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Dynamic Leadership: Don’t be a Humvee Leader

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Although you might think little of a sharp turn, this one was vital because it navigated traffic around an active minefield. The speeding Humvee considered their task, their mission more important than everyone around them. To the misfortune of the careening Humvee crew, their path was about to experience a 90° left turn.

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Leading for a Higher Purpose

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Karen is the CEO of the New York-based strategic technology, staffing and project management company Sharp Decisions. Uncategorized Charity Honor Sharp Decisions V.E.T.S.' One inspiring leader who is answering the call to do just that it Karen Ross.

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Be Grace-Full

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For instance, instead of responding with a glare, a sharp retort, or with icy silence when someone has frustrated, insulted or wrongly accused us, we choose instead to treat the other person better than they have chosen to treat us. Extending grace also means we choose to respond contrary to our natural inclinations.

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Let’s Stop Talking About the Lack of Technical Talent, Corporate America: It’s Time to Close the Large Tech Skills Gap with Veterans

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Originally published by Guest Author, Karen Ross, at sharpdecisions.com. No Longer Desperate for Work, Veterans Seek More Meaningful Careers. For veterans, underemployment is the new unemployment. With the U.S.

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Magnify Success: Choose Your Words Wisely

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They can cut like a sharp knife that wounds and destroys, or serve as a soothing balm that heals and brings life. So the next time you’re tempted to believe that ‘sticks and stones may break ones bones but words will never hurt us,’ think again. Our words possess immense power.