Emotional intelligence
Taylor Swift on Six Ways to Increase Self-Awareness
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Want to solve most of your leadership issues with one competency? It’s not intelligence, technical skills, or flexibility, although these would be nice.
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Weekender: Mr. T on Pitying Fools
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Welcome to another edition of leadersayswhat’s the Weekender, a link of thought to start your weekend on the right track. Why just a link (versus the full necklace)?
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Authenticity
The Problems with Emotional Intelligence: It’s a Jungle [Book] Out There
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Since the mid-1990s, the idea of emotional intelligence has been forced upon us as the quintessential trait for more effective leadership, enriched relationships
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Branding
American Idol on the Need for Brand Diversification
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This week, American Idol ends its epic 15 year run. Whether or not you watched, there’s no denying the impact Idol contestants have had on the musical landscape.
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Craig Ferguson on Informed Deconstruction
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When I speak with newly hired leaders, I find myself advising them to avoid bashing their new company. This may seem counterintuitive, but it is actually quite common.
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Brainstorming
Three Ways John Cleese Recommends We Foster Creativity
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Regardless of your industry, one of a leader’s primary responsibilities is to promote and foster creativity within the team. This may seem obvious for
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Kimmy Schmidt on the Ten Ways to Foster a Culture of Flow
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Do you have any of those annoying colleagues who dare to be consistent beacons of optimism? Whether it is a pre-coffee Monday morning or a post-lunch Friday
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Communication
The Ramones on Simplistic Communication
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One of the most difficult endeavors for smart, hard working leaders is to communicate complex ideas in the simplest possible manner. You aren’t doing this
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Weekender: Dan Trachtenberg on Collaboration
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Weekender: Brian Grazer on Needless Worrying
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Welcome to another edition of leadersayswhat’s the Weekender, a seat-ful of thought to start your weekend on the right track. Why just a seat (versus the whole booth)?
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