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Jen Shirkani: An interview by Bob Morris

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Charisma Confusion: It’s Often a Weakness and Humility a Strength

The Practical Leader

From his good to great research, Jim Collins found humility is a hallmark of the very best leaders. Less effective leaders often have low levels of emotional intelligence. They often see humility as weakness. If they could shut up long enough to learn, they might discover that it’s a vital trait for great leadership.

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Where Did the Nice Leaders Go?

Lead Change Blog

Deposits in the emotional bank account of others. Improved emotional intelligence, which comes from practice. From there, being civil requires patience, understanding, emotional intelligence and the willingness to make small sacrifices for the sake of others. Reciprocity. Innovation. Being Nice is Worth It.

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Layoffs Rarely Pay Off: Here are 15 Alternatives

The Practical Leader

Jim Collins’ Good to Great research determined, “half of the companies we were studying didn’t do it (layoffs) once. Emotionally intelligent, people-focused leaders find ways to reduce costs rather than chucking people overboard like useless ballast during the storm. Alternatives to Layoffs.

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Thoughts That Make You Go Hmmm on…Performance Excellence

The Practical Leader

Good to Great , Jim Collins, Harper Business, New York, 2001, pages 12-14. ” - Jim Collins and Morten Hansen, Great by Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck — Why Some Thrive Despite Them All. Self-effacing, quiet, reserved, even shy — these leaders are a paradoxical blend of personal humility and professional will.

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43 Best Leadership Books to Skyrocket Your Career

Miles Anthony Smith

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't Jim Collins' book, "Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't," pulls from a study covering 28 companies to offer advice on which leadership strategies and business practices work, and which don't.

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Thoughts That Make You Go Hmmm on…Performance Excellence

The Practical Leader

Good to Great , Jim Collins, Harper Business, New York, 2001, pages 12-14. ” - Jim Collins and Morten Hansen, Great by Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck — Why Some Thrive Despite Them All. Self-effacing, quiet, reserved, even shy — these leaders are a paradoxical blend of personal humility and professional will.