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First Look: Leadership Books for June 2021

Leading Blog

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in June 2021. Whether it's the death of a friend, loss of a job, a bad break-up, or the isolation of Covid-19, those who manage to be where their feet are will grow, stretch and emerge stronger, smarter, and more prepared as we find peace and gratitude in the pause.

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There Is No Time To Hurry Up And Wait

N2Growth Blog

So, whenever a leader or an organization adopts any new strategy, technology platform, methodology or approach, that adoption has to be driven by both a need and with leadership clarity. John Kotter was right; an atmosphere of urgency will create an atmosphere of exceptional or extraordinary achievement.

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Does a Mentor have to Breathe?

In the CEO Afterlife

To most of us, mentors are people of experience and knowledge who help the less experienced advance their careers and/or their education. In the early days of my 40 year business career, I was lucky to work under two gentlemen who instilled several critical success factors that guided me from Brand Manager to CEO. Strategy.

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A Selection of Readings From The Core Masterclass

The Office Blend Blog

The same idea applies for both people and career paths.). Management is (Still) Not Leadership. John Kotter. Yet, this critical capability is not something that can materializes on demand. This unique form of internal strength, is pain-painstakingly developed over time. Happy reading. Marla Gottschalk, HBR.

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100 Answers to the Question: What Is Leadership?

Lead from Within

If you Google the word leadership you can get about 479,000,000 results, each definition as unique as an individual leader. Here are 100 of the best ways to define leadership–choose the ones that fits best for you. Then people will appreciate your leadership.” This, and not much else, is the essence of leadership.”

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First Engage Yourself: 7 Ways to Increase Your Own Engagement and Satisfaction

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

If you are a manager, these numbers should alarm you. Do you see opportunities for growth and career advancement? John Gabarro and John Kotter give good advice in their Harvard Business Review article Managing Your Boss. But the news is not good. Perhaps you’ve had discussions about it or even tried to do something.

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Retain Your Top Performers

Marshall Goldsmith

Leaders are debating the changing nature of work and the perceived decline in job security (the lifelong career at a benevolent company is a fading memory) and the erosion of corporate loyalty. ” In fact, many managers cited cases of younger employees who were contributing more to the company but made less money than older employees.