Terry Starbucker

APRIL 8, 2012

That was a famous quote from George Bernard Shaw, and it has always stuck with me throughout my career as a leader and executive. “ Success Covers a Multitude of Blunders ”. What it ultimately told me was yes, I was going to fail – multiple times.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 23, 2014

In Leadership Blindspots , author Robert Shaw make this important observation: “ Leadership strengths are often found in close proximity to blindspots. Shaw suggests that not all blindspots are bad. We all have them not because we can’t find them, but because we don’t look very hard. Some may actually protect a leader from doubt.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 22, 2014

Guest post from Robert Bruce Shaw : Research into the psychology of leadership highlights the benefit of being more confident than you should be. awareness blind spots coaching development feedback Robert Bruce Shaw' Robert holds a Ph.D. degree in organizational behavior from Yale University.

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 31, 2012

So when I came across this quotation from George Bernard Shaw, I thought it would be worth [.]. It makes sense – we are all dealing with other people and communication is not only critical, but unavoidable.

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Kevin Eikenberry

MARCH 9, 2012

” – George Bernard Shaw, Irish playwright, Nobel laureate Questions to Ponder What old beliefs [.]. . “The only man who behaves sensibly is my tailor; he takes my measure anew each time he sees me, while all the rest go on with their old measurements and expect them to fit me.”

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Leadership Freak

JANUARY 2, 2014

George Bernard Shaw writes, “As long as there is want, I have […]. Be happy with dissatisfaction or live an unsatisfying life. Dissatisfaction keeps us working. Those who tell us to accept the world as it is, would be out of work if we believed them.

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Leadership Freak

JANUARY 18, 2021

Back to Methuselah, by George Bernard Shaw) Any… Continue reading → “How often must I tell you that we are made wise not by the recollections of our past, but by the responsibilities of our future.”

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Extreme Teams is a fascinating book by Robert Bruce Shaw , where he takes you inside top companies and examines not just great teams (your more “conventional” teams), but extreme teams. According to Shaw, extreme teams : View work as a calling —even an obsession. Value members’ cultural fit and ability to collectively produce results.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Here is a brief excerpt from Colin Shaw‘s article for LinkedIn. To read the complete article, check out other superb resources, and sign up for email alerts, please click here. * * * Successful companies have loyal employees. They also have loyal customers.

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Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 1, 2017

George Bernard Shaw The only people more dissatisfied than leaders are artists, pubescent teens, and curmudgeons. “Satisfaction is death.” Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I will show you a failure.” Thomas… Continue reading →

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” – George Bernard Shaw. Only professionals with versatile careers will have the ability to orchestrate such complex projects and steer multiple high-ranking decision-makers in the right direction.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 20, 2014

” - George Bernard Shaw. Follow Brian @BrianSooy. Overcoming Resistance to Change. “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” Alli Polin of Break the Frame shares Want Someone to Change? You Go First. Follow Alli @AlliPolin.

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Tony Mayo

JANUARY 21, 2015

People are always blaming circumstances for what […].

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Tony Mayo

JANUARY 21, 2015

People are always blaming circumstances for what they are. I don’t believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can’t find them, make them. –Vivie, Act II of Mrs. Warren’s Profession (1893) via George Bernard […].

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 22, 2015

Doug Shaw of What Goes Around shared two posts which build off of each other. Here is a picture from one of the posts Doug Shaw shared: I hope you have enjoyed today’s carnival. David Richter of Octopus HR Software submitted 5 Truths I Have Learned In My Time In HR. Find David on Twitter at @octopus_hr.

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The Recovering Engineer

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

As the Irish playwright, George Bernard Shaw, said: “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” So far, everyone I have asked this question in a face-to-face conversation answers pretty much the same way. In effect, they all say: “Yes, of course I have.” And, the truth is, so have I.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Extreme Teams is a fascinating book by Robert Bruce Shaw , where he takes you inside top companies and examines not just great teams (your more “conventional” teams), but extreme teams. According to Shaw, extreme teams : View work as a calling —even an obsession. Value members’ cultural fit and ability to collectively produce results.

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CEO Insider

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

has launched an investigation into its Chief Executive, Alan Shaw, amid allegations of potential misconduct. According to reports, Shaw is alleged to have been involved in an inappropriate […] The post Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw Faces Investigation Over Alleged Misconduct appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2018

The secret to sustainable success is threefold: (1) clear, ambitious goals to know where you’re going; (2) broken-down interim goals to connect the dots; and (3) well-designed habits to keep you moving through thick and thin. Think big, start small, scale up. The combination is unstoppable. M., & Latham, G. Psychological bulletin, 90(1), 125.

