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QAspire Blog: Practical Insights on Quality, Management.

QAspire

Here is a quick summary of those powerful lessons: Be your own enemy : We get too bogged down by comparisons and competition. He delivered some simple yet powerful messages on excellence while narrating the tale of his life and career. On the road to excellence, you are your own benchmark. You have to be your strongest critic. Don’t Kill It!

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Nonprofit CEO Search: Strategies for Finding Mission-Driven Leaders

N2Growth Blog

Key Qualities to Look for in a Nonprofit CEO Selecting the right CEO for a nonprofit organization is critical to its success, as the leader’s qualities directly influence the organization’s ability to achieve its mission and make a lasting impact. Use a consistent set of questions to facilitate comparison.

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Conquering Envy in Yourself

Lead Change Blog

It is defined by the Oxford Concise Dictionary as “discontented or resentful longing aroused by another’s possessions, qualities or luck” – occurs in the workplace and in the social settings. A natural reaction towards someone who is a winner. Workplace Envy.

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Job Benefits Attract Candidates, Advertising Them Will Work in Your Favor

HR Digest

Many organizations often hesitate to publicly advertise their benefits because they might not appear as attractive in comparison to what others are offering or they might not be able to backtrack on a benefit if a candidate is hired on the basis of that promise. Should You Include Benefits in Job Postings?

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The One Ingredient Your Strengths May Be Missing

Tanveer Naseer

Values speed over quality. Comparison Comparison and competition are such natural, minute-by-minute parts of life that they’re nearly unconscious habits. Because we’re immersed in daily comparisons, and the competitive spirit pushes us to do better, we hardly notice when they contaminate confidence and make us worse.

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Theodore Roosevelt on Leadership

Leading Blog

It is of little use for us to pay lip-loyalty to the mighty men of the past unless we sincerely endeavor to apply to the problems of the present precisely the qualities which in other crises enabled the men of that day to meet those crises. ( These are the qualities which go to make up true national greatness.

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12 Things Not to Do When Giving Important Feedback

Lead from Within

Avoid Comparisons: Avoid comparing individuals to others when giving feedback. Focus on their individual performance and growth rather than making unfavorable comparisons. Avoid waiting too long to address issues or provide recognition. Address them as close to the relevant situation as possible.