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The Art of Having a Good Conversation

QAspire

Add the good stuff, absorb the bad stuff and focus on the outcomes, not the bravado.” – Seth Godin When searching for resource on how to have a great conversation, I stumbled upon Celeste Headlee’s fantastic TED Talk. In the talk, she outlines 10 ways to have a better conversation that I mind mapped while listening.

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99 Great Quotes That Will Help You Handle Criticism

Lead from Within

” –Seth Godin. Constructive criticism is not only to be expected but sought.” “One of the criteria for national leadership should therefore be a talent for understanding, encouraging, and making constructive use of vigorous criticism.” “Appreciate the constructive; ignore the destructive.”

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3 Steps To A Perfect Presentation. | Rich Gee Group

Rich Gee Group

I’m asked frequently by clients and colleagues alike how I construct my presentations (see a typical slide to the right). at 9:50 AM Steve Jobs and Seth Godin are good examples of powerful presentations without using bullet points. Also – simplify – less info is more. Again, my opinion. Dan Buzer 12.26.10

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Servant Leaders Outperform Because They Connect

Michael Lee Stallard

He told people to dig into the data and don’t be afraid of “constructive friction” as they discuss differing points of view. Finally, Admiral Clark brought greater Voice to the Navy. He encouraged people to speak up, challenge the assumptions and make the Navy better each day. why is everyone smiling?

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Authenticity Deficit Disorder

LDRLB

” SETH GODIN. They will see the creaking, crumbling construction of the foolish for what it is–but only after much time has passed. Miles is the author of Why Leadership Sucks: Fundamentals of Level 5 Leadership and Servant Leadership. “ “ Authenticity is doing what you promise, not “being who you are.”

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Strategic Alignment: Pixar Puts the “Corpus” Back in Corporation

Michael Lee Stallard

Here’s what Catmull once wrote about his aspiration for Pixar’s culture: “What we can do is construct an environment that nurtures trusting and respectful relationships and unleashes everyone’s creativity. On one trip when I visited Pixar’s corporate headquarters, I observed an extraordinary Connection Culture.

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Leadership and Your Long Term Legacy

Next Level Blog

  Construction on the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore began in 1296 and ended 170 years later. .  With a fire in his eyes, the man joyfully replied, "I'm building a cathedral to celebrate the glory of God." " It's all about perspective and intent. 

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