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Your Leadership Operating System: Ego Or Eco?

Lead Change Blog

We’ve worked with them and for them – individuals in leadership positions who prioritize profits over people, place a greater value on transactions than interactions and view themselves on a higher level than those around them. The post Your Leadership Operating System: Ego Or Eco? “The Ego is an exquisite instrument.

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Jim Collins on Bullets before Cannonballs

Leadership Freak

” Jim Collins Weak leaders rely on cannonballs. During difficult times weak leaders look for big solutions, giant leaps, and dramatic success. “Shoot bullets before cannon balls.” Wise leaders shoot bullets first. Wise leaders take small steps before making giant leaps.

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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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Executive Leadership: One Temptation Most Successful Executives Resist

Let's Grow Leaders

Yes, it starts with what Jim Collins calls “ Getting the right people on the bus. And like Mary, you likely have five or so functional areas you oversee. And if you’re like most execs we work with, there’s one area you particularly dislike.

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This is What TRUSTworthy Leadership Looks Like in Turbulent Times

Lead Change Blog

In respect to leadership, the core element upon which everything else is built is TRUST. Here’s a picture of what TRUSTworthy leadership looks like in turbulent times—and, as it turns out, it looks like this in “normal” (whatever that ends up being) times, too. What does your team’s attitude reflect about your leadership?

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Jim Collins on Bullets before Cannonballs

Leadership Freak

” Jim Collins Weak leaders rely on cannonballs. During difficult times weak leaders look for big solutions, giant leaps, and dramatic success. “Shoot bullets before cannon balls.” Wise leaders shoot bullets first. Wise leaders take small steps before making giant leaps.

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First Look: Leadership Books for August 2013

Leading Blog

Here''s a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in August. Creative Followership : In the Shadow of Greatness by Jimmy Collins with Michael Cooley. Carter The Chaos Imperative : How Chance and Disruption Increase Innovation, Effectiveness, and Success by Ori Brafman and Judah Pollack.

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