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LeadershipNow 140: December 2019 Compilation

Here are a selection of tweets from December 2019 that you don't want to miss:

A Noble Purpose Alone Won’t Transform Your Company via @mitsmr
5 Quotes That Teach You Everything You Need To Know About Leadership Storytelling by Esther Choy @LeaderStoryLab
Daniel R Murphy | Eisenhower Time Management by @jamesstrock
Henry Mintzberg Doesn’t Mind Being The Rebel Of Management Theory by @profkjmoore
Five Qualities for Leading Business in the 21st Century by Lucy Quist @INSEAD
20 businesses that died in the 2010s
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Want is the most important lesson to unlearn? The Lesson to Unlearn by @paulg
Questions Leaders Need to Ask More Often by @JoshuaReich
The psychological importance of wasting time
Leadership Self-Assessment: How Effective Are You? via @online_HBS According to Korn/Ferry International, companies with higher rates of financial return tend to employ professionals with high degrees of self-awareness.
A Structured Guide: How to Look Back to Move Forward by @AlliPolin
5 Reasons Why We Want Learning and Not “Right Answers” by @leadingincontxt Linda Fisher Thornton
Small Acts of Leadership: 50 Ways to Become More Influential by @RapidStartLdr Ken Downer
Chuck Close | Living Your Values via @jamesstrock
How To Lead Change By Cashing In Your Chips by @WScottCochrane
Leadership: 6 Things Great Leaders Do Without Fanfare from @wallybock
5 Mental Mistakes That Kill Your Productivity via @HarvardBiz
TED’s 4-Step Presentation Structure Part 2 via @Ethos3
Why Your Brain’s So Bad at Letting Go of Negative Comments by Art Markman via @FastCompany
The False Promise of Morning Routines via @TheAtlantic Why everyone’s mornings seem more productive than yours
Let’s Stop Confusing Cooperation and Teamwork with Collaboration via @JesseLynStoner
The Power of Focus by Steve Keating @LeadToday
Want More Creative Breakthroughs? Slow Down by Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries via @INSEADKnowledge
Empathy Is Tearing Us Apart via @WIRED
Why tech companies need philosophers—and how I convinced Google to hire them by @tobias_rees
How to Get Noticed by Leadership (Without Sucking Up) by @LollyDaskal

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LeadershipNow 140: November 2019 Compilation

Here are a selection of tweets from November 2019 that you don't want to miss:

14 Things Smart Leaders Do to Boost Their Own Confidence by @LollyDaskal
Edmund Morris on Edison by @JamesStrock
10 Indicators Your Leadership Stock Is On the Rise by @WScottCochrane
10 reasons culture change can seem daunting—and how to prevail by @MichaelDWatkins
How to Find Thanks and Gratitude by @JesseLynStoner
Are you a mentor magnet? by @fowlersusann via @SBLeaders
Brandon Matthews: A Lesson In Playing With Grace from @JohnBaldoni
Are your #expectations getting the best of you?
Leadership and Management Book Podcast with @ArtPetty: Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead from @wallybock
Kennedy: The Art of Becoming by @jamesstrock
Mental Habits that Support Lifelong Learning by @tnvora
At Least Six Reasons to Be Thankful for Your Leadership Opportunity by @ArtPetty
It’s time to make more room for a middle ground that’s based on both the democratic ideals of freedom and helping those in need. A Manifesto for the Middle by R. Edward Freeman and Joseph Burton
The Golden Rules of Relationships by @johnkeysercoach
James Mattis: My Favorite Books Your personal experiences alone aren’t broad enough to sustain you.
Beware the 'Boss Shadow Effect' by @suzimcalpine
How to Be a Leader Everyone Loves to Work With by @LollyDaskal
How to Encourage Your Team When Results are Disappointing via @LetsGrowLeaders Karin Hurt David Dye
7 Questions to Ask Yourself to Be a Better Leader via @LetsGrowLeaders
Don’t Make Your Self-Discipline Work So Hard from @wallybock
Here’s how you can prepare for hyper-personalization in marketing via @thenextweb
Put Limits on Your Energy Drainers by @ScottEblin
Your Professional Decline Is Coming (Much) Sooner Than You Think via @TheAtlantic
How To Escape The 5 Dangers of Fire-Drill Leadership by @WScottCochrane
The Top 20 Reasons Startups Fail via @CBinsights
VIDEO: Dollar Shave Club Founder Michael Dubin On A Razor Sharp Idea The story of Dollar Shave Club is about as David and Goliath as it gets

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LeadershipNow 140: October 2019 Compilation

Here are a selection of tweets from October 2019 that you don't want to miss:

5 Characteristics of a Successful Leadership Development Strategy via @CCLdotORG
The mindsets and practices of excellent CEOs via @McKinsey
Developing the Mindset and Skill Set of a Servant Leader by @kenblanchard via @BKpub
How To Be a Tough Leader Without Being a Jerk by @WScottCochrane
Four Conversations Essential for New Manager Success by @artpetty
How to Draft the Conversational Case™ for Your Idea by @tamadear
Why Your Elevator Pitch Isn't Working via @Entrepreneur
Two Polanyi Principles for Better Leadership from @wallybock
You Have the Right to Remain Silent by @LeadToday Steve Keating
A Short Checklist for Emotionally Strong Leaders by @SteveGutzler
You Can’t Force People to Change by @FSonnenberg
Want to Make Life Instantly Better? Look for a Silver Lining by @AlliPolin
Dealing With Critics by Ken Downer @RapidStartLdr
Listen To People Who Disagree With You from @JohnBaldoni
How To Create An Unstoppable One-Two Leadership Punch by @WScottCochrane
The Toxic Habits That Will Make You a Bad Leader by @LollyDaskal
The Sneaker Principles from @wallybock
The Dangers of Overthinking and Underthinking by @Mark_Sanborn
How To Outsmart Your Brain And Live A Better Life by @LaRaeQuy
Your People Skills Readiness Seizes Every Unforeseeable Opportunity by @KateNasser
This Entrepreneur Sold His House and Emptied His Savings. Now, He Runs One of the Greatest Shows in America by @carminegallo
It's Time to Recalibrate Your Career Conversation Cadence by @Julie_WG
Leaving a Lasting Impression via @ThinDifference
Essential Leadership Steps to Leading High Morale by @KateNasser
66% of millennials think they will be 'wealthy'—here's how much they're worth today
Why Some People Become Lifelong Readers via @TheAtlantic
Brandt Jean: Grace In The Courtroom from @JohnBaldoni

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LeadershipNow 140: September 2019 Compilation

Here are a selection of tweets from September 2019 that you don't want to miss:

This one document may have just changed Corporate America forever by @JohnPKotter "The mission of the corporation was to maximize shareholder gain were out of date, irrelevant, not true, or all of the above."
Has Your Leadership Reached The Point of No Return? by @WScottCochrane "To build and maintain momentum, you must recognize these points and bravely step across them."
Andrew Davis on Leading with Curiosity via @DDIworld
4 C Vitamins for Better Leadership from @wallybock
5 Things You Need to Know about Building a People-First Economy via @bkpub
The 4 Mindsets of High Performance Teams by @RandyConley
Avoid these classic leadership mistakes by ⁦@JanePerdue via ⁦@SBLeaders
How To Become The Best In The World At What You Do by @LaRaeQuy
How to Lead in a Caustic Culture by David Dye @LetsGrowLeaders Grow Leaders
19 Leadership Trend Reports for 2019 from @leadingincontxt Linda Fisher Thornton
How to Maximize Your Greatest Point of Influence by @Leadershipfreak Dan Rockwell
Tech Founders Predict the Next Wave of Startup Growth via @VisualCap
VIDEO: "Thank you Lt. Dan!" In a world of negativity, it's refreshing to see a celebrity focused on serving others. @GarySinise via @donhornsby
Coaching Challenges by @kenbyler Here’s a few things I have learned about the challenges of coaching.
Prepare the Way for Your Gemba Walk by @wallybock
Impossible Is Always Possible by @FSonnenberg
Leadership: 5 Essentials to Team Building 21st Century Teams by @KateNasser For great teamwork, leaders must define team in a new way and build them in ways that match the team, the goals, and the changing dynamics of business.
Redefining Success: Adopt the Journey Mindset to Move Forward via @StanfordGSB To sustain the behaviors that helped you reach a goal, think about the achievement as a journey rather than a destination.
Podcast: Michael Moritz: Look for Unexpected Opportunities via @StanfordGSB The top two challenges facing the tech industry: identifying promising companies and promoting diversity.
10 Sayings That Reveal The Heart of Courage in a Leader by @WScottCochrane
Business Lessons from the Top 0.01% @JohnFoleyInc
Why It’s Important For Leaders To Let People Know What They Are Thinking from @JohnBaldoni
The Liabilities of Being a Perfectionist by @shawnlovejoy
Aim Higher: Why Servant Leaders Create a Culture of Trust by @SkipPrichard
How To Develop The Heart Of Courageous Leadership by @WScottCochrane Every leader faces defining moments when the difference between success or failure comes down to the courage to make the tough decision.
Learning is Never Wasted by @LeadToday Steve Keating
Things Every Courageous Leader Knows (That Most Ignore) by @LollyDaskal
5 Reasons Why New Executives Fail via @DDIworld
Be Careful with Multi-Person Feedback—It’s Easy to Get it Wrong by @artpetty
How to Immediately Spot a Bad Leader by @LollyDaskal
Great Leaders Build Great Next-Gen Leaders by @DanitaBye
The Greatest Test of Character You'll Ever Face as a Leader by @brandonacox
James Mattis: "The Duty Of Silence" from @JohnBaldoni

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LeadershipNow 140: August 2019 Compilation

Here are a selection of tweets from August 2019 that you don't want to miss:

3 Indicators You Need to Recharge Your Leadership Battery by @WScottCochrane
Essential Leadership Steps to Leading High Morale by @KateNasser
When You’re a Perfectionist, Your Work Is Never Done by @FSonnenberg
Would Peter Drucker Approve Of The New Business Roundtable Purpose Statement? by @JohnBaldoni
Forget What You’ve Been Told: How to Develop a Leadership Style That Is Unique to You
Honest Advice for Young Leaders About a Dream Job by @DanReiland
Specific Ways You Can Create Greater Success With Others by @KareAnderson
This Is What You Can Do When Your Job Is Not Enough by @lizkislik
Why You Need To Know Which Team You’re Really Leading by @WScottCochrane
The sweet spot between too much and “just right” planning by @thehrgoddess Jane Perdue
This Is What You Can Do When Your Job Is Not Enough by @LizKislik
Are you missing the most important meeting in your calendar? by @suzimcalpine
A Checklist and Process to Create Daily Success at Work by @artpetty All activity/no vector.
One Big Shift by @SteveGutzler Shifting from directing to connecting
How To Think On Your Feet When Under Pressure by @LaRaeQuy
Time is Everything When it Comes to Frontline Leader Development by Andrew Warren-Smith @chirp_on via @DDIworld
These People Skills Changes Create a New Dawn for Everyone by @KateNasser
Getting personal about change via @McKQuarterly The need to shift mind-sets is the biggest block to successful transformations. The key lies in making the shift both individual and institutional—at the same time.
Why Good Is The New Bad For Business Leaders by Terry @Starbucker
The Greatest Showman on Earth by @TedKinni via @stratandbiz
The Kind of Crazy We Want by @SPressfield
Getting the Most from Your Mental Energy from @wallybock
Pronouns and Leadership: What's Your Default Leadership Language? by @AlliPolin
How To Protect Yourself From A Pending Layoff from @JohnBaldoni
How to Build a Team That Resolves Conflict Effectively by @LollyDaskal
One Question Leaders Ask to Build Better Ideas via @LetsGrowLeaders
How to Feel Gratitude in Stressful Times by @JesseLynStoner Even though this is so easy to do when you’re intentional, we don’t do it naturally because we’re hardwired to focus on what’s negative.
5 Bizarre Leadership Tips That Do More Harm Than Good by @WScottCochrane
Boss’s Tip of the Week: People are people from @wallybock
Reflection: How A Leader Uses Words from @JohnBaldoni
3 Reasons Why Happiness Is Not Enough by @LaRaeQuy
Reading, Writing re: Management: A new view of the fortune at the bottom of the digital pyramid by Theodore Kinni
Leading and Riding a Bike from @wallybock

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LeadershipNow 140: July 2019 Compilation

Here are a selection of tweets from July 2019 that you don't want to miss:

3 Reasons Why People May Trust You Less Than You Imagined by @DanReiland
How 4 Simple Questions Can Redefine a “Great Leadership Day” by @WScottCochrane
6 Ways to Ensure Your Leadership Training Makes You a Better Leader by Karin Hurt @LetsGrowLeaders
A Better Information Diet by @edbatista
Test Your Vision: A Resource for Leaders by @JesseLynStoner
Leaders must adapt to their different roles in the same way actors do by Stefan Stern All the world’s a stage for managers with presence
The Two Most Important Words That Determine Life of a Leader by @SteveGutzler
Why Trickle-Down Strategy Approaches Leave Your Employees Thirsty by @ArtPetty
What Arrogant Leaders Really Do to Organizations by @KateNasser
Becoming Unstuck: Three Way to Spark Creative Ideas by @michaelaroberto
What Google Learned About Leadership by @KevinEikenberry
Boss’s Tip of the Week: Identify Your Key Strengths by @wallybock
Essential Truth: Be Verbally Abusive & You Lose Everything by @KateNasser
Attitude and Effort by Steve Keating @LeadToday
8 Ideas to Help You Regain Control at Work by @artpetty
Shephard Smith: When You Lose The People, You Lose Your Authority by @JohnBaldoni
You don't have to see the whole path. Stay focused on your vision and take the next step by @JesseLynStoner
What Getting To The Moon Teaches Us About Ourselves by @JohnBaldoni
Freedom and Personal Responsibility Go Hand in Hand by @FSonnenberg
3 Reasons You Need More Than Success To Be Awesome by @LaRaeQuy
What Is Your Fear Archetype And How Does It Manifest In Your Life? by @kathycaprino The seven fear archetypes are the seven unique ways that fear manifests itself in our lives.
How To Become a Leader of Leaders by @WScottCochrane The ultimate test of your leadership is found in how well you can lead other leaders.
#24HourRule: Is Your Current Pace Sustainable? @charlesfred
The mindfulness conspiracy by Ronald Purser via @GuardianUS
Boss’s Tip of the Week: Go With the Grain by @wallybock
How Your Strengths Can Sometimes Become Weaknesses by Adam Grant via @nytimes
7 Effective Communication Habits of the Most Successful People by @LollyDaskal
The Top 3 Reasons People Are Chronically Mistreated In Their Jobs And How To Change That by @kathycaprino

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LeadershipNow 140: June 2019 Compilation

Here are a selection of tweets from June 2019 that you don't want to miss:

VIDEO from @inkyjohnson Remember the sacrifices. (1:29)
Key Leadership Transitions Great Leaders Champion by @KateNasser
How to Lead When There's Not Enough Time via via @letsgrowleaders
The Eleven Unstoppable Qualities of Intentionality by @SteveGutzler
The Happiness Equation by Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries via @INSEADKnowledge
Rethinking the Relationship between Age, Business Acumen, and Entrepreneurship via @StanfordGSB
Taking time to consider culture fit when a new CEO joins an organization is vital. via @ChiefExecGrp
Never Make A “Rule” You’re Not Prepared To Enforce by Kevin Stone @XPastorOnline
Boost Your Leadership with the Power of Perspective by @WScottCochrane If you can fix it with money, that is not a big problem. It may be a difficult problem, but it is not a big problem
How Do I Deal With a Passive Aggressive Co-worker? by Karin Hurt via @LetsGrowLeaders
If Your People Are Leaking Bad News About You, What Does It Say About Your Ability to Inspire Trust? from @JohnBaldoni
Leadership and Transference by @edbatista
How to Use Mental Imagery to Achieve Your Goals by @JesseLynStoner
How to Navigate Being Unemployed by @outofworkcoach
Your Professional Decline Is Coming (Much) Sooner Than You Think by @arthurbrooks via @TheAtlantic Whole sections of bookstores are dedicated to becoming successful. There is no section marked “managing your professional decline.”
6 pieces of wisdom to help young leaders thrive in uncertain times By Kayvan Kian via @McKinsey
The Myth of “Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail” by @Gleb_Tsipursky via @JesseLynStoner
Want To Project Strength? Show Your Vulnerability! from @JohnBaldoni
Leadership at Scale the @McKinsey Way #LeadershipAtScale Before you begin your next leadership development program, read this.
AI = Artificial Imagination? via @INSEADKnowledge
Giving feedback? Stay on your side of the net. by @michaelaroberto
The Early Identifier focuses on three main areas of leadership potential: Achieve, Lead, and Grow. via @DDIworld
Leadership, management, supervision: Each of these things is not like the others from @wallybock
Why Most Corporate Innovation Programs Fail (And How To Make Them Succeed) via @Digitaltonto Greg Satell
The Myth of 'Learning Styles' via @TheAtlantic
How to Increase Your Leadership By Weighing What Matters by @WScottCochrane
How Inviting Are Your Brand's Surveys? by @DebbieLaskeyMBA
The Downfall of Carlos Ghosn: How Brilliant Leaders Can Be So Clueless by @SteveTobak
What Cross-Silo Leadership Looks Like @HarvardBiz
Thinking of a Leadership Position? Six Questions to Help You Decide if It’s for You from @wallybock
Three tips to avoid becoming a ‘conference zombie’ via @nresearchnews
This is What Keeps Most CEO’s Up at Night by @LollyDaskal
How your friends change your habits - for better and worse We often think that self-control comes from within, yet many of our actions depend just as much on our friends and family as ourselves.
The Real Reason Fans Hate the Last Season of #GameofThrones Sociological vs. Psychological storytelling

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LeadershipNow 140: May 2019 Compilation

Here are a selection of tweets from May 2019 that you don't want to miss:

Leadership and Groundhog Day from @wallybock
Here are some ways to improve retention that are more effective than simplistic employee satisfaction surveys.
Bill Buckner: A Man Of Grace from @JohnBaldoni
3 Ways to Prevent a Mis-Performance Meltdown by @WScottCochrane
Five Common Communication Mistakes (And How to Fix Them) via @StanfordGSB
Artificial Intelligence for the Perplexed Executive vis @StanfordGSB
Making Noise: 3 Tips for Better Leading in a Noisy World by Ken Downer @RapidStartLdr
The World in 2030: Nine Megatrends to Watch by Andrew S. Winston via @mitsmr
3 Surprising Ways To Start A Strong Leadership Day by @WScottCochrane
Help! I want to pitch VCs but don’t want anyone stealing my idea by @maynard
A Surprising Example Of Why You Don't Need A Title To Effectively Lead Others by @TanveerNaseer Nailed it.
This Is The Reason Most People Get Stuck In Mediocrity by @LaRaeQuy
15 Quotes by Mary Parker Follett - Guidance for Today's World by @JesseLynStoner
Advice for the Graduating Class of 2019 by @michaelaroberto
7 Ways to Get the Most Out of a Leadership Coach by @LollyDaskal
How Big Tech Threatens Economic Liberty via @amconmag Under the current power dynamics, entrepreneurs are often faced with two options: sell out or get crushed.
Coach John Beilein Takes His Game To A New Level from @JohnBaldoni
How Leaders Make the Best Ideas Work via @LetsGrowLeaders
Why Men Don't Have Friends and Why Women Should Care by @JesseLynStoner
Sometimes You Need To Dial Back Your Aspirations! from @JohnBaldoni
“Right now, it’s like this” is an invitation to explore what is present. It reassures us that impermanence is hard at work. Even though the mind threatens me with the idea that “it’s going to be like this forever,” this phrase helps me call BS on that.”
Roadmap: Five Phases of Digital Eras by @jowyang
On American college campuses, history has been declining in popularity more rapidly than any other major.
Establishing Trust: Why the Details Matter by @RapidStartLdr Ken Downer
What is the difference between brand and marketing? by @lindsaycpederse

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LeadershipNow 140: April 2019 Compilation

Here are a selection of tweets from April 2019 that you don't want to miss:

You Are the Captain of Your Ship by @FSonnenberg
VIDEO SHORT: April 29, 2019 Monday Motivation @HighPointU @NidoQubein The more you celebrate your life the more there is to in your life to celebrate.
Cross-Cultural Leadership: How to Avoid Making People Lose Face by Aad Boot @LeadershipWatch
What It Means To “Approach It Like a Coach” by @KevinEikenberry
Why Authenticity is the New Charisma by @SusanMazza
How to Take Charge of Your Remote Meetings via @LetsGrowLeaders
CX’s Biggest Problem is Finding the RIGHT Problem via @customerthink How do we hedge against bad problem framing?
Communication Practices of High-Performance Management Teams by @artpetty
Conform to the Culture Just Enough by @edbatista
VIDEO: Celebrating General Shoe Company, the Inaugural HBS Case via @HarvardHBS It’s like a great detective story: What’s gone wrong at General Shoe Company, and how would you fix it?
7 Ways to Tell If You’re a Boss or a Leader by @RandyConley
The Most Misunderstood—and Crucial—Skill Every Leader Needs via @DDIworld
How to Create a Culture of Innovation from @Ex2Lead
Can You Pass the Fitzgerald Test?
Culture Leadership Charge - Insights into a Healthy Work Culture by @scedmonds
Forget about artificial intelligence, extended intelligence is the future by @Joi
Starting the journey - The AI revolution and the leadership challenge via @PeopleMatters2
3 Ways to Restore Sanity to the Excellence Value by @WScottCochrane
What does it take to successfully pitch a new startup idea? Watch past #HBSNVC finalists to brush up on your skills
Red Wings' GM Ken Holland Gives Leaders A Lesson In Stepping Aside from @JohnBaldoni
People Skills Magic to WOW Customers Teammates & Employees by @KateNasser
How Parents Are Robbing Their Children of Adulthood via @nytimes
Why You Procrastinate (It Has Nothing to Do With Self-Control) via @nytimes
The Rise of Importance of Personal Development Education in Higher Education via @pulitzercenter
4 Things You can Give Your Team from @wallybock
Accountability and Empathy (Are Not Mutually Exclusive) by @edbatista
The Decline of Teamwork in Sports by @patricklencioni
How to Introduce Yourself: The Art of Self-Regulation by @BobQuinnUofM
What Two Funny TV Ads Teach Us About Trust from @JohnBaldoni
Leadership: The Biggest Challenge for First-Time Leaders from @wallybock
How Executives Can Inspire A Culture That Motivates Millennial Sales Leaders by @DanitaBye
How Peer Coaching Impacts Performance from @DDIworld
W. Chan Kim + Renée Mauborgne offer alternative path to growth @BlueOceanStrtgy
Leadership Tip: Foosball tables and free food are nice, but they really don't move the needle in the long run to sustaining a healthy culture.
The Danger in “If Just One Person” Leadership by @WScottCochrane
Let’s Stop Confusing Cooperation and Teamwork with Collaboration by @JesseLynStoner
How to Overcome Your Biggest Leadership Fears by @LollyDaskal

