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9 Tips for Navigating the Inevitable Unexpected

Leading Blog

Some fail for a host of strategic or operational shortcomings addressed in any decent business school course. Over the course of five years, these events will occur frequently enough that your ability to address them will likely determine whether your business succeeds or fails. Any wrong move can take you down.

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First Look: Leadership Books for April 2023

Leading Blog

Admiral McRaven was honored to receive this honor in 2011 when he took charge of the United States Special Operations Command. When McRaven retired in 2014, he had 37 years as a Navy SEAL under his belt, leading men and women at every level of the special operations community. It can—and should—be harnessed into a force for good.

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How To Improve Your Business Operations

Strategy Driven

Effective business operations are key to the short and long-term success of any institution. That is why this article is here to shed some light on what you can do, as a business owner and entrepreneur, in order to improve these operations in the first place. What are you working towards as an organization? Set goals and follow them.

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My Team Doesn’t Like Me, What Should I Do? (With Video)

Let's Grow Leaders

Of course, you know that leadership is not who likes you. The Associate Director of Operations on the team, “Greg” was an absolute rock star and was the obvious successor for that role. You’re holding them accountable for the very first time (stay the course!). 3 Ways to Build Deeper Influence and Connection.

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How Do I Gain Respect When My Team Doesn’t Like Me?

Let's Grow Leaders

Of course, leadership is not about being liked. The Associate Director of Operations on the team, “Greg” was an absolute rock star and was the obvious successor for that role. You’re holding them accountable for the very first time (stay the course!). The problem was I had zero sales experience.

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Resourcefulness Matters: How to Help Your Team Be More Resourceful

Let's Grow Leaders

In our research on innovation and psychological safety, 67% of employees said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.” Of course, sometimes an abundance of resources can actually sabotage your ability to grow resourceful leaders. “Who is doing this well?

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Our Team is Growing: How do I Lead Well Now? (With Video)

Let's Grow Leaders

Of course, as the leader, you want to be a highly visible communicator. For example, when I was leading a 2000 person sales team, we consistently held operational excellence rallies where our highest performers were not only recognized for their contributions, but also served as teachers of best practices.

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