Comments Gordon R. link] mikemyatt Thanks for your comment Gordon. Clogston Hi, Mike.

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The Disconnected Leader | N2Growth Blog

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Trust me when I tell you that being out of touch is never a good position to find yourself in as the CEO. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Gordon R. link] mikemyatt Hi Gordon: It sounds as if there is no "disconnect" in your organization. Thanks for stopping by and job well done Gordon.

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Memorial Day Leadership Lessons

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While not all great business leaders have served in the military, those of you who have worked to develop the leadership traits mentioned above understand the advantages you derive from a having a military leadership state of mind. link] Gordon R. link] mikemyatt Hi Gordon: Thanks for your well wishes Gordon. Thanks Mark.