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LeadershipNow 140: March 2019 Compilation

Here are a selection of tweets from March 2019 that you don't want to miss:

How To Combine Passion And Discipline For Tremendous Results by @WScottCochrane Passion and discipline are dependent on each other.
Cultivate Coachability with these 5 Mindsets by @Julie_WG
Millennials are Most Critical of Leadership Development Programs by Diane Belcher @HBPCorpLearning via @_hrtechnologist
Lifelong Learning (Over and Over Again) from @wallybock
Three Things Mentors Can Do For You from @JohnBaldoni
10 Vital Traits to Look for In People You Hire by @LollyDaskal
There are many articles telling you what makes a good leader. But what makes a bad leader?
Hadn't heard of the "Tarp metaphor" before but think it's a great visual to describe healthy conflict on a team. Good stuff.
Essential People Skills Mindset: Adapt to Close the Gap by @KateNasser
Building Blocks (A Tactical Approach to Change) by @edbatista
Want to increase collaboration? Check out my video on this topic.
Leadership: How to Be a Creative Leader from @wallybock
Qualities of Leadership Found in Wordsworth
The Most Successful Leaders Ask Open-Ended Questions - Do You? via @allipolin
The Delicious History of Hershey's Chocolate via @HarvardHBS @nancykoehn
How to Keep Communication Quality High When Things Head in the Wrong Direction at Work by @ArtPetty
Why It Might Pay NOT to Eat Your Own Lunch by Gary Pisano @motogp61
Doris Kearns Goodwin: Empathy Makes For Great Leadership from @JohnBaldoni
5 Worn-Out Phrases That Can Be Hurting Your Leadership by @WScottCochrane The beliefs that many leaders cling to are not only outdated, but they can severely limit the growth potential of a leader who subscribes to these ideas.
This is what 150 years of US employment looks like
Three Steps To Turn Disengaged Millennial Leaders Into Top Performers by @DanitaBye
Drive Out Fear by Kevin Stone @XPastorOnline
“Institutions change when we change. When we trade resignation for indignation." — @profhamel
"Real leadership means being in service to your people and teams." Podcast hosted by SAP’s Jennifer Morgan with @garyvee
You Spend 5 Percent of Your Day Outside. Try Making It More via @wired

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LeadershipNow 140: February 2019 Compilation

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Leading with Emotional Intelligence by @SteveGutzler
VIDEO: Using describing language, rather than naming language, when evaluating employee performance makes feedback more effective and actionable. @BruceTulgan
Rocket Fuel for New Manager Success by @artpetty
Are You Missing the Messages Hidden in Silence? by @WScottCochrane What is not being said is as important as what is being said.
Is It Too Much To Ask That Work Have Meaning? from @JohnBaldoni
Boss’s Tip of the Week: Make reflection a habit from @wallybock
Google’s Waymo risks repeating Silicon Valley’s most famous blunder Google's Alphabet, appears to be repeating Xerox's mistake with its self-driving car program. via @arstechnica
You Can Do Better by @FSonnenberg Online
What Are the Greatest Challenges Frontline Leaders Face? via @DDIworld
The Structure Culture Development Connection: The Key to Success for Organizations of the Future by @Julie_WG
The Death of Integrity via @JesseLynStoner
Things Are Not Always As We Perceive Them To Be by @HarveyMackay @HarveysAcademy
How to Recognize And Weed Out Toxic Leaders by @LollyDaskal
Win the Heart by Mark Miller @leadersserve
Shake Shack's Danny Meyer changed the restaurant industry by breaking all the rules. If we climb that mountain, could we potentially climb one that's a little steeper or a little bit higher? That motivates me to this day.
Are These Judgement-Crushers Hurting Your Decisions? by @WScottCochrane
India is building one of the most sustainable cities in the world
Before pursuing your new idea, ask yourself what potential customers are doing right now to minimize the problem. If they're doing nothing, it's not worth your time either. Don't fall in love with solving a problem that doesn't exist. @MarkDMcKinney
The Best Ways to Motivate People Effectively, Without Authority by @LollyDaskal
Never Too Late To Learn New Tricks via @CLOmedia
How to Create Belonging for Remote Workers via @mitsmr
John Dingell: Leadership In Service To People from @JohnBaldoni
Too frequently we see the tendency of leaders of all walks of life, to use their “mouth as a blunt instrument.”
Don’t Assume the Worst by @ScottEblin
Why We Need Aspiration Focused Leaders and How to Be One by @bizshrink Anne Perschel
The Power of Leading with an Open Mind by @SusanMazza
You can’t predict the future. Get over it. from @wallybock
Ask yourself these four questions when your mind starts to wander via @FastCoLead
A Beginner's Mind Helps Solve the New Manager Conundrum by @artpetty
Are You Prepared to Succeed? by @LeadToday Steve Keating
How to have productive disagreements about politics and religion via @ConversationUS
Zero to One - Peter Thiel: "Most people believe in 'x,' but the truth is opposite of 'x.'" Successful companies are based on providing that opposite truth in an effective business model. What's your opposite truth? @MarkDMcKinney
10 Things Successful Leaders Never Tolerate by @LollyDaskal
Boss’s Tip of the Week: Relationships require attention from @wallybock
VIDEO: Julius Peppers retires from the NFL
The Case for Quantum Computers: Why It’s Important for You and Your Business via @online_HBS
Reflecting on 2018: 6 Inspiring Ideas from Culture Gap by @DPForrester
Never Assume, Always Persist: Another Leadership Lesson from Winston Churchill from @JohnBaldoni

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LeadershipNow 140: January 2019 Compilation

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6 Tips for First-Time Managers by @JesseLynStoner
If You Think You Can, You Will by @DougConant
How To Be Successful by @sama
What if we started asking "What problem would you like to help solve?" @FahdAlhattab
VIDEO: How to turn a group of strangers into a team by @AmyCEdmondson
David Bowie knew how to inspire creativity via @quartzatwork
Resilience and Courage by @artpetty
Winston Churchill, Groupthink, and the Dardanelles by @michaelaroberto
Dejected and Defeated? Rodgers & Hammerstein Have Some Advice For You from @JohnBaldoni
3 Steps For Dusting Off Your Leadership in the New Year by Linda Fisher Thornton @leadingincontxt
How to Hold a Remarkably Effective Team Huddle by @LetsGrowLeaders
The Necessity of Gratitude as a Leader by Evans Kerrigan via @TLCTalk
Have We Reached the Limit of Individualism? by Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries via @INSEADKnowledge
What Are the Odds? by @ChargeUpToday - Victor Pisano
Asking the Right Question by @BobQuinnUofM
The Structure Culture Development Connection: The Key to Success for Organizations of the Future by @Julie_WG via @JesseLynStoner
5 Reasons You Should NOT Set Goals by @JesseLynStoner
How To Avoid the 3 Blows From a Leadership Shortcut by @WScottCochrane
25 Questions to Help You Be a Better Leader in 2019 via @DDIworld
Transition to Leadership: Well Begun is Half Done from @wallybock
7 Traits of an Insecure Leader by @RonEdmondson
The Difference Between Mission Vision Purpose Strategy and Goals by @JesseLynStoner
Leadership Development: It Isn't All About You via @Korn_Ferry by Daniel Goleman
To Win It, Don't Wing It by @Mark_Sanborn The power of preparation and practice.
Letting Go of an Old Life Narrative by @BobQuinnUofM
Is Every Kid Supposed To Be a Leader? by @TimElmore
Why time management is ruining our lives by Oliver Burkeman
New England doesn’t need new factories. But it does need new ideas by @claychristensen via @BostonGlobe
Theodore Roosevelt Legacy 100 Years On by @jamesstrock
Leaders and Strategies in Real Life: Herb Kelleher Edition from @wallybock
Why You Need to Avoid These 6 Culture Killers in 2019 by @WScottCochrane
Starting Strong as a New Manager by @artpetty
6 Toxic Beliefs That Will Ruin Your Leadership by @LollyDaskal
VIDEO from John Baldoni: Obits Make a Life Worthwhile via @YouTube How do you want to be remembered?
The 20-year-old entrepreneur is a lie by Meredith Somers via @MITSloan

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LeadershipNow 140: December 2018 Compilation

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Five Ways to Get Young Recruits to Embrace Emotional Intelligence by @DanielGolemanEI via @Korn_Ferry
It's time to pause... by @JesseLynStoner
4 Mindsets Needed for a Better Talent Pipeline by @Julie_WG
How to Prepare Your Soul for Leadership in 2019 by @WScottCochrane
The Secrets of High Performing Teams with @patricklencioni via @mikedrobbins
Opinion | Is Listening to a Book the Same Thing as Reading It? via @nytimes
The power of positive future-focused questions by @mjasmus
The latest thinking on the benefits of articulating a coherent, compelling #innovation narrative via @mitsmr
Creativity Revisited via @LBS
It’s Never Too Late to Learn These 12 Powerful Leadership Habits by @LollyDaskal
For Challenging Conversations, Respect Melts Resistance by @ArtPetty
How Networks And Hierarchies Can Coexist And Drive Success by Rick Western at @KotterInc via @ChiefExecGrp
Leadership Steps to Reduce Jealousy & Increase Performance by @KateNasser
Books + Movies That Inspired Me In 2018 from @JohnBaldoni
Is Arrogance Killing Your Leadership Potential? via @JesseLynStoner
Power Corrupts - How to Avoid Losing Your Leadership Soul via @LetsGrowLeaders
3 Ways To Keep Your Leadership Fresh And Powerful by @WScottCochrane
Paul McCartney: Keeping It Real from @JohnBaldoni
There are times when things that sound true on the surface fall apart upon further inspection by @RascalTweets
Boss’s Tip of the Week: Try asking for feedback from @wallybock
How to Write a Vision Statement via @EntreInsights
The 4 R’s of Receiving Feedback by @wallybock
How Strategic Leaders “See” Differently via @DDIworld
Jon Meacham's Eulogy of George H.W. Bush: America's Last Great Soldier Statesman
The Benefits of a Short Attention Span via @TheAtlantic
Five Steps to a Strategic Plan via @EntreInsights
How Successful Leaders Make it to The Top by @LollyDaskal
How To Correct The Biggest Myth in Leadership by @WScottCochrane
George H. W. Bush: A Leader's Life Of Service from @JohnBaldoni
What Not to Do in a Negotiation via @HarvardHBS
Churchill Birthday Anniversary | 10 Winston Churchill Leadership Lessons by @jamesstrock

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LeadershipNow 140: November 2018 Compilation

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Why Facts Don’t Change Our Minds by @JamesClear
What would Marvin Bower think? from @wallybock
If Your Employees Aren’t Speaking Up, Blame Company Culture via @HarvardBiz
Daniel Kahneman: Your Intuition Is Wrong, Unless These 3 Conditions Are Met via @ThinkAdvisor
How AI Is Transforming The Workplace: Interview With UNSW Scientia Professor Of Artificial Intelligence, Toby Walsh via @ArielleExec
Michigan's Jim Harbaugh: Winning The Big Game Is Really (Really) Hard from @JohnBaldoni
When People Would Rather Work with Competent Jerks Than Likable Fools https://buff.ly/2BxEhcN via @StanfordGSB
The 19 Extroverted’ Behaviors That Annoy Introverts the Most via @IntrovertDear
Leadership Power-Up—Make Time to Think Deeply by @artpetty
10 Easy Ways to Show Gratitude with Millennial Salespeople and Leaders by @DanitaBye
10 Powerful Ways to Give Thanks with Your Leadership by @DougConant
Video: We will impact others no matter how small the gesture by @NidoQubein
The Five Key Capabilities of Effective Leadership via @INSEADKnowledge
Practices From the Inside Out: Practicing Gratitude by @StrategicMonk
A Workplace Communication Fable with Three Great Lessons by @artpetty
Great story > Leading Views: Humility is the X-factor in Great Leaders
Use these 4 sure-fire tools to boost your self-awareness
Leadership Steps to Reduce Jealousy & Increase Performance by @KateNasser
How You Win Even When You Don’t – The Carm Cozza Story by Anne Perschel via @bizshrink
How to find the words that build ideas by @tamadear
Neither introvert nor extrovert? You need a break too by @profkjmoore
For Managers—The Performance Potential of a Strong Feedback Culture by @ArtPetty
How to Get Along with Negative People by @LollyDaskal
Strategic Leadership Means Learning to Listen—Differently via @DDIworld
VIDEO: Why Tech Founders Need a Moral Compass by @sgblank via Stanford @eCorner
One Easy Way to Have More Influence @davidmdye via @LetsGrowLeaders
Remembering Brent Taylor: Mayor, Major And Man Of Service from @JohnBaldoni
Five Top-Gun Tactics to Conquer Fear, Overcome Adversity and Achieve Breakthroughs by @waldowaldman
5 Bizarre Leadership Tips That Do More Harm Than Good by @WScottCochrane
On Hold for 45 Minutes? It Might Be Your Secret Customer Score
How the Right Business Language Can Catalyze Change by @RicherEarth Eric McNulty via @stratandbiz
Communication: The Pea Story from @wallybock
7 Powerful Reasons Smart People Doubt Themselves by @LollyDaskal

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LeadershipNow 140: October 2018 Compilation

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5 Mistakes That Cause A Slow Leak In Your Influence by @DanReiland
The Myth of ‘Dumbing Down’ via @TheAtlantic
What Does High Ambition Really Do to Relationships? by @KateNasser
The Big Lies of Strategy by Roger L. Martin via @RotmanMgmtMag
Why Managers Don’t Listen (Poor Listener Syndrome): and the Cures! by Dan McCarthy @greatleadership
21 Very Important Things Today’s Leaders Are Thinking And Talking About by @BrianKDodd
3 Interviewing Mistakes Smart Managers Routinely Make by @Julie_WG
Using the Next Recession to Change the Game via @BainAlerts
4 Powerful Lines Leaders Navigate To Be Effective by @WScottCochrane
Lessons for Management Fixers by @artpetty While your charter says fix, in reality, you’re there to serve others capable of getting it right.
Understanding Leadership in the 21st Century by @SkipPrichard
Are You an Ethical Leader? via @StanfordGSB
The Charismatic Leader: Is There a Downside? by @thoughtpartner David Grossman
VIDEO: 4-Star General Stanley McChrystal Discusses Leadership @ Cornell Club-NY
Mom’s Wise Sayings from @wallybock
Which Professions Are Most Vulnerable to Automation?
Millennial Leadership: Stop Complaining, Start Coaching TEDx by @DanitaBye
What is your Leadership Style? Discover if you are a more Heartwired or Hardwired Leader with our FREE Assessment.
6 Ways to Ensure Your Leadership Training Makes You a Better Leader via @LetsGrowLeaders Karin Hurt and David Dye
What Does High Ambition Really Do to Relationships? by @KateNasser
Edward Lampert: Sears Gone Wrong from @JohnBaldoni
59% of leaders believe talent is underestimated as an organizational risk. What 1,550 leaders told us about their plans for managing the coming Talent Crunch.
Tackling the Challenges of Communication – 5 Factors That Can Impact Winning or Losing by @BrianGareauInc via InnerWill
“A Blinding Flash of the Obvious” via @StanfordGSB
First Man: Of Courage In Space (And Here At Home) from @JohnBaldoni
When Leaders Share Their Stories They Build Credibility by @TerriKlass
Excellent: How Winning Organizations Last 100 Years from @HarvardBiz
7 Steps to Stop the Drama - a Leader's Ultimate Guide from @LetsGrowLeaders
Is Your Body Language Revealing More Than You Want it To by @LollyDaskal
How To Transform Your Leadership With 5 Simple “To Do” Items by @WScottCochrane Have a “to do” list that reflects priorities worth pursuing.
The Biggest Leadership Mistake I Made In My High School And College Years by @BrianKDodd
Excellent: Got a New Business Idea? Don't Ask Anyone Else's Opinion by @NormBrodsky
7 Leadership Lies You Need to Stop Believing by @Mark_Sanborn
Life is too short for crappy books from @wallybock

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LeadershipNow 140: September 2018 Compilation

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Empathy and creative thinking are valuable skills in the workplace, but they’re hard to teach by @Lyndagratton
Frustrated or Focused - Leadership Tips for Managing Emotions by @davidmdye
5 Excellent Ways You Can Crush Negative Thoughts by @LaRaeQuy
Beyond Meditation: How Leaders Can Put Mindfulness into Action by @Julie_WG
3 Reasons Why Great Bosses aren’t Bossy from @wallybock
For Aspiring Managers—Why You Will Love Managing by @artpetty
5 Ways To Manage Your Energy Levels by @julia_felton
Would You Do Something Unethical If You Could Get Away with It? by @FSonnenberg
The Speed Trap: When Taking Your Time (Really) Matters by @tom_peters
What It Takes To Lead When You Can't Be There by @JohnBaldoni
Three Strategies to Encourage Good Mental Health in the Workplace by @KellererUlrich
How to Stop Thinking Like an Imposter by @LollyDaskal
Words Are a Really Big Deal by Steve Keating via @LeadToday
The Trust Feedback Loop by @JesseLynStoner
How to Recognize the Moments of Truth that Establish Your Leadership by @WScottCochrane
The Difference Between Mission Vision Purpose Strategy and Goals by @JesseLynStoner
Teaching An Executive New Tricks by @JohnBaldoni
6 Ways to Tell if Leadership is Your Vocation by @wallybock
Tips to Spotlight Millennial Leadership Talents, Core Competencies & Passions by @DanitaBye
Feedback Loops for Excellent Interpersonal Communication by @MarkusvanAlphen
How to Dramatically Increase Your Influence as a Leader by @LollyDaskal
Great Myths of the Great Depression by @lawrencewr
3 Ways Leaders Must Destroy “There Was A Day” Thinking by @WScottCochrane
Even In This Cynical World, Trust Is Worth It by @RandyConley
The Entire History of Steel via @PopMech
3 Ways Your Boss Shows Disloyalty from @JohnBaldoni
As a Leader, Do You Really Trust Your People? by Jim Haudan and Rich Berens
Employee Engagement's Link to Leadership by @DebbieLaskeyMBA
The Very Best Secret to Holding Tough Conversations (with video) via @LetsGrowLeaders Leaders
An Interview with John Kotter on Urgency
Jon Gordon :: 14 Thoughts About Building A Great Culture by @JonGordon11
7 Ways to Be a More Effective Leader by @LollyDaskal
Open-plan offices drive down face-to-face interactions and increase use of email via @ResearchDigest
Pressure Is a Privilege: Always Seize the Opportunities That Scare You Most via @Inc
Workout Wisdom by @macdarling
How to Make Friends, According to Science by @MrBenHealy via @TheAtlantic
9 Little Character Tests That Tell You Way Too Much About Yourself by @cnieuwhof

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LeadershipNow 140: August 2018 Compilation

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16 Lessons From Kobe Bryant’s Visit With Nick Saban And Their Message For Young Leaders by @BrianKDodd
The Best Way to Offer An Opinion On Anything by @LollyDaskal
Even In This Cynical World, Trust Is Worth It by @RandyConley
Who Asks For Feedback? by @michaelaroberto
When Proposing Change, Try Reducing the Threat Level First by @artpetty
9 Ways To Play Follow The Leader from @JohnBaldoni
A Promise Is a Promise by @fsonnenberg
Be a Coach, Not a Boss: 5 Steps for Inspiring and Coaching Employees to Greatness by @Hawley Kane
3 Invisible Forces Impacting Performance by @jdefriese
Don't start your presentation with the equivalent of "The butler did it" by @tamadear Tamsen Webster
Takeaways From Elon Musk's 'Excruciating' Year in Tesla Hell by @SteveTobak
How To Pull Decision Delays Out Of The Ditch by @WScottCochrane
From @JonGordon11: 14 Thoughts About Building A Great Culture
5 ways to tame bias by @thehrgoddess Jane Perdue
The Two Roads of Life by @wallybock
8 Habits of Mentally Balanced Leaders by @JesseLynStoner
The Critical Importance of Leadership During Boring Times by Mike Figliuolo @thoughtLEADERS
While We Sleep, Our Mind Goes on an Amazing Journey via @NatGeo
Why Wandering Works Wonders for Managers by @tedkinni
10 Things Successful People Never Do Again by Henry Cloud via @successmagazine
Lessons from a tech entrepreneur via @LBS
Let Us Now Praise Flawed Leaders! from @JohnBaldoni
12 Technology Categories That Will Transform Careers by futurist @DanielBurrus
Where Passion Comes From by @LeadToday Steve Keating
The Trust Feedback Loop by @JesseLynStoner
The Tragedy of a Pathological Leader by @patricklencioni of The Table Group
12 Mistakes to Avoid As a First Time Leader by @LollyDaskal
How to Avoid the Wreckage of Distracted Leadership by @WScottCochrane
Boss’s Tip of the Week: You have no power from @wallybock
Innovative Service is Inspired by Bold Leaders by Chip Bell via @leadchangegroup
I see people who live in a world full of blind spots about themselves, and these blind spots cause pain and friction.
"Being entrepreneurial is a matter of mindset rather than age." It's never too late to become an entrepreneur says @LBS alumnus and founder of @WebID_Solutions Thomas Fuerst

