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What Don Draper and Gordon Gekko Have to Teach Us

Next Level Blog

This past weekend, Gordon Gekko was back in Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps. All of that seems to work for Gordon Gekko as well – especially the part about blow people away anytime you say anything. Both Draper and Gekko are consumed with their careers. It was number one at the box office. It doesn’t happen by accident.

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9 Things Positive Leaders Do

Leading Blog

J ON GORDON is a prolific writer. The Power of Positive Leadership summarizes much of his thinking and provides a great introduction to all of his other work. Gordon explains nine things positive leaders do. When you see that the world has no power over you, you will lead more powerfully in the world.” Love your people.

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The Big Picture of Business- Flip Sides, Second Acts and Successful Careers

Strategy Driven

It used to be said that people have three careers in them. Bacharach started his music writing career by taking 'work for hire,' tailoring songs to particular performers. The Bacharach repertoire expanded, and he developed his signature musical style, along with lyricists such as Hal David. Resources being developed.

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The Best Leadership Books of 2015

Leading Blog

From Everybody Matters which helps us to look at those we lead as family to Becoming Steve Jobs that looks at the development of a leader as a life-long process, the following books help us to do just that. Leadership BS : Fixing Workplaces and Careers One Truth at a Time by Jeffrey Pfeffer Leadership BS is a compendium of human nature.

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First Impressions | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Even the most discerning people make value judgments at the subconscious level as it’s only human nature to use the power of observation in an attempt to validate perception. Share and Enjoy: View Comments Gordon R. link] mikemyatt Thanks for your comment Gordon. Thanks for stopping by Gordon. Clogston Hi, Mike.

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The Disconnected Leader | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Gordon R. link] mikemyatt Hi Gordon: It sounds as if there is no "disconnect" in your organization. Being in touch with those whom you work with and/or lead is a powerful asset to those who use it. Thanks for stopping by and job well done Gordon. We have no private offices.

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Leading Those Who Don't Want To Follow | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

When you develop the skill to transform negative conflict into creative tension is when you will begin to earn and hold the respect of even those individuals who don’t agree with your positions. I have always found that rapport is quickly developed when you listen, care, and attempt to help people succeed.

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