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25 Coaching Questions to Create your 2013 Leadership Development Plan

Great Leadership By Dan

What are some challenging assignments or projects, both on the job and outside of work that would give you an opportunity to learn and apply these new competencies? How can you approach them to ask for their advice? Who can you meet with on a regular basis to get further advice and/or support? You manager, a mentor, a coach?

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The First Thing Leaders Need to Do When Leading a Big Change

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post from Phil Buckley : Most leaders will lead their organizations through multiple big change projects. The first thing leaders need to ask themselves is, “What do I bring to the project?” They may also realize that there are some gaps that need to be filled to successfully lead the project.

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Motivate with a Memorable “Vision Phrase” that Matters

Michael Lee Stallard

The foundation is projected to touch the lives of 50,000 children by 2014. Truth is reflected in organizations that help discover what works and disseminates what they’ve learned through research, advice and education. Examples include organizations that produce or showcase works of design, art, music and theater. Make it Memorable.

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5 Must-read Leadership Books for Women Leaders

HR Digest

The books draw on self experiences, tackle stereotypes, fly in the face of patriarchy, give sensitive and empathetic advice, and an ability to see the lighter side of their struggles. These are commonplace advice but something that one needs to be reminded of. Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg hit the bestseller list with this book in 2013.

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5 Must-Read Books For Business Leaders For Summer 2013

Eric Jacobson

It covers basic management, managing staff changes, managing projects, strategic thinking, hiring, delegating, and communication -- and lot''s more. His advice? Reilly, this is the book for brushing up on your leadership skills, or learning what to do in your new leadership role. If you don''t market your business, you won''t have one.

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The Value of Asking ?Why?? | Thoughts for the Everyday Leader

Nathan Magnuson

Success is derived from purpose, no matter how large or small the project or idea. It’s easy to just add on and add on things to do and projects to complete. If so, ppl will follow your leadership advice! © 2013 Thoughts for the Everyday Leader — Standard by 8BIT. Asking Why Defines Success. Jesse Stoner.

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A Unique Gift Certificate for You and Yours

Steve Farber

You can give YOURSELF as a “gift” to someone you love by taking that person on as your Greater Than Yourself (GTY) Project. I’d highly encourage you to extend yourself in this deeply meaningful way–especially in this holiday season as we look over the horizon into 2013. Click here for a short video overview of GTY ).