Sat.Dec 28, 2013

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The Three Power-People You Need on Your Team

Leadership Freak

'The enemy of success is isolation. The higher you go the easier isolation becomes, but, it’s a devastating problem at all levels of leadership. Isolated leaders fear conspiracies and feel misunderstood. Worse yet, ivory-tower leaders resort to control through authority. Us/them thinking destroys influence. Defeat isolation and enhance success by developing a high-power inner circle. […].

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28 Ways Leaders Re-charge Their Batteries: How to Increase Energy, Improve Mood, and Manage Stress

Engaging Leader

'In 2006, Google became concerned that their highly intelligent, passionate employees were burning out. The effect on Google was significant: illness, lost innovation (even though people still worked long hours), and turnover. In 2007, the company experimented with training 15 director-level Googlers on healthy energy management. Based on the results, Google began expanding the program […].

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Did you read what Winston Churchill said about responsibility?

Jason Womack

'Ask 3 people you know who have achieved success in life how they did it. What I’ve heard is there was a moment, a point in time when they TOOK responsibility , made a decision, and from from until now, their life changed; and, will continue getting BETTER. Make that decision this weekend and start planning an amazing 2014 for yourself. Click here to see what Winston Churchill said.

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Why Positive Conflict is Productive Communication

Great Results Team Building

'Positive conflict is often necessary for teams to grow and achieve “high performing” status, and it can be very productive communication. Sometimes I work with teams that clearly have issues they need to address. There may be one loud “ sandpaper person ” or a small clique that seems to have earned the frustration of others - but the dysfunction is obvious.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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3 Questions to Write an Easy Personal Development Plan

Ron Edmondson

'I am frequently asked to help someone get started writing a personal development plan. I think everyone’s plan looks different, because we all are starting at different places. I believe, however, that there are some common questions, which can help all of us think about how we should be developing. Take a break from your daily routine, grab a cup of coffee, a pen and some paper, and think through these three questions.

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Bringing Out the F.I.R.E. Within You

Rajesh Setty

'Note : As part of a contest on one of my favorite sites Copyblogger , the goal was to write a 250-word essay on why one should become an online authority. Here was my submission. As part of his Linchpin book launch, Seth Godin made an offer to his blog readers. Anyone who donated $30 to Acumen Fund would get a review copy of his book. 3,000 books were given away in less than 48 hours.

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Attention Leaders: Five Attitudes to Take to work in 2014

You're Not the Boss of Me

'I wrote this post last year in contemplation of the beginning of 2013. I’m posting it again because well, I think it continues to be relevant in 2014. However, if you have something that would make the workplace of 2014 much better, attitude-wise, I encourage you to share it. I expect the coming year would be the richer for it. Thank you. ==.