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The Wisdom of Uncertainty

Lead from Within

Alan Watts, the British-born philosopher, has pointed out the sense, which we all seem to share, that we live in a time of unusual uncertainty. Faced with uncertainty, we naturally strive to take control. Control is an illusion and uncertainty is the reality. And when uncertainty leads to doubt and fear, we find ourselves stuck.

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Leading Thoughts for April 27, 2023

Leading Blog

Kets de Vries on wisdom: “Wise people recognize that life moves with an ebb and a flow. During this journey, you can have a choice: you can acquire wisdom or you can remain blinded. This journey towards wisdom very much implies living in the present, planning for the future, and profiting from the past.” That’s different.

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Leading in Complexity and Uncertainty with Anu Rathninde

Let's Grow Leaders

Complexity and uncertainty mean unpredictable business outcomes, yet decisions are made based on assumptions of certainty that don’t include the interdependence and emergence of your employees, customers, supply chain, and eventually, success. Leading in Complexity and Uncertainty. 21:14 Complexity is the reality. Get the Book.

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The Best Leadership Books of 2021

Leading Blog

Leadership is about hope. All leaders face their own version of these tests, and the authors draw on the distilled wisdom, stories, and lessons from hundreds of chief executives to show how every aspiring leader can master these challenges and lead like a CEO. And that feeds our approach in society at large. That’s not the way to lead.

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First Look: Leadership Books for December 2021

Leading Blog

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in December 2021. The Five Graces of Life and Leadership by Gary Burnison. Five simple qualities that captures the essence of outstanding leadership today. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases not listed here. With Amy Herman’s Fixed.,

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First Look: Leadership Books for January 2023

Leading Blog

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in January 2023 curated just for you. Leadership is engaging others to solve daunting challenges. Because, leadership is an activity―small actions taken in moments of opportunity. Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month. They are not.

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First Look: Leadership Books for September 2021

Leading Blog

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in September 2021. But conventional wisdom on teamwork and collaboration has created too much of the wrong kind of collaboration, which hurts our performance, health and overall well-being. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases not listed here.

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