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LeadershipNow 140: July 2018 Compilation

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6 Big Career Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Future by @LollyDaskal
Learning How to Learn by @edbatista
The Power of Observation: 6 Ways to Show Up Helpful by Karin Hurt @LetsGrowLeaders
Seeking Discomfort: 7 Ways to Embrace Uncomfortable Feedback by Ken Downer @RapidStartLdr
5 Core Reasons You Continually Trust The Wrong People And How To Stop by @kathycaprino via @Forbes
4 Questions Every Leader Should Ask To Be Successful by @TanveerNaseer
Can a Leader Over Communicate? by @LeadToday Steve Keating
The 4 Origins of Influence by @mikehenrysr
Stop Telling Your Team to Try Harder via @soul2work Scott Mabry
Three-Minute Financial Analysis for the Non-Financial Manager via @gbrjournal
Tips To Create a Legacy When You’re a Senior Leader by @BTreasurer
13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do by @SkipPrichard
Adversity Opens the Door to Opportunity by @SteveGutzler
Six Actions Leaders Take When They Lose Their Footing by @TerriKlass
Focus on Tasks, Not Emotions, to Save Money on Conflict by @LizKislik
Creating Compassionate Leaders 101 via @BKpub
Don’t Over- or Under-Supervise: 4 Steps to Getting Management Just Right via @leaderchat
An Algorithm for a Successful 21st-Century CEO via @BCG
8 Habits of Mentally Balanced Leaders by @JesseLynStoner
Nikki Haley Doubles Down On Civility by @JohnBaldoni
Unleashing the Power of the Spinal Tap Leadership Principle by @WScottCochrane
Dealing with Catastrophic Failure from @wallybock
Why Baseball Is Perfect For Our Fast-Paced Lives from @JohnBaldoni
Beware of the 3 Teams That Can Steal a Leader’s Heart by @WScottCochrane
This Is the Smart Way to Handle Toxic People by @LollyDaskal
What Does Excellence Really Mean? by @PhilCooke
Independence is Important at Work, Too from @wallybock
Shared Values Drive Morale AND Profits by Eileen McDargh @macdarling
In business, as in novels, cut to the chase by @JohnBaldoni
Confident Or Arrogant? 10 Ways Leaders Must Be Sure by @WScottCochrane

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LeadershipNow 140: June 2018 Compilation

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Why People Don't Notice You've Changed by @JesseLynStoner https://buff.ly/2si4K8m
Leadership and Authenticity Excellent piece by @edbatista "Because going against our natural inclinations can make us feel like impostors, we tend to latch on to authenticity as an excuse for sticking with what's comfortable."
8 Ideas to Help Your Challenging Conversations and Difficult Decisions by @artpetty
Persist or Pivot? 8 Questions to Determine How to Move Your Plan Forward by @Julie_WG
Appreciate Others to Uncover Hidden Heroes by @mikehenrysr via @leadchangegroup
64 Promises That Every Leader Should Make by @toddbnielsen
10 Business Strategies From Self-Made Millionaires by Martin Zwilling @StartupPro
Learning About Innovation from Mr. Edison by from @wallybock via @leadchangegroup
The Myth of "Learning Styles" via @TheAtlantic
With Goals, FAST Beats SMART via @mitsmr
3 Weak Phrases You Should Drop From Your Leadership by @WScottCochrane
Five Harmful Parenting Styles and How to Correct Them by @TimElmore
18 Hard Things to Do If You Want to Be a Successful Leader by @LollyDaskal
Executive Visits: 4 Strategic Approaches for Influence and Impact by @LetsGrowLeaders Karin Hurt
Personal Development: A Learning Journey is Its Own Reward from @wallybock
6 Warning Signs That You’re Failing as a Leader and How to Avoid It by @LollyDaskal
Englishmen Can’t Shoot Straight: Lessons in Innovation by @wallybock
Why Innovation Can Be Taught by @adigaskell
Self-Discipline Isn’t Emotional by @timage Tim Milburn
Learn-gevity: Enhancing Your Ability to Learn, Perform and Succeed Over Time by @Julie_WG
Tune in to Purpose and Cause to Find Joy in Your Working Life by @artpetty
6 Tips for a Great Personal Development Plan from @wallybock
Winning everything only for ourselves makes us lose so much. via @KateNasser
Leadership Requires Healthy Relationships with Feedback by Alex Vorobieff via @leadchangegroup
What to Do When You Can’t Face Your Team by Mark Ellis via @leadchangegroup
Good post from @larrykim - The Top 18 Entrepreneurial Mistakes in Launching and Building Your Startup
Four-Star General’s Leadership Advice: "Communicate, communicate and communicate" @washingtonpost
Ain't No Joy In Double Standards from @JohnBaldoni
Summer Reading: My Summer Reading Plan Inspired by My Father from @wallybock
Leading with inner agility via @McKinsey
Are you shutting people out with your communication? by James daSilva via @leadchangegroup
Decoding leadership: What really matters via @McKinsey

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LeadershipNow 140: May 2018 Compilation

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Journaling Can Boost Your Leadership Skills by Eric McNulty @RicherEarth via @stratandbiz
We Are Our Own Worst Enemy by @SteveTobak
So Long, Roseanne! Score One For ABC-TV from @JohnBaldoni
Emotional Intelligence and the Science of Appreciation by @SteveGutzler
Do You Allow Your Employees To “Own The Suck”? by @TanveerNaseer
How to Bounce Back from a Big Mistake at Work via @TalentCulture @MeghanMBiro
10 Ideas to Help You Strive to Become Your Best Leadership Self Daily by @artpetty
Leading with head and heart in a cash is king world by Jane Perdue @thehrgoddess
Are You Wearing the Cloak of Entitlement? by @LeadToday Steve Keating
3 Proven Strategies for Leading Virtual Teams by @RandyConley
A Flawed Idea Well-Executed Does Not Fail Forward by @JesseLynStoner
Blindspots: We All Have Them. What Are Yours? by @PhilCooke
Get Things Done - Leading When Life Isn't Fair by @LetsGrowLeaders
Why Everyone Won't Finish With You by @shawnlovejoy
3 Leadership ‘Wins’ Not Worth Celebrating by @WScottCochrane
How to Build Business Acumen on a Budget by @Julie_WG
Global Leadership Forecast 2018 via @DDIworld
Will artificial intelligence make you a better leader? via @McKinsey
Keep The Degree Of Difficulty Down by @FredWilson @AVC
CEO of billion-dollar Zuora reveals a key management lesson he learned the hard way. Your company succeeds not with just a hit product, but because the whole organization of people stay for a multi-decade period of time to achieve the mission.
Don't Wait by @edbatista
The Benefit of Living an Uncomfortable Life via @LeadToday Steve Keating
Breaking the Illusion of Progress by Scott Mabry @soul2work You’ll progress more by trying 1 or 2 of the 10 recommendations from that Supercharged Leader post even if you don’t read another article the rest of the month.
Creatives: How To Protect Your Mental Space by @PhilCooke
Wanted: Millennials Who Can Think Critically from @JohnBaldoni
How to Be an Empathetic Leader by @LollyDaskal
Boss’s Tip of the Week: Get serious about personal development from @wallybock
Avoid The Leadership Chaos In The Emotional Extremes by @WScottCochrane Your best leadership is in the emotional "neutral zone"
Are You Addicted to Power? by Manfred Kets de Vries via @INSEADKnowledge
How to Grow as a Leader by @LollyDaskal

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LeadershipNow 140: April 2018 Compilation

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The 3 Most Dangerous Myths About Unconscious Bias via @DDIworld
What Self-Awareness Really Is (and How to Cultivate It) via @HarvardBiz
How laughter makes you a better worker via @BBC_Capital
Why Our Brains Fall for False Expertise, and How to Stop It via @stratandbiz
Want To Build Your Confidence? Take A Risk! from @JohnBaldoni
Does Your Leadership Have “White Space?”
Why True Leaders Are Encouragers by @PhilCooke
Why Elon Musk Used to Read 10 Hours a Day (and How You Can Do Less and Still Gain Success) via @Inc
The Magic of Making an Effort by @Julie_WG
Not treating employees as means to an end > How Humble Leadership Really Works - @HarvardBiz
Why You Should be Reading Books Every Day, According to Science via @Inc
Why Compassion Is the Key To Being A Great Leader by @LollyDaskal
37% of Managers Don’t Give Positive Feedback – How to Stop Complaining by @Leadershipfreak
The Who’s Who of You - The 4 Key People You Need in Your World and Those You Need to Sink by @janinemgarner
4 Pillars of High-Trust Teams: How To Take Your Team to The Next Level by @RandyConley
How The Wrong Employees Can Negatively Affect Your Business by @CBechervaise
7 Ways to Find More Time for Yourself In & Out of the Workplace by @thoughtpartner
Do You Sidestep Accountability w/ I Didn't Mean Anything by It? by @KateNasser
The Quiet Strength of the Introverted Leader by @SkipPrichard
Want To Be a Better Leader? Remove Your Self-Limiting Beliefs by @JesseLynStoner
Why Slowing Down Might Just Help You Move Faster with Strategy by @artpetty
52 Tips to Be the Leader You Want Your Boss to Be by @davidmdye
10 Unmistakable Signs You’re Talking Like a Leader by @WScottCochrane
Three illusions of leading teams via @LBS
Here's How Old You Should Be When You Start a Company, According to Science (It's Not What You Think) via @Inc
My #1 Piece Of Advice To Millennials by @BrianKDodd
Hit the Mark: Make Complex Ideas Understandable via @StanfordGSB
The Case for Culture Integration in Mergers and Acquisitions by @JesseLynStoner
How To Deliver Moral Leadership To Employees from @JohnBaldoni
Competence, Commitment, and Character by Jane Perdue thehrgoddess via @leadchangegroup
How to Lead People Who Are Smarter Than You by @LollyDaskal
Sir John Moore: Hero and Role Model from @wallybock
25 of Life's Most Powerful Lessons by @FSonnenberg
7 Reasons Leaders Must Quickly Learn From And Then Get Over Their Failures by @BrianKDodd

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LeadershipNow 140: March 2018 Compilation

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The Reciprocity Ring: When Giving At Work Becomes An Act Not A Check from @JohnBaldoni
VIDEO: Understand blockchain in under 7 minutes: Don Tapscott with Lloyds Bank
Are you a Role Model? by @LeadToday Steve Keating
Career pathing: an obsolete practice? by @Julie_WG
7 Crucial Things You Must Do Before Graduating College
Five Phrases To Eliminate From Your Leadership Voice by @TerriKlass
Manage Polarities . . . or Step Off the Seesaw by @JesseLynStoner
4 False Beliefs That Will Destroy Your Leadership by @LollyDaskal
5 Reasons You’re Probably Going to Fail by Tony Morgan @UnstuckGroup
How to Understand Your Audience via @publicwords
3 Ways To Keep Your Leadership Fresh and Powerful by @WScottCochrane
Do You Want a Rich Life? 4 Things to Do Every Day from @wallybock
Understanding Speed and Velocity: Saying "NO" to the Non-Essential via @farnamstreet
No Do-Overs in Leadership, But You Can Do Different by @artpetty
Attenuating Attrition: How Leaders Can Create a Sticky Situation by @Julie_WG
John Beilein: Coach The Whole Person Not Just The Player from @JohnBaldoni
Reckenrich & Anderson | Creative Leadership in 16th Century Venice by @jamesstrock
We Replaced Leaders with Artificial Intelligence. Here’s What We Learned via @DDIworld
The Difference Between Promise and Performance by @PhilCooke
Work-life Balance: It's Becoming a Blur - Julie Winkle Giulioni
5 Life Lessons Steve Wozniak Shared with HPU's Students - High Point University
The Power of Observation by @KevinEikenberry
Building a Culture of Managers Who Lead—4 Key Ingredients by @artpetty
Problem Solving Steps: 3 Steps to Take Before You Take Any Steps by Ken Downer @RapidStartLdr
Fly High, Dive Deep by @DougSundheim
Getting Everyone on the Same Page (Does More Harm Than Good) by @LollyDaskal
Five Leadership Lessons from a Righteous Dude by @soul2work Scott Mabry
How prepared are you? > "The Power of Observation" via @KevinEikenberry
Personal Development: Secrets of Getting Better at Almost Anything from @wallybock
Practicing the Lost Art of Moderation from @GrowingLeaders
The Golden State Warrior Who Leads From The Bench from @JohnBaldoni
How to Be Your Best In an Emotionally Demanding Role by @LollyDaskal
VIDEO: Don't mistake the difficult for the impossible by @NidoQubein @HighPointU
The Power of a Free Popsicle via @stanfordgsb
If you’re so smart, why aren’t you rich? Turns out it’s just chance. via @techreview “The maximum success never coincides with the maximum talent, and vice-versa,” say the researchers.
What Exactly Are We Looking For? The Three Required Virtues of an Ideal Team Player by @patricklencioni
Best 21st Century Leadership Blogs by @jamesstrock
5 Good Things To Remember About Failure by @Mark_Sanborn

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LeadershipNow 140: February 2018 Compilation

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Most Leaders Know Their Strengths — but Are Oblivious to Their Weaknesses by @jhzenger and @JoeFolkman via @HarvardBiz
Reducing Tension: The Power of “Help Me Understand” by @EricTorrence83
Does It Pay to Be Ethical? by @FSonnenberg
Six Kinds Of Procrastinators, and How to Help Them Deliver by @NextNate
3 Myths About Millennials in the Workplace Debunked via @bkpub
How Healthy Is Your Organization's Culture? by @MarcellaBremer via @TanveerNaseer
The Ultimatum: Improve or Shut Down by @rickmaurer2
Forget Work-Life Balance and Focus on These 5 Things Instead by @RandyConley
Culture Blinds Great Opportunities by @KateNasser
How to Lead Under Pressure and Remain Calm by @LollyDaskal
Humans may not always grasp why AIs act. Don’t Panic. from @TheEconomist
5 Thing I Have To Do, But Don’t Like Doing as a Leader by @RonEdmondson
Learning How to Think: The Skill No One Taught You from @farnamstreet
How to Make Your Point and Be Heard When You Speak Up by @JesseLynStoner
No development budget? Internal career mobility is still within your reach by @JenniferVMiller via @SmartBrief
How to Move People Past an ‘Us Versus Them’ Mindset at Work by @babettetenhaken via @TalentCulture
Organizational culture polarities hold the key to a healthy culture by @JesseLynStoner
Tired Or Weary- The Importance Of This Distinction for Leaders by @WScottCochrane
New Report Details the Devastating Effects Social Media Is Having on Generation Z by @TimElmore
The day after tomorrow: transform or perish via @LBS
Learning from History: What didn’t they know and when didn’t they know it? from @wallybock
Stop worshipping unicorns. Your firm can be entrepreneurial by @profhamel via @LBS
Mr. Morris Lives from @wallybock
10 Reasons Leaders Have No Patience For This by @BrianKDodd
How to Handle Annoying Overconfident People In Your Life by @LollyDaskal
7 Things Your High-Performing Employees Long to Hear You Say by @LetsGrowLeaders
What's the shape of your organization's culture?
5 Outdated Axioms That Can Be Hurting Your Leadership by @WScottCochrane
What are you doing to create a better future? Big question every leader must ponder by @JohnBaldoni
Doubt kills more dreams than failure by @richardbranson
Types IN people, not types OF people. This will re-set your view on diversity. by @NextNate
VIDEO by @JohnBaldoni > Don't Let Self-Doubt Get You Down
The Skills Transformation Leaders Need by Doug Ready and Alan Mulally
What You Can Learn About Self-Observation and Self-Improvement from Kevin Durant by @ScottEblin
PDF: Special Report on Business Ethics: Moral Philosophy via @whartonknows
Five Practices of the Most Change-Ready Leaders via @INSEADKnowledge
Why Is This Generation Gap Different? by @BruceTulgan
What Will Work Look Like in 2030? via @stratandbiz
How biases, politics and egos trump good strategy via @McKinsey
How to Lead Cynics by @tedkinni via @stratandbiz

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LeadershipNow 140: January 2018 Compilation

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Whoa! What are Today's Most Common Leadership Mistakes? by @julie_wg
You’re a Human Being, Not a Human Doing: 3 Steps to Opt Out of the Rat Race by @RandyConley via @ThinDifference
Why Crisis Management is a the Ultimate Test of a Leader by @JohnRichardBell
7 Big Rules For a Successful Talent Review by Karin Hurt @LetsGrowLeaders
The Five Most Important Investments for Your Time in 2018 by @SteveGutzler
Performance Coaching – If You Wait, it May Be Too Late via @LeaderChat
How to Make an Effective Apology and Increase Trust by @JesseLynStoner
How to Make a Small Tweak in Communication for a Surprisingly Big Change by @LizKislik
Cultivating The Essential Ingredient In Leadership: Energy by @steenbab via @forbes
4 Ways Leaders Test for Trust In Their Team by @WScottCochrane
Leaders are Pushers by @patricklencioni
The Power of Leading Between the Lines by @WScottCochrane
Leadership’s Dirty Little Secret from @wallybock
Diversity’s Missing Ingredient by @patricklencioni
My thoughts on social media and the threat they pose to democracy. Russia was just a sub-plot by Niall Ferguson
The Power of Feedback: How To Make Feedback Constructive by @LollyDaskal
Boss’s Tip of the Week: Let them know you care from @wallybock
Why time management is ruining our lives by Oliver Burkeman
Google CEO: Digital technology must empower workers, not alienate them
The 5 Levels of Trust by @JesseLynStoner
Leadership: Andrew Jackson and Leadership in Adversity by @wallybock
What Great Leaders Struggle With – But Are Scared to Admit by @LollyDaskal
Fact Check: Are Your People Skills As Good As You Think? by @swhitbo
3 Strategies that Minimize Hierarchy and Maximize Speed and Agility by @Leadershipfreak
The Quick and Easy Way to Assess Your Leadership Effectiveness
Wonder if the company culture at Volkswagen will ever change? by @James_M_Kerr
5 Ways Leaders Can Focus When Everything Is Important by @davidmdye
You have to be willing to sacrifice and pay your dues if you want to live the life down the road. That’s not just the way it is; that’s the way it’s always been. - @SteveTobak
Will Oprah's Next Act Be Her Role Of A Lifetime? by @JohnBaldoni
A Manual for Self-Disruption via @stratandbiz
The Problem of Virtuous Leadership via @stratandbiz
Improve Your Executive Presence via @StanfordBiz
Shirzad Chamine: Five Strategies to Challenge Negative Thoughts via @StanfordBiz
Make Better Your Mantra For 2018 by @JohnBaldoni

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LeadershipNow 140: December 2017 Compilation

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How to lead a group of experts, or, how to be a president of presidents by @profkjmoore
10 Podcasts That Will Make You Smarter via @Inc
Learn from Lincoln how to elevate the quality of our thinking by Chris Brady @RascalTweets
I learned from Saatchi: quality is remembered, long after price is forgotten by @RobinSharma
Where are you allowing yourself to be "deliciously deluded" in business? from @scottmckain
Deconstructing the Development Mindset by @Julie_WG
The Risk When a Values-Driven Company Like Patagonia Takes a Stand by @JesseLynStoner
Homeboy Humility: Growing Stronger And Better By Listening from @JohnBaldoni
Eight Ways to Be a Better Leader in 2018 by @KevinEikenberry
Look for these traits in future leaders by @HarveyMackay
How to Deal With Colleagues Who Deny Reality by Gleb Tsipursky via @JesseLynStoner
10 Simple Rules for Mastering the Language of Leadership by @WScottCochrane
10 Leadership Resolutions for a Successful 2018 via @CCLdotORG
Safe enough to try: An interview with Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh
Putting lifelong learning on the CEO agenda via @McKinsey
What Really Matters for Your Business Is Forwardship via @INSEADKnowledge
Corporate Heaven: The ‘Authentizotic’ Organisation by Manfred Kets de Vries via @INSEADKnowledge
Leadership: The MacArthur Maxim by @wallybock
The Problem with Hurry by @CABachelder
5 Inspirational Stories Of Resilience from @JohnBaldoni
Sitting Near a High-Performer Can Make You Better at Your Job via @KelloggSchool
Former Facebook VP says social media is destroying society with "dopamine-driven feedback loops"
Why Do Smart People Do Foolish Things? by Heather A. Butler via @sciam
5 Ways to Lead Change in a Change-Averse Environment by Jon Lokhorst
READ > 10 Warning Signs of Leadership Insecurity by @WScottCochrane
Six Toxic Thoughts Successful People Quarantine by @talentsmarteq
VIDEO: How Great Entrepreneurs See What Others Don’t via @StanfordBiz
How to Become a Powerful Follower...and a Good Leader by @GusGiacoman via @stratandbiz
Three Connections That Energize Every Great Leader by @davidmdye
Lessons in Love and Leadership from @wallybock
How to Be a C.E.O., From a Decade’s Worth of Them by @AdamBBryant
Disruption Is a Team Game via @DDIworld
Too much information? via @LBS
How To Sharpen Your People Skills When Working From Home via @PhilCooke
10 Principles for Winning the Game of Digital Disruption via @stratandbiz
The Strength of Vulnerable Leaders via @stratandbiz
3 Lies that can Shipwreck a Leader by @WScottCochrane
Three ways introverts can be better bosses for extroverts by @profkjmoore
Winning as a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy by @BarnettTalks
Real gratitude doesn’t appear at moments in our life, but it is a disposition we have towards life.
Assess Your Impact: Three Questions Every Leader Must Ask from @JohnBaldoni
The Problem With Data via @KotterIntl

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LeadershipNow 140: November 2017 Compilation

