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Video Book Club – Beach Read Edition: Operation Mincemeat

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Operation Mincemeat is a true story that reads like a novel. It’s a fun and fascinating read that shows how important characteristics like persistence and ingenuity can be to the practice of leadership. Take a look at the video for other thoughts on why you might like this book. Your comment has not yet been posted. Click Here.

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Viva Chile: Leadership and the Rescue of the Miners

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Last month, I wrote a post on What We Can Learn About Leadership from the Chilean Miners. And, as was the case with the astronauts, the miners could not have made it safely home without the efforts, talents and leadership of thousands of others. There are leadership lessons to learn from the rescuers as well.

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Leadership Lessons in Classlessness and Class

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That’s one definition of leadership. Take A Look Leadership Lessons Podcast Leadership Lessons Podcasts : Scott Eblin, executive coach, speaker and author of The Next Level: What Insiders Know About Executive Success, 2nd Edition , talks with top business and organizational leaders. It’s definitely a definition of class.

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Three Things I Learned About Leadership From Admiral Allen Today

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With a resume like that, it’s easy to understand why Admiral Allen was asked to speak on “Leadership in a Time of Crisis.” Leverage Experience:   Once an operating rhythm was established, Allen and his team ended each day with a meeting with Gulf Coast state and local officials to review progress and plan the next day’s efforts.

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Video Book Club: The Power of Pull

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Backed by a lot of research and some interesting case studies, the authors offer a wealth of provocative ideas on how to operate in the age of the internet. They also have a real gift for simplifying complex concepts with short, memorable phrases. I talk about three of those phrases that landed with me in the video. Click Here.

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Leadership and the Ground Zero Mosque

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At the risk of igniting a debate among readers on the efficacy of building the Islamic center a few blocks from Ground Zero, I would argue that both Obama and Bloomberg have shown principled leadership on the issue. "  Whether they’re stated or not, most organizations have operating principles.  Why do you think so?

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How to Run a Staff Meeting - Next Level Blog

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How: The meeting leader clearly states the ground rules for how the meeting will operate – cell phones off, radios down, stick to the agenda and no side conversations. A clear Why keeps people engaged. There’s an emphasis on using the processes and documentation that will keep everyone on the same page. What else did you see in the video?

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