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6 Keys To Becoming An Emotionally Intelligent Leader

Startup Professionals Musings

Thus, I was pleased to see the steps detailed in a new book, “ The Emotionally Strong Leader ,” by Carolyn Stern. I enjoyed her recommendations and real-life stories as well as her self-coaching advice, which I will paraphrase here, combined with my own insights from the field: Take a hard look in the mirror to see yourself today.

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7 Metaphors That Every Aspiring Leader Should Emulate

Startup Professionals Musings

I saw a new approach in the classic book “ Leadership Transformed: How Ordinary Managers Become Extraordinary Leaders ,” by Dr. Peter Fuda, which identifies seven leadership themes, presented as metaphors. Works with other team members on mutual aspirations (coach metaphor).

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6 Essential Leadership Practices Raise Accountability

Startup Professionals Musings

Phrases like “holding people accountable” imply negative consequences or punishment, rather than rewards or providing the freedom and coaching to team members to choose their own actions, and pursue what matters most to them. Provide coaching and training on ownership discipline. Moran and Michael Lennington.

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6 Sources Of Purpose To Drive Business Success Today

Startup Professionals Musings

I found real insights into this strategy, along with specific sources of purpose inspiration in a new book, “ Leading With Heart ,” by John Baird and Edward Sullivan. These authors reference real cases and real business leaders, based on their decades of experience in building companies and executive coaching.

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8 Reasons Why Great People Make Processes Repeatable

Startup Professionals Musings

That’s why I was pleased to see the balance on people versus process in a classic book on how to fix your organization, “ The Diamond Process ,” by Mike Diamond and Christopher Harding. You need a team focused on the future as well as the present. Priority is placed on employee mentoring and coaching.

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8 Habits You Need To Cultivate For Maximum Efficiency

Startup Professionals Musings

According to the classic book, “ One Second Ahead ,” by noted authority on training the mind, Rasmus Hougaard, there are some basic rules that can really help you manage your focus and awareness in all work activities. I concur, based on my own extended career in business and mentoring entrepreneurs.

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10 Ways to Spot Isolated or Dis-Engaged Team Members

Startup Professionals Musings

Some of the things to look for are fairly obvious, but others are more subtle, as outlined in a recent book, “ Connectable, ” by Ryan Jenkins and Steven Van Cohen. Of course, you need to be present to spot these changes, and not rely wholly on the input of others. Stops offering input on business challenges.

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