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Tony Mayo

MAY 20, 2010

–George Bernard Shaw quoted in George Bernard Shaw: His Life and Works A Critical Biography (authorized) By Archibald Henderson Click here to download a free version of this image to print. And also the only real tragedy in life is the being used by personally minded men for purposes which you recognize to be base. Share it!

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Extreme Teams : Why Pixar, Netflix, Airbnb, and Other Cutting-Edge Companies Succeed Where Most Fail by Robert Bruce Shaw. Stretch : Unlock the Power of Less - and Achieve More Than You Ever Imagined by Scott Sonenshein. Leadership Step by Step : Become the Person Others Follow by Joshua Spodek.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

JULY 4, 2022

Today’s post is by Robert Bruce Shaw, author of Leadership Blindspots: How Successful Leaders Identify and Overcome the Weaknesses That Matter ( CLICK HERE to get your copy). Leaders are faced with two conflicting needs. The first is to act with a deep confidence in their abilities and the strategies they are implementing.

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The Recovering Engineer

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

One of my favorite quotes on communication (I think I have quoted it before on this blog) is by George Bernard Shaw: “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” We do it virtually every day, and we often do not communicate as clearly as we think or intend.

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Next Level Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Remember the words of George Bernard Shaw, “I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. Choose the dignified response by focusing on what matters and the facts that support the goal. Don’t let the troll pull you and the rest of the group into a reactive ditch. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it.”.

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LDRLB

MAY 20, 2013

In a working paper released last year titled “ The Value of Bosses ,” Stanford’s Edward Lazaer and Kathryn Shaw, as well as University of Utah’s Christopher Stanton examined the inner workings of a technology-based service firm and calculated the effectiveness of teams and bosses.

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 31, 2010

ambercleveland Doug Shaw June 4, 2010 at 10:25 am Cool. The turnout, the agenda, and the staffing were on target.” It indicates that the person paying the compliment actually has some idea of the receivers role in the project/issue they are commenting about. Love the point about being close to the event, and the person too.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 5, 2015

“ -George Bernard Shaw. It’s helpful to revisit the strategy once a month to see how it’s working and determine if anything needs to be revised. 7 Questions to Improve Your Team’s Communication. “The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place. Start with the basics.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 18, 2015

” -George Bernard Shaw. ” Some teams spend more time second guessing the intent behind poor communication than working to improve it. 3 Communication Mistakes Screwing Up Teamwork. “The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” Assuming mal-intent.

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Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 6, 2015

Protect those you work with : Hobbs, played by The Rock, walks back into his office to find Deckard Shaw sitting behind his desk. Hobbs offers Shaw an ultimatum that results in a shootout. Eventually, Shaw pulls out a grenade and throws it in the direction of one of Hobbs co-workers. It’s time again.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 17, 2024

Extreme Teams is a fascinating book by Robert Bruce Shaw , where he takes you inside top companies and examines not just great teams (your more “conventional” teams), but extreme teams. According to Shaw, extreme teams : View work as a calling —even an obsession. Value members’ cultural fit and ability to collectively produce results.

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Leading Blog

JULY 17, 2019

Bernard Shaw is credited with the adage “Youth is wasted on the young.” The compelling force for happiness and success in your life is you and only you. Never allow others to determine your ability and potential. #7. ALWAYS be a student.

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 2, 2014

"A blindspot is an unrecognized weakness or threat that has the potential to undermine a leader''s success," explains author Robert Bruce Shaw. Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Leadership Blindspots Leadership Books Robert Bruce Shaw' Blindspots are both the result of individual traits and situational factors.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Bob''s blog entries George Bernard Shaw Jack Welch More Terrific Quotations! As one successful executive put it, ‘If you’re not confused, you don’t know what’s going on.’” ’” Warren Bennis o “The most serious […].

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Tony Mayo

NOVEMBER 26, 2010

–George Bernard Shaw Popularity: 1% [ ? Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man. © Tony Mayo except as otherwise noted Quotes and Aphorisms. Quotes and Aphorisms Julie-Ann What a great quote! We all need to adapt to succeed.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

AUGUST 8, 2023

Today’s post is by Robert Bruce Shaw, author of Leadership Blindspots: How Successful Leaders Identify and Overcome the Weaknesses That Matter ( CLICK HERE to get your copy). Learning to ask the right questions in the right way is a key technique for surfacing blindspots that can easily be overlooked.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2015

George Bernard Shaw once said, “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” ” Therein lies the problem.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

APRIL 17, 2013

George Bernard Shaw Leonardo Da Vinci Linus Pauling Marcel Proust Margaret Mead Max Planck Michelangelo Pablo Picasso The Creative Mindset: Classic Insights Thomas Edison Vladimir Nabokov' Bob''s blog entries Andre Gide Edgar Degas Eugene Delacroix Galileo Galilei Jonas Salk.

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