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How to Solve Our Wild Problems

Leading Blog

The big decisions in life, what Russ Roberts calls Wild Problems — whether to marry, who to marry, what career path to follow, ethical dilemmas — “can’t be made with data, or science, or the usual rational approaches.”. In 1838, Charles Darwin faced a wild problem. So what do we do when faced with a wild problem?

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Cognitive Reappraisal for Wild Success

Leading Blog

Wild Success by Amy Posey and Kevin Vallely illustrates seven leadership lessons we can learn from the harrowing experiences of extreme athletes. I want to focus on a critical, but often difficult skill that we all need to develop: cognitive reappraisal. They must be able to execute a plan under pressure.

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10 Leadership Lessons From Pokemon Go

Leading in Context

As I learned the basics of the game I noticed that its structure is aligned with some of the principles of good leadership. By Linda Fisher Thornton I resisted playing the wildly popular game Pokemon Go as long as I could, but the world was playing it (including my teenagers) so awhile back I decided to give it a go.

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Too Many Ideas: How To Help Your Team Stay Focused and Creative [VIDEO]

Let's Grow Leaders

We’ve been growing so fast, it’s like the wild, wild west. This conversation came up when we were looking at curriculum design for ongoing training for one of our long-term leadership development clients. Everybody’s bringing their ideas and moving in a gazillion directions. This way and that.

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October 2017 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Welcome to the October 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Development. Leadership. Willy Steiner of Executive Coaching Concepts provided The Importance of GRIT – My Recent Adventure in the Wild. Chris Edmonds of the Purposeful Culture Group contributed Culture Leadership Charge: No Surprises.

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Leading in the Wild

Lead Change Blog

They extend a heartfelt invitation to all (does and bucks) to join them on their wild journey. “Do Opening the cage door, Hazel works to convince the four to abandon their confined and boring dwelling and join his band in the wild. What is Leadership, Really? Welcome to the Wild. The Way of the Leader in the Wild.

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Culture, Fit, and Employee Motivation Strategies

Let's Grow Leaders

00:29) Leadership & Future Insights : David introduces the essence of “ Leadership without Losing Your Soul ,” promising future explorations into workplace harmony. Reflect on what drives you—company, craft, or cause—to navigate your path wisely. (00:29)