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Top Performers Curate Their Own Inspirational Playlist
Top Performers Curate Their Own Inspirational Playlist So, immediately after a superior performance, top performers often reach for a pre-selected song they have been saving for just such a moment. Then, as soon as they can, they listen to it over and over, imprinting the confidence and emotions of victory while it is still fresh.…
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Making Impatience With Results About You First
Making Impatience With Results About You First
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On Having Intellectual Integrity
People hold leaders to a higher standard. Not only does everyone expect their leader to act with integrity, but they also expect them to bring a particular brand of honesty with them as they navigate difficult situations and make decisions. Leaders are also expected to operate with an Intellectual Integrity beyond the foundational ideals of…
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The Dark Side of Leader Generosity
Hard-working team members deserve a generous leader, one who gives freely of their time, attention, support, and encouragement. The best leaders go a step further in expressing their appreciation for others. They are also generous with financial rewards, perquisites, and the assets of the organization, including tickets, access to events, and other special privileges. Generous
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Engaging a Third Party to Nudge Us Toward Action
Leaders often know the right course of action but need a little extra confidence or a simple nudge to act. That’s why leaders commonly turn to third parties for support. Third parties with deep expertise, experience, and wisdom play a critical role. Armed with the assessment and view of an expert, leaders find the validation they need
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Sharpen Your Creative Thinking With Random Words
Sharpening the ability to think creatively and originate unique but practical solutions to problems is time well spent. Creativity is always in short supply. No one has too much of it. So, learning how to develop creative thinking skills is of critical importance to leaders and decision-makers. No one has thought more about creativity in a lifetime
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Shaking Hands and Other Gracious Acts
Leaders with signature strengths always have the option to use their gifts in ways that make others feel special. Sometimes those strengths are not skills or talents but status, relationships, influence or experience. When leaders go out of their way to marshal their intangible assets to make others feel important or special, they show themselves
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Fear Versus Promise When Communicating Major Change
Leaders are often surprised by how much the organization or team means to team members. For many highly committed colleagues engaged with the mission, work, and clients, the organization represents an inspired foundation from which they can excel and develop. The importance of the organization and what it truly means to them is monumental, even…
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Asking Team Members to Express What the Organization Means to Them
Leaders are often surprised by how much the organization or team means to team members. For many highly committed colleagues engaged with the mission, work, and clients, the organization represents an inspired foundation from which they can excel and develop. The importance of the organization and what it truly means to them is monumental, even if they
