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First Look: Leadership Books for June 2020

Leading Blog

When leaders and aspiring leaders seek out advice, they're often told to try harder. Look in the mirror and own your natural-born strengths and fix any real or perceived career-limiting deficiencies. They argue that this popular leadership advice glosses over the most important thing you do as a leader: build others up.

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Are You Falling for the Myth of "Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail"?

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post from Dr. Gleb Tsipursky: You probably heard the advice for entrepreneurs that “failing to plan is planning to fail.” For instance, a 2002 study of major construction projects found that 86% went over budget. That phrase is a misleading myth at best and actively dangerous at worst.

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SERVANT Leaders are Needful – Acronym Model

Modern Servant Leader

These include the following from Spears and others, Frick & Sipe as well as Russell & Stone (2002). Darwin was needful in seeking ideas and advice from others. ” John Letts : You may not know John, but he was a senior leader at my employer, early in my career. Invites Feedback (Frick & Sipe). Sipe, James W. &

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How to Explain That Gap in Your Resume

HR Digest

If you have taken a break in your career and are now looking to get back into the workforce, the question is how do you explain that absence in your resume or to potential recruiters. Many people take time off from work to explore the world, to study, go for professional up-skill courses, or try out a different career path.

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Innovators and Early Adopters

CO2

When they are young in their careers, we walk out of meetings with them and think they are weirdos. When they are advanced in their careers, we walk out of meetings with them and think they are geniuses. I have one word of advice for all of you – don’t stop. You may have interacted with one at work once or twice.

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Social Media Demystified

N2Growth Blog

Blogging since 2002, being actively involved in digital marketing since the early 90′s, and being online since the days of the ARPANET I have a bit of history with most things digital. link] robpetersen Mike, Great advice and a great foundation piece on social media. Great thoughts Allan and thanks for stopping by.

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10 Remarkable People on Having a Career That Matters

Harvard Business Review

Every year, HBR interviews 10 people who’ve had fascinating careers. My career would not have been the same had the crash not occurred.” We asked her how she knew when a dramatic career move was the right one. ’ It’s the best advice I’ve ever gotten. ” Leadership Career planning'

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