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Deep Motivations, Not Competencies, Drive Leadership Performance

The Empowered Buisness

Orientation toward innovation and creativity. how to do something faster, better or cheaper) over procedures; high motivation toward goals, rather than avoiding problems; and high future time orientation with a focus on long term strategies, future customer needs and environmental changes. Decision making style. And much more.

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Leadership Is About to Get More Uncomfortable

Harvard Business Review

Competitors will be recast as allies, as rival companies will have to work together to achieve more complex technical innovations. Altrocentric leaders will be capable of long-term vision encompassing both global and local perspectives.

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The Leadership Vacuum | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Before I go any further, today’s rant should not be construed as a call for elitism, but rather a call for authenticity, innovation and professionalism. As leadership advisors and coaches we counsel our clients on the need for change and innovation, but have we become the proverbial shoe maker without shoes?

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