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Leading through Long Term Influence

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post by Great Leadership regular contributor Beth Armknecht Miller: Webster’s Dictionary defines a “leader” as a person who has commanding authority or influence”. If a leader only has authority and is unable to influence others, then his leadership will be short lived. What are the critical methods to leadership influence?

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Are You an Accidental Soul-Sucking CEO?

Joseph Lalonde

It’s more than simply clumsy leadership. Demonstrate the leadership and clarity that will drive not only [your] own investment returns but also the prosperity and security of [your] fellow citizens.”. That’s much more motivating than saying, “I’m going to go to work today and I’m going to sell a can of chemicals.”

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The Traits of Socially Innovative Companies

Harvard Business Review

While there are some factors that make social innovation more likely than not — such as intrapreneurs who will champion them — Davis and White find that competing for talent, strong brands, and leadership transitions all correlate with stronger social initiatives.

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Leader Or Bully? There are Consequences

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post by By Hap Klopp and Brian Tarcy , Authors, Conquering the North Face: An Adventure in Leadership: I’ve seen it a thousand times in business—rejection of an idea or a person by virtue of corporate status. It is indeed a complex, challenging mixture the fascists have fashioned. But many do; just no leadership talent.

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Calming Your Brain During Conflict

Harvard Business Review

When we perceive a threat, the amygdala sounds an alarm, releasing a cascade of chemicals in the body. When I’m worked up, he has the habit of looking at me, raising and lowering his hands in a calming fashion, and saying “Easy Windmill.” For me, it helps to remind myself to relax. Step 2: Let go of the story.

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9 Sustainable Business Stories That Shaped 2016

Harvard Business Review

With the support of chemical companies , more than 170 countries also agreed to phase out HFCs , the high global-warming-potential chemicals used in air-conditioners and refrigerators everywhere. Big themes are great, but periodically a specific example of leadership seems worthy of extra attention.

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