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Leadership Vulnerability: A Personal Journey Through the Eye of the Storm

Leading Blog

I N THE HIGH-STAKES world of leadership, where every decision can be scrutinized and every failure magnified, the concept of vulnerability often takes on a negative connotation, especially among men, who are taught to equate emotional openness with weakness.

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The Best Leadership Books of 2021

Leading Blog

Leadership is about hope. These foundational leadership skills will make all aspiring executives more effective in their roles today and lift the trajectory of their careers. The political environment in the United States as elsewhere is driven by fear-based narratives. And that feeds our approach in society at large.

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5 Leadership Lessons for Independence Day

Skip Prichard

July 4 As we celebrate the July 4 , a day that marks the birth of American independence, it is an ideal time to reflect on the crucial role of risk-taking in leadership. By examining their actions, we can glean valuable lessons that are applicable to leadership in all aspects of life. ” — Simon Sinek 3.

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Building Trust Through Behavioral Integrity

Great Leadership By Dan

Chris Edmonds : Cornell University professor Dr. Tony Simons’ powerful article, “ The High Cost of Lost Trust ,” appeared in the Harvard Business Review in 2002. Simons’ team defines behavioral integrity as “managers keeping their promises and demonstrating espoused values.” Guest post from S. Significantly higher profits!

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The Best Leadership Books of 2023

Leading Blog

In a time of great uncertainty, courage, empathy, love, and a passion to improve the status quo now and forever are required. Martin's Press, 2023) In The Art of Clear Thinking , Hasard Lee distills what he’s learned during his career flying some of the Air Force’s most advanced aircraft. How many have you read?

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Why Leaders Need to Think More Like Professional Gamblers

Leading Blog

O NE OF the unfortunate side effects of living in an age of accelerating technology is having to deal with increased uncertainty. When faced with uncertainty, how should leaders react? You can, however, embrace uncertainty by adjusting your views as new information becomes available. Here is a simple explanation of it.

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Embrace Wild Thinking to Grow Your Business

Skip Prichard

A Successful Career is a Marathon. But once you get beyond that stereotype, there are some really encouraging examples of senior people who have enjoyed long careers because they have cultivated a broader set of interests and passions. The second conversation touched on how people deal with uncertainty and anxiety in the workplace.

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