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TOP 10 COMPELLING LEADERSHIP LINKS: AUGUST 17-21

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1. Jeff Bezos reacts to the NY Times scathing review of Amazon’s work culture.

2. Does silicon valley “culture of intensity” really drive productivity?

3. Is your culture “toxic?”

4. Moving careers? Learn to code.

5. Has leadership development reached a crisis?

6. The death of annual performance reviews.

7. How to get rid of the frog in your throat and “master” public speaking.

8. A useful guide to putting an end to micro-managing your team.

9. Naysayers and grumblers may have an edge when it comes to reaching their goals.

10. Lastly, Amazon’s HR team will work over time create a better culture.

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TOP 10 COMPELLING LEADERSHIP LINKS: August 10-14

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  1. Google has become Alphabet. Legal tricks and fresh perspectives.
  2. An important negotiation tool…silence.
  3. Why Baby Boomers get pink slips.
  4. Having difficult conversations starts with culture.
  5. Speaking of culture…can it be scaled successfully? Perhaps.
  6. Are passwords enough to protect your security? Probably not.
  7. Foster an innovation culture by using these four tips.
  8. Good advice isn’t always…good advice.
  9. Mentor’s help elevate and propel leaders.
  10. Lastly, understand the “frenzy” over high-tech talent.

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In Leadership On the Edge BLG presents thought provoking articles, videos, and news from the world of leadership.

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TOP 10 COMPELLING LEADERSHIP LINKS: July 27-31

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  1. Have a tough decision to make? Maybe you should listen to your gut.
  2. Build support and coalitions by giving gifts.
  3. Sustain virtual team momentum by following this simple advice.
  4. Perhaps checking the news distracts leadership.
  5. How LinkedIn co-founder learned from failure.
  6. Reading relieves stress and can help communication skills.
  7. UBER is ushering in the 1099 economy.
  8. The liberal arts degree in silicon valley.
  9. Speaking of the valley, are start-ups on thin ice?
  10. Sit back this weekend and watch these documentaries to learn key leadership and start-up lessons

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In Leadership On the Edge BLG presents thought provoking articles, videos, and news from the world of leadership.

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TOP 10 COMPELLING LEADERSHIP LINKS: July 20-24

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  1. The elements of the perfect business email.
  2. Are performance reviews on the way out?
  3. Four useful team management guidelines.
  4. Put your phone down. Boredom might be useful.
  5. The case against trying to wake up early. It’s OK to hit the snooze button.
  6. How to switch industries in the middle of your career (video).
  7. Daniel Kahneman warns us against overconfidence.
  8. How to fall back in love…with your job.
  9. The tools you need to work from anywhere in the world.
  10. On this day in history a great negotiation happened…in a model kitchen. Leaders always have to be ready.

 

 

 

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TOP 10 COMPELLING LEADERSHIP LINKS: July 13-17

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  1. Leaders tell good stories. They should also tell good stories if they are looking for a job.
  2. Spend less time on email and more time leading. 4 invaluable Gmail hacks.
  3. A well drawn map of workplace personalities.
  4. What do great leadership teams do? They have shared purpose for starters...
  5. Ah! Summer is here…the season of vacation replies.
  6. At last, the excuse we all needed. The reason we procrastinate.
  7. Q&A from someone who raised $1.7 million on Kickstarter
  8. How to succeed: Forget the 10 year rule. Look at Gershwin.
  9. The future of the book.
  10. Lastly, why you should keep your laptop closed this weekend.