Leadership
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Handling success with grace
Most of us know the basic formula for achieving success professionally: work hard, build solid relationships and do the tasks…
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Workplace leadership: then and now
Leadership style has evolved over the years, but its most basic principles remain unchanged. In my 50+ years in business-leadership…
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Be proactive in tackling difficult situations
Leaders frequently face all sorts of difficult situations with team members, peers and bosses. Issues might include bad attitudes, performance…
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Get busy and take charge of your career
You can either let circumstances set your career path or you can take charge. You may not achieve everything you…
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First step for new supervisors: Take a deep breath
Whether you’ve finally secured your dream CEO job or are just starting out in a junior-level leadership role, I advise…
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Whether it’s a yes or no, responding earns respect
When you take the time to make a personal call and leave a message, you expect to receive a response…
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When businesses behave badly
One of the nation’s largest banks is dealing with a massive scandal affecting tens of thousands of customers. Wells Fargo,…
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Outfoxing the competition
Staying ahead of the competition is a full-time job for most everyone in business. Leaders continually check rivals’ new products,…
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Hiring is the most important decision
A leader’s biggest, best and most important decisions typically involve people. The impact of a “people decision” is unparalleled because…
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Coaching youth about life, career
One truly rewarding part of being a leader is handing down knowledge to the next generation. Coaching young people about…
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