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The Best Leadership Books of 2021

Leading Blog

These foundational leadership skills will make all aspiring executives more effective in their roles today and lift the trajectory of their careers. The Power of Pressure : Why Pressure Isn't the Problem, It's the Solution by Dane Jensen (Collins, 2021) What’s the most pressure you’ve ever been under? Blog Post ). How did you react?

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How We Overlook Hidden Talent

Lead Change Blog

Phil Collins – When Peter Gabriel left Genesis in the mid-1970’s, the band auditioned over 400 vocalists before they discovered their drummer already had the voice they needed. Lucille Ball – This failed actress was told to pursue another career. People, and not technology, are truly the best measure for people.

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Buzzwords Aren't All Bad | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

A person could either take several minutes to explain the evolution of technologies, mediums, shift in content paradigms, engagement practices and market dynamics that came together to make the Internet a more valuable and efficient space, or they could just utilize &# social media&# as a descriptive aid to make the connection.

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5 Simple Ways Good Leaders Become Great

Lead from Within

In Good to Great, Jim Collins writes, “Those who build great companies understand that the ultimate throttle on growth for any great company is not markets, or technology, or competition, or products. It is one thing above all others: the ability to get and keep enough of the right people.”

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Navigating the New Age of Conflict

Skip Prichard

Ury, who has a storied career that includes co-authoring the seminal book Getting to Yes , which has sold over 15 million copies worldwide, is also a co-founder of Harvard University’s Program on Negotiation. Let’s start with the fascinating conversation you had with your friend and neighbor, Jim Collins. Enter William Ury.

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How Dumb Is Your Business?

N2Growth Blog

As odd as it sounds, businesses that are not dependant on smart talent, capital, or technology can scale faster and easier than those businesses burdened with the aforementioned dependencies. The dumb factor not only applies to talent, capital, and technology, but it also extends throughout the entire value chain.

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Leadership Interview – Michael Hyatt | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

I had a lot of success early in my career. This has happened several times in my career. Between the economy and technology, everything is changing. link] Dan Collins Mike, Thanks for this. When I did this, I noticed that others would jump in and follow me. Michael Hyatt : Very much so. They humbled me. Thank You Sir.

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