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The Power of an Enemy

In the CEO Afterlife

As a kid in sports, I played my heart out, hated my opponents and cried when I lost. Admonished by my mother and father for unsportsmanlike behavior, I eventually matured and forged a stiff upper lip in defeat. The late French author Andre Maurois once said, “Business is a combination of sport and war.” We thrived.

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Front Line Leadership: The Keys To Managing Millenials, Part 1

Terry Starbucker

Rather than radio, television, automobiles, or wars defining their worldview, the Millennials matured in the age of the internet, social networking, and the pursuit of individualism via consumerism (more on this later). Millennials matured during the era of super-celebrities and reality television.

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Excellence Begets Excellence

Chris Brady

They are the tools of the mature, reserved for individuals committed to maximizing their gifts and making a difference in this world.   Are you dreaming of excellent outcomes in your life, career, business, marriage, home, church, or art? Secretariat showed it all his career. Raise your standards.

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The Problem With Coaching | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

So I have a question for you, and I want you to be brutally honest with your answer - when you hear the word “ coach &# used outside the world of sports, what’s your gut reaction? Thanks Mark Oakes Excellent post, Mike Throughout my career the best mentors I've had never viewed themselves as such.

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