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How to Become Truly Social

Coaching Tip

The most effective 21st-century leaders — those in the C-suite, on the football field and in other realms — understand the value of leaving behind a command-and-control leadership style in favor of a connect-and-collaborate approach. Sticking with Southwest Airlines, why do their flight attendants entertain their passengers?

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Jim Hunter – Servant Leadership Interview Series

Modern Servant Leader

Then joining and remaining on Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For list, Zappos.com’s motto is “We’re a service company and we just happen to sell shoes”, achieved these results and more behind their successful servant leadership. America’s largest airline and the most profitable – the airline that love built.

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Jim Hunter – Servant Leadership Interview Series

Modern Servant Leader

Then joining and remaining on Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For list, Zappos.com’s motto is “We’re a service company and we just happen to sell shoes”, achieved these results and more behind their successful servant leadership. America’s largest airline and the most profitable – the airline that love built.

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Interview Techniques That Get Beyond Canned Responses

Harvard Business Review

” If Maria stumbles, or can’t seem to answer a seemingly simple question, such as “can you describe your leadership style?” How would your staff describe your leadership style?” ” give her a different coaching directive: “Let’s change the question.

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3 Ways to Get Your Own Digital Platform

Harvard Business Review

Network businesses have always been around, from matchmakers to real estate brokers, but it’s the move to digital platforms that has led to market-shaking effects. Airline JetBlue has turned its Twitter account into a highly responsive, 24/7 customer service line. British retailer ASOS also maintains a popular Instagram account.