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Step back to lead forward
Leadership

Step Back to Lead Forward

Leading sometimes requires that you step back to lead forward. Learn when, why, and how while discovering a law of organizational physics.

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Employee Motivation Recipe

In a recent presentation to managers on employee motivation, participants highlighted what matters most when it comes to their own motivation. The number one factor is a meaningful challenge. Challenge means they have the skills needed but must stretch these same skills, and possibly some new ones to succeed They also indicated the recognition by managers and leaders are the most important rewards.

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Leadership

Seven Steps for Paving Your Road to the C-Suite

Your arrival at the C-suite will not happen by accident, coincidence or luck.
Paving your road to the C-suite
Nor will it result from being smart, accomplished and talented…alone. You have to pave your path, then move along down the road, purposefully and with a plan.
Over the years I’ve had many conversations with clients and non-clients who are, or will soon be, C-suite leaders. If you’d like to know how they get there, read on.

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Leadership

Killer CEO Character Traits and How to Find Them

Over my career as a consultant, advisor and coach to leaders, I’ve been asked many times, “What do you consider the most important leadership qualities?” Important character traits, not competencies, top my list. Find out what they are and discover how to hone in on them like a laser beam.

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