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The Best Leadership Books of 2016

Leading Blog

O NCE AGAIN we see that despite our rhetoric, what we are is reflected in our leaders and leadership. Superbosses : How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent by Sydney Finkelstein Although Superbosses may differ in leadership styles, they share a playbook that leads to extraordinary success founded on making other people successful.

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A Culture of Trust

Coaching Tip

A culture of trust is a powerful lever on human behavior--as long as it is properly implemented.". Cialdini, author of The Psychology of Persuasion (William Morrow, 1993). The oxytocin rush revved up recipients of trust to reciprocate by being trustworthy and more trusting of others. Source: Paul J. Related articles.

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These are a few of our favorite … books!

Reality-Based Leadership

Our Reality-Based Leadership team has gathered a list of our favorite reads that will have a bit of something for everyone, from books on business leadership and change, to motivational and self-reflection topics, to great authors like Brene Brown and Simon Sinek. appeared first on Reality-Based Leadership. We hope you enjoy.

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Givers give without expectation of immediate return.

Coaching Tip

This tit-for-tat mode of operation can produce success, but it doesn't invoke the power of reciprocity and so fails to yield extraordinary success.". Baker explains, "The lesson is that we cannot pursue the power of reciprocity. Cialdini, author of "The Psychology of Persuasion" (William Morrow, 1993). Related articles.

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Buy-In – The Imperative Strategy

Strategy Driven

This idea is supported by Harvard Business School Professor John Kotter, authority on leadership and change, who finds that in order to succeed, 75% of the company’s management, needs to ‘buy into’ the change. When we rely on other people to motivate us, we are putting the power into their hands.

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Personal Branding for Introverts

Harvard Business Review

It’s true that many of the best ways to establish your brand in the professional world are still weighted toward extroverts: taking leadership positions in professional associations, starting your own conference or networking group, or — indeed — embracing public speaking (all of which frequently entail extended social contact).

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Great Leaders Embrace Office Politics

Harvard Business Review

A rising young executive found herself strategically ousted in an internal power play. Jill was one more victim of what I call the “Kumbaya” school of leadership, which says that being open, trusting, authentic, and positive — and working really hard — is the key to getting ahead. What happened?