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Passing the Leadership Baton Gracefully

Great Leadership By Dan

.” - Francis Hesselbein I recently asked readers to submit their burning leadership development questions. One of the best books I’ve read on the topic of leadership transition is from Marshall Goldsmith, called Succession, Are You Ready? To me, not having prepared at least one successor is a leadership failure.

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25 Timeless Leadership Lessons That Just Plain Work: Lessons 16 to 20

Terry Starbucker

Hi fellow leaders, it’s the fourth week of my five-week series outlining 25 timeless leadership lessons that just plain work. “It is Solved by Walking” Take the Leadership Litmus Test. A high-profile CEO not defining himself by his career? Words Alone Don’t Make the Leader. Blend Will and Humility.

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14 Principles that Made Amazon

Skip Prichard

Steve Anderson spent his career in the insurance industry focused on risk and business growth. The Bezos Letters takes you through Jeff Bezos’ shareholder letters and distills them into growth principles you can apply in your company. After studying Jeff Bezos’ letters, what surprised you the most?

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Leaders Beware: The Peril Of The Accountability Trap

Terry Starbucker

The trap comes into play when accountability focuses more on a “ procedure based ” approach that puts great emphasis on volumes of detailed and explicit rules and regulations that generally need to be followed to the letter, “ or else ”. There is no risk taking out there – no deviations, no creativity, just a fear of that binder.

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The Big Picture of Business: Corporate Communications – Correctly Positioning Your Company

Strategy Driven

Guidelines and Customs to be Observed in Corporate Communications. The marketplace is rapidly expanding and is an excellent career choice for young people. Guidelines on working with the media. Guidelines on arranging speeches, seminars and town hall meetings. Work and abilities of your employees are diverse and creative.