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Disrupt Your Thinking

Coaching Tip

Ingenuity and creativity are a state of mind and yes, they are learned. Author Stephen Covey distinguishes between mental and physical creation, referring to the former as "first creation" and the latter as "second creation." Then we take action to convert the first creation into the second creation (the innovation itself). .

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12 Books that Shaped My Leadership

Nathan Magnuson

One of the things I’ve learned over the years is everyone has leadership development opportunities. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. Another timeless classic, Stephen Covey ‘s 7 Habits is a true work of thought leadership built on the premise of personal responsibility.

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How to Deliver a Leadership Event that Sticks

Nathan Magnuson

Ask, “what do we want people to do differently as a result of the event?” ” Do as Stephen Covey says: put first things first. One of the central themes in adult learning theory is that learning events are most effective when they are collaborative. Give Advance Notice. Make it Interactive.

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Developing a Servant Leadership Strategy

Nathan Magnuson

The more I’ve studied business and leadership effectiveness, the more I’ve learned that servant leadership is a supportive, inclusive and empowering style of leading others. Do a quick analysis of all the groups who are depending on your leadership. In fact, that might not be the best place to start. Frontline employees.

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Leadership Development for 5 Year Olds?

Great Leadership By Dan

Those that get picked for a post will receive a free copy of my eBook. This question from Jason Ewing, from www.followthatleader.com : “In your opinion, at what age do people truly begin to develop leadership skills? Do you think this could have made an impact on the younger children?” 26% Learning Agility. 21% Ages 6-10.

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Leadership is About Engagement

Kevin Eikenberry

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Leadership is About Engagement by Kevin Eikenberry on December 29, 2010 in Leadership , Learning , Relationships Ok, this title should be self evident, especially to long time readers of this blog. That is ok.

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Do You Find It Hard to Apologize?

Your Voice of Encouragement

skip to main | skip to sidebar Monday, January 10, 2011 Do You Find It Hard to Apologize? Learn what may be keeping you from apologizing and the benefits you’ll experience when you do. Learn what may be keeping you from apologizing and the benefits you’ll experience when you do. Thanks, Denny.

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