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Dr. Thomas Gordon - A Credo for Relationships

Building Personal Strength

The first book I ever read about people skills was Dr. Thomas Gordon's 1970 book P.E.T. Dr. Gordon passed away in 2002. Disclaimer - I have no affiliate connection with Dr. Gordon's organization or the publisher and receive no compensation for endorsing his books.) which stands for Parent Effectiveness Training.

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Leaders in the News: A reality TV show, a comedy of errors, or a Greek tragedy?

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Leadership Coaching Leadership Development Self Leadership In one hour this morning’s news was filled with the following headlines with fallen leaders topping the storylines: “A middle school principal arrested for domestic violence …” “NASCAR star Jeff Gordon loses his temper in a race and gets into a fight on the track” “John McAfee (..)

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Deming Podcast with Gordon McGilton

Deming Institute

Gordon McGilton, director of a private equity fund with investment in multiple industries, discusses applying Deming’s management ideas at the companies they invest in. Gordon will be presenting the 4 Day Deming seminar with Heero Hacquebord 27 to 30 April in Columbus, Ohio. download the podcast ). So they sent him back again.

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The Seven Tests of A CEO

Leading Blog

Or as former CFO of the Disney Interactive Media Group, Bruce Gordon, puts it, “Very few people are bad at their job, but many are not as good as they must be.”. We debate like we’re right, listen like we’re wrong, and then decide, commit, and lead together. Test #4 Can You Lead Transformation? The status quo is not an option.

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Best Practices For Leaders

Eric Jacobson

“Success happens by focusing on the process, not the outcome,” explain Jon Gordon and Mike Smith , co-authors of the book, You Win In The Locker Room First.” Trust generates commitment. Commitment foster teamwork, and teamwork delivers results. Communication is the foundation of every great relationship.

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How to Create a Culture of Greatness

Tanveer Naseer

The following is a guest post by Jon Gordon. “To A culture of greatness creates an expectation that everyone in the organization be committed to excellence. To build a winning a team and a successful organization you must create a culture of greatness.” As the leaders at Apple say, “Culture beats strategy all day long.”

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Memorial Day Leadership Lessons

N2Growth Blog

Commitment, passion, attention to detail, discipline, service above self, honor, integrity, perseverance, compassion, the ability to both lead and follow, to execute with precision, and the ability to adapt, improvise, and overcome are representative traits possessed by successful military leaders. link] Gordon R. Thanks Mark.