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What the Vietnam War and the Stockdale Paradox Can Teach Us About How to Face 2022

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Jim Collins , the author of several of my favorite business books ( Built to Last and Good to Great ), got to know Admiral Stockdale at Stanford University many years ago. The post What the Vietnam War and the Stockdale Paradox Can Teach Us About How to Face 2022 appeared first on The MatriX Files.

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This Week's Leadership Book To Read: The Leadership Challenge

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There is good reason why, The Leadership Challenge , book is now in its sixth addition. It expertly teaches you what to do as a leader to mobilize others to want to get extraordinary things done in your organization. The authors, James M. Posner , call these The Ten Commitments of Exemplary Leadership.

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Flashback: Best New Leadership Book Of 2015

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Friedman teaches that there are seven steps , based on human virtues we all strive to achieve, that are key to unlocking the power of a people-first culture : Patience. Greg Friedman, Ms, CFP You'll also learn from the book the most common culture killers , which are: Focusing too much on a hierarchical organization. Complacency.

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Management And Leadership Books To Read This Month

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Pictured above are two books to add to your list for reading this month. Let The Story Do The Work explains that at the heart of leadership lies persuasion. In her book, author Esther K. Choy teaches you how to: Dispel any fears that you can't tell great stories. And at the heart of persuasion likes storytelling.

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5 Leadership And Business Books To Read This Winter

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Stumped for what leadership and business books to add to your winter reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. This book is a wake-up call for every business leader. His advice?

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5 Leadership Books To Read This Winter

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Stumped for what business books to add to your winter reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. This book is a wake-up call for every business leader. I couldn't put this book down.

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Book Recommendation For Leaders: The Leadership Challenge

Eric Jacobsen Blog

There is good reason why, The Leadership Challenge , book is now in its sixth addition. It expertly teaches you what to do as a leader to mobilize others to want to get extraordinary things done in your organization. The authors, James M. Posner , call these The Ten Commitments of Exemplary Leadership.