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The True Value of Leadership

Leading Blog

This is a post by Dave Ulrich and Justin Allen. Dave Ulrich is the author of The Leadership Capital Index in which he details how equity or debt investors can systematically and predictably determine the quality of leadership to make faster and more informed decisions and gain a critical information advantage over their competitors.

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6 Books Every Human Resources Professional Should Read

HR Digest

As such, to keep them updated on every information today, we brought human resources books which should be a must-have for every HR professional. Human Resource Management, By Gary Dessler. This book is a 700-page HR bible and is one of the most read books in HR management. The latest edition no.

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Best Leadership Books of 2010

Leading Blog

Leading Outside the Lines : How to Mobilize the Informal Organization, Energize Your Team, and Get Better Results by Jon R. The Why of Work : How Great Leaders Build Abundant Organizations That Win by David Ulrich and Wendy Ulrich. Driven to Lead : Good, Bad, and Misguided Leadership by Paul R. Katzenbach and Zia Khan.

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Three Strategies to Encourage Good Mental Health in the Workplace

Leading Blog

Before getting to my tips on how management can get started with this mission, it’s important to review the various definitions of mental health. It is also critical that business leaders are better informed on the current landscape of mental illness. Mental Health Defined.

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Mastering HR: Best HRM Books for Beginners to Read in 2024

HR Digest

The field of human resource management (HRM) encompasses vital tasks such as recruiting, screening, and developing employees for businesses. They provide insights into strategic HR planning, the dynamic between HR and line managers, and global trends impacting the field. Laszlo Bock’s “ Work Rules!

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Sustained Leadership

Coaching Tip

Since leadership development is not an event, that's a significant investment in classroom activities that may or may not produce company leaders or even better managers. A leader hires a professional coach who has credentials and experience to inform behavior and improve results. Expert Coaching. Related articles.

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Is Experience Really the Best Teacher?

LDRLB

Undoubtedly, at some point in time, someone claiming to be from the real world will question the utility of teaching leadership or management in an academic setting. Bolton, Axel Ockenfels and Ulrich Thonemann entitled “Who’s Better at Making Decisions: Managers or Students?” The only information given is past sales.

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