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Where Did the Nice Leaders Go?

Lead Change Blog

Deposits in the emotional bank account of others. Innovation. In closing, I want to give thanks to my former colleague, Kathy Collins. The enduring benefits of being nice are countless, and include: Positive relationships. Reciprocity. Improved emotional intelligence, which comes from practice. Being Nice is Worth It.

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Why Leaders Need To Show Humility

Tanveer Naseer

In “ Good to Great ”, Jim Collins lamented the trend of boards that become “enamored with charismatic CEOs,” a tendency that, he concluded, was “most damaging” for “the long-term health of companies.” Only those interested in leadership as more than mere ego gratification have a chance to build something that outlasts them.

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Using Supply Chains to Grow Your Business

Harvard Business Review

Innovative, proudly geeky Norwegian software company, Trolltech , an open-source pioneer, landed a contract with the mobile division of Sharp, the Japan-based consumer electronics global powerhouse. In fact, advanced payments may be just the kind of proof that banks or equity investors need to open their pocket books.