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Read more about the article Why would anyone aspire to Leadership?

Why would anyone aspire to Leadership?

I heard from a CEO recently, with whom I've met and had dinner, but have not worked. He included this sentence in an email after a brief introduction : “So much is up in the air at the moment. Ugh. Whoever thought being in leadership was something to aspire to?”…

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Read more about the article Accountability. What Does It Really Mean?

Accountability. What Does It Really Mean?

This quote, among the many in best-selling The Oz Principle by Craig Hickman, Tom Smith, and Roger Connors, hits the nail on the head: “The majority of people in organizations today, when confronted with poor performance or unsatisfactory results, immediately begin to formulate excuses, rationalizations, and arguments for why they cannot be…

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Read more about the article Accountability Starting Point: Set Clear Expectations

Accountability Starting Point: Set Clear Expectations

Few executives will admit it’s too much trouble to Set Clear Expectations, even for their direct reports If it’s true for you, make sure you’re prepared for plenty of confusion and mediocre results. When I talk to executives every day, there’s hardly a conversation that doesn’t include the same 2…

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Read more about the article What Word Will Fuel Your 2022 Success?

What Word Will Fuel Your 2022 Success?

Are New Year's Resolutions Dead? Maybe they should be because the statistics aren't very encouraging about the success of those resolutions. There are a lot of reasons for that. Change isn't easy in any case, so unless you're prepared to invest in changing your behavior, your resolutions are likely to…

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Read more about the article Leadership Insights | The 8 Principles of Effective Delegation

Leadership Insights | The 8 Principles of Effective Delegation

What's Your Delegation Score? Delegation isn't just a handoff so you can walk away and do something else. It is a critical leadership skill you must master if you want to expand your reach, take control of your time and achieve the work-life harmony you're seeking. How often have you…

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Read more about the article Are You Taking Steps to Get Ahead of the Next Disaster? | 12 Steps You Should Take Now.

Are You Taking Steps to Get Ahead of the Next Disaster? | 12 Steps You Should Take Now.

The raging fires throughout Northern California now appear to be the worst fire disaster in California history. I t may seem like closing the barn door after the horse is gone, but now is a good time to consider what you can do to be better prepared for an unexpected…

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Read more about the article What Does This Mean to Us as Leaders: Leave No Man or Woman Behind?

What Does This Mean to Us as Leaders: Leave No Man or Woman Behind?

Among many things, the Special Forces are famous for this credo: Leave No One Behind. How does that apply to your leadership? Leave No Man (or Woman) Behind The Navy SEALS are famous for many things, but one of their credos we often hear about is Leave No Man Behind.…

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Read more about the article Would you listen to the Most Beautiful Woman in the World?
Leadership | Listen to the Most Beautiful Woman in the World

Would you listen to the Most Beautiful Woman in the World?

Would you listen to the Most Beautiful Woman in the World? I you’d look, but would you really listen? Sticks & Stones? Are You Sure Words Never Hurt You? It’s been several years since I wrote this original article, but with the onslaught of the Internet … the 2 Billion…

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Read more about the article The 6 Powerful Benefits of Admitting Your Mistakes

The 6 Powerful Benefits of Admitting Your Mistakes

Go ahead. Raise your hand if you've never made a mistake I f your hand isn’t up, how willing are you to own and admit your mistakes? What's the Difference Between a Lie and a Mistake? [pullquote]If you make a mistake and are not corrected, this is called a mistake.…

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