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True loyalty originates from kindness, not from fear!
Indeed, according to Daniel Goleman, one of Linkedin’s most appreciated INfluencer and author of “A Force for Good”, if you want a loyal team, you must choose kindness over toughness.
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In his work Heroic Leadership: Best Practices from 450-year-old Company that changed the World, Chris Lowney lists four pillars of Jesuit-inspired leadership:
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The Diplo calendar 2015 realized by Stefano Baldi and Ed Gelbstein presents a selection of the wisdom accumulated by humanity over the centuries that has stood the test of time and remains as valid as ever. The hope is that it will inspire you and lead you to explore the thoughts of the people who in one way or another have changed human history for the better .
For the month of November the selected quotation is an ancient Japanese proverb.
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Mary Marshall argues that leadership is a natural talent nourished by experience and practice. Leaders do not just “manage” human resources; they inspire people and motivate them to act because they passionately believe in something. And this cannot be learnt or taught in school.
Read more: “Can Leadership Be Learned?”.
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DOUGLAS MACARTHUR‘S PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP
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The Diplo calendar 2015 realized by Stefano Baldi and Ed Gelbstein presents a selection of the wisdom accumulated by humanity over the centuries that has stood the test of time and remains as valid as ever. The hope is that it will inspire you and lead you to explore the thoughts of the people who in one way or another have changed human history for the better .
For the month of October the selected quotation is by Alvin Toffler (b. 1928) – American writer and futurist known for his works discussing the digital, communications and corporate revolutions arising from technological innovation.
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The Roman philosopher Epictetus once said, “Books are the training weights of the mind”.
Reading is an exercise that enriches the way we think, feel, and behave. Reading makes it possible to reach a new understanding about ourselves and the world and to expand our knowledge.
In this article, Paul Jun draws up a subjective list of the books he feels are timeless and helpful in both our personal and professional endeavors. Actually reading reflects a willingness to learn and change minds, to be open to new ideas and concepts that may indeed bolster both personal and professional endeavors.
A lot of people who think they understand leadership have fallen for some common myths and misconceptions. According to Lolly Daskal, it would be better to learn what these myths are so one can uncover the truth.
The truth is that ‘leadership is a privilege—maybe even a calling. It’s something that has to be earned and learned over time’.
To be a real leader, make sure you’re not building your own leadership on any of these commonly held myths:
1. The myth of entrepreneurial leadership
It’s easy to assume that all entrepreneurs are leaders, but just because someone has a great and timely idea and can organize and operate a business, the truth is they aren’t necessarily a leader.
2. The myth of management as leadership
Leadership cannot be equated with management, even if it often occurs. If you’re a manager, you’re focused on maintaining systems, processes, and best practices. But if you’re a leader, much of your time is spent working to influence people. They’re both important roles, but they’re not the same thing.
3. The myth of trailblazer as leadership
Just because you’re standing in front of the crowd, you’re not necessarily the leader. The best leaders take their place alongside their people, helping propel them forward to a shared mission and vision. They may even be behind them, watching their backs.
4. The myth of position as leadership
The No. 1 top myth about leadership is the idea that leadership resides in certain positions. If you’re a at the top, you’re a leader. If at the bottom, there’s no room for leadership. In reality, the truth is that leadership has absolutely nothing to do with position.
Every business and work group has a boss, but only some have a leader at the helm. So if you’re in charge, or if you aspire to be, you have a decision to make: are you going to be the boss or are you going to be the leader? If you’re going to choose the second approach, remember that:
1. True leadership is about influence, nothing more and nothing less.
2. True leadership cannot be awarded, appointed or assigned.
3. True leadership can never be mandated, only earned.
And the best proof is not the leader’s personal success but the success of those who follow.
In this article, Lolly Daskal singles out eight ways that can kill employee motivation. In order to avoid this risk and to provide your employees with an environment in which they can thrive, it is important to pay attention to the following aspects:
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Talent is made up for a third of instinct, a third of memory, and the last third of will – Carlo Alberto Pisani Dossi, Italian writer and diplomat (1849 – 1910)
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