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Five Ways Leaders Unintentionally Sabotage the Team and One Way Forward (Alli Polin)

Let's Grow Leaders

Also a former executive, a mom , and a leadership writer and consultant, we’ve shared so many common challenges and values. I remember the conversation nearly 20 years later because she was the first person I’d ever worked for who put maximizing my contribution at the top of her list. Speaking for other leaders.

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Living a Worthwhile Life

Lead Change Blog

The very first time I wasn’t troubled by someone’s condescension about doing good and well was a liberating moment. Contributing in any way to keeping the gross profit margin below 60 percent would be a failure. A big one, probably a career-ending one. Think about what’s talked about in the endless meetings that happen at work.

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Working in our Dash: What’s the Meaning of It?

The Practical Leader

It seemed to me that the bosses were worrying far too much about things that were inconsequential in the scope of life.” ” The poem ends with these lines: “So, when your eulogy is being read with your life’s actions to rehash, would you be proud of the things they say about how you spent your dash?

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Employee Relationships is a Serious Employer Responsibility

HR Digest

Over time, employees slowly began speaking out about working conditions, especially through labor unions, and employers began to feel the pressure to better manage employee relations. Consider whether you had to be on the same page about the plan of action, what was required for the project, where to get resources from, etc.

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Is a Corporate Board Seat in Your Future? :: Women on Business

Women on Business

By Bonnie Marcus This past week I had the opportunity to not only attend the MA Conference for Women, but also to participate in a leadership panel about women and corporate board positions. The opportunity to contribute your time and energy to a cause that you are passionate about. Who are the other board members?

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Wisdom on Mentoring from the Wizard of Westwood

Michael Lee Stallard

Recently I spoke with Don Yeager , former Sports Illustrated writer turned corporate speaker. For example, one of Don’s seasonal mentors is John Maxwell, the leadership writer and speaker. Abraham Lincoln, probably the most written about American president, was a Coach Wooden favorite. Don’t Forget Less Than Obvious Mentors.

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5 Important Things to Remember as an Entrepreneur :: Women on Business

Women on Business

Talk about your purpose and passion! You will be a source of encouragement to others thereby keeping yourself encouraged, focused, and committed to success. Related posts: Being an Entrepreneur – How I Fight Against the Conformist in Me Guest post by Rebecca Tervo (learn more about Rebecca at. Post by Jane K.