Leadership Freak
AUGUST 3, 2013
'The more uncomfortable the conversation the more important it is. The more it matters, the tougher it is. Weak leaders choose manipulation over honest exchange. Wise leaders choose tough conversation over mediocrity. Successful leaders address issues others avoid. Mediocrity is the result of avoidance. Excellence is a function of confrontation. The danger of tough conversations […].
Kevin Eikenberry
AUGUST 3, 2013
'One of my favorite movies is The Sound of Music, and one of the best songs in the movie (in my opinion) is “Climb Every Mountain” Today’s quotation isn’t from or about the movie, but the first time I read it, I started humming the song in my head (if you don’t know the song, [.]. Achievement Leadership Learning Personal Development Quotations Success Harold B.
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Lead on Purpose
AUGUST 3, 2013
'Confidence is a key driver of effective leadership. The ability to both possess and exhibit confidence will have a measurable impact on your ability to lead well. Understanding what confidence is, and is not, will improve your leadership abilities. Confidence is not arrogance. An arrogant person attempts to lift himself up and put others down. Every move is calculated to elevate himself, and make sure others know of his importance.
First Friday Book Synopsis
AUGUST 3, 2013
'I have been working on a project for about a year now. It is a work in progress, with a couple of active “partners in thinking,” and an occasional piece of feedback from others to help refine it. My first “roll out” came in the blog posts on the 12 Vital Signs of a Healthy […].
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Eric Jacobson
AUGUST 3, 2013
'All year, I''ve been collecting my favorite quotes about leadership from Twitter. When the year ends, I''ll publish the list. In the meantime, among the thousands of tweets and retweets on Twitter about leadership during 2012 these 25 were my favorites. A mix of advice from some unknown individuals along with many from leadership book authors and famous leadership experts, and a few from past U.S. presidents and current-day athletes.
First Friday Book Synopsis
AUGUST 3, 2013
'Lean In is still at #1 – Again! – Here’s the August, 2013 New York Times Hardcover Business Books Best Sellers List. But first, let’s talk about such lists. As I have written often, I am more of a fan of this list than any other. A “month” check in sales is more reliable than […].
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First Friday Book Synopsis
AUGUST 3, 2013
'Here is an excerpt from another “book report” from NPR provided by Jean Zimmerman. She discusses five of her favorites. Here is the first. To read the complete article, please click here. Illustration: Andrew Bannecker * * * “So was that real?” I hear variations on this theme all the time from readers. Titrating fact […].
Eric Jacobson
AUGUST 3, 2013
'After 20 years of working with corporations to build a more diverse and inclusive culture, authors Mark Kaplan and Mason Donovan wrote, The Inclusion Dividend. Published only two months ago, the book has become a must-read for business leaders who want to learn how investing in diversity and inclusion will pay dividends in: greater innovation higher productivity stronger client relationships a more engaged workforce Today, Donovan explains in his guest post below that there are four areas of co
Ron Edmondson
AUGUST 3, 2013
'In great fear and distress Jacob divided the people who were with him into two groups, and the flocks and herds and camels as well. Genesis 32:7 NIV. I have often wrestled with this question: Could my greatest fears be God’s greatest opportunity to express His glory through me? As I read the stories of the characters in the Bible, I see men and women who faced enormous fears…challenges far beyond their own natural abilities, and yet it was in those times, when they obediently followed God
CEO Blog
AUGUST 3, 2013
'I love early mornings. I get so much done. There are so many high payoff things I like to do in the morning that for years, I would push myself to wake up earlier and earlier. I have read a lot about how self discipline is limited. One great study had subject memorize a 2 digit number or a 7 digit number then they were asked if they wanted chocolate cake or a piece of fruit.
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