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The Elements of Transformational Leadership

Skip Prichard

In terms of wellbeing, you may begin to see how the concepts of meaning and purpose become more vivid. Although when described, these facets of transforming leadership take on some meaning, we suggest that in these terms they are not, well, very usable. It suggests charisma, devotion, awe and emotional attachment.

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10 Steps to Creating a Talent Advantage

N2Growth Blog

The following commentary came from Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft when he was asked about his philosophy on hiring: “I did all the hiring myself for a long time. People, their traits, attitudes, and work ethic (or lack thereof) are contagions. No one joined Microsoft without my interviewing them and liking them.

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Craft a Remarkable Personal Brand Statement! 29 Steps & Examples

Miles Anthony Smith

Great leaders often align their leadership values with personal beliefs and ethics of their own. If you’re successful, your brand will leave an impact long after you’re gone. It's an extension of yourself that lingers even long after that person has left your website, book, show, or other piece of content.

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How IBM's Sam Palmisano Redefined the Global Corporation

Harvard Business Review

Never confuse charisma with leadership. Patience and a long-term view. Palmisano warned against prioritizing shareholders or other constituents, calling this "a false choice," and explaining that "Long-term management is a serious challenge in a world driven by short-term thinking. Directness.

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It’s Better to Avoid a Toxic Employee than Hire a Superstar

Harvard Business Review

And aside from performance, bad guys often win at work because they exhibit other valued traits, like charisma, curiosity, and high self-esteem. Still, they aren’t likely to help the organization in the long term. “The medical term primum non nocere (first do no harm) I think applies here,” Minor told me.