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March 3, 2021
In the past year, most companies faced crises like they had never imagined before. A global pandemic was not something most of predicted or planned for, and it left many scrambling to find ways to keep their organizations afloat and as efficient as possible. Some...
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February 24, 2021
Your legacy as a leader is being written right now. All of the actions you have taken up to this point are being stitched together to tell the story of who you are as a leader. Are you a motivational leader? An inspiring one? Or...
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February 19, 2021
The success of an organization doesn’t just stem from the top — it comes from every single level of the organization working in harmony. But if your people don’t feel their voices are being heard, they’re unlikely to feel motivated to do the best job...
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December 9, 2020
Leadership implies power and responsibility. If we define power as a license to impose one’s will on others, it becomes clear that in the context of leadership, power is the essential component of the opportunity of leadership. This opportunity consists of the power to make...
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December 7, 2020
“Young people aren’t the leaders of tomorrow. They are the leaders of today and tomorrow.” – Kathy Calvin The world of private-sector startups has long defied conventions and predictability. In a business environment where challenging the status quo is a must and where agility is...
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December 4, 2020
Today, the world is changing faster than ever before, and intelligent leaders have to deliver more in the way of tangible business results while proactively defining the place of their organizations in the greater scheme of society. No longer can one afford to ignore the...
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December 2, 2020
“It’s not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.” – Walt Disney Likewise, it is easy to stay focused if you know what your end goal is. The modern corporate world demands more and more of its employees as well as...
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November 30, 2020
“One of the greatest talents of all is the talent to recognize and to develop talent in others.” – Colin Powell. The differences between talent leadership and talent management boil down to the differences between leadership and management. A leader inspires. A manager plans. An...
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November 27, 2020
Organizational systems define employee roles, relationships, and responsibilities. Thus, their power to shape an individual’s mindset and behavior within the organization is immense. Such systems are more capable of shaping the individual than the individual is capable of changing these systems. Herein lies the challenge...
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November 25, 2020
“Authenticity is when you say and do the things you actually believe.” – Simon Sinek. An increasing body of scientific evidence supports the role of authentic leadership in unleashing creativity and innovation within the workforce. Since creativity and innovation have become more closely associated with...
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