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Three Ways to Make Your Leadership Relevant

LDRLB

This excerpt is adapted from his newest book, The Leader’s Pocket Guide. . Leaders need to be flexible and apply a leadership style that fits the situation, as posited by author and organizational theorist Paul Hersey. If multiple marketing initiatives fail, the CEO needs to find a solution quickly.

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A Friendly Life

CEO Blog

On my flight yesterday I read a short book (and a longer one but that review can come later). I learned gorilla marketing. He went public and then sold the Hersey. Hersey spun it off and the person who bought it went public again. A Friendly Life if an autobiography of S. That business grew over the years I did it.

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Demonstrating the Entrepreneurial Spirit

Marshall Goldsmith

My friend and mentor, Dr. Paul Hersey, upon receiving an honorary doctorate, shared one of his secrets for success with graduating students. Look for market needs that everyone else may not have considered. For example, if they have written books on a topic, read the books before you ask them questions. Be creative.

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

Marshall Goldsmith

My friend and mentor, Dr. Paul Hersey, upon receiving an honorary doctorate, shared one of his secrets for success with graduating students. Find your own market niche. Look for market needs that everyone else may not have considered. It’s evolved through the years as I’ve followed my path and sometimes changed directions.

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Introducing 100 Coaches: Pay It Forward Champions

Marshall Goldsmith

Author or editor of 29 books. Liz Wiseman – Author of the best-selling books: Rookie Smarts and Multipliers. Author of several New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling books. Deepa Prahalad – Focused on design and emerging markets. Author of three books on nation building.