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Don’t Let STEMM Leadership Be an Oxymoron

The Practical Leader

” Since participation in this career/leadership program for “high potentials” is voluntary, defensiveness is usually low, and interest in learning and developing is high. Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM) are vital to our economy, climate, health, and well-being.

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Mastering Leadership Development: A Guide to Elevating Your Leadership Skills

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The modern corporate world, marked by technological leaps and diverse workforce demands, necessitates leaders who are not only visionary but also adaptable and resilient. Psychologist Daniel Goleman underscores that leaders with high social intelligence are adept at building relationships and effective networks.

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October Leadership Development Carnival: Autumn Fun Edition

Persuasive Powerhouse

Steve Boese of Steve Boese’s HR Technology shows how quickly small acorns can grow into the mighty oaks of an ‘A’ Team in Quick – Send in the ‘B’ Team Michael Lee Stallard entices us to take a break on our tour …er, journey…. and ponder The Pride Paradox.

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Influencing Creativity and Innovation

Persuasive Powerhouse

The fear of making mistakes is deeply ingrained in our psyche says Vineet Nayar, CEO of HCL Technologies [link]. In order to influence creativity and innovation, leaders should also encourage employees to make mistakes in order to learn.

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Seeing the “And” in Others

Persuasive Powerhouse

Since I work with technology execs, I constantly hear people promote the stereotype that technically brilliant people cannot lead. Executive Coach Caroline Smith : July 19, 2010 at 6:06 pm Wow, I love the phrase “seeing the ‘and’ in others&# ! This resonates with my desire to always look for strengths in a person.

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How New Managers Can Send the Right Leadership Signals

Harvard Business Review

One of the most exciting and — sometimes anxiety-producing transitions in a career — comes when you move from being an individual contributor to becoming a manager. Becoming a new manager is an important leadership passage in your career. Be clear and direct, always with respect.

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What It Takes to Become a Great Product Manager

Harvard Business Review

Here’s a deeper look at how the four key traits of EQ, as defined by Daniel Goleman , relate to the PM role: Relationship management: Probably one of the most important characteristics of a great PM is their relationship management skills. Pro: Breakthrough technology can offer customers things they didn’t even know they needed.