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Be Different! The Key to Business and Career Success

Skip Prichard

That’s what Stan Silverman has preached in his hundreds of columns for years. ” -Stan Silverman. ” -Stan Silverman. They understand that a vision cannot be achieved without people who have good critical judgment, interpersonal skills and are effective leaders in their own right. ” -Stan Silverman.

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095: 3 Things Leaders Should Learn from Rock-Orchestra Superstars

Engaging Leader

Well, most of the “campers” were not yet adults, and the age ranged from 11 up to 61, but the maturity level and skill level was adult-caliber. Erin had just completed her fourth year of violin lessons, so she was very conscious of being one of the lowest-skilled students at the camp.

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19 Key Leadership Competencies & Behaviors from 29 Top Experts

Miles Anthony Smith

Leadership skills are not necessarily innate. Ahmad-Shah Duranai-Khan ( Author of the Leadership Zone ) The Number 1 Leadership Competency is Communication Skills. Leadership ability starts with self and it takes superior people skill to influence and lead oneself than to lead others. Keep your promises. Honor your word.

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HBR's Most Popular Blog Posts of 2011

Harvard Business Review

by David Silverman. Silverman's basic philosophy on cover letters? To Get Paid What You're Worth, Know Your Disruptive Skills. We all hate business jargon, but we can't stop using it. More people commented on this post than on any other in HBR.org's history. The Best Cover Letter I Ever Received. Don't bother. by Tony Schwartz.

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