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So You Want To Be A Leader? How To Unlock Your Leadership Destiny

Terry Starbucker

I obtained my CPA certificate, rose quickly through the ranks and within 5 years I was a Manager on the fast track to partner. I had no real concept of “leadership” formed in my head. This was, without question, the “STEP ONE” to my leadership success, and I believe to yours as well. It was an “offer I couldn’t refuse”, right?

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How the best differ from the rest PART II

Six Disciplines

One example from our research indicated that high-performing organizations rate their satisfaction with the business advice they get from their external CPA much higher than low-performing organizations. They have a clear vision and strong leadership, and are disciplined in their approach to business.

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The 2 Leadership Traits That Will Set You Apart (and Sustain You For The Long Haul)

Terry Starbucker

After all, I had earned it, having just finished a 28 year run as a CPA, cable company VP of Operations, football stadium project manager, VP of Development for another cable company, and finally, a cable company SVP of Operations. They kept the “fire in my belly” every single day I stepped into the leadership arena.

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What to Do When a “Devil’s Advocate” Tries to Derail Your Project

Harvard Business Review

Devil’s advocates tend to pop up just when a project is about to launch. Champions of the project are often blindsided, fumbling for a defense of what they thought was obvious. Champions of the project are often blindsided, fumbling for a defense of what they thought was obvious. ” Show how everyone wins.

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Healthy Habits Of Successful Leaders – An Expert Roundup

Joseph Lalonde

I asked each of these leaders a single question about healthy leadership: What healthy habits do you attribute to your success as a leader? Discover a healthy leadership habit of @MichaelHyatt at Click To Tweet. Check out these healthy habits of #leadership experts @MichaelHyatt, @MarkTimm, and @48DaysTeam Click To Tweet.