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Leaders As Control Freaks

Joseph Lalonde

How can you stress proof yourself so the fast-pace demanding nature of work not leap into your psyche, emotions and ultimately impact your health? Here are a few research-based practices that might feel counterintuitive at first, but can stress proof you, and improve your work performance. Another byproduct is less stress.

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Leadership, Passion, And Transformation

Joseph Lalonde

However, through years of bitter experiences—a divorce, stress and anxiety attacks, I slowly learned this was a fallacy. Find a mentor? This is a guest article from Rosalind Henderson. A product of world renown leadership mentors, Dr. John Maxwell, Drs. It was the media’s version of the complete woman. .

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3 Transitions Even the Best Leaders Struggle With

Harvard Business Review

Overall, knowing the areas others think you need to grow allows you to get the support you need — executive coaching, finding a peer-mentor, or adjusting your team to round out your development areas. In 2009, for instance, GM removed its CEO , Fritz Henderson, because he was not enough of a change agent.