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The Best Leadership Books of 2021

Leading Blog

Leadership is about hope. These foundational leadership skills will make all aspiring executives more effective in their roles today and lift the trajectory of their careers. The Power of Pressure : Why Pressure Isn't the Problem, It's the Solution by Dane Jensen (Collins, 2021) What’s the most pressure you’ve ever been under?

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12 Books that Shaped My Leadership

Nathan Magnuson

It’s been a huge part of my leadership education. Several years later I finally landed my first job in leadership development. One of the things I’ve learned over the years is everyone has leadership development opportunities. If you’re looking for a leadership read, here’s a great place to start.

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Judgment Calls

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

I do not believe that studying these leaders will reveal the secret formula to great leadership. Since the 1990’s when Peter Senge popularized the notion of “learning organizations,” there has been a lot of discussion about attributes of great companies. But I read because I am interested in history.

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Book Review: Ruthless Focus

LDRLB

Wally Bock is a fixture in the online leadership community. Wally co-authored the book with Thomas Hall, who had been researching companies that experienced lasting growth. Hall and Bock argue that lasting companies ruthlessly focus on their core strategy. The highlights of the book are the case studies.

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20 Best Leadership Movies; Break Out the Popcorn

Great Leadership By Dan

Movies are a great way to learn about leadership! Here’s CCL’s Clemson Turregano, who has facilitated "leadership at the movies" sessions for years: "I started using movies when I was teaching at West Point and then at the Naval War College," he notes. YouTube provides us with a searchable library of leadership content on any topic.

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The Big Picture of Business – Tribute to Dick Clark

Strategy Driven

First-ever article on Dick Clark, as a business case study. Motivating pop culture piece designed to foster better, more successful companies. Thanks to great mentors, I learned to be my own best self, a visionary thinker and a repository of great case studies. Learn from case studies elsewhere in the marketplace.

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Five House Rules for Managing Risky Behavior

Harvard Business Review

As a recent example, a simple background check would have saved the Yahoo board the trouble of ousting Scott Thompson , the company's fourth CEO in five years, because he falsely claimed a computer science degree. A growing number of companies also conduct behavioral and honesty testing to screen employees. Set clear policies.