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The Best Leadership Books of 2021

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Emerging technologies, changing demographics, the data economy, automation, and other trends-the undercurrents of radical, systemic change-are crashing into each other. Almost 30 years later, at the pinnacle of his success as founder and leader of Dell Technologies, he found himself embroiled in a battle for his company’s survival.

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Creating A Purpose-Driven Corporation

The Horizons Tracker

Despite this, there is a growing desire for corporations to be better stakeholders, with Wharton’s Sarah Kaplan outlining as much in her latest book, The 360° Corporation. Whereas the British Academy report seems to wish away the hard choices and trade offs companies must make, Kaplan’s book places them front and center.

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Leading for Innovation: Why Fighting Fires Burns Down the House

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This is a guest post form Soren Kaplan. Others experience the inherent tension but let short-term goals and fire-fighting consume their lives – at the expense of preparing for and positioning themselves for the future. Innovation innovation kaplan Leadership' Some leaders consciously acknowledge this fundamental paradox.

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Leading for Innovation: Why Fighting Fires Burns Down the House

LDRLB

This is a guest post form Soren Kaplan. Others experience the inherent tension but let short-term goals and fire-fighting consume their lives – at the expense of preparing for and positioning themselves for the future. Some leaders consciously acknowledge this fundamental paradox.

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How to Give a Briefing that Impresses the Boss

Strategy Driven

Since 1969, Communispond has helped over 600,000 client associates – including CEOs, board chairs, sales leaders, sports, media, and political figures – to achieve business goals by communicating with clarity and power. If the boss isn’t clear on the project’s purpose, describe its goal. Step 2: Report the headlines.

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Conquer Your Nerves with Eye-Brain Control To Make a Strong.

Strategy Driven

Since 1969, Communispond has helped over 600,000 client associates – including CEOs, board chairs, sales leaders, sports, media, and political figures – to achieve business goals by communicating with clarity and power. He also served as President of Kaplan College, a division of Kaplan Inc.,

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For a Powerful Presentation, Begin with a Bang, Finish with a Flourish

Strategy Driven

Since 1969, Communispond has helped over 600,000 client associates – including CEOs, board chairs, sales leaders, sports, media, and political figures – to achieve business goals by communicating with clarity and power. He also served as President of Kaplan College, a division of Kaplan Inc.,

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