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The Best Leadership Books of 2021

Leading Blog

In Never Enough , Mike Hayes recounts dramatic stories and offers battle- and boardroom-tested advice that will motivate readers to do work of value, live lives of purpose, and stretch themselves to reach their highest potential. Yet it can be shattered in an instant, with a devastating impact on a company’s market cap and reputation.

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Texas Roadhouse and a Leader’s Legacy

Mark Sanborn

A personal note: This post is a tribute to Kent Taylor, founder and CEO of Texas Roadhouse who tragically passed in March 2021. Kent Taylor, founder of Texas Roadhouse, not only openly admits that three of his first five restaurants failed, but he has a memento from each mounted behind his desk with a plaque detailing the money lost. .

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How to Prepare for Rising Stress Ahead

Michael Lee Stallard

Third, the economic downturn coupled with a recent run-up of stock market prices increases the risk of a stock market correction, a particular concern for individuals relying on their investments to fund their children’s education or their retirement. Now, I’m not here to offer financial advice or political commentary.

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The 4 Most Powerful Leadership Words You Can Use

Career Advancement

Client Taylor Asks: I asked my employees for honest feedback on my performance, and a few of them said I’m too authoritative in the way I speak to them. Coach Joel Answers: When David Steiner became CEO of Waste Management, Inc., In fact, that’s one of the hallmarks of an ineffective manager. ~Misty Copeland.

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CMI Highlights – 20 September

Chartered Management Institute

More than ten years ago, CMI research found that four in five managers were untrained “accidental managers. This week, CMI’s CEO, Ann Francke OBE, appeared on Isabel Berwick ’s Working It podcast to discuss why management and leadership is not taken as seriously in Britain as in other cultures. It’s a great show!

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The 4 Most Powerful Leadership Words You Can Use

Career Advancement

Client Taylor Asks: I asked my employees for honest feedback on my performance, and a few of them said I’m too authoritative in the way I speak to them. Coach Joel Answers: When David Steiner became CEO of Waste Management, Inc., In fact, that’s one of the hallmarks of an ineffective manager. ~Misty Copeland~.

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Commitment

Lead on Purpose

My excuse (and I’ve heard this from many product managers) is that I’ve been heads down on an intense product release and it’s sucking all my time and energy. I started this blog (in 2007) to promote leadership principles in product management. Comments, criticism, advice and opinions are welcome here.