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8 Principles of Collaborative Leadership by @JesseLynStoner
How Leaders and Their Teams Can Stop Executive Hubris by Jonathan Mackey and Sharon Toye via @stratandbiz
How to Succeed in Business (According to a 15th Century Trade Merchant) via @HBSWK
Neuroscientists have identified how exactly a deep breath changes your mind by Moran Cerf
The Right and Wrong Way to Apologize and Why It Matters by @LollyDaskal
Culture Leadership Charge – A Crisis of Respect by @scedmonds
5 Tips for Creating a Culture of Gratitude by Scott Mabry @soul2work
What’s Your Learning Style? by Kay Peterson via @leadchangegroup
How Should Leaders Address Challenge Of Low Performers? by @TanveerNaseer
Three Critical Ingredients of the Successful Manager's Foundation by @artpetty
Deconstructing Delegation by @Julie_WG
8 leadership lessons from history via @wef
29 of the Most Gifted and Highly Recommended Books by Shane Parrish @farnamstreet
Leaders: Have a Sense of History by @ThinDifference Jon Mertz
The Importance of Embracing Uncertainty via @stanfordbiz
7 Deadly Mistakes That Even Great Leaders Make by @LollyDaskal
Beware Cargo Cult Management by @wallybock via @leadchangegroup
Reflect before you leap via @thehrgoddess
3 Indicators You Need to Recharge Your Leadership Battery by @WScottCochrane
Are You a Windshield or a Rear-View Mirror? by @paul_larue via @leadchangegroup
How Positive Images (and negative ones) Shape Your Reality by @JesseLynStoner
Be Better at Spontaneous Speaking via @StanfordBiz
VIDEO: What Successful Entrepreneurs Know via @StanfordBiz
Jim Collins: On Leadership In America via @ChiefExecGrp
Music only helps you concentrate if you’re doing the right kind of task
Be the Water, Not the Dam by @thehrgoddess via @leadchangegroup
LBJ: A Role Model For Our Times? from @JohnBaldoni
A Time for Courageous Leadership by @chiprbell via @leadchangegroup
Should you take a vote at the start of meetings? NO! by @michaelaroberto
9 Brain-Aging Sins That Can Kill Your Performance by @MarcelDaane
Leadership: 5 things you can do to get better results from @wallybock
The Tension Between Power and Leadership by @tonymorganlive
“When Leaders Must Confront “There Was a Day” Thinking” by @WScottCochrane
3 Ways Executives Can Champion Lifelong Learning via @leadchangegroup

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LeadershipNow 140: October 2017 Compilation

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If You Can’t Answer This Question in 5 Seconds, You’re in Trouble by @SteveTobak
Four innovation lessons from the Aston Martin Atom by @AlastairCole
Leadership Tunnel: The Need to Be Right Leads Nowhere by @KateNasser
10 Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Lessons by @jamesstrock
Stages of Team Development and Leadership by @JesseLynStoner
Four Ways Work Will Change in the Future via @StanfordBiz
You Can't Change Fundamental Behaviors Without Changing Fundamental Beliefs by Greg Satell @Digitaltonto
Dysfunction Isn't Heroism by @edbatista
Learn to Identify and Assess Assumptions as Part of Your Decision-Making by @artpetty
10 Things Every Team Leader Needs to Know by @JesseLynStoner
Pulpit Bullies: Why Dominating Leaders Kill Teams by Michael Blanding
The Bad Influence of Aggressive Bosses by Manfred Kets de Vries via @INSEADKnowledge
Yes, You Are The Lid by @shawnlovejoy
Leadership: Dinosaurs and Behavior Problems from @wallybock
Jeff Flake Gives A History Lesson For The Ages from @JohnBaldoni
Practical Tips to Practice Empathy by Shubha Aptevia @leadchangegroup
8 ‘Momentum Killers’ Leaders Must Avoid – @WScottCochrane
My advice to a much younger me by @richardbranson
Video: How Are Your Core Values Showing Up? by @larrywinget
Start your day off right by checking where you are on the MoodElevator. Take My Free Quiz!
How to Make Your Point and Be Heard When You Speak Up @JesseLynStoner
A Leadership Manifesto: A Guide to Greatness by @LollyDaskal
Improve Your Executive Presence via @stanfordbiz
Trying to Get Ahead? Plan in Reverse, Study Suggests
What the Future of Leadership Looks Like by @timelmore
7 High Costs of Leadership Every Leader Should Pay by @RonEdmondson
7 Fears You Need to Overcome to Be An Effective Leader by @LollyDaskal
Increase Your Influence – Stop Talking! by Mark Deterding via @leadchangegroup
The Most Important Boss from @wallybock
Want to Be Successful? Quit Overthinking by @SteveTobak
“If you’re not willing to make the commitment, don’t complain about the outcome.” ~ @FSonnenberg

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LeadershipNow 140: September 2017 Compilation

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How Exceptional People Developers Beat Bad Systems by @Julie_WG
The One Skill That Will Cure All Your Communication Problems via @soul2work
Can We Find Happiness in This Digital Era? by @TalentCulture Shawn Murphy
How to Use the Science of Awe and Wonder to Succeed by @MarciaReynolds
What Do Great Leaders Have in Common? by @DougConant
Does Mindful Acceptance Reduce Stress, Increase Happiness? by @DrMelanieG
Is it Time to Innovate? What Netflix Got Right (And WebTV Didn’t) by @DanielBurrus
Introverted Leaders are Primed to Lead Millennials by @JennKahnweiler
Six Ways To Lead On A Multi-Generational Team by @TerriKlass
10 Ways Leaders Build a Good Name – @WScottCochrane
Ikigai: A Japanese concept to improve work and life via @BBC_Capital
How to Easily Evaluate the Quality of Research by @JesseLynStoner
8 Techniques to Help Your Middle Managers Cultivate Their “Sweet Spot” in Your Org by @LetsGrowLeaders
Are you in Control? Really? by @LeadToday Steve Keating
The Power of the Pattern Interrupt by @KevinEikenberry
John Le Carre: Storytelling Lessons For Managers from @JohnBaldoni
Rebuild Respect: Conditional to Unconditional Apologies by @KateNasser
How to Succeed as A New Leader by @LollyDaskal
The Three Types of Leaders Who Create Radical Change - via @HBSWK
Read How to Take a Stand Without Polarizing Others by @JesseLynStoner
How to Kickstart the Social in Your Leadership by @Social_Hire David Shindler
Please don’t become a boss if … from @wallybock
Free Speech: Faculty/college presidents/nightmarishly protective parents bear much of the blame.
6 Ways to Master the Art of the First Impression by talentsmarteq
John Feal Teaches Us What It Means To Serve Others from @JohnBaldoni
Why Everyone Should See Themselves as A Leader by @LollyDaskal
How to Call B.S. on Big Data: A Practical Guide
The Vital Importance of Respect in Leadership by @WScottCochrane
Trust Us: Authenticity Needs Work via @LBS
A Manual for Self-Disruption via @stratandbiz @dlclarke
Putting Humanity First in Our Organizations by Eric McNulty @RicherEarth via @stratandbiz

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LeadershipNow 140: August 2017 Compilation

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Two Questions You Need To Stop Obsessing Over by @PhilCooke
The Courage to Deliver Difficult Messages by David Grossman
There’s One in Every Group (and How to Make Sure It’s You) by @ScottEblin
Why It's Essential to Invest in Developing Your Managers as Leaders by @artpetty
Ten Great Coaching Questions by @KevinEikenberry
How to Know Yourself by @LeadToday Steve Keating
10 Unmistakable Signs You’re Talking Like a Leader by @WScottCochrane
Are You in Charge of Your Kids or Are They in Charge of You? by @timelmore
Boss’s Tip of the Week: Doing what doesn’t come naturally from @wallybock
The Pistol Maker Who Saved American Industry by @ChipRBell via @leadchangegroup
Yes, There Are Leaders In America from @JohnBaldoni
A leadership expert says every business team needs a Jobs and a Wozniak
7 Surprising Leadership Lessons We Can Learn From Jazz by Laura Montgomery
“Eight Guidelines to Involve Your Team in Creating Vision and Strategy” by @JesseLynStoner
Team Building Toolkit-25 Tips! via @justcoachit
How to Get Ahead and Make Steady Progress by @FSonnenberg
Invest in Trust via @LeadToday
Why Wisdom Can’t Be Taught by Manfred Kets de Vries
WIll Machines Rule? 3 Ways to Defeat the Plot to Overthrow Humanity by @MarkDMcKinney
The Emotional Sophistication Tomorrow’s Leaders Will Need by Quy Huy via @INSEADKnowledge
Diffusing Unconscious Misbehaviour in the Workplace by Manfred Kets de Vries via @INSEADKnowledge
How Marketing Can Trick Our Brains via @INSEADKnowledge
You Won’t Improve if You Don’t Focus by @will_lukang
A Proven Mathematical Formula For Leadership Success With One Major Caveat by Brian Dodd
Putting Humanity First in Our Organizations by @RicherEarth
The Self-Aware Leader by @KevinEikenberry
Hard Human Consequences of Taking the Easy Way Out by @KateNasser
Leadership: Crucibles, Consolidation and the Power of a Journal from @wallybock
The Words You Leave Behind by Scott Mabry
Want to Be a Self-Made Millionaire? With 1 Sentence, @mcuban Reveals How to Get Rich via @Inc
The One Time You Should NOT Express Positivity by @LollyDaskal
From @JohnBaldoni Great leadership infographics you can download
How do you become an AuthenticLeader? The answer isn’t the same for everyone. Use my the TrueNorth Mirror to find out.
Agility is Today's Most Critical Leadership Competency by Julie Winkle Giulioni @julie_wg
Leadership is About Creating Insight by Randy Hall @4thGear
Improving Company Culture Is Not About Providing Free Snacks via @stratandbiz
How Leaders Can Improve Their Thinking Agility via @stratandbiz
The Space Between Coaching and Delegating by @JesseLynStoner

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LeadershipNow 140: July 2017 Compilation

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Two Truths About Humans that Leaders Must Always Remember by @KevinEikenberry
Honorable Leadership by @BarnettTalks
Driscoll's CEO on servant leadership via @SmartBrief
10 Principles of Organizational Culture via @stratandbiz @jon_katzenbach
What Happens When Leaders Divide to Conquer by @LizKislik
How the Best Leaders Energize People Every Day by @SkipPrichard
When Goals Matter – Part Four by Steve Keating @LeadToday
How to Listen in an Age of External Distractions by @SusanMazza
Unexpected Truths About Lying and Liars You May Want to Know by @KareAnderson
4 Practices That Will Make You a More Powerful & Trusted Leader by Randy Conley at @LeaderChat
Return to Calmness: A Leadership Imperative by Jon Mertz @ThinDifference
Culture Leadership Charge – WOW Your Customers by @scedmonds
5 Tips to Remove the Weapons of Mass Distraction
Team Development Is a Key Leadership Responsibility by @JesseLynStoner
Hit 'Em Straight: Nice Guys Know How To Play The Game by @JohnBaldoni
The Internet of Changing Things via @stanfordbiz
Act Like the Leader You Want to Be via @StanfordBiz
The 4 Questions Leaders Ask to Turn a Failure Into a Learning by @WScottCochrane
How three men in suits made Apollo 11 a success from @wallybock
10 Signs You’re Suffering From Rear-view Mirror Leadership by @RandyConley
Daily Two Minutes Of Greatness by @LollyDaskal
5 Ideas to Help You Knock the Negativity Out of Your Career and Life by @artpetty
Are Generational Stereotypes Ever True? Millennials and beyond Interview with @profkjmoore
Do People Learn More from Mistakes or Successes? by @MarciaReynolds
17 Ideas for the modern world of work from altMBA
How to Not Act Like a Jerk When With Someone Who Is by @KareAnderson
5 Leadership Snacks to Chew On by Scott Mabry @soul2work
The Courage to Be Courageous by @btreasurer
Are Great Leaders Born or Made? via @LeaderChat
7 Steps to Deal With Toxic People by @EliasKanaris
The Eight Pillars of Trust via @DavidHorsager
If We’re Not Human at Work, What are We? by @MarySchaefer
Team Alignment Is For the Birds! by @JesseLynStoner

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LeadershipNow 140: June 2017 Compilation

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Words to Live By from @wallybock
How to Accelerate Team Learning via @tnvora
3 Ways to tell if a Company Values Innovation via @DanielBurrus
10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Become a Leader via @DDIworld
Churchill & Orwell: Speaking Truth To Power from @JohnBaldoni
Three Things Executives Around the World Tell Me Always Work by @ScottEblin
Are You a First-Time Manager? 6 Tips to Start Off Right by Jesse Lyn Stoner
Why Good Communication Matters by Steve Keating @LeadToday
How Introverted CEOs Make A Powerful Impact by @JennKahnweiler
8 Habits of Effective Critical Thinkers via @AMANET
Confused People Never Say Yes by @PhilCooke
Podcast: Agile is a State of Being with @work_matters and Huggy Rao
Are You Living a Dream? by @fsonnenberg
4 Disciplines For Long-Term Sustainability Of Change by R. Kendall Lyman/Tony Daloisio via @TanveerNaseer
We Don't Have a Crisis of Trust - We Have a Crisis of Untrustworthy Leaders by @RandyConley
Mary Barra: Simplify Bureaucracy, and Don’t Be Afraid To Job Hop via @stanfordbiz
Why Uncertainty Makes Us Less Likely to Take Risks via @stanfordbiz
Pet Peeves: Quit Talking About Yourself—No One Cares by @artpetty
Helmut Kohl Leadership Legacy via @jamesstrock
5 Powerful Ways to Answer Self-Doubt and Step into Your Greatness by @LollyDaskal
7 Warning Signs You Need to Develop Your Emotional Intelligence @LollyDaskal via @Inc
It's important to know what not to do. "Why I Had to Shelve this Startup Idea" by @MarkDMcKinney
How to Get Incredibly Helpful Feedback from Just About Anyone! by @coachgoldsmith
Why Heroic Leadership Is Needed Now More Than Ever by @LollyDaskal
9 Leadership Lessons from Dad by @skipprichard
Self-Awareness: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You by @LeadersServe Mark Miller via @WeaveInfluence
Surround Yourself with Top-Notch People by @FSonnenberg
Episode 51: Why customers do NOT want “service with a smile” from @scottmckain
3 Trends That Will Disrupt Your Workplace Forever via @Gallup
Leadership Readiness: Are Your People Skills Ready? by @KateNasser
Why You Might Be a Micromanager and It’s Not Your Fault by @JesseLynStoner
Stop Thinking “Productivity” — Start Thinking “Problem Solving” via @leadchangegroup
Four neuromyths that are still prevalent in schools – debunked via @GuardianTeach
Teachers must ditch 'neuromyth' of learning styles, say scientists
Organizational Culture: Innovated in 3 Basic Steps by @DanielBurrus
Boss’s Tip of the Week: The Learning Loop from @wallybock
A Simple Way to Rise to Your Next Level of Leadership by @SusanMazza
How to avoid starring in your own drama by @MJasmus
How do You Improve Workplace Communication? Ask Questions via @boxofcrayons by Michael Bungay Stanier

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LeadershipNow 140: May 2017 Compilation

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Four Questions To Turn Everyone In Your Company Into A Futurist by @faisal_hoque
5 Important Coaching Techniques Every Leader Should Practice via @leaderchat
38 Sobering Facts For Leaders Who Have Squandered Great Opportunity by @briankdodd
Three Things Jim Hackett Can Do To Save Ford (Again!) from @JohnBaldoni
Seven Critical Leadership Rituals by @TerriKlass
Why effective leaders must manage up, down, and sideways via @McKQuarterly
Boss’s Tip of the Week: How to talk about behavior from @wallybock
What Kennedy and Reagan Can Teach Trump About Taking Responsibility from @JohnBaldoni
The Role of Forgiveness in Rebuilding Trust - 8 Principles to Remember by @RandyConley
If You Are a Leader, Expect Sabotage
Be careful when offering criticism by @HarveyMackay
Subtle sabotage: The invisible impediment to change by @Julie_WG
The Importance of Leadership via @LeadToday
Solving Problems Three Ways from @wallybock
What’s Wrong With (Always) Being Right? by @DougDickersonSC
How compassion helps renew your leadership purpose by @JenniferVMiller via @SBLeaders
The Remarkable Power of the Truth Teller by @LollyDaskal
Four Decision-Making Styles and When to Use Them by @JesseLynStoner
Debunking the “It Doesn’t Matter Who Gets the Credit” Myth by @WScottCochrane
How Middle Managers Provide Leadership Everyday by @JesseLynStoner
12 Steps for Creating a Culture of Inclusion by @JohnRStoker
Don't Fear the Elephants by Ken Downer @RapidStartLdr
You don't change the world by fighting for your turf by @philcooke
Making the Case for Culture Change via THRUUE
Reality Is Doomed, Long Live Facebook by @SteveTobak
4 Proven Reasons Why Intuitive People Make Great Leaders by @LollyDaskal
Leadership Governance: A Guardian Angel Practice via @ThinDifference Jon Mertz

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LeadershipNow 140: April 2017 Compilation

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Do Young People Really Have It Harder Today? by @SteveTobak
4 Things to Let Go Of from @wallybock
The Power of And via @stratandbiz
How to Stop Procrastinating and Manage Your Scarcest Resource by @JesseLynStoner
9 Ways a Leader Can Earn Trust by@SusanMazza
The Importance of Yellow Lights by @edbatista
Collaborative Thinking: Do You See Problem Solving as Collaboration? by @KateNasser
Handel’s Messiah and Why it’s Never Too Late for Your Dream by @PhilCooke
Jim Collins: Ten Lessons I Learned from Peter Drucker
Jim Collins’ Top Ten To-Dos for Young Leaders by @pauljsohn
Coaches help you find your own answers. 25 Powerful Coaching Questions to Get Where You Want to Go by @JesseLynStoner
6 Steps for Crafting a Compelling Vision by @pauljsohn
7 Signs What’s Driving You Is Beginning to Destroy You by @cnieuwhof
5 "Secrets" Which Can Make You A Better Leader by @RonEdmondson
A Surgeon's Legacy Teaches Us The Power Of Mentorship from @JohnBaldoni
Beware of these three leadership traps from @wallybock
How to Create Psychological Safety on Your Team via @leadchangegroup
One Temptation Most Successful Executives Resist by Karin Hurt @LetsGrowLeaders
Leadership As a Performing Art by @edbatista
Clear Values Are a Business Imperative by @JesseLynStoner
How Leaders Build Great Organizations … And How They Can Destroy Them by @LollyDaskal
Marc Andreessen: “Take the Ego out of Ideas” via @StanfordBiz
10 Easy Ways to Measure the Security of Your Leadership via @WScottCochrane
Culture Leadership Charge – Servant Purpose by @scedmonds
If You Want To Innovate, Avoid These Myths by Greg Satell @Digitaltonto
The Number One Killer of Productivity by @TimElmore via @GrowingLeaders
Motivational speakers are WRONG about changing habits! It's a process, not an event by @scottmckain

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LeadershipNow 140: March 2017 Compilation

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How to Invest Today in Your Future by @SusanMazza
Revisiting What It Takes to Become You at Your Best by @artpetty
The Most Powerful (And Dangerous) Question in the World by @Kevineikenberry
How Middle Managers Provide Leadership Everyday by @JesseLynStoner
Ten Toxic People You Should Avoid Like The Plague by Dr. Travis Bradberry @talentsmarteq
The Worst Mistake You Can Make With a Bad Hire via @LetsGrowLeaders by Karin Hurt
The Difficulty of Empathizing Up by @edbatista
What David Rockefeller Taught Me About Life and Leadership by Alan Fleischmann via @FortuneMagazine
The Best Opportunities Are the Ones You Create for Yourself via @99u
The Best Way for Leaders to Build Trust by @LollyDaskal
To create a more intelligent enterprise, executives need to leverage the strength of both humans and computers
Leadership: Create a great working environment for your team from @wallybock
Jeff Weiner: Manage Compassionately, and Prepare for the Next Worker Revolution by Bill Snyder via @StanfordBiz
The Forgotten Skill That Will Make You a Better Leader by @LollyDaskal
Why John Beilein Is The Truest Coach In College Basketball from @JohnBaldoni
10 Easy Ways to Measure the Security of Your Leadership by @WScottCochrane
Conflict Is In The Air by Jane Purdue
15 Things Leaders Can Manage (and One They Can't) by @JesseLynStoner
Mr. President, Running The White House Isn't Like Running Your Company from @JohnBaldoni
How ‘Intellectual Humility’ Can Make You a Better Person -- Science of Us
Why Facts Don’t Change Our Minds from The New Yorker
What happened when one school banned homework — and asked kids to read and play instead from The Washington Post
The power of connection by @Mark_Sanborn
How to Lead Better When Pressure Is Mounting by @LollyDaskal
Why Monkeys Are More Self-Aware Than You Are by @SteveTobak
Beware the promise of easy success by @wallybock

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LeadershipNow 140: February 2017 Compilation

