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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. And, it covers the four types of conversation every leader must effectively master; conversations that: build relationships, develop others, make decisions and take action. It''s rich with real-world examples and tactical guidance.

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Success Stories From 10 Successful Entrepreneurs From Around The World

Eric Jacobson

Around 2013 we began to notice an exciting renaissance in the SF tech scene as startups and entrepreneurship took off. They see things with fresh eyes, they get swept up in the exhilarating novelty of breaking into a new field, and thus are more likely to develop a more radical product or service with greater potential.

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My Top 10 Leadership Insights For 2017

Tanveer Naseer

With the New Year now well under way, many of us are understandably creating goals and developing plans for what we’d like to achieve over the course of the next 12 months. Leadership Insight #10 – Becoming a leader is not about promoting yourself; it’s about helping others to succeed and thrive [ Share on Twitter ].

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The Lessons From 10 Entrepreneurs From Around The World

Eric Jacobson

Around 2013 we began to notice an exciting renaissance in the SF tech scene as startups and entrepreneurship took off. They see things with fresh eyes, they get swept up in the exhilarating novelty of breaking into a new field, and thus are more likely to develop a more radical product or service with greater potential.

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The Revealing And Inspirational Journeys Of 10 Entrepreneurs From Around The World

Eric Jacobson

Around 2013 we began to notice an exciting renaissance in the SF tech scene as startups and entrepreneurship took off. They see things with fresh eyes, they get swept up in the exhilarating novelty of breaking into a new field, and thus are more likely to develop a more radical product or service with greater potential.

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How to Grow Your Strategic Mindset

Strategy Driven

’ Use storytelling to build different scenarios about the future so you can imagine what the implications might be. Copyright 2007-2013 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Remove self-imposed limits, even just for a moment, to discover new options. Consider leaving a comment! All rights reserved.

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What The Boss Can Teach Us About Life, Harmony & Impact

Mills Scofield

A great storyteller must be a great listener. In 2013 he published Baby Bust: New Choices for Men and Women in Work and Family (Wharton Digital Press). But communication about expectations must be a two-way street. Springsteen’s capacity to hear the rumblings around him has enabled him to stay current with the culture.