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I came across an article yesterday, 5 Leadership Fads to Ignore by Steve Tobak in inc.com (view original). I usually quite fond of Mr. Tobak's work...honestly, he is a man who has produced some great, thought provoking articles... just click here. I am all about the strong contrarian article, hence the reason I clicked on the link....but this …
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Reading from Inc Magazine this afternoon and came across a piece from Erika Andersen titled "Lead So Others Will Follow: 6 Tips." This is probably about the third piece I have read from her as part of her new book, Leading So People Will Follow. Have downloaded the sample on iBooks...need to read it this week. Andersen comments...."We've …
"Example is not the main thing in influencing others...it is the only thing." -Albert Schweitzer or "I'm sorry that good-looking people like us made you throw up and feel bad about yourself." - Derek Zoolander How do leaders create a climate or environment people want to work in? By modeling healthy leadership. People will emulate …
"...And be a simple kind of man Be something you love and understand..." -Lynyrd Skynyrd I've always wanted to be an intellectual...I know a few... got to hang out with a few...but no matter how I try...I'm a simple dude. I've read a myriad of leadership book, seen the movies, listened to the podcasts...but in …
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Reading a bit of Ken Blanchard this AM and looking at the most common mistake a coach can make regarding his team....misjudging the level of a player. This resonates after a very frustrating High School Football season for my oldest son. Blanchard mentions all players fit into one of four categories and as leaders and …
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DeM Banter: after Darth Vader's failed bid for The White House..The Obama Administration might build a Death Star. The petition really is on the White House website. Gregory Koger says it is just not worth it George Lucas had no idea...and could not be reached for comment. Darth Vader did warn... "Don't be too proud …
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“The nose of the Bulldog has been slanted backwards so that he can breathe without letting go” - Winston Churchill Okay... Tenacious D is for Tenacious DeMarco not the Jack Black rock band... te·na·cious /təˈnāSHəs/ Adjective 1) Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or …
“Success is getting what you want, happiness is wanting what you get” ― W.P. Kinsella Cant think of a time I didn't absolutely love "You Can't Always Get What You Want" by the Rolling Stones It is interesting that the song has taken on a myriad of meanings as I have gone through chapters in life and …
Doing a bit of light reading in the book of Job this AM The Maxwell Leadership Bible has some interesting side notes...and I had to post in light of the earlier post from Maj Sanger: Honor Matters. Note Job pledges to maintain his integrity despite his circumstances Let me be weighed on honest scales that …
There is a ton of literature out there regarding leadership branding... and that can be a complicated matter, so perhaps we offer something simpler... or binary: Are you a Greater Good Leader or a Personal Power Leader? Okay, let's get simpler...whatever you are... know who you are, believe in yourself, and be confident in that. …
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