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To Succeed, Focus on Inputs Not Results

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That may of course be justified in your mind, but it rarely leads to progression, growth and development. Change and growth comes first through understanding and acknowledgement. When there is understanding, there is the potential for action. Without understanding and action, it is too easy to continue to do what you have always done.

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The Leader / Employee Divide: Who’s Managing Who?

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I learned how to “control the controllable” and not get side-tracked by other people’s agendas that could have thrown my career off-course. A recent Forbes article highlights ways to manage these situations through your own awareness and development.

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Listen up! Listening Matters at Work and Home

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Of course, there are different levels of listening. They are someone you can bounce ideas off of — and rather than absorbing your ideas and energy, they amplify, energize, and clarify your thinking. They make you feel better not merely passively absorbing, but by actively supporting.

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Are We Setting Our Leaders Up For Success?

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Of course, along with all of the benefits the role also came much higher expectation…that of others and yourself. Opportunity presented itself in the form of a chance to step-up temporarily into a role providing more money, esteem, credibility or some other perceived benefit. You jumped at it! You worked hard.

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Does Leadership Intent Equal Business Success?

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Most leaders would argue with this, stating that of course, the outcome and results are critical. The opportunity to hold team members and employees accountable is one that is missed too often with the outcomes and measurable change not highlighted as a core focus. But, few actually lead their teams with this in mind on a daily basis. “We

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Know Your History, Purpose and Direction

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As mentioned, they are long term relationships and friendships based on a shared belief in values, doing the right thing, giving natures and of course highly capable and skilled people. How did they become involved?

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13 Challenges to the Current State of Leadership

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How you view yourself will determine the course of your life, the choices you make and those you avoid. Trust should not be given to another lightly but once it has been earned can create a platform for honest, frank, challenging and beneficial relationships. Self-esteem : to value self and to be self-accepting is a challenge for many.