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First Look: Leadership Books for March 2024

Leading Blog

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in March 2024 curated just for you. Slow Productivity : The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout by Cal Newport Our current definition of “productivity” is broken. Slow productivity is exactly what we need. Bad leadership is a social disease.

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10 Disciplines To Help You Stay Sharp And Energetic

Eric Jacobson

In Shine , Gino shares 10 disciplines to help you stay sharp and energetic without burning out. As you read the book, you will learn how to: Set boundaries in your work life (without compromising productivity) that allow you to become a better leader and better person.

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Elon Musk by Walter Isaascson

Leading Blog

Even though Musk’s approach doesn’t necessarily provide a blueprint to be copied any more than Steve Jobs’ approach did (even though both individuals got results), it does offer lessons to be learned and applied in our own leadership. What in the design was to blame for a production-line problem? They’re risk mitigators.

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Harnessing the Power of Sleep for Effective Leadership

Skip Prichard

The truth is, sleep is an essential component of effective leadership. From decision-making to creativity, from emotional intelligence to productivity, good quality sleep can significantly influence a leader’s performance. Enhanced Decision Making A well-rested leader is a sharp-minded leader. ” 4. .

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How to Host a Productive Generational Conversation

Nathan Magnuson

The initial wave of Baby Boomers (many of whom occupied senior leadership roles) was set to begin a mass retirement. Here are some ways to make the conversation a productive one. Millenials have now become the largest generational segment in the workforce and are starting to creep into senior leadership roles.

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Silly Putty Leadership

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post by Great Leadership monthly contributor Beth Armknecht Miller : This month marks the 61st anniversary of Silly Putty being patented. So what do Silly Putty and Leadership have in common? And lets not forget that in certain circumstances, Silly Putty can break if it is submitted to a sharp blow.

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Transition Coaching After Executive Search Placement Increases Success in India

N2Growth Blog

Even the most senior leaders recognize that they require some degree of external support to understand and get clarity on their emotional triggers and thought patterns to integrate better and be more successful and productive. Intangible skills- the most important piece of the executive search placement puzzle.

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