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Three Leadership Lessons from La La Land’s Jordan Horowitz by @ScottEblin
Dialogue Bridges the Divide by @JesseLynStoner
Six Ways to Be a Better Manager via @StanfordBiz
Take a look at where Tim Cook's new office will be via @FortuneMagazine
Create an Adaptable Workforce to Ensure Your Company’s Longevity by @hollisthomases
4 Sure-Fire Ways to Boost Your Self-Awareness via @CCLdotORG
How General H. R. McMaster Can Lead The President from @JohnBaldoni
Culture Leadership Charge – Why Leaders Do What They Do by @scedmonds
Motivation for leaders: Seven proven levers via London Business School @LBS
4 Ways to Avert An Emotional Hijacking by @SteinbrecherInc
My Favorite Coaching Tool to Help Improve Self-Awareness by @pauljsohn
Why You Don't Understand "Disruption by @BarnettTalks
How to Lead with an Open Mind by Steve Axelrod via @ChiefExecGrp
To Achieve Your Vision, You Must be Willing to Tolerate Discomfort by @JesseLynStoner
New Research Identifies How Trust Impacts Employee Work Passion via @LeaderChat
Leadership, Decision-Making and Emotion Management by @edbatista
Why You Should Speak Less and Listen More by @SusanMazza
8 Ways to Gift Your Students With a Lifelong Learning Mindset by @leecrockett
Your Vision Shapes Your Reality by @HarveyMackay
Feedback: The Key to Growth, Motivation, and Company Strength via @Incentive_Mag
12 Signs You Have the Mindset to Be a Great Leader by @LollyDaskal
The Shape of Great Problem Solving by @Greene_Nat
Change starts with a leader's ability to look inward via @LSEforBusiness
Most business solutions are cross-disciplinary via @LBS
10 Simple Rules for Mastering the Language of Leadership by @WScottCochrane
Is the Time Right For You to Speak Out? by @thehrgoddess Jane Purdue
The Secret of Great Leadership from @WallyBock
Why High-Character Employees are the Key to Your Success by Bruce Weinstein via @DDIworld
Tom Brady Huddles Up For Greatness by @JohnBaldoni
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Silenced By #DeleteUber Campaign by @SteveTobak
Trying to be the “next” ensures that you won’t by @scottmckain
How to Change a Selfish Person's Stripes by @AdamMGrant
Americans Think Busyness Signals High Social Status by @SarahFKessler

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LeadershipNow 140: January 2017 Compilation

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Don’t you love the beginning of a new year? by @mark_sanborn
Do team values unite or divide your team? @JesseLynStoner
Your Only Competition Is Yourself by @paul_larue
The Impoverishment of Attention by Shane Parrish @farnamstreet
Five Culture Killers in Your Organization by @GrowingLeaders
The 5 Worst Mistakes Leaders Make When they Apologize by @WScottCochrane
Ep. 523: Tom Asacker Interview with Michael Covel
20 Awesome Questions That Will Make You A Better Boss by @CoachDavidPeck
How Would You Answer This Question About Your Leadership? by @TanveerNaseer
Fundamental Truths That Will Change Your Life by @talentsmarteq Travis Bradberry
Networking: Why you only need a core group of 10 by @GuithJoe
How Will Leadership Change in the Cognitive Era? by Chris Cancialosi @gothamCulture
4 New Entrepreneur Problems You’re Going to Face and How to Road-Map Them by @SusanSolovic
Will It Make the Boat Go Faster? by @joecalloway
Fostering The Sense Of Belonging Promotes Success from @JohnBaldoni
The Ten Behaviors of Strong Personal Leadership by Scott Eblin @EblinGroup
Do You Have All the Answers?
5 Ways to Be a Better Leader in 2017 via @CCLdotORG
Here's Why Emotions Are The Secret Sauce Of Innovation by ‏@HessEdward
The Best Leaders Use These 3 Hard Words by Lisa Kohn @ThoughtfulLdrs
Do You Lead Positive? by @ericaarielfox
21 Things New Leaders Should Do by @LollyDaskal
6 Elements Of Every Message Stand Out Above The Text by Martin Zwilling @StartupPro The unwritten aspects of every communication are critical.
Leading by Design by @BarnettTalks
Five tips for hiring (and holding on to) young people via Management Today @MT_editorial
Seven Attributes of the Most Innovative Cultures by Gordon Redding via @INSEADKnowledge
How & Why to Be a Continuous Learning Leader by Anne Perschel @bizshrink
How Leaders Create Safety (and Danger) by @edbatista
2 Self-Leadership Hacks for Positivity by @AlanDUtley
The Secret Ingredient for Extraordinary Leadership by Jane Perdue @thehrgoddess
Project Distinct Podcast by @ScottMcKain
Speaking Effectiveness: Solid Reasons to Moderate Your Energy by @KateNasser
How to Improve Trust With One Word by @MarySchaefer
Daily disciplines for successful leaders by @Mark_Sanborn
HBR: Why We Keep Hiring Narcissistic CEOs
Six Kinds Of Procrastinators, and How to Help Them Deliver by @NextNate
Team Building: Let The Big Dogs Bark First from @JohnBaldoni
3 Ways Excellent Leaders Keep Getting Better from @wallybock
11 brutal truths about emotions that you really need to hear by @justinjbariso
NYT: The Year of Conquering Negative Thinking by Lesley Alderman
Smart use of technology can aid organisational change via @MediaplanetUK with ‏@profhamel
The Best Leadership Books of 2016
The Best Leaders Are Great Coaches by @LollyDaskal
Unleashing Creativity And Avoiding Groupthink by Michelle M Smith via @octanner
The Key Traits that Separate CEOs from other Senior Executives via @ChiefExecGrp Chief Executive magazine
9 Teaching Rules that Will Instantly Improve your Leadership by @TerryLinhart

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LeadershipNow 140: December 2016 Compilation

Here are a selection of tweets from December 2016 that you might have missed:

Don’t you love the beginning of a new year? by @mark_sanborn
VIDEO: Simon Sinek on Millennials in the Workplace
The Line between Confidence and Hubris by Tim Laseter via @stratandbiz
Five Overlooked Principles Shaping the Destiny of Your Business by @jjsviokla via @stratandbiz
Jeff Bezos: Why Getting 8 Hours of Sleep Is Good for Amazon Shareholders via @thrive
Future Friday: Shifting Megatrends and how they will affect the workplace
5 Reasons You Need to Stop Imitating Other Leaders by @cnieuwhof
McGill Professor @profkjmoore takes you inside his CEO class.
3 Ways to Create Meaningful Goals to Increase Engagement and Trust by @DanNegroni
Pasta Shapes (Stupid Fights and How to Stop Them) by @edbatista
Do you make these common leadership mistakes? from @wallybock
Do an Ethics Check to Navigate the Gray Zone by @JesseLynStoner
How Self-Reflection Can Make You a Better Leader by @HarryKraemerJr - 8 daily self-examination questions
5 People Skills Realizations to Recast Success in New Year by @KateNasser
How Do Leaders Manage the Tension Between Pride and Arrogance? - via @HBSWK
What I Wish I Knew When I Started My Career (Part One) by @scott_mautz
Self-Talk: What story do you tell yourself? About learned optimism and success by @MarcellaBremer
Anthony Bourdain: Management Is Not For The Faint-Hearted from @JohnBaldoni
Why Organizations Fail by Greg Satell via @IXchat
7 Habits That Are Destroying Your Ability to Lead by @LollyDaskal
Leadership Effectiveness Can’t Be Improved by Peer Groups by @Michael_Beck
Criticism Is Not Feedback by @FSonnenberg
Where Great Leaders Earn Their Stripes by @AdamMGrant
3 Messages Leaders Listen for in Silence by @WScottCochrane
10 Ways to Keep “Post-truth” From Crippling Your Leadership by Jane Purdue @thehrgoddess
John Glenn: "A Natural Public Servant" from @JohnBaldoni
Show People the Leader You Are in a Moment by @MarySchaefer
How Will AI Likely Impact How We Work, Live and Play? by Irving Wladawsky-Berger
The Best Leaders Are Humble Leaders by @LollyDaskal
3 Strategies for Spectacular Leadership by @melissa_lamson1
Rereading Great Business Books from @wallybock
Trust: does it impact team performance... or not? via @ScienceForWork
How to Bring Mindfulness to Your Company’s Leadership

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LeadershipNow 140: November 2016 Compilation

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Learn to Respond, Not React! by @coachgoldsmith
Teaching Your Firm to Survive a Crisis by @artpetty
Telltale Signs That You Lack Emotional Intelligence by Travis Bradberry @talentsmarteq
Political Anger Is Showmanship, Not Leadership by @JohnBaldoni
If you want innovation in an organisation, no single boss should have the power to kill an idea. - @profhamel
How to Talk about Politics at Work by @JesseLynStoner
Leadership Theology by @wallybock
3 Times a Leader Must Kill Off a Good Idea by @WScottCochrane
John Donahoe: Dump the Myth of the High Achiever via @stanfordbiz Build a Whole Life
NYT: Graduating and Looking for Your Passion? Just Be Patient
Gratitude is Good for You Too from Leading Blog
Leading by Values by @kenblanchard
The Weakness of Extreme Strength by @KateNasser
12 of the Most Dangerous Leadership Mindsets by @LollyDaskal
7 Ways Successful Creatives Think Differently than Unsuccessful Ones by @MichaelHyatt
10 Myths of About Being A Visionary Leader by @pauljsohn
10 mistakes creative directors should avoid A good list for any leader.
What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do by @LollyDaskal
16 Habits Of Leaders Who Have Your Back by @BrianKDodd
2 Harsh Realities All Leaders Should Know by @BrianKDodd Harsh Reality: No One Cares What The Former Leader Thinks
4 ways that leaders can learn more…to become more by @scottmckain
How to Sustain Your A-Game (Every Day) by @RobinSharma
HBR: We Drop People Who Give Us Critical Feedback
NYT: Pay less attention to people's intelligence and more attention to the quality of their reasoning.
2017's most in-demand skills, according to LinkedIn
The Covenantal Leader by Cam Caldwell & Zuhair Hasan via @GraziadioSchool

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LeadershipNow 140: October 2016 Compilation

Here are a selection of tweets from October 2016 that you might have missed:

Becoming the Best Version of Yourself by @JohnBaldoni
The Attributes of an Effective Global Leader
5 Leadership Lessons From My Tour Of Chick-Fil-A Headquarters by @JosephLalonde
Three Problems with Top-Down Teams (and How to Fix Them) via @stanfordbiz
Are Your Management Approaches Stifling Thinking? by @artpetty
5 Ways to Sound Helpful Not Patronizing by @KateNasser
From @WallyBock How to get better at almost anything
“You and I are the answer to someone’s problem. Live that. Repeat.” by @mikehenrysr
Five things we learnt from @richardbranson in Boston via @Virgin
Five Destructive Parenting Habits We Must Replace by @TimElmore
10 of the Greatest Leadership Questions Ever Asked by @RonEdmondson
5 Emotional Intelligence Hacks That Can Immediately Improve Your Leadership by @Careynieuwhof
What Google Learned From Its Pursuit to Build the Perfect Team by @pauljsohn
From @WallyBock Thoughts on Retirement and Purpose
What Do You See That Others Don't? It Could Be The Key to Your Future by @philcooke
How to Overcome the Five Greatest Fears via @philcooke
Using Conflict for Good—a Conversation with Nate Regier by @beckyrbnsn
Why Expressing Gratitude Through Our Leadership Matters by @TanveerNaseer
“The Pot-Belly of Ignorance” by @farnamstreet
This Is What It Takes to Succeed in a Complex World by @SteveTobak
7 Things That Drive Your Core Strengths and Make You Unique by Mick Ukleja
Energy and Flow by @djgreer
These are the leadership skills Harvard thinks you need
These 8 phrases will instantly make you the smartest person in the room (in a good way) by @chaddperry
Teachable Moments: Learning to Win Well the Hard Way by Karin Hurt @LetsGrowLeaders
Another Way You Can Get Recognition Right by @MarySchaefer
How to Survive in a Brutally Competitive World by @SteveTobak
Take More Risks by @RichardKoch8020
Lean Startup and Design Thinking: Getting the Best Out of Both via @StanfordBiz
What I Learned About Teamwork from the Team Who Built the Largest LEGO Model by @pauljsohn
Doing This Too Often Could Be Why You Feel So Burnt Out via @FortuneMagazine
FT: Lessons in clarity from Edward Mike Davis by Lucy Kellaway
Leadership Getting Hard? Resist These 3 Shortcuts by @WScottCochrane
7 Netflix documentaries every entrepreneur should watch by ‏@LollyDaskal
9 Communication Mistakes To Avoid At All Costs by @LollyDaskal
Snap out of it! by @TomAsacker

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LeadershipNow 140: September 2016 Compilation

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Criticism, Boundaries and Useful Feedback by @JesseLynStoner
Nobody Rises To Low Expectations by @tnvora
Learn from the Best: Google’s Nine Principles of Innovation via @IXchat
The Ambidextrous Leader by Julian Birkinshaw via @LBS
Want to Be a Good Boss? Start by Understanding Why You Want to Lead via @KelloggSchool
The Key to Being Resilient by @SusanMazza
How NOT to Screw Up Organizational Change by @macdarling
From @JohnBaldoni How Arnold Palmer Mastered Golf And Fame By Being Himself
Bridging the Manager/Millennial Disconnect by @DanNegroni
Free Guide: End Bad Habits: The Ultimate Guide To Break Any Bad Habit
The Best Free Leadership Advice You'll Ever Get by @LollyDaskal
Three Questions Humble Leaders Ask by Annet Aris via @INSEADKnowledge
Leaders, How Do You Stay Inspired? by @KateNasser
Back To School At High Point University: Five Business Lessons Taught By Dr. @NidoQubein by @Hyken @HighPointU
Success Is Never an Accident – It’s a Choice by @SteveTobak
14 reasons why it’s tough to be a boss by @WallyBock
Do Not Take Rest Breaks And 4 Other Productive Tips For Leaders by @BrianKDodd
Business Book Classic: The Abilene Paradox by @WallyBock
The Powerful Organizational Trust Elixir by Karin Hurt
From @JohnBaldoni Can You Be Happy If You Are Clueless?
Do You Know The Value of Your Social Capital at Work? by @MarySchaefer
When Things Go Wrong by @djgreer
Paying Your Dues: What It Really Means & Doesn't Mean by @KateNasser
Ritual Questions Help Inform Effective Leaders by @RicherEarth
Leadership Development Needs More Podium Results by Bruce Watt, PhD via @DDIworld
VIDEO: John Baldoni: Be Open to New Ideas
Lead Change Group: 10 Insights on Inspirational Leadership by @scott_mautz

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LeadershipNow 140: August 2016 Compilation

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How Ordinary People Can Become Extraordinary Leaders by @LollyDaskal
The Great Leadership Cop Out: Why “That’s Just Who I Am” Is Derailing Your Results by Karin Hurt
Leadership Engagement Always Trumps Employee Engagement via @profkjmoore
Why We All Need to Get Good at “Next” by @ArtPetty
Why Smart People Make Dumb Decisions by @JesseLynStoner
A Prescription For Empowering Employees To Succeed And Grow by @TanveerNaseer
Athlete mentality lessons & limitations for business leaders by Anna Johnston via @lbs
We All Make the Choice to Transact or Transform by @artpetty
The Most Overlooked Habits of Great Leaders by @LollyDaskal
Leading a purposeful, positive, productive culture by @scedmonds
A Definition of Leadership for These Pressing Times by @JesseLynStoner
Patience Is an Unrecognized Virtue in Leaders by Ritch K. Eich
The Five Most Valuable Leadership Skills by Dante Munnis
Five Reasons Why Young Adults Don’t Accept Responsibilities by @timelmore
Mindfulness: how to train your chattering monkey mind via @LBS
The Secret To Being An All-Star At Work? Get More Sleep - Forbes
To Develop a Culture of Trust and Loyalty, Try Sharing Your Leadership by @MarcelSchwantes
5 Ways to Remove Stress from Management by Mark Ellis
From @JohnBaldoni Yes, You Can Decide What's Right For You
From @WallyBock Embrace the grind
If You’re Not Uncomfortable, You’re Not Leading by Jane Perdue @thehrgoddess
4 Things That Will Increase Your Optimism by Mick Ukleja
4 Secret Fears That Leaders Have That Kill Their Potential by @_TimParsons_
Are You a Master of the Fine Art of Asking a Favor? by @MarySchaefer
The Dangers of Power via Stanford Graduate School of Business
These 7 Things Are Ruining Your Credibility as a Leader by Jordan Kasteler
Coaching Tip: Instead of Feedback, Try Feedforward by @pauljsohn
FT: Elon Musk’s masterclass in communication
From @JohnBaldoni What Donald Trump's Infatuation With Vladimir Putin Says About Leadership
9 Ways to Challenge Your Assumptions by @scott_mautz

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LeadershipNow 140: July 2016 Compilation

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7 Questions the World's Top Executive Coach Asks Every Single Time by @pauljsohn
5 Things Insecure Leaders Wrongly Believe by @cnieuwhof
7 of the Hardest People to Lead via @RonEdmondson
How to Create an Exponential Mindset by @MarkBonchek
The Test Every Great Leader Must Pass by @LollyDaskal
Seven leadership lessons from Brexit via @LBS
Disciplined Thinking by John Smith
Start Your Day Stress-Free by @SarahLandrum
Q&A with Jesse Stoner on Challenges Facing Leaders Today by @JesseLynStoner
What Matters to You? by @SteveTobak
How to Remove Distractions From Your Working Life by Mark Ellis @BusinessFiction
Trust in the workplace is in global decline. Why? And what's next? by @tedbauer2003
Moments of Silence - How to Cultivate Gratitude in Life by @waldowaldman
Focus: the ingredient that most companies and many employees miss via @LSEforBusiness
Why Leaders Should Channel The Counterintuitive by @suzimcalpine
10 Leadership Lessons from John Quincy Adams by @tonymorganlive
Two Realities Of Leadership That I Wish Weren’t True by @_TimParsons_
8 Practical Ways to Energize Yourself by @dbonleadership
22 Quotes From Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban On Being A Leader by @BrianKDodd
Scott Rudin: Management Lessons From A Broadway Producer by @JohnBaldoni
Juggling Machetes and Torches by @ChipRBell
Losing Well: 7 Questions to Ask When You Don’t Get the Win by @LetsGrowLeaders
7 Poisonous Thoughts That Interfere With Your Success by John Unger
5 Questions to Surface Your Leadership Beliefs by @Jesselynstoner
A Sobering Reality for Pastors and Leaders by @RonEdmondson
Ten Key Behaviors of Good Operators in Business by @ArtPetty
The Secret Respectfully Authentic Leaders Know by David Grossman
Be Careful While You’re Trying to Change the World by @MarySchaefer
How to Manage Yourself so Your Boss Won’t Have to by @GreatLeadership
From @WallyBock 5 Ways to Learn like Ben Franklin
Lead Change Group: 8 Ways to Grant Intelligent Autonomy
The Management Thinker We Should Never Have Forgotten by Joshua Macht
Understanding What Drives Us To Push Ahead by @TanveerNaseer
How to Make Your Undeniable Mark as a Leader by JoAnn Corley
Two Keys to Leading Healthy Teams by @scedmonds
Five reasons why leaders fail via @lbs

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LeadershipNow 140: June 2016 Compilation

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The Power of a Safety Net by @KevinEikenberry
How to Silence Your Itty Bitty Committee by @scotteblin
Decisions and the Least Bad Option by @ArtPetty
Caught in Team Drift? Consider Honorable Closure by @JesseLynStoner
Why Deception Is Probably the Single Most Important Leadership Skill by @JeffreyPfeffer via @FortuneMagazine
3 Critical Components of a Shared Mental Model by Chris Stricklin
How to Lead During Times of Chaos by @PhilCooke
From @JohnBaldoni Driving Passion To Fulfill Your Purpose
How Smart Leaders Build Trust via @stanfordbiz
Self-disclosure, Leadership and Trust by @JesseLynStoner
5 Reasons Why Leadership Development Should Be More Practical by Monika Götzmann
Why We Must Hold Leaders Accountable by @SteveTobak
11 Reasons Fear Screws Up Your Leadership and What To Do About It by @davidmdye
FT: Why you should accept your first public-speaking invitation
FT: Staying power: Richard Solomons, CEO, IHG
Lead Change Group: Servant Leadership Flies High from the Cockpit – United 757 by @macdarling
Community Building for a Sense of Purpose in the Workplace by Gleb Tsipursky
10 Principles of Strategic Leadership via @stratandbiz
Can Small Businesses Use Remote Teams Effectively? by Mark Ellis
From @WallyBock The secret of great achievement
The First Step in Self-Awareness Isn’t You
Emotional Intelligence: Self-Awareness

Do You Have What it Takes to be a Mature Leader? by Mary C. Schaefer
7 Reasons Why Small Churches Get Stuck by @tonymorganlive
Encouragement is 51% of Leadership by @DanReiland
They Don’t Get It, Do YOU? by @JonathanMoss
10 Valuable Principles That Will Make You Treat Your Employees Better by Nick Lucs
15 Practices Of Highly Successful Financial Leaders by @BrianKDodd
How to Drive Productivity as a Leader by Lewis Humphries
From @WallyBock 4 vital truths of team culture
5 Musts for Being Mindfully Present by @scott_mautz
From @JohnBaldoni Mentors Matter: One Person At A Time

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LeadershipNow 140: May 2016 Compilation

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How new CEOs can boost their odds of success via @McKinsey
Give ‘Em Some Space (For Possibilities) by @Julie_WG
Managers and Musicians: Leading By Being Present by @MarcellaBremer
The 4 Dimensions of Trust by @JesseLynStoner
Stop Trying to Grow Influence. Grow this Instead. by @ChadBalthrop
VIDEO: You Don’t Need A Title To Be A Leader with @SkipPritchard and @Mark_Sanborn
18 Things Which Do Not Happen Without Quality Leadership by @BrianKDodd
Lead Change Group: Three Characteristics Needed to Champion Change by Mark Rittmanic
From @JohnBaldoni: Tom Hanks: Don't Let Self-Doubt Stop You
From @WallyBock Commencement: 11 things I wish I’d learned sooner
Lead Change Group: 3 Reasons You Should Listen to Those Pesky Millennials by @davidmdye
How We Encourage Entrepreneurial Thinking within Virgin by @richardbranson
Lead Change Group: The Character of Passionate Leadership by @ChipRBell
Lessons from a Life Coach: Three Steps to Conquering Your Fears via @GuardianUS
12 Things that KILL Your Leadership Effectiveness by @Mark_Sanborn
Why CEO style should contrast with culture via @WPCareySchool Research
10 Leadership Principles I Learned from Dosan Ahn Chang Ho by @pauljsohn
The Single Most Important Ingredient for Maturity by @TimElmore
Five Reasons Why Leaders Fail by Nigel Nicholson via @LBS
Evolving Leadership in the Digital Age by Manfred Kets De Vries via @mgissues
The Planning Doing Cycle by @JesseLynStoner
12 Powerful Lessons I’ve Learned Being a Leadership Coach by @LollyDaskal
How to Move Beyond “You’re Either With or Against Us” by thehrgoddess Jane Purdue
The 5 Times Leadership Is Guaranteed To Fail by @LollyDaskal
7 Damaging Facts About Dysfunctional Organizations by @BrianKDodd
Getting to the Other Side of Discouragement by Caitiee Whelan
The Difference Between Strategy and Leadership by @profkjmoore via @GlobeandMail
From @WallyBock Don’t worry about being humble, just do it
5 Mistakes of the Hero Leader by Dan Forbes
The Leader’s Opportunity by @scedmonds
What Drives the Greatest Leaders? by @coachgoldsmith
VIDEO: @profkjmoore on Introverts and Leadership Part 1
5 Things to Remember When You Feel Insecure by @LollyDaskal

