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The Courage to Lead with Character and Resiliency

Leading Blog

Leaders must have the courage to make decisions with well less than perfect information. Jack Welch, who led General Electric as its CEO from 1981 to 2001observed that mid-level leaders at GE struggled with having the courage to make a decision. Character is the foundation of leadership. Escape To Freedom.

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Best Leadership Books To Read In 2015

Eric Jacobson

Readers'' favorites included those written by or about sports coaches, athletes, CEOs, scholars, religious leaders, governmental and military leaders. Top Books About Leadership. Top Books About Leadership.

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Recommendations For Your Business Books Summer Reading List

Eric Jacobson

Readers' favorites included those written by or about sports coaches, athletes, CEOs, scholars, religious leaders, governmental and military leaders. Then, select one or more for your summer reading list. Then, select one or more for your summer reading list.

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What Leadership Book Will Be On Your 2014 Reading List?

Eric Jacobson

Readers'' favorites included those written by or about sports coaches, athletes, CEOs, scholars, religious leaders, governmental and military leaders. Top Books About Leadership. Top Books About Leadership.

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Did You Read Any Of These Leadership Books This Summer?

Eric Jacobson

Readers' favorites included those written by or about sports coaches, athletes, CEOs, scholars, religious leaders, governmental and military leaders. Then, select one or more for your summer reading list. Then, select one or more for your summer reading list.

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