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When Leaders Toss The Script

Lead Change Blog

That line was not in the script. It was 1994 and I was in Indiana, attending the National Thespian Convention with my high school theater mates. We were losing ourselves in plays and musicals from some of the nation’s best. “Please excuse our mess, we’re remodeling.” It was not part of the play. So why were they? Silence ensued.

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Overloaded at Work: How to Ask For the Support You Need

Let's Grow Leaders

What to say next when you’re overloaded at work (without sounding whiny) Ever found yourself cackling at the monstrous to-do list glaring back at you, thinking “Right, that’s not happening,” only to gulp back a sob as you realize none of it’s optional? When your boss asks what they can do to help, have an answer.

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15 Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Unbroken

Joseph Lalonde

Leaders will face a lot of pain. That’s when his good, old brother brings in the negative words. When Louis hears this, he knows he must give it his all and show his brother he’s not. Know when to be positive and know when to be negative. Zamperini’s plane crashed into the ocean. It was that good.

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The Best Leadership Books of 2023

Leading Blog

From Sun Tzu to Julius Caesar, the ancient Israelites to Zelensky, there’s a bold and highly effective tactic seen throughout history—when leaders want to motivate their troops for success, they destroy all opportunities for retreat, and go all-in on the mission. These titles address how it can be done and how others are doing it.

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