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Leaders Should Model and Expect Learning Behavior
Introduction: The Need for Continuous Learning “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” — John F. Kennedy Every great leader I’ve…
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The Value of Being a Curious CEO
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Dr. Derek Cabrera: How Thinking Works – TEDxWilliamsport
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Leadership Thought #456 – Life Goes On
One day we will be here, and the next we will be gone. We can guess when that will be, but our…
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Leadership Thought #421 – Listening Is A Lost Art
A conversation without listening is merely the exchange of two monologues. If we limit our exchange of information to what we already…
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Leadership Thought #399 – Seek Out Mentors/Experts and Listen To What They Have To Say
Leaders aren't supposed to know it all, but they should be exceptional learners. There are many opportunities to learn and develop every…
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Leadership Thought #362 – Never Stop Learning
Leaders should be in a constant learning mode. Once you think you know it all, give up the reins of power because you will become…
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Leadership Thought #340 – Are You Getting Better?
In business (and life), you are either growing and getting better or going in the opposite direction. Just like your muscles, your…
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Leadership Thought #315 – Have You Stopped Thinking?
Most of us prefer to occupy the realm of opinions rather than facts - whether we'd like to believe it or not.…
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Leadership Thought #251 – All Leaders Should Aspire to Be Well Read and Informed
Leadership requires diligent work and study. Very few people can just show up and make it happen. You might be able to…
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Leadership Thought #229 – The Pursuit Of Knowledge Offers Big Advantages In Life
Knowledge doesn't just mean being book smart, although this is often an important variable and shouldn't be downplayed. It becomes wisdom when…
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Daily Leadership Thought #191 – Knowledge Without Action Is Just The Passage Of Time
The next time you engage in a training opportunity, I encourage you to walk away with 2-3 tangible action items that make…
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Daily Leadership Thought #172 – Leadership Is A Learned Skill
The history of business is littered with the failures of innately gifted and talented leaders who never realized their full potential because…
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Daily Leadership Thought #127 – Learn From Your Mistakes
All successful people that I know learn from their mistakes and readily admit them. In fact, a significant mistake or two often…
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Daily Leadership Thought #123 – It All Comes Down To Judgment
Whether we like it or not, all decisions have consequences, and the best way to mitigate adverse outcomes is to ensure that…
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Daily Leadership Thought #115 – What Are You Watching and Reading?
I understand the need for people to take a mental break, but this shouldn't be a lifestyle choice. When media programming preys on…
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Daily Leadership Thought #113 – The Importance of Role Models
Life is challenging enough without making it up as we go along. Role models make the path a little easier to navigate.…
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Daily Leadership Thought #102 – Broaden Your Horizons and Seek Diverse Experiences
As we age, we must be careful of becoming too narrow-minded and unwilling to challenge ourselves and our thinking. Instead of relying solely…
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Daily Leadership Thought #75 – Learn Something New Today
If you condition yourself to be in a constant earning mode it will happen. Your brain can't help but listen to what…
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Daily Leadership Thought #33
Learn something new every day; your brain will atrophy like a muscle if it isn't used on a daily basis.
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Daily Leadership Thought #20
Learn from your failures, otherwise they come back to haunt you
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Wisdom From My Mom – “I Believe…”
A mother is a very special person not just in a family, but in a school system and society at large. A…