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The Hidden Power of Vulnerability: Why Great Leaders Dare to Be Wrong

Let's Grow Leaders

A couple of weeks ago, I found myself in front of a pair of toe socks at REI. As a leader, you’ve built your career on having answers. I hated the idea of individual toes in little toe socks. In fact, they gave me the creeps. But…I’d never tried them. The socks were on sale. So, I bought a pair and tried them out.

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I’m Not Naive, We’re Just Cowards

Modern Servant Leader

You think Servant Leadership doesn’t work “in the real world” I guess organizations practicing servant leadership like Southwest Airlines, Vanguard, REI, U.S. The alternative of selfish focus on individual careers is all-too-well documented in failures. Cellular, Starbucks, Zappos, the U.S. No, I’m not naive.

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Fiona Dawson: “My imperative is around breaking down barriers for people”

Chartered Management Institute

In October 2023, Fiona’s career took another twist: she became president of CMI. Throughout my career I’ve been lucky enough to have people like that.” When describing her own management style, Fiona gives credit to Grant Reied, her most recent CEO at Mars, who pushed her to take on tasks she feared she wasn’t capable of. “He

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How to Improve the Engagement and Retention of Young Hourly Workers

Harvard Business Review

Our research indicated that young people are more than twice as likely to stay at their job for more than a year if they see their job as a career or a stepping stone to a career. Chipotle highlights a clear career path for entry-level employees on its website and directs new hires to it on Day 1.

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