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What Don Draper and Gordon Gekko Have to Teach Us

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This past weekend, Gordon Gekko was back in Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps. All of that seems to work for Gordon Gekko as well – especially the part about blow people away anytime you say anything. Both Draper and Gekko are consumed with their careers. It was number one at the box office. It doesn’t happen by accident.

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The Benefit of Dissenting Opinion | N2Growth Blog

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link] Gordon R. By understanding and managing the perception of others my managing our own attitudes and acceptance of others even when they don’t agree with us is vital to our ability to expand our own knowledge and skills and to be perceived as a true leader. Thanks for sharing Gordon. link] Gordon R.

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The Disconnected Leader | N2Growth Blog

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I think you’ll find that your view of the world will change dramatically when you rely upon your own observations, as opposed to what you read in a management report, or what you hear third or fourth hand in a meeting. The arrogant CEO doesn’t value the input of line and staff management.

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3 Ways to Be a Positive Leader

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This is a guest post by best-selling author and speaker, Jon Gordon about the value of developing positive relationships with the people you lead. I know this well because early in my business career I was that kind of leader and I have had to work hard to change my approach. So what happens? So what happens?

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First Impressions | N2Growth Blog

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In today’s post I’ll examine how managing appearances can have a substantial impact on your personal brand and your success. You should manage appearances on creating a feeling of comfort and engendering confidence…not on trying to impress.

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Leading Those Who Don't Want To Follow | N2Growth Blog

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Creating a framework for decisioning, using a published delegation of authority statement, encouraging sound business practices in collaboration, team building, leadership development, and talent management will all help avoid conflicts. Share and Enjoy: View Comments Gordon R.

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Memorial Day Leadership Lessons

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There are many so-called management gurus in today’s politically correct world who would take great exception to what I’m putting forth in today’s post. link] Gordon R. link] mikemyatt Hi Gordon: Thanks for your well wishes Gordon. Thanks Mark. They are greatly appreciated.