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LeadershipNow 140: April 2016 Compilation

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FT: Beware the inspirational boss
Go Disrupt Yourself via @stratandbiz
Digital strategy: Understanding the Economics of Disruption via @McKinsey
Where Startups Lead, Corporates Follow – Why Co-Working is the Future via @GuardianUS
FT: A stirring reminder of shared values
3 Ways To Avoid Being 'That Guy' by @JohnBaldoni
The Second Machine Age by @WallyBock
9 Important Ways That Will Make You Treat People Better by @LollyDaskal
Mindfulness and Vision are Complementary by @JesseLynStoner
Criticism Is Not Feedback by @FSonnenberg
How to Build a Great Reputation by @FSonnenberg
What You Know That You Don't Know Can Hurt You by @RicherEarth via @stratandbiz
Six Startup Lessons Every Founder Should Know via @StanfordBiz
VIDEO: Effective People Think Simply via @StanfordBiz
Reprogramming of Leaders by @will_lukang
Creativity: An Undervalued Leadership Skill by Ron Burg
#1 Sign Someone Isn’t a Great Leader by @coachgoldsmith
Is give-and-take an old-fashioned notion? by Jane @thehrgoddess
FT: Intel’s Andy Grove and constructive fear
Why this Wharton wunderkind wants leaders to replace their intuition with evidence
The Quality That Destroys So Many Good Leaders via Fortune
What Cereal and Coffee Teach Us About Millennials by @TimElmore I drift toward convenience because I’m lazy
How did that person get to be a leader? by @MarySchaefer
From @WallyBock One last time: how do you motivate people?
The Other Face Of Your Brand by @paul_larue
Staying one step ahead at Pixar: An interview with Ed Catmull via @McKinsey
Four Bad Workplace Behaviors You Need to Stop Tolerating Now by @scedmonds
What Type of Leader Are You? by Alison Brattl

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LeadershipNow 140: March 2016 Compilation

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Max DePree: North America’s First CEO Design Thinker by Michael Graber @southerngrowth
Do you serve your team or are you a self-serving team member? by @JesseLynStoner
John Harbaugh's Unorthodox Approach — Football as Family by Kevin Van Valkenburg via @ESPN
The Biggest Leap You’ll Ever Make: From Team Member to First-Time Manager by @JesseLynStoner
FT: We prefer bad bosses to be 100% horrible
The Cost Of Waiting by @scedmonds
The Dilemma Of The Servant Leader by @LollyDaskal
How technology is creating a new world of work via @McKinsey
3 Reasons Why Connecting is Essential to Progress by @SusanMazza
7 Things A Leader Must Do To Build The Perfect Team by @Terry.Starbucker
6 Ways to Stay Productive When You’re Completely Overwhelmed by Karin Hurt at @LetsGrowLeaders
Digital Has Killed the Strategic Plan by @ChrisOutram1 via @INSEADKnowledge
What’s Your Organization’s Values Operating System? by @scedmonds
The Hard Work of Leading Is All In Your Mind by @ArtPetty
From @JohnBaldoni Pat Conroy: A Final Lesson For Leaders
7 Tips for Improving the Quality of Your Feedback by @JohnRStoker
Remembering Andy Grove, the Teacher by Robert A. Burgelman via @HarvardBiz
The Man Who Put Intel Inside via @TheEconomist
From @WallyBock The State of Business Books
Dysfunctional Leadership: 10 Thinking Habits to Avoid by @MarcelSchwantes
From @WallyBock Decision Making: 10 Great Situation Analysis Questions
How a Radical Shift to "Self-Management" Left Zappos Reeling - Fortune
What to Do When It’s Hard to Get Things Done by @coachgoldsmith
From @JohnBaldoni Baseball Lesson: How You Can Become A Better Manager By Keeping It Simple
Farewell to Nancy Reagan, a Friend and Patriot
When One Door Closes, Another Opens ... Sort Of by @SteveTobak
From @JohnBaldoni Nancy Reagan: The Steely Protector Every Leader Needs
Why Great Leaders are Uncommon by @dbonleadership
The Increasing Importance of Organizational Structure by @tedbauer2003
What Are Your Barriers to Applying Good Advice?
8 Practices Of Highly Successful Leaders by @BrianKDodd

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LeadershipNow 140: February 2016 Compilation

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Why You Fall Off Track and 4 Tips to Get Back on Track by @JesseLynStoner
Business Books: Getting the most from a business book by @WallyBock
What Leadership Is Not by @LollyDaskal
10 Ways to Overcome Negativity at Work by Karin Hurt @letsgrowleaders
World’s Most Admired Companies via @FortuneMagazine
The Evidence for Mindfulness: A Research Summary for the Corporate Sceptic by @WinterTheo
From @JohnBaldoni Temperament: A Leader's Salient Edge
The Ultimate Podcast for Getting the Results You Want! Episode 1 by @Mark_Sanborn
Pessimists Can’t Lead: 7 Ways to Find Optimism by @LeadershipFreak
The One Thing Today's Leaders Need To Do by @TanveerNaseer

Lincoln's Secret to Greatness by @JesseLynStoner
10 Times You Don't Need a Leader by @RonEdmondson
20 Ways to Know If You Are a Leader by @PaulJSohn
We Like Leaders Who Underrate Themselves by Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman via @HBSWK
Feedback: When to Listen to it and When to Ignore It by @PhilCooke
10 Things Leaders Should Be Thinking by @BrianKDodd
Check out The First 90 Days Online. Use it to accelerate everyone! Can be used with cohorts or virtual coaching too via @MichaelDWatkins
The One Question You Should Ask About Every New Job by @AdamMGrant - NYT
Six Fundamental Principles that Make it Difficult for People and Organizations to Change
8 Ideas to Help You Expand Your Field of View by @ArtPetty
Cultivate the "I Trust You" School of Management by @JohnBaldoni - Reminds me of A Message to Garcia
The Happiness Factor by @scedmonds
Feedback: What are your Intentions? by @Julie_WG
From @JohnBaldoni Super Bowl: Losing With Dignity Reveals True Character
FT: The secrets of inspiring bosses
Lead Change Group: What Millennials Need in a Leader by Margy Kerr-Jarrett
A Myth That Thwarts Leadership by @SusanMazza via @toddbnielsen
These are the world's top business schools in 2016
From @WallyBock Do you want to read 100 books this year?
9 Strategies to Become a Fantastic Listener by @JohnRStoker

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LeadershipNow 140: January 2016 Compilation

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2 books that will help you to have a more meaningful and productive year.
Why Most Change Efforts Fail and 7 Guidelines to Ensure Your Team Succeeds by @JesseLynStoner
11 Ways to Strengthen the Relationships That Will Lead You to Success by @LollyDaskal
The Three Measures of Your Leadership Success by Eric McNulty @RicherEarth via @stratandbiz
How to Raise Millennials in the Workplace by @scramm via @stratandbiz
Refueling as a Leader by @ArtPetty Care and feeding of the leader’s spirit must come first or everyone suffers
Physics of Change @JesseLynStoner An unbalancing force occurs when enough people realize the current situation isn't tenable
Is your emergency brake on? by @scedmonds
Is Your Firm Stuck Here? by @JanRutherford
5 Friends: How to Start 2016 via @Mark_Sanborn Good advice
From @WallyBock 50 of the “best book I read in 2015″ recommendations
Using your EQ to make your team stronger by @JohnBaldoni
How to Make Your Company a Community via @stanfordbiz
12 Critical Competencies For Leadership in the Future by @tnvora
A Deeper Dive into Developing Your People by Karin Hurt @letsgrowleaders
The Unconventional Habits of Transformational Leaders via @INSEADKnowledge
Sleep Deprivation Is Killing You and Your Career via @successmagazine
2016 - The Year of Connected Customer by @ValaAfshar Your future customer is never offline
Mutually Assured Disruption via @stratandbiz
Top 10 Leadership Strategies for the New Year by @Mark_Sanborn
Video from @JohnBaldoni: The Art of the Sound Bite

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LeadershipNow 140: December 2015 Compilation

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Validate your beliefs by @scedmonds
The Founder of TOMS on Reimagining the Company’s Mission
Emotional Awareness by @RCKahn
Sometimes You Have to Look Back to Move Forward by @LollyDaskal
Leadership Beliefs: Are Yours Helping You Lead? by @KateNasser
I interviewed the most successful people alive — here’s what I learned via @FortuneMagazine
How to Create a Dynamic Strategic Plan in an Unpredictable World by @JesseLynStoner
Easy = True by @TomAsacker
The Economist Films - The World in 2016
From @JohnBaldoni 3 Questions To Help You Win Your Next Argument
Good Read: 5 Daily Habits to Improve Your Quality of Life by @Mark_Sanborn
5 Mindset Shifts to Promote Connection by @DrToddWHall
Executives, Protect Your Alone Time by @sbkaufman and @carolyn_greg
From @WallyBock How to be successful even if you’re smart
20 Questions for Business Leaders via @stratandbiz
15 Qualities The Most Successful Leaders Have by @BrianKDodd
How Entrepreneur Robert Mondavi Changed Wine Forever by @tracybyrnes via @Entrepreneur
FT: How to deal with ‘toxic’ workers
A Failure to Act: The Leader’s 5 Most Damaging Inactions by Scott Mautz
How to Orchestrate Your Attitude by @SkipPrichard
Disciplines of a Learning Organization: Peter Senge by @Tnvora
From @JohnBaldoni Using Fear To Trump Reason
I in Leadership by Nigel Nicholson via @LBS
The Need for Entrepreneurial Leadership by Randel Carlock via @INSEADKnowledge
You Might Have a Dysfunctional Team If... by @bradlomenick
From @JohnBaldoni When You Present, Inform Don't Educate
Here's How Leaders Create Healthy Organizational Culture by @PaulJSohn The importance of language
MITSloan Mgmt Review @mitsmr: Evaluating your personal knowledge infrastructure
From @WallyBock Improving those conversations about performance
FT: Review: The Refusal of Work by David Frayne
You always want to be the market leader. If you can’t say that, shrink the market segment until you can. @SteveTobak
20 Questions for Business Leaders via @stratandbiz
Renewable Leadership by @StrategicMonk
Lead Change Group: Four Pillars of Self Leadership by @AlanDUtley
How to Increase Leaders' Moral Authority by David Dubois via @INSEADKnowledge
Four Steps to Manage Your Crucial Conversations by Steve Knight, via @INSEADKnowledge

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LeadershipNow 140: November 2015 Compilation

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Do You Have a Contrarian on Your Team? via @StanfordBiz
10 Winston Churchill Leadership Lessons by @JamesStrock
You Might Have a Dysfunctional Team If... by @bradlomenick
This is Not a Day Care. It’s a University! by @dreverettpiper
Give Thanks For The Circles Around You by @LollyDaskal
Ignorance: The Bliss Of The Foolhardy by @JohnBaldoni
The Most Cost Effective Way To Engage Your People by @paul_larue
7 Times I Submit to People I Should Be Leading by @RonEdmondson
Be Prepared for Opportunity by @will_lukang
Interwoven in our stories are our ego's insecurities and identities
Leadership is a "Fact Free" Topic -- Which is Why Nothing Improves by @JeffreyPfeffer on @LinkedIn
A look at Leadership BS by @JeffreyPfeffer
Leading With Grace by @StrategicMonk
The Signs of Provocative Leadership by @ChipRBell
What’s Happening to College Students Today? by @TimElmore
How Great Leaders Respond When the Pressure is On by @WScottCochrane
Why Sleep Is a Strategic Resource from @mitsmr
A Framework of Organizational Tensions developed by @BobQuinnUofM
Be a Leader People Choose to Follow by @JesseLynStoner
Become a careful observer of “how things happen” in your workplace by @ArtPetty
Only 55% chose the most expert person. Instead, they chose people who were taller, louder, or more confident.
Great! > If You Are A Jerk Should You Still Be Authentic? by @johnbaldoni
Good Read: Here's How You Actually Build Long-term Influence by @pauljsohn
How To Create An Optimistic Workplace by @SkipPrichard
22 Leadership Lessons From Surviving A Plane Crash by @BrianKDodd
“Leadership Qualities” vs. Competence: Which Matters More?
Good Read: 30 Questions Every Leader Can Ask to Become a Better Coach by @PaulJSohn
What is the most powerful question a leader can ask? by @JohnBaldoni
10 Ways to be a Life-long Learner
The Inspiring Truth about Leading and Losing by Scott Mabry @soul2work
The Practice of Gratitude by @WallyBock
Three Ways for Non-Beginners to Keep a Beginner’s Mind by @ScottEblin
Finding Balance In Business Education by Manfred Kets de Vries via @INSEADKnowledge
The Promise of Leadership: Clear the High Bar of Expectation by @LeadershipCir
Can Women be Strong Leaders Without Being Labeled “Bossy”? via @StanfordBiz

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LeadershipNow 140: October 2015 Compilation

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12 Simple Steps for Making Yourself Indispensable by @LollyDaskal via @Inc
20 Behaviors Even the Most Successful People Need to Stop by @coachgoldsmith
The Real Leadership Lessons of Steve Jobs via HBR
Transforming Organisations for Sustained Innovation by Hubert Gatignon via @INSEADKnowledge
From @JohnBaldoni 5 Ways Jim Harbaugh Inspires His Team
Interview between @DanielGolemanEI and @Bill_George about the importance of self awareness and reflection.
You know about silos. Well, how about slabs?
What makes a great leader? by Chris Patten via @wef
5 Ways Listening Like an Anthropologist Will Make You a Better Leader by Karin Hurt @LetsGrowLeaders
How to Manage Your Ego by Anne Perschel @bizshrink
MIT: New research fundamentally challenges Clay Christensen's theory of disruptive innovation
The missing link between a promising businessperson & a successful one by @richardbranson
18 top CFOs share their best piece of financial advice by By James Kosur via @wef
5 Feedback Hacks That Will Change Your Work Life Forever by John Tabis
Mark Leslie: Putting the “We” in Leadership via @StanfordBiz
Top Twelve Trends in Leadership Today by @bradlomenick
29 Lessons from the Past 29 years by @pauljsohn
Millennial Parents Cover Story: This Generation Is Different via Time Magazine
What Is Collaboration and Where Does It Begin? by @JesseLynStoner
What Legacy Are You Leaving? by @LollyDaskal
Look for the underlying reasoning. Five Ways to Sharpen the Mental Pencil by @Mark_Sanborn
Don’t Manage Time – Manage Your Values, Priorities, & Habits by @scedmonds
Why Being a Self-Aware Leader Is Not Enough by @DovBaron
How to Promote Yourself Without Being Annoying by Karin Hurt @LetsGrowLeaders
5 Things You Need to Succeed by @LeadersServe
3 Signs Your Leadership Requires a Self-Awareness Tune Up by @WScottCochrane
Lindred Greer: Great Leaders Understand the Fundamentals via @StanfordBiz
From @WallyBock 5 Praise Pitfalls

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LeadershipNow 140: September 2015 Compilation

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Stop Providing Too Much Information @EdBatista
The Truth About Courageous Leadership by @LollyDaskal
Role Models from Dangerous Situations by @ArtPetty
10 Habits of Highly Effective Small Group Leaders by @pauljsohn
From @JohnBaldoni If You Are A Jerk Should You Still Be Authentic?
The Two Sides of Pope Francis
The Two People Every Organization Needs by @mlukaszewski
Through Thick and Thin by @scedmonds
The Alternative to Fixing Poor Performance by @SusanMazza
24 Habits that Will Boost Your Intelligence via @Inc
Business Creativity: Recreate the Image to Include Everyone by @KateNasser
The Genius of Opposites: Extroverts and Introverts by @SkipPrichard
From @JohnBaldoni Pope Francis Is What We Want Him To Be (Even If He's Not)
How to Handle Audience Skepticism via @stanfordbiz
25 Practices Of Highly Successful Leaders by @BrianKDodd
Eight Ways the Military Manages Uncertainty by Gilles Hilary via @INSEADKnowledge
What To Do When Your Personal Growth Stalls via @HarvardBiz
Why the Leadership Industry Has Failed by @JeffreyPfeffer
What It Takes to Be a Crazy Successful Entrepreneur by PaulAngone
The Leadership Playbook: What I Want in a Leader by @iannarino

How to Avoid 3 Big Mistakes About Being Biased by Jane Perdue @thehrgoddess
20/20 Foresight by Ram Charan via @stratandbiz
9 Ways Great Leaders Communicate by @charlesstone
How to Avoid Crushing the Self Confidence of Others by @scott_mautz
From @WallyBock Your questions could be the answer
The Most Attractive Quality A Leader Can Have by @BrianKDodd

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LeadershipNow 140: August 2015 Compilation

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90 Powerful Ways to Become a Highly Successful Leader by @LollyDaskal
3 Situations Where Leaders Should Keep Their Mouth Shut by AJ Agrawal via @Inc
Words that Heal, Words that Steal by @JeremieKubicek
Why People Are Drawn to Narcissists Like Donald Trump by Michael Maccoby via @HarvardBiz
Fake It Til You Make It? Not So Fast via @KelloggSchool
Stuck In The Middle With Me by @StratLearner
From @JohnBaldoni Does It Take Courage To Run For President?
Dynamic Duos: How Introverts and Extroverts Create Breakthrough Results by @JesseLynStoner
Mind the trap: three mistakes managers should avoid via @lbs
What Business Leaders Can Learn from Generals from @INSEADKnowledge
Trust From the Inside Out by djgreer
Do you want a “bruising” workplace? by @scedmonds
5 Approaches To Connecting Your People by @paul_larue
People Challenges Can Sink Startups via @StanfordBiz
20 Practices Of Leaders Who Become Cautionary Tales by @BrianKDodd
60 Resources for Getting the Career You Want via @KentStateCOBA
20 Ways to Know If You Are a Leader by @pauljsohn
7 Questions to Improve Your Team’s Communication by Karin Hurt
Cultivating A Constructive Response to Momentary Failure by @artpetty
Four Ways to Stimulate Growth in Others by Mark Miller @LeadersServe
The Surprising Benefits of Being More Fully Present at Work by @ScottEblin
The Key to Greater Impact by Mark Miller @LeadersServe

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LeadershipNow 140: July 2015 Compilation

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At the Intersection of Must And Want We Find Ourselves by @LollyDaskal
10 Lessons from the World’s Most Successful Talent Hotbed by @PaulJSohn
Disrupting beliefs: A new approach to business-model innovation from @McKQuarterly
30 People You Want On Your Team by @BrianKDodd
Decisions and Timing by Ahmed Mujtaba
Changing change management via @McKinsey The power of digital to drive change.
Lack of Sleep Impairs An Essential Social Ability by @PsyBlog
15 Ways NOT to Lead Well by @bradlomenick
Leading Difficult People by @DanReiland
10 Remarkable Qualities Of A Truly Proactive Leader by @dbonleadership
Hostages to Fortune by @jamesstrock
7 Reasons Why Traditions Are So Important by @FSonnenberg
How Conflict Makes Us Better by @paul_larue
The Power of Gratitude by Manfred Kets De Vries from @INSEADKnowledge
Developmental Assignments are Vital: Don’t Squander their Potential from @DDIworld
Why Leadership Programs Fail: It's Not What You Think from @KotterIntl
29 Employee Engagement Ideas You Need to Know About via @snacknation
Three Responses to Conflict by @mikehenrysr
Simple Steps to Embrace Ambiguity and Lead Significant Change by @kellihinshaw
3 Ways to Ignite Inspiration by @SusanMazza
3 Approaches to Culture Change: What Works by @JesseLynStoner
The Soft Underbelly of “Hard Data” by @Mintzberg141
From @WallyBock: Being a good boss means doing the whole job
5 Surefire Ways to Make Conflict Worse by @MarySchaefer
Top 10 Mistakes Leaders Make by Mark Miller @LeadersServe
Best 50 Leadership Blog Sites in 2015 from Jon Warner @ReadyToManage
5 Early Leadership Mistakes I Made (That You You Don't Need To) by @cnieuwhof
From @JohnBaldoni I Want To Be A Hologram Like Tony Robbins
Video: Confident Leaders Invite Dissent by @JohnBaldoni

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LeadershipNow 140: June 2015 Compilation

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Leadership is Not Something We Accomplish by @StrategicMonk
From @WallyBock Becoming a great boss: where to start
From @JohnBaldoni LeBron James: Confidence Does Not Negate Humility
The Inner Game of Leading by @artpetty
Leadership Success: Think Balance Beam Not Mountain Top by @KateNasser
True Wisdom… and False Lessons by @BobBurg
To Brag or Not: When It Pays, When It Backfires via @whartonknows
10 novels that will make you smarter about business via @wef
Ready or Not, Here Comes Algorithmic HR by @watkinsmichael
Face Your Fears With New Challenges by paul_larue
Becoming an Enterprise Leader: The Seven Seismic Shifts by @watkinsmichael
The Most Important Career Decision of Your Life: Stepping Up to Leadership from @DDIworld

