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Executive Leadership: One Temptation Most Successful Executives Resist

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In a recent conversation, “Mary” a senior leader at a Fortune 15 company shared the moment she “Got it.” Yes, it starts with what Jim Collins calls “ Getting the right people on the bus. The Temptation. And like Mary, you likely have five or so functional areas you oversee.

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Refuse to be Offended (Justin Maust)

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Justin and I were introduced to one another through a common connection who just knew we needed to know one another based on our values-based approach to leadership. In Good to Great , Jim Collins writes about the Level 5 Executive. Winning Well Connection. Humility is the antidote that will cure your disease of pride.

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17 Leadership Role Models Who Get Results That Last

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Who is your favorite leadership role model? Thought Leaders Share Their Favorite Leadership Role Models. Wally Bock of Three Star Leadership suggests A. His career is marked by consistently helping individuals and teams and his company do better. Jim Collins has a place in this segment, too. ” -Carly Simon.