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The Five Powers of Permission

Leadership Freak

Old styles of leadership are about giving permission to supplicants. I/you leadership is disengaging and disempowering. Successful leaders do more than give permission, they get it. Followers seek permission. It’s an “I/you” rather than “we” dynamic. Leaders have power while followers ask.

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How to Protect and Enhance Your Strengths

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The difference between mediocre and extraordinary success is tempering qualities. Your strengths have dark sides that limit potential, destroy achievement, and hamstring opportunities. Powerful strengths become anchors without softeners. Temper your strength with: Palpable expressions of kind heartedness.

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How to Protect and Enhance Your Strengths

Leadership Freak

The difference between mediocre and extraordinary success is tempering qualities. Your strengths have dark sides that limit potential, destroy achievement, and hamstring opportunities. Powerful strengths become anchors without softeners. Temper your strength with: Palpable expressions of kind heartedness.

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