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Foxes And Hedgehogs: Which One Are You?

Lead Change Blog

In 2001, I accepted my first official leadership position as a human resources director with one audacious goal – to be and do all the things to serve all the people. My initial reaction was to be “foxy” in pursuit of opportunities, only to feel frustrated and unfulfilled, like in my first leadership position.

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You Don’t Have to Choose Between Your Career and Your Relationship

Women on Business

Guest post by Susie Collins (learn more about Susie at the end of this post). There are a growing number of career opportunities for women these days. It is exciting to grow a career in a field that you are passionate about. Periodically, she might even be hyper-attentive to her career and less so to her partner.

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How We Overlook Hidden Talent

Lead Change Blog

Phil Collins – When Peter Gabriel left Genesis in the mid-1970’s, the band auditioned over 400 vocalists before they discovered their drummer already had the voice they needed. Lucille Ball – This failed actress was told to pursue another career. She stayed the course and got a break into acting soon after.

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43 Best Leadership Books to Skyrocket Your Career

Miles Anthony Smith

Do Leadership Books Really Help Advance Your Life and Career? Even if you manage to find what appears to be solid leadership advice, does it actually help you advance your career and become a better leader? Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies Jim Collins and Jerry I.

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Leaders don’t create more followers. They create more leaders.

Brigette Hyacinth

Over the course of may career, I only had one manager who was a leader. James Collins and a research team conducted a five year historical analysis of companies that over time had made a sustained transition from good to great. Some managers think that developing potential leaders could threaten their authority or position.

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Lessens From Jason Collins: Coming Out As a Parent in the Office

The Idolbuster

Mother With Child by Mzacha via rgbphoto Face hidden to protect her career? Jason Collins article is the first active professional male athlete to come out. Collins wrote a first person account of his life before coming out, and how he feels now. Now, Collins is looking forward to living an authentic life.

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The Biggest Mistake NEW Leaders Make

Let's Grow Leaders

If a leader assumes their formal authority and position are sufficient to lead, they will quickly run into resistance. According to Jim Collins, author of “Good To Great,” truly great leaders are ambitious for their organizations, rather than seeking personal celebrity. Career & Learning big mistakes leadership mistakes mistakes'