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A Guide For How To Dream Big And Win In Business

Eric Jacobson

She explains why you need not only passion and purpose to win big, but also: a willingness to take decisive action grit sweat equity determination positive attitude Elting’s fascinating story began with her entirely self-funded business launch that started in a dorm room.

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Wanted: Optimists!

Nathan Magnuson

Character Expectations Influence Inspiration Leadership Personal Effectiveness attitude Condoleezza Rice expectations Jack Welch Mark Miller optimism positive attitude uncertainty vision' I’m not sure what the “right” answer to the the glass question […].

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Great Leadership Trains

Career Advancement

Jack Welch Dianne had always felt like more of a wallflower than a leader. However, she had mastered her current role in her publishing company and really wanted to get promoted to a higher-level position. Set and maintain strong corporate responsibility guidelines, if you’re in a position to make such decisions.

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How Can You Further Develop Your Talent? 7 Key Steps

Career Advancement

After you become a leader, success is about growing others.” – Jack Welch. Identify skilled leaders in high-level positions in your organization, and hold leadership seminars where they share best practices with a large group of managers. “Before you become a leader, success is all about growing yourself.

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What Happens To Rejected Candidates From Internal CEO Competitions?

The Horizons Tracker

When GE replaced Jack Welch there was a three-man race for the position between Robert Nardelli, James McNerny, and eventual successor Jeff Immelt. After Immelt got the job, both Nardelli and McNerney left for the top jobs at Home Depot and 3M respectively.

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The Courage to Lead with Character and Resiliency

Leading Blog

T AKING ON A POSITION of leadership comes with assuming risk, encountering organizational challenges, and being a moral role model for an organization. Jack Welch, who led General Electric as its CEO from 1981 to 2001observed that mid-level leaders at GE struggled with having the courage to make a decision.

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Focus on the positive. When faced with a situation that seems dire.

Sales Wolf Blog

Copyright 2007-2010 - Chris Young Twitter Updates follow me on Twitter « The Rainmaker Fab Five Blog Picks of the Week | Main | Possibility Maximizer: The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande » June 18, 2010 Focus on the positive.