Leadership
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Trust, transparency is the foundation of leadership
Good supervisors demonstrate daily that they can be counted on for help and advice. Showing that kind of support leads…
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Succession Plan: Leaders Develop the next wave of talent
Nearly all the lessons I’ve learned about developing leaders came the hard way. And that’s why they sunk in. I…
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Listen to your customer, not your competitor
In the early 1980s when our Tractor Supply management team first began to gel we found better ways to listen…
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Get on a board!
Serving on a board—any board—is an opportunity to learn and grow in leadership. The benefits are vast:
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How to get your foot in the door
Whether you are selling a product, marketing a service or promoting yourself, there is no time to hold back. Even…
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Leaders maintain perspective by creating a clear focus
One of the things new managers wrestle with most is finding a clear sense of focus. It’s easy to get…
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Positivity helps leaders win
Want to win in your leadership role? Keep it positive. While it can be a challenge, some of the most…
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A customer’s complaint is a company’s opportunity
Sometimes just changing your perspective on customer service can change everything. Leaders can turn a perceived negative into an instant…
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You can’t talk enough about your company values
Teaching kids basic values is arguably a parent’s most important job. We repeat these important messages constantly but wonder, “Will…
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Leaders: Take the initiative to get things done
Growing up most of us heard these words of advice: “Take some initiative!” In the professional world, those more experienced…
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