10 Leadership Nuggets from Maya Angelou

By: Lucy P. Marcus,  CEO, Non-Exec Board Director, Prof at IE Business School, Reuters columnist & host “In the Boardroom with Lucy Marcus” -- May 28, 2014 ~ Just like moons and like suns, With the certainty of tides, Just like hopes springing high, Still I'll rise.* Maya Angelou has passed and I'm left with a feeling of deep sadness but also with gratitude. Reading I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings as a young person had a profound impact on me, as she wrote about t...
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The True Meaning Of Leading By Example

By: Dharmesh Shah ~ New managers are often told it's best to “lead by example”. Rightfully so – but like most platitudes, “lead by example” doesn't give you particularly instructive action. So, let's dig in. First lets talk about the idea of “personal brand.” A great personal brand isn’t an artificial construct. A great personal brand – like a great company brand – is authentic. Your personal brand is simply a snapshot view of who you really are. Yet thousands of people try to us...
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Simon Sinek: Why good leaders make you feel safe

Simon O. Sinek,  (born October 9, 1973) is an author best known for popularizing the concept of "the golden circle" and to "Start With Why", described by TED as "a simple but powerful model for inspirational leadership all starting with a golden circle and the question "Why?"  He joined the RAND Corporation in 2010 as an adjunct staff member, where he advises on matters of military innovation and planning. His first TED Talk on "How Great Leaders Inspire Action" is the 3rd most viewed video on ...
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