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Take action: why leadership starts with getting involved

There was a hole in the pathway where two bricks came loose and were subsequently kicked away.  People walked past that hole all day.  As they noticed it, many commented on how it was a tripping hazard, how someone should

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How to accept praise with confidence and humility

I once watched a manager congratulate one of her employees after a particularly successful project. “You did an outstanding job,” she said. “The client was thrilled.” The employee smiled awkwardly and immediately replied, “It really wasn’t that difficult. Besides, everyone

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stretch assignments

Stretch assignments: What if you’re more ready than you think?

A few months ago, I was speaking with a professional who had been offered the opportunity to lead a high-profile project. It would involve working with people from multiple departments, presenting updates to senior leaders, and taking responsibility for work

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Identify triggers and keep your cool

Leaders have to stay poised and in control, even in trying moments. The first step to doing so is to identify your main triggers. Leadership expert Merge Gupta-Sunderji explains.

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surround yourself with positive people

Surround yourself with positive people at work

On a visit to the Caribbean island nation of Trinidad and Tobago, I discovered quickly that even though “Trinis” speak English, the local vernacular contains many intriguing expressions. One such expression: “If you play with dog, you must get fleas.”

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leadership energy management

Leadership energy management is part of the job

One of the most overlooked leadership skills today is leadership energy management. And I don’t mean wellness programs, meditation apps, or asking people to take more vacation. I mean understanding something much more fundamental Sustaining energy at work As a

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