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You Unplugged: Prepare to be Spontaneous

Leading Blog

Judith Humphrey writes in Impromptu: Leading in the Moment , that “you must prepare to be spontaneous.” In my position, it is somewhat important that I should not say any foolish things. It is one idea, engaging, and positive. M OST OF THE SPEAKING we do is impromptu. And for most of us it’s spontaneous. We’re winging it.

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Positivity at Work by Chris Edmonds and Lisa Zigarmi

Rajesh Setty

My friends Chris Edmonds and Lisa Zigarmi have written a wonderful book called Positivity at Work Tweet. RS: Why positivity at work, and why now? Positivity matters. Wherever you work, whatever your role, you have the power to create greater positivity at work and enhance your happiness. 31% more productive.

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Your Nice Boss May Be Killing Your Career

Harvard Business Review

Every time the team became "positively frustrated" and ready to make the change necessary to get to the next level he would stand up and say sweetly, "Oh, I just wanted to remind you all of how far we have come." After another move a year later he is in a terrific position in a better company with far better prospects than he had before.

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Reading for Lifetime Growth

Chris Brady

If you are anything like I was as a young man, you've dabbled in a book or two and can barely relate to what I'm positing in this article. Posted by: Mark Humphrey | December 06, 2010 at 04:05 PM Chris, One of the reasons that I joined TEAM is that I wanted some guided reading. You don't have to believe me.

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