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First Look: Leadership Books for July 2021

Leading Blog

The Power of Clarity : Unleash the True Potential of Workplace Productivity, Confidence, and Empowerment by Ann Latham. In The Power of Clarity , Ann Latham exposes the unrecognized confusion and explains how to eliminate it. The Power of Trust : How Companies Build It, Lose It, Regain It by Sandra J. Sucher and Shalene Gupta.

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More Than a Buzzword: Let’s Be Honest About Diversity and Inclusion

N2Growth Blog

Diversity and inclusion is a buzzword in the business world, countless company websites tout their commitment to building diverse teams and inclusive cultures. This can lead one to a belief that in certain cases D&I isn’t any more than a PR play. But what does this all really mean and why should companies care?

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Leadership—Unwrapped and Unadorned

Lead Change Blog

The PR team elected to pass this complaint letter in response to then CEO Herb Kelleher with a bit of background about the never-happy customer. Herb was driven by a mission to maintain a company committed to the constituents Southwest served. The public relations team struggled to find new ways to try and appease Mrs. Crabapple.

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How Transparency Can Benefit Your Organization

Strategy Driven

Leveraging the power of a good story, transparency is a positive alternative to a competitive, secretive attitude; it’s a more compassionate way to function. Firms like a healthcare PR company Portland can help you craft your message so it resonates with customers.

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6 Social Media Skills Every Leader Must Learn

Lead from Within

Develop a genuine voice, not one that sounds like it’s coming from the PR office. Be ready to commit to giving without immediate results, creating connections and giving people a favorable impression of your brand. .” Be ready to hear what people have to say–the good and the bad. THE LEADERSHIP GAP.

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How to Be a Good Dictator (or Not)

Nathan Magnuson

Since knowledge is power, they selectively withhold information so no one has the full picture beside themselves. By definition, every leader is a potential threat to a dictator’s power. PR is a constant priority. For servant leaders: Reward commitment to the values that guide the organization. Despise favoritism.

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How to Discover Your Organization’s Deep Purpose

Skip Prichard

“Leaders practice deep purpose when they commit to a reason for being that encompasses both financial and societal goals.” Leaders practice deep purpose when they commit to a reason for being that encompasses both financial and societal goals. I recently spoke with him about his research and book. . ” -Ranjay Gulati.