From @WallyBock The hardest thing for a manager to learn
From @JohnBaldoni President Kennedy: One-Two Punch In Speechmaking
The 15 Diseases of Leadership, According to Pope Francis by @profhamel
The 5 Requirements of a Truly Innovative Company by @profhamel
Sustaining an Organization in the Midst of Chaos via @GraziadioSchool
Six Characteristics of Virtuous Organizations via @GraziadioSchool
When to change how you lead from @McKQuarterly
Excellence Comes From Saying No from @HBSWK
Jesper Sørensen: How to Be a More Strategic Leader via @StanfordBiz
Henry Mintzberg, the Anti-CEO, on The CEO Series radio show via @profkjmoore
Can You Manage Up? Eight Questions for Increasing Your Influence by @JohnRStoker
New Tools Needed for Managing Uncertainty via @INSEADKnowledge
The Most Important Questions Entrepreneurs Should Ask Themselves by Henrich Greve via @INSEADKnowledge
Critical Periods for Leadership Growth via @ddiworld
From @JohnBaldoni Do You Have A Top Five List Of Mistakes You Have Made In Your Job?
The Man Who Invented Scotch Tape from @priceonomics
Becoming Agile and Adaptable is THE Leadership Issue by @ArtPetty
A Powerful Way to Gain the Trust of Your Team by Karin Hurt @LetsGrowLeaders
Dueling Dualities | False Binaries by @jamesstrock
Seven Paradoxes of Nurturing Leadership by Jane Purdue @thehrgoddess
10 Reasons Why Humility is Vital to Great Leadership by @brandonacox
Choosing a Path in the World Ahead
Evil but Effective: Leadership Lessons From FIFA's Ex-Boss Sepp Blatter by @bilsap via @inc
Why Creativity Isn’t Always Sweetness and Light by @PhilCooke
Are You a Coaching or Mentoring Ninja? by @scotteblin
From @JohnBaldoni Pope Francis: The Power Of A Smile
Lead People to Believe in Themselves @LollyDaskal

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LeadershipNow 140: May 2015 Compilation

Here are a selection of tweets from May 2015 that you might have missed:

Reconsidering the Charismatic CEO by Eric McNulty
Vision Requires Action: 7 Tips to Move and Keep Moving by @JesseLynStoner
Can your diet shape your mental health? via @Globe_Health @LeslieBeckRD
Leadership. All welcome. from @ddiworld
Ten Ways to Become a Great Mentor from @INSEADKnowledge
Global Leadership Forecast 2014|2015 from @ddiworld
The Future IS Now for These Critical Leadership Skills from @ddiworld
10 Proven Ways to Build and Manage Great Teams by @jeff_haden
Can Exercise Really Make You A Better Leader? by @circlemakersco
7 Habits of a Successful Leader by @RonEdmondson
From @JohnBaldoni Mike Matheny: Servant Leaders Know How To Play Ball
On Leadership, Fear and Weakness by @tomschulte
Humility "They'll come sliding in and tell you you're the greatest man alive—but you know and I know you ain't."
What's The Truth About Your Leadership? by @TanveerNaseer
A Cog in a Wheel by @SCEdmonds "No one is paying any attention to us."
Wow! 99 simple ways to gain the respect of others by @LollyDaskal
Am I missing something? by ‏@TomAsacker
3 Reasons Your Team Won’t Follow You by @davidmdye
The 3-Letter Word That Will Help You Find Your Passion by @erinaceously
Let’s Get Rid of Management by @ChipRBell
From @WallyBock Feedback: 6 Tips for Giving It Well
From @JohnBaldoni Ike At War: Velvet Touch, Firm Grip
Let No Man Pull You So Low by @PageCole
FT: Kill the passion for work
Do We Need Bosses? Like it or Not, Yes by @SteveTobak Amen!
From @WallyBock Lessons from my father
At Zappos, 210 employees decide to leave rather than work with 'no bosses'
10 Tips On Picking A Great Leader For Your Church Or Business by @BrianKDodd
Avoiding Leadership Burnout - The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center via @dianaoreck
Do You Have What It Takes to Be Inspiring? by @MarySchaefer
Testing Your Character Habits can reveal what strengths and weakness you have.
Hey, Kids, Look at Me When We’re Talking As technology expands, our fundamental skills tend to diminish.
Overcoming Inconsistency by Scott Mautz
How to Pull Yourself Back from the Brink of Your Caffeine-Driven, Smart Phone-Addicted Life by @ScottEblin
Improbable Libraries Beautifully Depicts The Fun Side Of Libraries
Restoring Humanity to Leadership from @INSEADKnowledge
Is the why greater than the how? by Nayeem Syed via @LBS
Great interview with Diane von Furstenberg by @nytcorneroffice

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LeadershipNow 140: April 2015 Compilation

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"The path from strategy to execution should be energizing and inherently inspirational." by Ken Favaro
Focused Or Flailing? by @CABachelder
Lead Change Group: The Power of a Leader
Are You Drowning Your Team? by @SkipPrichard
If you can't be interesting without profanity, then let's face it: you're not that interesting. By @michaelhyatt
If You're Not Learning Something New, It's Time to Move On by @HamzaK
Lead By Thoughts, Not Feelings by @paul_larue
From @JohnBaldoni Jon Stewart Taught John Oliver To Rise To The Occasion
From @WallyBock Leading yourself: A Baker’s Dozen of Things to Master
8 Transformational Characteristics All Leaders Share via @pauljsohn
3 Ways to Avoid the Slippery Slope of Inconsistency by Karin Hurt @LetsGrowLeaders
4 Ways Leadership Drift Can Catch You Unaware by @JesseLynStoner
Who are you really helping? by @mjasmus
7 Ways to Unlock Your Hidden Emotional Intelligence by @LollyDaskal
Are you paying attention? by Julian Birkinshaw via @LBS
The Right Dose of Exercise for a Longer Life via @nytimes
How Perfectionism Is Secretly Holding You Back by @LollyDaskal
Why You Must Avoid the Deadly Logic Trap by John McClenahent from @IndustryWeek
The Importance of Seeing the World in Shades of Grey by Manfred Kets de Vries
Deal with Workplace Bullying by @scedmonds
FT: Driven to distraction by social media
5 Reasons People May Not Be Following Your Leadership by @_TimParsons_
How to Stage a Revolution
The Acquisition That Got Away by @hmikitani_e
How Are You Committed to Everyday Leadership? by @MarySchaefer
The Naked Truth: How To Uncover An Insecure Leader by @LollyDaskal
12 Signs of Un-Leadership by @mikehenrysr
@Bill_George: An outstanding article on the importance of EQ: EQ can be developed & improved, but IQ remains relatively constant.
From @WallyBock You and your assumptions
From @richardbranson > I got almost no guidance on relationships at school – 50 years later children should be getting a helping hand
4 Reasons You’re Not Getting the Feedback You Need by Karin Hurt @LetsGrowLeaders
From @JohnBaldoni Mandy Patinkin: You May Be Your Own Worst Enemy
7 Ways to Unlock Your Hidden Emotional Intelligence by @LollyDaskal

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LeadershipNow 140: March 2015 Compilation

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Who are the greatest business pioneers of all time?
7 Practices Of Your Organization’s Top Performer by @BrianKDodd
Holawhat? Meet The Alt-Management System Invented By A Programmer And Used By Zappos by @rzgreenfield
Stanford's Most Popular Class Isn't Computer Science--It's Something Much More Important via @FastCompany
Learning from the Persuasive Genius of Great Leaders by @Elizdo
Are You Emotionally Intelligent? Here's How to Know for Sure via @Inc
From @WallyBock “Fail fast and often” is really dumb advice
Start Today: 20 Habits That Will Help You Be Your Best in 2020 by @LollyDaskal
From @JohnBaldoni When Leading Peers, Value Is Power
Leaders: 5 Warning Signs That You’ve Lost Your Influence by @PhilCooke
10 Tips to Create Better Life Balance by @FSonnenberg
5 Tips to Master the Art of Power Listening by @SkipPrichard
Advice for High Potential Leaders by Mark Miller @LeadersServe
A culture of continuous improvement by @DrDanNicholls
Can You Design an Organisation? by Phanish Puranam via @INSEADKnowledge
10 Easy Ways To Keep Me Engaged During Your Message by @tonymorganlive
18 Things Respected Well-Liked Leaders Consistently Do by @KateNasser
From @WallyBock My “Mount Rushmore” of Leadership Books
Beyond brilliance: gaining wisdom by @mjasmus
How to react to a provocation via @LBS
Leadership to Reverse Hostile Workplace by @KateNasser
Lead From Where You Are And With All That You Have by @LollyDaskal
31 Leadership Experts Reveal Top Leadership Skills & Traits by @eliv8group
4 Reasons We Settle for “Good Enough” via @coachgoldsmith
How to be More Confident in 13 Steps
From @JohnBaldoni Smackdown: Feedback Works Best When It Stings!
Lead Change Group: The Most Important Thing by @scedmonds
FT: A golden age for young founders

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LeadershipNow 140: February 2015 Compilation

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Insight: Do You Have What It Takes To Be President? by @_peterlegge
My Advice to 22 Year-Olds by @GuyKawasaki
Best Advice: You Can Do Better by @DougConant
What You Need to Know About Change by @Mark_Sanborn
25 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From McFarland, USA by @BrianKDodd
Managing to Lead by @Mintzberg141 Managers are important to the extent that they help others be important.
Six Questions To Improve The Power Of Your Message by @JohnRStoker
From @WallyBock Love the work
100 Leadership Quotes I'm Memorizing by End of 2015 by @pauljsohn
If You Can’t Communicate, You Can’t Lead (Part 2) by Mark Miller @LeadersServe
Are You Adding Value Or Subtracting Value by @LollyDaskal
FT: My job bores me, should I quit?
Remarkable TV: The First Leadership Habit to Nurture by @KevinEikenberry
Washington's Lessons: It’s Never too Early to Choose to Lead
FT: The perils of to-do lists
How to Create a Learning Environment by @jurgenappelo
Excellent thought! > Enough Leadership. Time for Communityship by @Mintzberg141
Great leaders don't need to pull rank by @FSonnenberg
Lessons from RadioShack: To Stay on Top, Figure Out What Got You There via @whartonknows
Is Your Leadership Style Right for the Digital Age? via @whartonknows
The Innovative Organisation: Learning From Design Firms by @msosa_innovate
Finding the Mango Tree Inside of the Seed by @EtienneT_Esq
14 Questions Every Christian Leader Should Ask Themselves by @pauljsohn
How to Lead in Ambiguous Times from stratandbiz
How Trust Can Unlock Superior Performance by @DougConant
21st century leadership lessons from The Great Communicator. 15 Reagan Leadership Lessons by @jamesstrock
From @wallybock: Shorter books and short attention spans The distracted lifestyle may be the culprit
From @JohnBaldoni Trust Your Gut When Making Decisions
How Human-Centered Leaders Follow Principles that Matter by Jon Mertz @ThinDifference
Apple’s Big Lesson for Business Leaders by Steve Tobak

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LeadershipNow 140: January 2015 Compilation

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Some of the Things I've Learned - What Will Matter by @Josephson0
Why Culture and Leadership Matter for Disruptive Innovation by James daSilva via @SBLeaders
From @JohnBaldoni Presence: Your Key to Stronger And Bolder Leadership
Roderick Kramer: How Do Trustworthy Leaders Behave? | Stanford Graduate School of Business
From @WallyBock You’re the boss. Make a difference.
How to Develop a Lifelong Learning Habit by @dorothydalton
5 Tips for Building Creative Communities by @HeidiOran via @thindifference
Where Does The Next Generation of Leaders Come From? by @GordonTredgold
7 Ways to Increase Trust by Creating Stability by @StopYourDrama
10 Suggestions to Handle Conflict in a Healthy Way by @RonEdmondson
BBC News - What makes a good business leader? by Emily Young
12 Things That Successful Leaders Never Tolerate by @LollyDaskal
From @PaulJSohn How Does Emotional Intelligence Affect Your Career [Infographic]
10 Winston Churchill Leadership Lessons by @JamesStrock
Why We Fail At Leadership by @TanveerNaseer
Behaviors Matter by @SCEdmonds
Guidelines to Create a Compelling Vision by @JesseLynStoner
3 Hard But Powerful Truths about Likeability and Leadership by @cnieuwhof
The Small Steps That Have a Big Impact on Achieving Goals by @Katy_Milkman via @whartonknows
Who Are You When You Go To Work? by @StrategicMonk
Why Better Tests = Better World by @anya1anya How to stop testing madness - test what's important
Important topic: Consider How You Want Them to Feel by @ScottEblin
10 Ways You’re Making Your Life Harder Than It Has To Be by @thoch
How’s Your Leadership…Positive or Polluted? by @GenLeadBlog
Why We Need a Management Shift by @VlatkaHlupic
Your online bio may be hurting you. Here’s how to fix it by @PhilCooke
Your Next "Aha!" Is the Beginning, Not the End by @steveroesler
Moderation Doesn't Mean Mediocrity by @KateNasser
From @WallyBock The Five Best Business Books I Read in 2014

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LeadershipNow 140: December 2014 Compilation

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50 Crazy Ideas To Change Education via @teachthought
Steering Clear of “Flailure” by @ArtPetty
Dealing w/ Toxic People: Pleasures That Calm by @KateNasser
How to Maximize Your Energy When You Don't Have a Lot by @JesseLynStoner
The Best of Marshall Goldsmith 2014 by @coachgoldsmith
FT: Thirteen traits of true innovation
50 Signs You Are Married to an Entrepreneur
Ego serves leaders well when self-interest drives service by @Leadershipfreak
How To Increase Self-Awareness In Our Leadership by @TanveerNaseer
Testing Your Leadership Vision by @MarkSanborn
The Neuroscience Of Being A Good Leader by @jacobshriar
From @JohnBaldoni Broadway Lesson: Find Success With Your Opposite Number
Practice improving your relationships to become a better leader by @mjasmus
Sony’s email hack: 3 critical lessons on power by @JeffreyPfeffer
11 Questions Leaders Should Ask Themselves by @ArtPetty
VIDEO: Charles O'Reilly: How to Be a Chief Culture Officer via @StanfordBiz
Business Leaders Should Not Avoid Competition by @BarnettTalks via @StanfordBiz
How To Become the Most Compelling Person You Know @LollyDaskal
American teachers: As mediocre as American students? via @FortuneMagazine
3 Ways Social Media Can Improve School Culture
From @JohnBaldoni Brady Hoke: What You Can Learn About Leadership From A Football Coach Who Was Fired
HBR: The Big Lie of Strategic Planning by Roger Martin
The Importance of Character and Trust via @skipprichard
Top 101 Leadership Speakers List by @Kruse
Unfiltered Leaders: Making the New Year About Real Change, Not More Polish
A Simple Way to Manage the End Of Year Rush by @ScottEblin
How a lack of sleep affects the brain
The Civility Standard by @scedmonds
From @JohnBaldoni Sometimes It's Better To Lead With Your Heart Rather Than Your Head
On Leadership and Next Gen Growth: Why Developing Young Leaders is Critical by @LeonLeeEllis
Five Ways Gratitude Will Change Your Life by @KevinEikenberry
The 4 Biggest Myths About Leadership from @LollyDaskal
Lead Change Group: Leaders Are Made To Be Born

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LeadershipNow 140: November 2014 Compilation

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FT: Overworked and uninspired - the misery of the middle manager
Lincoln Thanksgiving Proclamation by @JamesStrock
Why are idiots SO CONFIDENT? Fascinating article on supposed “experts” via @PacificStand
Are you Leading Well? 13 Questions to Ask Yourself by @charlesstone
7 Tensions You Can Expect in Fast Growth by @RonEdmondson
So How Will You Ever Get Off the Desert Island? by @DPForrester
9 Positive Ways Leadership Development Impacts Your Church by @richbirch
5 Signs You’ve Taken Your Eye Off the Leadership Ball by @WScottCochrane
Leadership Trait to Ponder: Respect via @toddbnielsen
Want to generate great ideas for your business? Don't hide your knowledge, share it. by @phylliskorkki
From @WallyBock Learning about innovation from Mr. Edison and his phonograph
What is the difference between good leadership and great leadership? via @DisneyInstitute
Learning Something New? by @missafayres Remember These 3 Things
Behind the Curtain of Leadership by Terry L. Price via @RichmondMag
9 Things That Define Great Leadership by @LollyDaskal via @inc
Creativity: Capturing your ideas by @wallybock
Put MOXIE into your leadership ... and show others the way.
The Best Leaders Are Critical Thinkers by @LollyDaskal
5 Great Questions The Best Leaders Ask Themselves by John Kramp via @bobtiede
The Trickle-Down Effect of Deceptive Leadership by @James_M_Kerr
From @JohnBaldoni Herbie Hancock: Get Out Of The Way When Your People Are Learning
Five Questions for Leaders Who Would Rather Be Effective Than Right by @ScottEblin
Caring Words Cost Nothing & Bring You Everything by @KateNasser
5 Reasons Why Leaders Must Sometimes Take A Back Seat by Matt Driscoll via @SkipPrichard
25 Lessons Learned (or Reconfirmed) in Year Five Away from Corporate Life by Mike Brown @brainzooming
Why Monster.com Is Failing And Others Will Follow by @lisaearlemcleod
What Most Parents Want to Teach Their Children by @KRConnect
Lead Change Group: 7 Habits Of Highly Inept Leaders
Think Time Should Not Be Measured In Minutes by @JohnBaldoni
Humility doesn’t come from insecure people, it comes from people who see the big picture. @PhilCooke
Leader, Know Yourself by @scedmonds
Charismatic Leadership: Style or Substance? by @JohnRichardBell
Three Things Every Leader Should Do by Mark Miller @LeadersServe
NANO TOOL: Confidence When you Need it Most from @Wharton
NANO TOOL: Five Steps for Managing Culture Change from @Wharton
The Importance of Mindful Leadership by Chris Maxwell via @Wharton

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LeadershipNow 140: October 2014 Compilation

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How to Encourage the Lazy and Disengaged by Karin Hurt via @letsgrowleaders
5 Times When it Pays to Focus on the Negative by @Mark_Sanborn
The best advice in business: 40 execs reveal their secrets to success via @FortuneMagazine
Six Reasons Why Boundaries Help Everyone Be More Successful by @KevinEikenberry
Mindful Mondays: Take the Time by @ScottEblin
FT: A 1964 masterclass from Ronald Reagan
FT: The spy tale all bosses should read and BBC News Are we overlooking genius leaders?
FT: Feedback: Can you hear me?
Why I regret being a nice boss: Setting boundaries with employees by Laura Smith via @Slate
Prof. Richard Shell offers 5 techniques for building confidence in challenging times. The key? Do what works for you
It Is What You Do After You Get Knocked Down That People Remember by @JohnBaldoni
@tom_peters Totally 100% agree. My view is the Millennials stereotype is a red herring for avoiding discussion about poor leadership!
FT: The quiet art of being a good listener
Insights for Transformative Leaders by Cam Caldwell via @graziadioschool
21st Century Leaders List by @JamesStrock
The Approachable Leader by @LeadToday Steve Keating
The 4 Biggest Myths About Leadership from @LollyDaskal
6 Small Changes to Your Morning Routine Will Transform Your Entire Day via Inc
Don't panic! How to deal with disruptions to your business via @idealogmag
Think small, move fast: Simon Wedde on why big businesses need to embrace start-up culture via @idealogmag
What if we chose leaders differently? by @WallyBock
10 Indicators You Have no Margin in your Life by @charlesstone
10 Things I Hate About Leadership by @josephlalonde
FT: Can you be a good dad and businessman?
Roderick Kramer: How Do Trustworthy Leaders Behave? via @StanfordBiz
David Ogilvy’s Contrarian Management Advice by @GregoryCiotti
Drive Change Towards Your Desired Culture by @scedmonds
The New Bureaucratic Brazenness
Leadership in VUCA World: Perspectives on #IndiaHRChat by @tnvora
10 Things that will help you in business and you didn’t learn in school by @WallyBock
Humility in Leadership by @will_lukang
How We Overlook Hidden Talent by @paul_larue
Boarding school: becoming a leader – or faking it? via Globe and Mail

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LeadershipNow 140: September 2014 Compilation

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How Do Trustworthy Leaders Behave? by Roderick Kramer from @stanfordbiz
Do Workplace Hierarchies Still Matter? by Jeffrey Pfeffer from @stanfordbiz
What to Look For In Future Leaders by @KevinEikenberry
10 Great Leadership Quotes (And How To Use Them To Inspire Your Team) by @Starbucker
7 Commandments of Leadership by @RonEdmondson
Why The Best Leaders View Vulnerability as a Strength by @JHaudan
How To Be A Horrible Leader - 50 Bad Leadership Traits by @toddbnielsen
A Recipe for Air Rage from the NYTimes
8 ways perfectionism holds you back by @LollyDaskal via @Inc
The Marshmallow Test for Grownups by @edbatista via @HarvardBiz
16 Reasons People Don't Listen When You Talk by @Leadershipfreak
Good Advice from by @WallyBock: 3 Things I wish I had learned sooner
Great Read: 10 Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Lessons by @jamesstrock
VIDEO by @scottmckain: What the NFL's Problems Mean To YOUR Business: Daily Dose of Distinction
Scientists Cannot Explain This Crazy Ant Behavior from The Atlantic
You Don’t Have to Go it Alone by @MarySchaefer
FT: Commerce summer camps for teenagers
No shame in taking a fresh approach to an old problem New for @Forbes Lesson from @RobertPlant
Video: by @Mark_Sanborn - Effective leaders create commitment, not compliance.
7 Steps to Living a Bill Murray Life from @Vulture
The Difference Between Great Leaders And Posers by @MikeMyatt
4 Core Elements to Winning Teams by @dbonleadership
How Do You Check Your Leadership Intentions? by Jon Mertz @ThinDifference
“If Risk Knocks At The Door: Will You Answer It?” by @LollyDaskal
Great Work is Hard Work by @WallyBock
Why the Robots Might Not Take Our Jobs After All: They Lack Common Sense by @Neil_Irwin
Leadership is Built One Brick at a Time by @StrategicMonk
FT: An itch to check the inbox is only human

