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First Look: Leadership Books for April 2014

Leading Blog

Accelerate : Building Strategic Agility for a Faster-Moving World by John P. The Unfinished Leader : Balancing Contradictory Answers to Unsolvable Problems by David L. Creativity, Inc. Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration by Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace. Dotlich, Peter C. Cairo and Cade Cowan.

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14 Leadership Experts Reflect on Humor and Fun: A Frontline Festival

Let's Grow Leaders

What does L E A D E R S H I P mean? Bob Whipple of the Trust Ambassador tells us to Wag More, Bark Less. It’s a pretty simple way to lead better. Follow @rwhipple. Martin Webster of Leadership Thoughts shares his personal leadership mnemonic. What’s Your Leadership Mnemonic? Follow @tristanwember. Jennifer V.

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How To Help Your Team Think Like an Entrepreneur

Let's Grow Leaders

You don’t need to give someone full P&L responsibility to help them act like an owner of their part of the business. If you want a manager to think like an entrepreneur, find ways to give them both influence and authority.

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Leadership That Gets Results

Great Leadership By Dan

P eople aren''t wondering if they are going to be fired. L et them know what the board of directors is saying. L et them kno w about your financial goals. P rior to becomi ng a CE O myself, the title of chief executive officer hel d some form of mystical power. W e want everyone feeli ng valued in the organization.

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Beyond The Bottom Line – Measuring & Celebrating Success

Lead Change Blog

” As a leader, I could focus on the less-than-perfect numbers on our P&L. My wife and I have a stronger relationship now because I’m happy with what I do. I get to spend time with and bond with my daughter.” As CEO, it is my job to look at the bottom line. And you can bet I’m celebrating them.

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Consultants: Resistance Is Futile

N2Growth Blog

The room erupts with cheers and ACME is once again hired to save the Corporate P&L. The value propositions presented by ACME, all too often dazzles the decision makers with the creation of shareholder value through huge P&L benefits. Can you hear the creepy organ music?) If only ACME’s claims held true.

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Unexpected Leadership Lessons that Mobsters Can Teach Lawful Leaders

Leading Blog

L EADERSHIP is a broad term, and it applies to those who you might not have a positive perception of — including mobsters. Lawful leaders should seek to build a culture that differentiates their organization from others. * * * Jerold L. Surviving since the 1920s testifies to the enormous strength of the American Mafia’s culture.

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