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The Long Game with Dorie Clark

Let's Grow Leaders

How can you break out of this endless cycle and create the kind of interesting, meaningful life that focuses on what matters most – in the long run? It’s not an overnight process, but the long-term payoff is immense: to finally break out of the frenetic day-to-day routine and transform your life, leadership, and your career.

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The Biggest Mistakes Team Leaders Make

Let's Grow Leaders

Short-Term Focus - It’s always urgent, and there’s never time for the long-term investment in people and processes that will impact the business. This can work for a week or so, but beyond that you’re doing substantial long-term damage to your team. Who’s in?

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How to Evaluate Whether You Made an Effective Career Decision

Lead Change Blog

Tom made a major career decision 3 months ago: he decided to leave his position as chief information officer at a large manufacturing firm to become an entrepreneur and start a company to provide software that helps manufacturers improve the quality of their manufacturing process. The Science of Effective Decision Making.

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5 Subtle Ways Leaders Lose Credibility

Let's Grow Leaders

I was talking to a sales VP the other day who was in the long-term relationship sales game. Our relationship worked because of deep trust and long-term commitment, nagging would have been an immediate turn-off. People will ask lots of questions about their background, career path, advice. It’s great to share.

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Why Your Professional Relationships are Important for Your Career Success

Lead from Within

As an executive leadership coach with years of experience, I’ve witnessed firsthand the significant impact that professional relationships can have on an individual’s career success. These connections can lead to career advancements that may have otherwise remained out of reach. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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6 Simple Ways to Answer Tough Questions

Let's Grow Leaders

Sometimes the questions are tough because they’re long, convoluted or unclear. Try to summarize the question back in the simplest terms. Telling the truth and answering the tough questions will go a long way in building your reputation as a confident, humble and trusted leader. Repeat the Question. Web Bonus Post.

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How to Design a Leadership Development Plan That Transforms Your Career

Lead from Within

Creating a leadership development plan is a critical step in forging a successful career path. As an executive leadership coach, I have seen firsthand the profound impact a well-structured leadership development plan can have on an individual’s career. Assess Your Current Leadership Skills: Begin with self-assessment.