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Visionary Leadership: When Social Proof Fails

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So industrious, yet blind to the fact that they weren’t really going anywhere. “Tired, hopeless, bewildered, idiotic, and thoughtless to the last,” most finally collapsed and died in their tracks. Only a few ultimately wandered off their well-worn trail and survived. Silly Ants; Silly People. Silly ants.

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White Gold: A Story of Persistence

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Within seven years, petroleum had become the second most valuable export in the United States, helping fuel industrial expansion and development at home and abroad. His discovery set off a frenzy that attracted speculators and dreamers from far and wide who wanted to cash in. Before long, oil wells were popping up all over the place.

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Leading Virtual Teams: 12 Powerful Ways to Lead a Team You Can’t See

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As a friend of mine in the finance industry pointed out, successful teamwork under these conditions is all about finding creative ways to shrink the distance between you and the team. Nuance is lost, non-verbals become non-existant, and it’s harder for teammates to feel connected.

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