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Why Connection is a Matter of Life and Death

Michael Lee Stallard

This week I want to share two outstanding TED Talks with you that demonstrate how both quantitative and qualitative research are coming to the conclusion that human connection improves the quality and length of our lives. I’d encourage you to watch the entire talks. For those who don’t have time, a few highlights follow. Richard Waldinger, Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, on Happiness.

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Traits of a Successful Leader

Women on Business

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How to Bridge the Gap that Holds You Back

Leadership Freak

The way people experience you is often different from the way you intend. You hoped to hear, “Thanks for the encouragement.” Instead you heard, “You’re pushy.

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3D Team Leadership

Coaching Tip

Three major pitfalls that severely limit a team's potential to be effective. The first pitfall encountered is that leaders and companies promote an entirely "there is no "I" in teams" ideology. In essence, those who endorse this approach expect individuals to sacrifice their own interests and goals for the good of a team. A constant "we over me" mind-set is neither realistic nor optimal in companies today.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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The Camino Way: Lessons in Leadership From a Walk Across Spain

Kevin Eikenberry

by Victor Prince Take a successful leader in both the corporate and Federal Government worlds, a leader with a taste for adventure and some athletic skills, and you get Victor Prince. This is a rare combination to be sure, and lucky for us it takes a rare leader and author to write this book. Victor […]. The post The Camino Way: Lessons in Leadership From a Walk Across Spain appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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For Leaders, Results Count, But It’s How You Get There That Matters

Management Excellence

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Golden Rules Of Effective Communication

Eric Jacobson

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Always remember to: Recognize achievements and accomplishments often. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Praise in public, censure in private.