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November 22, 2016

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The value of hard work and perseverance

Lead on Purpose
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4 fundamental lessons for leaders

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The traits of leaders who do things fast and well

Harvard Business Review
An exceptional leader we know would occasionally get a question from his direct reports in a variety of forms but with the common message, "Do you want this done fast or right?" His answer was always the same: "Yes!" He chose not to compromise on either dimension. For this leader and for most highly effective leaders we know, making mistakes is not an option. But neither is slowing down. READ MORE

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Why understanding other perspectives is a key leadership skill

Forbes
Perspective is the way individuals see the world. It comes from their personal point of view and is shaped by life experiences, values, their current state of mind, the assumptions they bring into a situation and a whole lot of other things. Reality can be different things. We can easily say that my perspective is my reality. There is truth to that statement. READ MORE

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How 1 fire department beat fear of change

Fire Chief
The fire service has been known to have the "good old boys" mindset for numerous decades. Many volunteer departments are run by families who were there since the conception; those leaders tend to favor members who also have been around a long time. Yet, this is not the best approach for leading a fire department. READ MORE

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Why you should welcome problems

Michael Hyatt
Several years ago, I was having a really rough day at the office. It seemed everything that could go wrong was going wrong — at the worst possible time. I was the CEO of Thomas Nelson then, and one of my biggest authors was threatening to leave. I had a major position I couldn't seem to fill, despite numerous interviews. READ MORE

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A manager's guide to preventing and dealing with workplace conflict

Great Leadership
Most people can handle just about any amount and type of work that comes their way. It's not the work that puts them over the edge — it's conflict with co-workers. Conflict in the workplace — or anywhere — is inevitable. Conflict is part of being human. Some people are more comfortable with it than others, and some people tend to be "conflict carriers." READ MORE