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Remembering Sacred Commitments

Persuasive Powerhouse

» Remembering Sacred Commitments January 17th, 2011 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus I sat transfixed as a group of elected leaders – half of whom were newly elected – discussed how they would work with each other and the local government administration. Will they stay true? Mary Jo Asmus : January 18, 2011 at 5:58 pm Me too, Susan.

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Motivation in the Modern Workplace

The Center For Leadership Studies

Two contributing pioneers from “ the way-back machine ” in that regard were Abraham Maslow and Frederick Herzberg. The Hierarchy of Needs (Maslow, 1954). That is particularly the case for employees who have both potential and aspiration, but struggle to identify the particulars of where they want to go with their career.

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Leading with Trust

Great Leadership By Dan

Employers underestimate the importance of personal and career development on employee retention, vastly overestimating the importance of salary and benefits. Philosophers such as Aristotle, and psychologists including Carl Jung, Abraham Maslow, and Martin Seligman have argued that personal growth is necessary for human flourishing.

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Making True Leadership Shine

Persuasive Powerhouse

But those are behaviors borne from his experiences, not traits of his career. Both know that deception never works, at least not for long, and that truth is the only mortar that binds the bricks of trust, commitment and shared success. True, Tristan West, one of the key characters in my novel Radiance , isn’t entirely likable.

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Thought-full Thursday: Your Most Important Privilege

Persuasive Powerhouse

Simmons C-level Strategies and Awakenings Execupundit Fistful of Talent Great Leadership HR Bartender Inflexion Point John Baldoni Leading Blog Management Excellence Managing Leadership Michael Lee Stallard Mountain State University LeaderTalk QAspire Blog: Tanmay Vora Ramblings from a Glass Half Full Reflections for Personal and Business Development (..)

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Thought-full Thursday: Christmas Gifts for Leaders to Give

Persuasive Powerhouse

This was modeled after Oren Arnold ‘s Christmas Gift Suggestions. Have a Wonderful Holiday! Mary Jo Asmus Posted in Uncategorized 2 Responses to “Thought-full Thursday: Christmas Gifts for Leaders to Give&# Dan Rockwell : December 23, 2010 at 5:35 pm Mary Jo, You matter!

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How to Be a Great Mentor Without All the Fuss | Aspire-CS

Persuasive Powerhouse

Discuss the importance of their commitment: It is important for them to know that they are responsible for their own actions and career. When they make a promise to follow through on an action that will further their career, they should follow through. This shows they are committed to themselves as well as the relationship.

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