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Learn to Toggle for Leadership Success

Lead Change Blog

He finds it easy to be steeped in data-driven situations that require sharp focus and logical decision-making. But because he is exclusively focused on tasks, he is actually suppressing his ability to engage in the relationships that are essential for successful leadership. Kolb, and also featured in this previous post on Lead Change.

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Enabling Growth: Promotions Are So Yesterday

QAspire

We climb our way up through the winding roads with sharp turns.” What sharp turns (risks) could you take that will challenge you and expose you to radically new learning – within your own function or other functions in the company?” Jay applied for that role – a sharp turn from his current profile and past skills.

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7 Ways to Attract and Retain Younger Leaders

Ron Edmondson

Much of the work God did at the church plant was done through the leadership efforts of people 10, 15, and 20 years younger than me. We have been surrounded by young leaders – some very sharp young leaders. I understand, because I made some huge mistakes as a young leader, but at the same time, it’s how I learned.

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How To Lead An Empowered Workforce

Eric Jacobson

Accelerated change driven by exponentially advancing technologies have made steep learning curves part of every day work. Leading Without Maps with Four Leadership Shifts : At the threshold of a new frontier in leadership and workforce development, business leaders can no longer rely on the guidebooks of the past.

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Take the Red Pill

CO2

by Gary Cohen Leadership Reality: Achievement vs. Intimacy. ” You had another just-as-sharp pencil in your bag as a backup, next to your mini ruler (just the right length for underlining your notes) and both a yellow and green highlighter. Leadership Reality: The Matrix. You really felt it.

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7 Ways to Attract and Keep Younger Leaders

Ron Edmondson

Frankly, I have talked with some pastors frustrated with what they see as a lack of leadership among the newer generations. Much of the work God did at the church plant was done through the leadership efforts of people 10, 15, and 20 years younger than me. This has been such a refreshing learning curve for me.

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45 Career Advice Experts Offer Career Success Secrets

Miles Anthony Smith

However, it's also the MOST CRITICAL skill in senior management and leadership positions. This generally has to do with soft skills, things the organization can't teach you like leadership skills, the ability to work effectively with a team, time management and follow through, being persistent. Particularly at more junior positions.

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