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Hire People with Common Sense and Good Critical Judgement

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post by Stan Silverman : During a recent event to launch my book, Be Different! My boss, who had the authority to order the recall and the CEO of the company were traveling and were unreachable. When my boss and the CEO returned from their trip, I told them what I had done. I ordered the recall.

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Be Different! The Key to Business and Career Success

Skip Prichard

That’s what Stan Silverman has preached in his hundreds of columns for years. ” -Stan Silverman. ” -Stan Silverman. The CEO is responsible for tone and culture. An example of a CEO setting the wrong tone and culture is Travis Kalanick, the founder and former CEO of Uber. ” -Stan Silverman.

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How to Build Trust with Those You Lead

Strategy Driven

These views are based on over four decades of serving in the trenches advancing through 11 jobs to the position of CEO of a global company, and observing other leaders serving on numerous public, private, private equity and nonprofit boards. Stan Silverman is founder and CEO of Silverman Leadership and author of Be Different!

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How Etsy Found Its Purpose and Crafted a Turnaround

Harvard Business Review

CEO Josh Silverman’s purpose-driven turnaround at Etsy made the company profitable and improved its social and environmental impact.

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An Interview with Peak Performance Expert David Silverman

HR Digest

Former Navy SEAL, David Silverman discusses the role of establishing a shared sense of purpose in non-executive teams. That’s why CEOs of many organizations established executive teams – a group of senior leaders who work together to define goals and ensure everyone keeps them in mind. The SEAL Teams are like being a part of a family.

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HBR's Most Popular Blog Posts of 2011

Harvard Business Review

by David Silverman. Silverman's basic philosophy on cover letters? Penney's new CEO on how to create an irresistible retail experience. We all hate business jargon, but we can't stop using it. More people commented on this post than on any other in HBR.org's history. The Best Cover Letter I Ever Received. Don't bother.

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19 Key Leadership Competencies & Behaviors from 29 Top Experts

Miles Anthony Smith

My top leadership book recommendation is Everybody Matters by Bob Chapman, CEO of Barry-Wehmiller. Dr. Robyn Silverman ( Leadership Expert ) Number #1 leadership competency a person must possess or learn to succeed? Listen with the intent to hear—and then use what we hear for the betterment of those around us.