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162: Competitive Advantage — 4 Ways to Leverage Relationships at Work | with Todd Davis, FranklinCovey Chief People Officer

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How many times have you heard a leader say, “Our people are our greatest asset”? You’ve probably even uttered it a few times yourself. It’s a nice sentiment, but really doesn’t tell the full story. Simply having an organization full of stellar individuals is ultimately less important than how they function together.

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How Leaders Create Value in the Connection Age

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In the Industrial Age, value was created by products, people were driven by the threat of extrinsic punishments, the ultimate competitive advantage was efficiency, and the […].

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061: The Myths of Creativity: The Truth About How Innovative Leaders Generate Great Ideas | with David Burkus

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Creativity is the starting point for all innovation, and most organizations rely on innovation to create a competitive advantage. Creativity is the starting point for all innovation, and most organizations rely on innovation to create a competitive advantage. Where does it come from?

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095: 3 Things Leaders Should Learn from Rock-Orchestra Superstars

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will take you farther than worrying about secrecy, competitive advantage, and politics. Some leaders even incorporated new sounds and improvisations into songs they were in the process of composing. In a Nutshell Sharing and serving. Passion and fun. will lead to performance, excellence, and growth. Humility and learning.

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083: How to Sleep Better for Improved Leadership, Productivity, and Innovation

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It’s a myth that you and your team gain a competitive advantage by sleeping less so you can work more. You would never show up drunk to a business meeting; but are you showing up with insufficient sleep? If so, you probably appear to other people that you have a lower level of intelligence and executive presence.