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Here’s a Leadership Hack for 2017: Start finding ways to Invert Control

Great Leadership By Dan

Here’s an example from my place of work; the film set. Specifically because we spend so much money to shoot a film—on average roughly $20K an hour for a studio feature—we have highly segmented jobs and assign very discrete tasks. That gives us maximum control and better outcomes.

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The Power of a Good Pause

Let's Grow Leaders

The Winning Well workshops, the keynotes, the 2017 planning, the filming, the travelling (well not that), the rehearsals, the concerts, the shopping, the cooking, the visits, and then the pause. To me the most remarkable part of Christmas is how everything goes from ridiculously busy to a full-on stop.

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Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Back To The Future

Joseph Lalonde

As Marty was filming the time travel test, he panned the camera to Doc. And then he drew up the plans for the Flux Capacitor. Stand up for what is right: George and Marty had come up with a plan for George to win over Lorraine Barnes. The year is now 2017. Seize upon your oddness and your brilliance like the Doc did.

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2017 Can Be Your Best Year Yet, Just Follow These 3 Steps

Steve Farber

“What do you think 2017 will bring?” And as 2017 gets underway, you’re no doubt moving forward with high expectations. Make sure you’re just as clear about the opportunities you plan to create for yourself this year. “Last year was awful,” he said. “Really,” said the pessimist.

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Diversity at the Oscars Is More than a Numbers Game

Harvard Business Review

I do not claim to be an expert on the film industry, but I do know that simply increasing the numerical diversity of one of its professional associations will not change its broader reward systems, or the industry as a whole. In what ways is the Academy recognizing those films? Will the acting nominees look different in 2017?

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It?s Not Always Clear What Constitutes Sexual Harassment. Use This Tool to Navigate the Gray Areas.

Harvard Business Review

The #MeToo movement started by activist Tarana Burke gained momentum in October of 2017 when actress Alyssa Milano invited women on Twitter to respond “me too” to her tweet if they’d experienced sexual harassment or abuse. Peter Dazeley/Getty Images. A coworker tells you that he had a dream about you last night.

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