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The Biggest Mistakes Team Leaders Make

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Which is why I’m inviting you to play along with our next crowd-sourced adventure: A look at the biggest mistakes TEAM LEADERS make. The team leader’s job is arguably the toughest job in most companies and organizations. Team leaders operate under constant pressure- up-down-and sideways- coupled with limited control.

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The 3 Best Leadership & Communication eBooks of 2013

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Here are the most popular (meaning helpful) eBooks we published in 2013. Are you leading and inspiring your team, or are you hurting your employees’ careers? Number 2: The Courageous Communicator Quest This eBook is designed to be your guide as you navigate the journey to great leadership and communication.

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The Most Frustrating Mistake Managers Make

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Their team yearns for bold vision, challenging questions, and scaffolding support. Teams are empowered by power. Your team longs for a leader who’s in the game, and teaches them how to play it. Creative – Help your team find solutions in the areas they feel most helpless. They trade power for conformity.

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New eBook – Bosses: Good vs. Bad, 6 Must-Do Strategies to Lead with Your Inner Angel

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What many bosses don’t realize is they have a profound impact on their employees’ work-lives and their careers. Did you know, 20% of employees say their boss hurts or has hurt their career, according to a recent poll by Harris Interactive? Not to mention their employer’s bottom-line (think turnover). Think about your legacy and impact.

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7 Reasons Collaboration Breaks Down

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I’ve got four deep collaborations in process now, including writing a children’s picture book with Alli Polin and the launch of a Parent’s Guide to Leadership (a free ebook downloadable from the sidebar.). I’ve also had a few false starts. Here are my lessons learned. I look forward to hearing yours.

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Quotes And Leadership Lessons From The Pez Outlaw

Joseph Lalonde

There are tactics that help you get ahead, accelerate your career, or grow your salary. When you play dumb, you give your team the opportunity to step up. Help your team by not being the most intelligent person in the room. You will transition many times throughout your career. He learned the game. Study what works.

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On Being an Entrepreneur Mom: The Inside Story

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We worked as a team. P.S. If you’re interested in leadership and parenting, you can also download our FREE ebook, A Parent’s Guide to Leadership from the sidebar. Career & Learning Developing Leadership In Children Energy & Engagement entrepreneur parent entrepreneur work life balance'