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Three Communication Tips Every Leader Should Use

Great Leadership By Dan

Recognizing that his successful career, nearing its end, had been filled with constant falling into temptation to over-explain, he confided to me that his default mode was to dump on his subordinates and give them lengthy lectures. I just wish I knew this at the beginning of my career.” I was floored by his candor.

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5 Must-Read Books For Business Leaders For Summer 2013

Eric Jacobson

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. AMA Business Boot Camp -- Management and Leadership Fundamentals That Will See You Successfully Through Your Career. In the book, you''ll find over 100 ready-made stories you can use as templates to tell your stories.

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“A Friend of a Friend” Is No Longer the Best Way to Find a Job

Harvard Business Review

If you go to job-searching workshops — and I went to more than 50 in the course of studying the contemporary hiring landscape in 2013 and 2014 — you will be told weak ties are the key. Career Transitions. How to Use Your LinkedIn Profile to Power a Career Transition. You and Your Team Series. Andy Molinsky.

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Data Alone Won’t Get You a Standing Ovation

Harvard Business Review

.” And she said, “But the thing I liked about your talk is you’re a storyteller. So I think what I’ll do is just call you a storyteller.” I thought, you know, I am a storyteller. And maybe I’m just a storyteller.”. As Brown suggests, we’re all storytellers.

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Key Leadership Takeaways From The Book, Against The Grain

Eric Jacobson

Storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to communicate. Courtney then went on to be a volunteer football coach and operator of Classic American Hardwood s, a $40 million lumber company and 2013 inductee into the prestigious Society of Entrepreneurs. Courtney coached the Manassas High School football team in Memphis, TN.

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Coach Bill Courtney Tells Powerful Stories And Shares Insightful Leadership Lessons

Eric Jacobson

Storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to communicate. Today, he is a volunteer football coach and operator of Classic American Hardwood s, a $40 million lumber company and 2013 inductee into the prestigious Society of Entrepreneurs. Courtney coached the Manassas High School football team in Memphis, TN.

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