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Leader Know Thyself

Coaching Tip

It should be noted that there are two types of knowledge: the factual information that can be acquired by formal education and real-world practices, and knowledge of one''s own "inner" world. It is the second category that uniquely establishes the standard of real leadership. They tend to flow, instead, from our own hearts.

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Olympic Host Cities Need Transparency, Not Knowledge Transfer

Harvard Business Review

Certainly, knowledge transfer has been a priority of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Particularly in the last 12 years since the Sydney Games, it has put extensive effort into developing a Knowledge Management Program. Sometimes, improved knowledge transfer is a false idol. Contractual commitment.

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How to Gain Credibility When You Have Little Experience

Harvard Business Review

Find out what specific types of knowledge people in your industry crave — and lack — and build your area of expertise around it. Manage your workload and communicate proactively. Manage your commitments and workload wisely.

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