Sat.Apr 19, 2014

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Boston Strong and the Power of Connection

Michael Lee Stallard

'Jeremy Kingsley, author of the book Inspired People Produce Results: How Great Leaders Use Passion, Purpose and Principles to Unlock Incredible Growth , has some important insights into the power of connection. . I really appreciated how the country (and others around the world) paused on Tuesday, April 15, to commemorate the first anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings.

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Evil Easter Bunny

Leadership Freak

'The grandchildren visited last weekend. It was Easter. We bought chocolate eggs, bunnies, carrots, and even six pounds of gummy bears. What’s Easter without an Easter Egg Hunt?

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It’s the Soft Skills that’ll Kill You – (Hard Skills are Plenty Demanding, but the Soft Skills present such Ongoing Challenge)

First Friday Book Synopsis

'I know how to use my calendar apps, all on the cloud. I am such a wiz at this! I am so bad at communication in so many ways. Let’s go back to the knowing-doing gap. Once I learn a new app, a new way to function with my technology (I put all my appointments on […].

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Thoughts From The Book, Decide

Eric Jacobson

'Two of my favorite observations made by author Steve McClatchy in his new book, Decide , are: Goals : The reason so many people fail to achieve their goals is because they have not committed to defending a time in which they will work on their goals. Management vs. Leadership : Management is keeping things the way they are today. Management Maintenance.

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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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As You Provide Startup Leadership, Pay Attention to Your Two Organizations (wisdom from Derek Lidow’s book)

First Friday Book Synopsis

'Every organization has a formal organization, and in informal one. That is simple fact. And, it needs both of them. The trick is making sure that both are in good health, and functioning together – in alignment. That’s just one of the many useful insights from Startup Leadership: How Savvy Entrepreneurs Turn Their Ideas into […].