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What Don Draper and Gordon Gekko Have to Teach Us

Next Level Blog

Over the past four years, Mad Men , with its lead character, advertising exec Don Draper, has become more and more popular as evidenced by ratings, buzz and marketing tie-ins. This past weekend, Gordon Gekko was back in Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps. It was number one at the box office.

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Guest Post: How to Encourage Your Team Members to Stand Up and Lead

Lead on Purpose

By Andrea Gordon. To be successful in today’s market, team members need to step up and be ready to take a leadership role. In today’s market environment, you probably have many challenges to issue!) Some people need a specific challenge to motivate them. 1. Challenge – Issue a challenge. (In

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Unbridled Capitalism

Coaching Tip

In the 1987 movie Wall Street , Gordon Gekko, played by Michael Douglas, makes the statement that “Greed is Good”. While their motivations might be primarily self-serving , the Capitalists are the ones who should foster America’s economic growth by employing millions of their fellow citizens. Stock Market What is'

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Memorial Day Leadership Lessons

N2Growth Blog

Watching the EOD graduates stand at attention in front of the Memorial Wall there was no doubt that these were motivated, committed, passionate, honorable individuals with a clear sense of duty, and who hold in high regard the principle of service above self. link] Gordon R. Thanks Mark. They are greatly appreciated.

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Leading Those Who Don't Want To Follow | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Moreover, building rapport is easily achieved assuming your motivations for doing so are sincere. It is absolutely essential to understand other’s motivations prior to weighing in. Share and Enjoy: View Comments Gordon R. Best wishes Gordon… [link] Principal (le?) learning » Leadership thinking [.]

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7 Steps To Foster Emotional Intelligence In Your Team

Tanveer Naseer

Be empathetic: You should be aware of what motivates your team, as well as any challenges, that you’re team may be experiencing. It makes working together more enjoyable and helps co-workers stay motivated during crunch time. John Rampton is an entrepreneur, investor, online marketing guru and startup enthusiast.

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The Benefit of Dissenting Opinion | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

I don’t care in the slightest about winning arguments, whether someone is right or wrong, or whether logic is sound or flawed, but I do care about motivation and intent. When it comes to authentic, transparent discourse, motivations matter. link] Gordon R. Thanks for sharing Gordon. link] Gordon R.

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