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Beat Yesterday

Lead Change Blog

Sam Walton used a Beat Yesterday book when he opened the first Wal-Mart in Rogers, Arkansas back in July 1962. Throughout my career, I’ve been pretty good at the “head” part of leadership. In the evening, review how you did. Every evening, he wrote how he did in his Beat Yesterday book. Sam still kept a Beat Yesterday book.

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(Forget a Mentor) Find a Sponsor: A book review by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

(Forget a Mentor) Find a Sponsor: The New Way to Fast-Track Your Career Sylvia Ann Hewlett Harvard Business Review Press (2013) How and why mentors help prepare for opportunities but sponsors create privileged access to them; both are invaluable. Mellody Hobson Sallie Krawcheck Sanford C.

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My Gift To YOU.

Rich Gee Group

This book is a great resource for reviewing the critical things said without having to scroll through hours of audio. Maggie Rogers – Alaska. I love Tim Ferriss’ podcast. Even though he has the best guests with incredible advice, I don’t have time to take copious notes while listening.

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Leaving the nest

Lead on Purpose

I’m very proud of how well she did in high school and am impressed with her clear understanding of what she wants to pursue as a career. My wife and I took our oldest child to the university where she will pursue a degree in architecture. She’s far ahead of where I was at her age. Congratulations to your family.

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Twitter Weekly Highlights for 2011-03-25

Tanveer Naseer

Why I Won’t Read Your Cover Letter by @ greatonthejob (via @ CornOnTheJob ) [link] # career #jobsearch #. Roger Babson # smbiz #sales #. RT @ MarkOrlan : Coffee House Book Review – “Wikibrands” by Sean Moffitt and Mike Dover [link] ~@TanveerNaseer #. Hiding from a Challenge? Thanks Mark! Thanks Tony!

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Where to start

Lead on Purpose

When it comes to your career and your ability to become a great leader, the word ‘invest’ is perceptive. As part of my quarterly performance reviews with my employees I insist that they build both their product road maps and their own personal roadmaps. — are the most valuable asset you own. Nice quote!

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Leadership Self Examination | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Better yet, for those of you bold enough to place yourself under what might be the harsh scrutiny of others, you can get the benefits of a mini leadeship 360 review by asking your co-workers to rate you as a leader. It is as comprehensive for leadership traits as I’ve seen in many other assessments. Thank you for sharing this freely.

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