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Leadership Is An Endurance Sport

Joseph Lalonde

People regularly ask me why I continue to participate in endurance sports. These endurance sports range from half marathons, to biking, and more. Endurance sports push my body and mind to the limits. Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Leadership Is An Endurance Sport Leadership isn’t easy. mile full marathon.

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Gratitude as a Team Sport

Kevin Eikenberry

The post Gratitude as a Team Sport appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning. But those experiences also leave us thinking about gratitude as a personal thing. While gratitude is a personal experience, we can share it with others. And when we do, […].

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Why Sports Builds Leadership

Lead on Purpose

It’s no surprise that many people would like to acquire this trait and would like to see their children develop strong leadership skills. However, there seems to be something of a consensus regarding the relationship between sports and leadership, at least as acknowledged by governments and industry.

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Four Must-Have Skills For Today’s Leaders

Joseph Lalonde

Solid leadership skills are vital for those who work with and motivate others. Whether you are a community leader, a sports coach or the CEO of a large organization, there are character traits that must be utilized to manage effectively.

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Acquiring the Entrepreneurial Skills You Need

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post from Derek Lidow: Entrepreneurs can come into their livelihood already possessing some vital skills, but no one shows up being the total package. Skills are learned over years of embracing self-improvement and education. No one method for gaining skills is used and being good at absolutely everything is futile.

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How Personal Development Efforts Can Help Leaders And Their Employees Grow

Tanveer Naseer

Any job, skill, or sport without a certain level of progression or improvement required can quickly become boring and stale, leaving those involved feeling apathetic. Development and progression are not only essential but often one of the main goals of a company. Challenging Your Employees If any company or group.

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Turn Your Managers Into Leaders — Teach Them To Coach.

Rich Gee Group

Listen here: Ever played a sport in school? They taught you how to be effective in that sport. No time to read? You had a coach — what were they like? They pushed you out of your comfort zone. They didn’t run the course, execute the play, or swing the club — they showed you how to do it better.