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Vision is perhaps the most misunderstood aspect of leadership. It is universally held as a critical element of successful leadership; yet as it is discussed, it is often shrouded in mystery and ambiguity. It doesn’t have to be this way. Vision rightly defined and understood is the cornerstone of great leadership and great accomplishment. Let’s …
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Captain James T. Kirk is one of the most famous Captains in the history of Starfleet. There’s a good reason for that. He saved the planet Earth several times, stopped the Doomsday Machine, helped negotiate peace with the Klingon Empire, kept the balance of power between the Federation and the Romulan Empire, and even managed …
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When our enemies heard that we were aware of their plot and that God had frustrated it, we all returned to the wall, each to our own work. Nehemiah 4:15 Came across this as I was doing some reading this AM...along with some comments from John Maxwell....Could not find it more true...and, as always--something I …
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Published on March 5, 2012 by Ronald E. Riggio, Ph.D. in Cutting-Edge Leadership Although there are very smart people, such as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and others, who are brilliant and successful, success often eludes lots of people with high IQs. Why is this? Psychologist Robert Sternberg has discussed the concept of "successful intelligence." Having …
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Authentic leadership is much more than competent management. Managers who attain the level of authentic leadership are those who are the vision holders for the organization. They possess five key qualities that guide them in the workplace: 1. Trustworthiness–Great leaders are honest, reliable, and stand by their beliefs, even when it is difficult to do so. 2. Moral …
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Today's challenges demand the full imagination and passion of every individual -- yet most organizations were designed to elicit compliance, conformity, and predictability. What would it take to create organizations that are as resilient, inventive, inspiring, and accountable as the people who work inside of them? How do we build organizations that are fit for …
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I guess I grew up a rebel…funny now that I am a dad, Air Force Officer, student, pilot, commander, the list goes on…but I think I have always been a rebel at heart. As a teen, the church I belonged to frowned on that…the long hair (well…that's gone), the black ’72 SS/RS Camaro, my taste …
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Leading is not an easy job, and for most of us, it is trying to find balance between managing our own lives and mistakes while leading people. This can prove to be quite difficult and can lead to a ton of complications if not done well. There are a few signs to look for that …
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DefenseNews.com February 29, 2012 Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told lawmakers that the Pentagon would begin planning for the potential automatic spending cuts that would come with sequestration this summer if Congress does not act before then. Speaking at a Feb. 29 House Budget Committee hearing, Panetta said the Pentagon was not doing any planning now …
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Great Podcast from Stanford... I have used this one many times and I keep returning to the phrase...."No Exit Strategy From Your Life's Work" So...what is your life's work? Thoughts and influences from early life continue to shape how Evernote CEO Phil Libin embraces his work. In this wide-ranging presentation, Libin shares key beliefs and …
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