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Demonstrating the Entrepreneurial Spirit

Marshall Goldsmith

My friend and mentor, Dr. Paul Hersey, upon receiving an honorary doctorate, shared one of his secrets for success with graduating students. My friends, David Ulrich and Norm Smallwood have discussed how this same process can be applied to corporate managers who develop their own brands as leaders (BusinessWeek.com, 10/2/07).

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9 Tips for Hi-Po’s to Start Their Careers Off Right!

Marshall Goldsmith

My friend and mentor, Dr. Paul Hersey, upon receiving an honorary doctorate, shared one of his secrets for success with graduating students. In the same way that successful entrepreneurs provide innovative solutions to market opportunities, you can work to develop a special competency that differentiates you from everyone else.

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100 Answers to the Question: What Is Leadership?

Lead from Within

Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” “Leadership is the process of persuasion or example by which an individual (or leadership team) induces a group to pursue objectives held by the leader or shared by the leader and his or her followers.”–John ” –Paul Hersey.