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Best Leadership Books of 2010

Leading Blog

One helps to explain the artistry of leadership. The big lesson for all of us: nothing—leadership, capitalism, society—can be sustained forever in a culture of get —with a mindset of always more. Driven to Lead : Good, Bad, and Misguided Leadership by Paul R. Related Interest: Best Leadership Books of 2009.

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Enhancing Board Performance: Strategies for Effective Board Evaluations

N2Growth Blog

Additionally, organizations can identify barriers hindering equal representation and equitable decision-making by utilizing metrics that measure board inclusivity, such as participation rates and board dynamics.

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quickpoint: The Long Tail of Talent

Leading Blog

And these more informal organizations are much less constrained by geography; talented people can live anywhere and shouldn’t have to move to contribute." Chris Anderson describes it this way in Makers: The New Industrial Revolution : "The Web allows people to show what they can do, regardless of their education and credentials.

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Leading a Culture of Innovation

LDRLB

It’s a simple tool ( download PDF or download PowerPoint ) for defining the following dimensions of an organization’s innovation culture: Leadership – How leaders influence innovation through explicit decisions and subtle behaviors. LEAPS Innovation Leadership Competencies. KEY Creativity Climate (Harvard).

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What is Your Innovation Style?

Great Leadership By Dan

With this information organizations can harness different personalities to innovate in a dynamic and effective manner. Team conflict can be minimized by allowing the style best suited for each project state to lead the way, then having them step aside when that stage is completed.

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VideoMonday: leading outside the lines

LDRLB

In many organizations, the informal organization is just as vital to getting things done as the formal organization. This book preview from Joel Katzenbach and Zia Khan explores how leaders can tap into the informal network and get more done. Leadership katzenbach khan'

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Leaders, Your Words Matter

Next Level Blog

No matter what type of leader you are or what kind of formal or informal organization you lead, I encourage you to pause today and everyday to consider the possible impact of your words. If you’re in a position of leadership you have that power. On occasion, that influence comes through demonstrated action. Click Here.