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Leadership Vulnerability: A Personal Journey Through the Eye of the Storm

Leading Blog

My own confrontation with vulnerability’s raw power came unexpectedly during a pivotal moment in my career. Ultimately, the overwhelming reception to my address was a testament to the power of vulnerability in forging genuine human connections. Leaders should share their past mistakes and the lessons learned from them.

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Stop Right There! 5 Phrases that Crush Collaboration and Tank Teamwork

Let's Grow Leaders

And a few of our Powerful Phrases G.O.A.T.s It’s Too Late to Change Course Now This phrase acts like quicksand for team progress, promoting a fixed and inflexible approach that could stifle innovation and adaptability. Curiosity powerful phrases work great here. work great here too. ” 2. .”

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099: Business Intuition: 7 Ways Leaders Apply the Science of Intuition | with Simone Wright

Engaging Leader

Intuition is the natural intelligence that allows us to see ahead of the curve, to generate innovative ideas, to communicate powerfully, and to do so without having to study spreadsheets or gather piles of data. Simone Wright is the author of First Intelligence: Using the Science and Spirit of Intuition.

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The Best Leadership Books of 2021

Leading Blog

The Power of Pressure : Why Pressure Isn't the Problem, It's the Solution by Dane Jensen (Collins, 2021) What’s the most pressure you’ve ever been under? The Power of Trust : How Companies Build It, Lose It, Regain It by Sandra J. Blog Post ). How did you react? What helped? Blog Post ).

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The Best Leadership Books of 2019

Leading Blog

Books like Helping People Change and The Power of Bad , have the power to change forever how we work with others and address the things that hold us back. The Power of Bad : How the Negativity Effect Rules Us and How We Can Rule It by John Tierney and Roy F. Creative Construction : The DNA of Sustained Innovation by Gary P.

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More Than a Buzzword: Let’s Be Honest About Diversity and Inclusion

N2Growth Blog

Most of us are likely familiar with Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle model , which posits that a company’s ‘ why ’ is its most significant differentiator in the market. Human resource departments are instilling D&I training for hiring managers and discussing their role in hiring diverse employees and creating a culture of inclusion.

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Infinite Leadership: Lessons From Nature

Lead Change Blog

Many of you might have recently read or seen extracts from Simon Sinek’s new book on the Infinite Game. There are rules that shape the play on the field, and whoever is the most powerful at the end of the game wins. This is something I wholeheartedly agree with—but it’s nothing new as a concept. There is no start and no finish.