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Avoiding The 5 Mistakes That Can End Your Leadership Career (before it even gets started)

Terry Starbucker

The cable company had just been sold, so the idea of not only escaping the resulting uncertainty, AND also landing safely in a dream position (pro football was my favorite sport, although the Packers were my favorite team), was just too good to pass up. And, he wanted to finance it privately, without taxpayer money.

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Launching a Personal Finance Revolution

Chris Brady

The series is called the Personal Mastery Series , for reasons which will become obvious to all viewers, and the subject matter for the first episode is personal finances. The title of the event is, Launching a Personal Finance Revolution , and can be purchased in advance here. You've probably heard it all before. See you there.

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The Perils of Hitting “Reply All”

Great Leadership By Dan

The job seeker, Manos Katsampoukas, sent his resume to 4000 recruiters politely asking for a position in finance or marketing. When you make a lot of money and drive flashy sports cars, you get very little symphony. OK, granted, that’s not a very smart job-hunting strategy.

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Leadership – No Talent Required | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

What we’re experiencing today is too much form over substance – leaders lacking in foundation, but replete with social/political savvy. In most sports I’m aware of you cannot play if you don’t suit-up and show-up. Leadership is a participation sport and never works well in absentia.

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The 5 Mistakes That Nearly Killed My Career (And Can Save Yours)

Terry Starbucker

The cable company had just been sold, so the idea of not only escaping the resulting uncertainty, AND also landing safely in a dream position (pro football was my favorite sport), was just too good to pass up. And, he wanted to finance it privately, without taxpayer money. For a specific sum of money, NOT to be exceeded.

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First Impressions | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Sure it would…Likewise, if I drove up in a new Bentley, wearing a $3,000 custom tailored suit, sporting a fresh manicure, a GQ hair-cut, and with an attitude of arrogance, wouldn’t that also color your opinion of my ability? While I have a few swiss watches, my Timex Ironman is still my favorite.

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Leadership Interview – Marshall Goldsmith | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Marshall Goldsmith : Leadership is a contact sport and it’s often messy. All three of these individuals have had a profound and positive impact on those individuals and organizations which they have led. Mike Myatt : If you could offer any of our readers’ specific advice about leadership what would that be?

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