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9 Tips for Hi-Po’s to Start Their Careers Off Right!

Marshall Goldsmith

Why I realize we cannot all be entrepreneurial in the sense that we can’t all start our own companies, I believe we can all be entrepreneurial in terms of how we approach our careers. My friend and mentor, Dr. Paul Hersey, upon receiving an honorary doctorate, shared one of his secrets for success with graduating students.

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How Being Too Good Holds You Back!

Marshall Goldsmith

The most significant transformational moment in my career was an act of my elimination. It was lucrative, and I needed my mentor Dr. Paul Hersey to point out the downside or I never would have grown. I have always been thankful for Paul’s advice. Maybe it’s the secret of our success? And, it wasn’t my idea.

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Demonstrating the Entrepreneurial Spirit

Marshall Goldsmith

Why I realize we cannot all be entrepreneurial in the sense that we can't all start our own companies, I believe we can all be entrepreneurial in terms of how we approach our own careers. My friend and mentor, Dr. Paul Hersey, upon receiving an honorary doctorate, shared one of his secrets for success with graduating students.

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The Pros & Cons of Situational Leadership®

The Center For Leadership Studies

Are they available for counsel/advice? Challenges of Situational Leadership ® Marshall Goldsmith began his historic career at The Center for Leadership Studies. He was hired in the late 1970s by Dr. Hersey and has gone on to become known worldwide for his pioneering work with Executive Coaching (Stakeholder-Centered Coaching).

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14 Leadership Studies – Quick Overview of Leadership

CO2

Participative leaders were those who show great concern for employees and use input and advice from these individuals when making decisions. Not bad advice, no matter who you’re leading. Likert proposed several types of leadership styles including exploitative authoritative, benevolent authoritative, consultative, and participative.

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Making A Transition to Leadership

You're Not the Boss of Me

If you are a leadership veteran, what advice would you give new leaders? One of my earlier experiences in becoming a leader and supervisor was during my career in the Air Force. Here’s a clip. So, when you first became a leader, how did your relationships change? What did you have to get used to? What surprised you?

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