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Why Character Matters in Leadership

Organizational Talent Consulting

Leadership behaviors guide actions, but a leader's character determines how and if the leader acts. Great leadership is a combination of competence, character, and commitment. This article provides three practical steps to help you develop your character strengths and pass your next character test. What is Leadership Character?

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One Leadership Development Self-Assessment for True Success

Organizational Talent Consulting

Leadership creates dilemmas between right and right. No leader I know sets out to develop bad habits. The answer can be found in greater awareness of proven leadership principles, reflection, and practical tools that busy leaders can successfully apply. When it comes to business leadership, nice guys finish first.

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Narrow Your Niche to Win More Work as a Solopreneur

Successful Independent Consulting

Examples Several years ago, my agency represented a highly talented professional with over 20 years of experience even though he positioned himself as a jack-of-all-trades. It was hard to recommend him to clients because we couldn’t say with conviction, “You need to talk with Jack Tradesmith because he’s the expert at leadership development.”

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The Greatest Leadership Myth Ever-Busted!

Rick Conlow

The greatest leadership myth is not just about the American culture. Unfortunately, it’s a phenomenon that has infiltrated leadership thought globally. ” The Greatest Leadership Myth Busted. The greatest leadership myth says it is all about the leader. A Proven Option to the Greatest Leadership Myth.

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Leadership is about People-First NOT Profit

Rick Conlow

Leadership is about people-first. Isn’t it time leadership understands this? Aren’t you weary of the steady stream of leadership nonsense you hear from politics, Washington, or the corporate office? Leadership derailment studies show that 82% of managers fail. Do not accept stupid and greedy leadership.

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André Martin’s Guide to Creating Workplaces Where Everyone Thrives

Consulting Matters

On this episode of the Enough Already podcast, I have a powerful conversation with my former Disney colleague André Martin, PhD , who is a consultant who has helped some of the biggest consumer brands like Target, Nike, Google, and many more and the author of the book, Wrong Fit, Right Fit: Why How We Work Matters More than Ever.

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Leadership Pressure is a Privilege

Organizational Talent Consulting

Leadership creates pressure. What is the alternative to leadership pressure? What is the alternative to leadership pressure? Here are three reasons to embrace the leadership journey and the pressure it brings and four tips for making better decisions under pressure. "A No productive conflict? No aligned goals?