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Positively Energizing Leaders Are Heliotropic

Lead Change Blog

The heliotropic effect describes the inherent tendency in all living things toward positive energy and away from negative energy. In nature, the sun is the source of positive, life-giving energy, so the heliotropic effect explains why plants and other organisms lean toward the light over time. Solving problems is the goal.

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First Look: Leadership Books for March 2023

Leading Blog

Some of the world’s biggest and most admired companies are already using Savaget’s research to transform the ways they do business. Most important, this book is not just another compilation of case studies. And these same lessons can also revolutionize the ways we approach the challenges we all encounter every day of our lives.

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Leader's Playbook For Perpetual Innovation

Eric Jacobson

In a seven-year study, Tabrizi found that companies that focus their energy on building a supportive, purpose-driven culture that keeps people on edge, and boldly adapts to new environments are the companies that truly excel. Most companies pray for one innovation to skyrocket their growth.

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Top 25 Companies for Pay and Perks (USA Today)

Chart Your Course

The top 25 companies for pay and perks. On Friday, Glassdoor released its first report on the top 25 companies for compensation and benefits. But there are companies that earn raves from employees for pay, benefits, and working conditions. Not surprisingly, no fast-food companies made the list. Source: USA Today.

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Collaboration for Change: Multi-Sector Partnerships in Sustainable Medical and Sharps Waste Management

Strategy Driven

Case Study: Houston’s Multi-Sector Approach In Houston, this collaborative spirit is palpable. Take, for instance, a recent initiative where local hospitals, waste disposal companies, and environmental NGOs teamed up. Their goal? By using solar or wind-powered technologies, we can mitigate the environmental impact.

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First Look: Leadership Books for January 2022

Leading Blog

Two world-renowned strategists detail the seven leadership imperatives for transforming companies in the new digital era. Other case studies include Adobe, Citigroup, Eli Lilly, Hitachi, Honeywell, Inditex, Komatsu, STC Pay, and Titan. Smart Growth : How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Company by Whitney Johnson.

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The Best Leadership Books of 2021

Leading Blog

If we can recognize the patterns, we can improve our ability to sidestep the biological traps that can sabotage us—and use the energy that accompanies pressure to thrive. When they converge, they’ll produce sea changes that sink companies and wash away entire industries overnight. Blog Post ).

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