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LeadershipNow 140: August 2014 Compilation

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Good read > @jamesstrock 's take on Jonathan Darman's Landslide
The 6 R.E.A.L. Questions Every Leader Should Be Asking by @lollydaskal via @Inc
Leadership Vertigo – Understanding Why Leaders Go Off Course by @TanveerNaseer
Mike Henry Sr: The Day I Got Schooled on Respect. Again.
Make It A Habit To Ask Your Employees These 6 Questions by @EricJacobsonKC
7 Indicators That You're Not Leading Anymore by @RonEdmondson
Kryptonite: The Thing That Weakens Leadership by @leadershipfreak
Mike Henry Sr: Why Nobody Wants To Be A Hero
Good Luck or Bad Luck? Who Knows! by @LollyDaskal
Writing a Book: Schedule your writing time
Why saying no gets you ahead via @FortuneMagazine
Question For Leaders: What's Your Value? by John Baldoni via @forbes
FT: ‘What-if’ musings that drive leaders mad
Coaching Young Leaders by @DanReiland
Schumpeter: Leading light from The Economist
The Story Behind "You Must Be The Change You Wish To See In The World" by @LollyDaskal
FT: Business has lost its community role
As a leader, are you a change-maker, or a change-breaker? 6 ways to know by @recoveringleadr
What will your verse be? by David Taylor's Blog @thenakedleader
10 Questions Your Team Is Afraid to Ask
BBC News - Body Clock: What makes you tick?
Why the best entrepreneurs and creators are humble by@herbertlui via @TheNextWeb
13 Leadership Lessons World War I by @jamesstrock
FT: The movie playing in your colleague’s head
The World the Great War Swept Away
Great article on the values of teacher leaders via @educationweek
What Privacy Online Really Means to Teens — K@W
FT: From hacking to fracking: 2014’s must-read titles

What you should-& shouldn't-sacrifice to achieve your goals. 5 successful speakers and friends share
Leadership is about Influence by @dbonleadership

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LeadershipNow 140: July 2014 Compilation

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13 Elements of a Great Strategy by @FSonnenberg
Excellent: Why TED Talks Don't Change People's Behaviors by @TomAsacker at TEDxCambridge
Want a Better Agency Culture? Do Better Work by @wadeforit Some clear thinking about culture.
VIDEO: Exude Confidence When Speaking to Your CEO, Part 2 by @johnbaldoni
Why Followership is the New Leadership by @RedBaronUSA
Leadership Ethics: It Doesn't Depend by @tedcoine
Influence: Do You Know the Value of a Single Dissenting Voice? By @LizStrauss
4 Ways To Embrace Adaptability by @JeffBoss9 via @forbes
Become The Leader Worth Following by @LollyDaskal
Pat on the Back or Kick in the Pants by @leadershipfreak
WSJ: The War That Broke a Century
We should work fewer days & longer hours to be more productive. Here’s why it’s not as crazy as it sounds by @richardbranson
What are your morning rituals? by @JasonWomack
Know yourself! This worksheet helps you identify your personality traits.
Are You Wired to Lead? by @SusanMazza
Master Delegation—The Secret Ingredient by @DavidMDye
Leadership: Persistence vs. Distorted Resistance to Change by @KateNasser
Don’t Let Insecurity Infect Your Business via @stratandbiz
The Three-Word Problem That Can Destroy Your Life by @GregoryMcKeown on @LinkedIn
The Real Battle of Leadership by @jeffdharmon74
Are Today’s Business Heroes Challenging Our Ideas About Leadership? — HBS Working Knowledge
The Side Effects of Hierarchy and Other Perils by @DanOestreich
Say "Thank You" To Those Who Push Our Buttons by @LollyDaskal via Psychology Today
Defining Presence as a Leadership Behavior by @JohnBaldoni
6 Ways to Connect with Really Important People by @bizzwriter in @Inc
7 False Beliefs of the Leadership Vacuum by @RonEdmondson
20 Tips from the Entrepreneur's Bookshelf for Entrepreneurs, Startups & Business Owners
The Best Business Book I’ve Ever Read by @billgates
3 Things That Kill A Leader's Leadership by @artiedaivs
Extroverts - Tapping Your Inner Introvert Is A Key To Excellent Leadership on @forbes
Excellent > What Nobody Tells You About Being an Entrepreneur by @LollyDaskal
Fascinating map of the biggest company, by revenue, in each state
The Economist: It is hard to predict the present
The Public Face of Leadership via @toddbnielsen
23 Entrepreneurs Share Their Biggest Lessons Learned from Failure via @businessinsider
FT: How to win at work when you face defeat

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LeadershipNow 140: June 2014 Compilation

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All Our Patent Are Belong To You by @elonmusk Technology leadership is not defined by patents. @TeslaMotors
Ten Things You Will Learn from Writing on LinkedIn by @briansooy
30 Things You Need To Know To Be Successful via @Inc
Learning organizations are less about IQ and more about EQ
What it Takes to be Excellent
Those who AREN'T committed find fault. Those who ARE find a way. Creating Happiness by @Leadershipfreak
Developing your leadership presentation by @JohnBaldoni
Increase Your Awareness by Predicting Results in the Planning Stage by @Bi11Fox
Interesting infographic. Where's Silicon Valley talent from?
Airstream: One of America's Most Iconic Brands
From @nytcorneroffice with @AreTraasdahl, #CEO of @Tapad - "That Monkey on Your Shoulder Isn't Mine"
Important to factor in! Writing Your Book: The Ten Year Test by @wallybock
Busting Up Career Plateaus: How to Avoid Complacency and Remain Engaged in Your Work via @shawmu
Good Luck or Bad Luck? Who Knows! by @LollyDaskal
How to REALLY Listen by @JesseLynStoner
Emotional Intelligence: Ten Things You May Not Know by @Lyn_Boyer
Leading From the Middle by @danatheus
FT: Rules alone will not stop bad behaviour
How to Crush Departmental Silos by Deborah Wipf
Good character isn't enough! 20 Habits of Untrustworthy Leaders
From @Salon: The world needs “invisible” people: Why fame-seekers and attention-cravers have it all wrong
5 Leadership Mantras For Building Better Partnerships
Leadership at the Speed of Change by @JamesStrock
Success Requires Change by @faisal_hoque
Tear Down The Walls So Trust Can Get In by @LollyDaskal
FT: The dangers of passion for your work
Creating the emotional culture of your workplace by @mjasmus
Leadership Rituals that Make Each Day Count by @Lolly Daskal
FT: The managers who fear conflict
5 Leadership Mantras For Building Better Partnerships by @faisal_hoque
How To Speak In Sound Bites by @JohnBaldoni

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LeadershipNow 140: May 2014 Compilation

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Are You Leading with Value in Mind? by @monedays
Your Job is to Clear the Path by @ArtPetty
Master Time Management From Inside Out by @LollyDaskal
Today's Challenge: Developing Leaders by @LeadersServe (Mark Miller)
Leading Change – It’s Not About You by @paul_larue
10 Reasons I Have Come To Admire Christian Senior Adults Who Resist Change by @BrianKDodd
9 Qualities of Remarkably Confident People via @Inc
Are Bosses Becoming Extinct? from @inseadknowledge
Looking for a leader? Here are some things to look for by @wallybock
Noonan: Bring Back the Girls—Quietly
FT: My response to the fad of meditation
Everything we do today is being re-invented @stevedenning explores challenges of creative economy
Stop The Compliments and Show Me Some Gratitude by @lollydaskal
The Trouble with Leadership Theories by @DougSundheim
From @genleadblog : What Great Leaders Know That Good Leaders Don’t about Self-Regulation
20 Habits of Untrustworthy Leaders by @LeadershipFreak
What office layout is best? by @wallybock
9 Career Lessons I Wish I’d Learned Sooner by Karin Hurt @letsgrowleaders
25 Ways To Be A Better Leader by @EricJacobsonKC
Can You Delegate Leadership? by @MarySchaefer
5 Ways to beat a Leadership Funk by @VinceMolinaro
Learn how to give genuine gratitude and not just simplistic compliments from @lollydaskal
Create Your Own Luck by @dscofield
Berkshire’s Radical Strategy: Trust by @andrewrsorkin
What Skills and Abilities Are You Over-Relying On? by @SusanMazza
Exploring provocative ideas for undergraduate education at Stanford
The insatiable desire to control by @mjasmus
5 Ways to Show Empathy as a Leader by Dan McCarthy @GreatLeadership
The Impact of Personality on Leadership from @ddiworld
Becoming a Capable Company from @stratandbiz
Are You Ready to Lose Control? by Eric McNulty @richerearth from @stratandbiz
Managing Risk: A Checklist for Leaders from @wharton
3 Ways to Innovate in a Stagnant Environment with @RosabethKanter HBS
Great business teams by @wallybock

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LeadershipNow 140: April 2014 Compilation

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The 4 Practices of Successful Flat Organizations by @JesseLynStoner
Understanding The Needs of Your Employees by Georgina Stewart
4 Tips to Engage Your Employees by Piera Palazzolo
Bob Mankoff: Management Is A Laughing Matter by @JohnBaldoni
The Untold Story of Larry Page's Incredible Comeback | Inc
How to Be More Confident: 13 Simple Tips | Inc
From @GreatLeadership: You Can be a Tough Leader and not be an S.O.B. by Dan McCarthy
@Leadershipfreak: "Why Young Leaders Drive Old Leaders crazy"
Career, Leadership Lessons from Michael Phelps' Return | Fox Business
As A Leader, Do you Fulfill Dreams or Create Nightmares? by @toddbnielsen
FT: A stretch to treat back pain
FT: The praise sandwich is stale but edible
From @LisaHaneberg My New Book, Double the Love
How Leaders Can Successfully Champion Change by @TanveerNaseer
From @tom_peters - You will never get anywhere with "listening" until your body language screams: "I am so thoroughly delighted to be here with you."
Ten Leadership Lessons from Mozilla CEO Firing by @JamesStrock
The Strength to Change Ourselves by @LollyDaskal
FT: An ego-free way of selling yourself
What Every Leader Should Know About Organization Culture by Mary C Schaefer
Creating Movements Replaces Brand Building: with Kevin Roberts: Video - Bloomberg
How to make a brilliant first impression via @SallyHogshead
From @StnfrdLeadrship: 2/3s of CEOs feel isolated but nearly 100% are open to outside help from trustworthy sources

Challenges Can Help Us Learn and Grow by @LollyDaskal
How to Build Culture Deliberately by Jamie Flinchbaugh via @IndustryWeek
3 dueling paradoxes leaders embrace by @thehrgoddess
7 Habits of Highly Emotionally Intelligent People by @theeiguy
Five Ways to Build Distrust by @ThinDifference
In Search of the Perfect “Boss” by Karin Hurt
The Portrait Of A Leader Must Be Painted In Genuine Strokes by @LollyDaskal
What robots mean for us in the future by @wallybock
Engaging Employees to Succeed at What, Integrity? by @KateNasser
10 Ways Leaders Build Trust by @CharlesStone
Leading, When You Are Not The Leader by @toddbnielsen
13 Stupid Sentences That Will Derail Your Career via @LetsGrowLeaders
The evolution of @BlakeMycoskie via Fortune
Fortune ranks the World's 50 Greatest Leaders via @FortuneMagazine
Why Fostering a Culture of Compassion in the Workplace Matters from @WhartonKnows
@danariely on ‘The Honest Truth About Dishonesty’ from @WhartonKnows
The first of the three critical aspects that fail to create distinction by Scott McKain
Don't fool yourself by @TomAsacker
How to Decide If You Can Trust Someone by @maurilio

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LeadershipNow 140: March 2014 Compilation

Here are a selection of tweets from March 2014 that you might have missed:

7 Ways You’re Missing Opportunities with Millennials by Jon Mertz
3 Tips on Building Good Relationships by Piera Palazzolo
The Language Of Leadership by @TanveerNaseer
When should you respond immediately to a negative online review or complaint?
7 Important Personal Qualities that Build Power
We need more dots by @TomAsacker
Key Performance Indicators of Good Leadership via @greatleadership
Make A Difference With Differences by Steve Roesler
How to behave like a leader by @mjasmus
When Did Everyone Become a Leader? by @LesHayman
To Connect, be a Servant Leader by @MichaelStallard
Twitter Co-founder Biz Stone is Very Comfortable Driving A Dented Old Volkswagen from@VanityFair
From @DebbieLaskey Leadership Is All About Serving Others - Interview with @jamesstrock
The Resilient Leader by @LollyDaskal
FT: Warning signs of workplace burnout
FT: Why we see bosses as parents
8 Leadership Lessons from Billionaires by @meghanmbiro
Live and Lead Without Regrets by @LollyDaskal
FT: My ideas get stolen
Which Comes First? by @julie_wg
3 Ways To Steady Your Leadership in a Changing World by Paul LaRue
FT: Have you heard that gossip is good?

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LeadershipNow 140: February 2014 Compilation

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My 12 Rules for Success by Bill Marriott
Keys to Success in Business and Personal Success by @kristakotrla
Your Greatest Source of Influence by @JesseLynStoner
Personal branding strategies for introverts: connect one person at a time; blog often; and more
Develop Emotional Intelligence: Are You Using These Steps? by @KateNasser
10 Major Causes for Failure in Leadership from Project Eve
Everything in the school is going wrong.’ ‘In that case’, I replied, ‘find something to celebrate. from @rabbisacks
CAUTION: A well-crafted rationalization will take you anywhere you want to go.
An Appetite For Leadership by @LollyDaskal Excellent post.
What can business leaders learn from ancient philosophers? from The Guardian

FT: How Lego took to anthropology

How Thinking About Others Improves Our Creativity by David Burkus
Presidential Leadership from Lincoln to Reagan > A Speech from @JamesStrock
The efficient ineffectiveness of control by @dscofield
Seeing the Big Picture in Sochi by @TimElmore
How to Develop a Leadership Philosophy? by @ThinDifference
Five things even the best leaders can do more of by @mjasmus
Your Bad Boss Didn’t Intend to Be Bad (and How You Can Avoid the Same Fate) by @davidmdye
The Critical Few: Components of a Truly Effective Culture from @stratandbiz
The Leadership Life Cycle by @ExecCoachJeff
5 Things I Have To Do, But Don’t Like Doing…as a Leader by @RonEdmondson
Does branding matter? by @TomAsacker
Leadership and Juggling – the Unlikely Lessons by @KevinEikenberry
3 Ways To Steady Your Leadership in a Changing World by Paul LaRue
FT: A Stanford recipe for bloat-free growth
What’s the point of all that data, anyway? It’s to make decisions. @TechReview
At LinkedIn students can pinpoint schools w/best track records of sending grads into fields they're interested in
The Future of Multigenerational Leadership by @KarenSands @WorldFutureSoc
How I Almost Died: A Cautionary Tale for Entrepreneurs by @figliuolo Take care of yourself
Are you a selfless leader, or are you being held back by your own selfishness?
FT: Five apps for unfocused minds
Meet people where they are by @thehrgoddess
8 Storytelling Tips for Business Leaders from@Stanfordbiz
Are you called to leadership? by @davelogan1 Good read!
100 Day Plans are much more effective than annual ones.
The ‘Moneyball’ Approach to Hiring CEOs from @knowledgwharton
SIX things to do do get your day off to a great start!
Jay Leno: How To Say Goodbye by @JohnBaldoni
FT: Branson: Behind the Mask by Tom Bower
3 Steps to Elevate Your Purpose and Maximize Your Impact by Mike Henry Sr
Leadership Trait to Ponder: Respect by @ToddbNielsen
Leadership and the Art of Confrontation by @wallybock
Is Efficiency Undermining Your Success? by @susanmazza
Reputation Matters But Character Leads The Way by @LollyDaskal
The Death Of Expertise via @Mark_Sanborn: This is one of the most important articles I've read in a very long time.
The art of delivering bad news by @gingerconsult
The Enemy of Trust and 6 Ways to Defeat It by @RandyConley
Rosabeth Moss Kanter: An interview by @robertmorris313
Will This Be The Year Leaders Put Employees First? by @TanveerNaseer
Habits of Strong Leaders by @peterbstark

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LeadershipNow 140: January 2014 Compilation

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10 Trends Change Leaders Can’t Ignore in 2014 by @PattiBJohnson
Ernest Hemingway's Lost Manuscripts by @wallybock Old Classic!
The purpose of pain by @TomAsacker
The power of gratitude – “I GET to”
30 January 1933 | Why Leadership Matters by @jamesstrock
From @ddiworld : Are We Missing the Mark on How to Develop Leaders?
10 Communication Secrets of Great Leaders by @MikeMyatt
A Myth That Thwarts Leadership by @SusanMazza
Advice for Leading Your Peers by @Figliuolo
The 10 Types Of Toxic People That Mentally Strong People Avoid from @EliteDaily
How Companies Can Manage Power Struggles: Think King Arthur, not Napoleon. @stanfordbiz
The role of a leader in an adaptive organisation by @adigaskell
De-Clutter Your Leadership by Mark Miller
Is Your Way The Only Way? by @beckyrbnsn
Leadership Gone Viral via @stratandbiz
What can we learn from Zappos bossless initiative? by @wallybock
Which Is a Better Leader? A Conversation on Results and Respect by Jon Mertz
"Your future rides on those who haven’t joined the team yet." Finding the Key to Success by @Leadershipfreak
Noonan: Our Selfish 'Public Servants'
From Kevin Roberts Inner, Outer, Other – The Focus of a Leader
Accountability: If It Is To Be, It’s Up To Me by @LollyDaskal
Leadership: A Career Choice or a Constraint?
Leadership: Developing Better Bosses at Google by @wallybock
Organizations can become incredibly effective when the sovereignty of the supervisor is diminished. ~@collinsrod
So often when we get into an argument, we don’t even stop to listen. Instead, we simply reiterate our position.
Hayagreeva Rao and @work_matters: How Do You Scale Excellence? from @stanfordbiz
Graphic: 10 Things You Must Give Up In Order To Move Forward
“Your Leadership Mentor is Not Yoda” (and 5 other Mentoring Myths) by @WScottCochrane
The Humanity Of Leadership
Self-Control at Work
My Loss of Entitlement Saved My Life by @maurilio
Four questions every young leader should answer.
Tough Conversation: What To Do When Your Star Hits The Wall by @JohnBaldoni
Why Your Employees Want to Leave by @shawmu
The Examined Life by @wallybock Taking stock of your life
How to peel a banana by @TomAsacker
FT: The collapse of corporate hierarchies
FT: When to go with your gut instinct

Take teams from to low to high trust by Michelle and Dennis Reina
Questions That Make A Difference by @LollyDaskal
Millennials will make up nearly 75% of the workforce by 2025. Are you reaching across the generations? by @ThinDifference
Why does culture matter to innovation? by @MaxMckeown
From @wallybock > Looking Back at 2013 and Ahead to 2014

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LeadershipNow 140: December 2013 Compilation

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Top Themes to Pull Forward from 2013 by Jon Mertz @ThinDifference
10 Reasons why Managers are Clueless about Leadership by @greatleadership
Leading, When You Are Not The Leader by @toddbnielsen
7 Characteristics of a Good Leader by @RobertCordray
Mike Henry Sr: Humility: The 5th Sense of Character-based Leadership
@NYTimes: Underdog Against Amazon, Best Buy Charges Ahead
From @TalentCulture : Becoming A Leader Others Want To Follow
Be aware in 2014 by @TomAsacker
The One Leadership Responsibility You Must Accept by @Starbucker
Leading in the 21st century: An interview with Ford’s Alan Mulally | McKinsey & Company
Noonan: The Most Memorable Words of 2013
Four Senses of Character-Based Leadership by Mike Henry Sr
How leaders seek the best in others? http://bit.ly/JAWlV2 by @tshnall
Two Things All Good Leaders Do by @RonEdmondson
10 New Year’s Resolutions for the Servant Leader by Mark Miller
5 Topics Your Board Should Discuss
Busy vs. Productive: 5 Ways to Focus on the Right Things via @katytynan
5 Things Successful People Do Before 8 AM by Lifehacker

Words Can Change Your Brain on @psychcentral
Great Clip from @scottmckain: "Taxi Terry"
Maturing as a leader includes shedding your mask of certainty by @recoveringleadr
The 5×5 Trick To Make Life Better by @jaltucher
Are You Listening Like a Leader? by @DougConant
Win When You Lose: A Lesson From Joe Torre : Leaders who know how to lose…as well as win…are worth following by John Baldoni
Mike Henry Sr: Inclusion: Boldly Go into the Discomfort Zone by Jane Purdue @thehrgoddess
FT: Five Twitter bio clichés to avoid by @lucykellaway
Leon Festinger, the social psychologist that coined the term “cognitive dissonance” in 1957, makes this observation.
To Lead Boldly Embrace Your Inner Loser by @hennainam
How Leaders Can Ride the Storm by @LaRaeQuy
Wisdom For Your Future Self by Karin Hurt
If Risk Knocks At The Door. Will You Answer It? by @LollyDaskal
Smoothing the Creases: 5 Ways to Manage Conflict in the Workplace by Eunisse De Leon
Bosses: People work is the real work by @wallybock
Leaders Build Leaders by @LesHayman
4 Reasons Why Questions are a Leader's Best Friend by @ArtPetty
Lacking inspiration? Exercise found to boost creativity - Telegraph
FT: The need to rein in perfectionism
It wouldn’t be so bad if the pace of change was accelerating along some completely predictable path. The Dark Side of Technology by John Hagel
FT: Marriages can survive start-up pressures
From @Forbes > Why Leaders Should Still Pay Attention To Charles Handy's Quiet Wisdom
Mike Henry Sr: How Do You Hone Your Leadership Craft?
Lesson from FDR: Character Is Revealed by @JohnBaldoni
@AMAnet: Quiz: What Type of Thinker Are You?
FT: Advice for stalled graduate recruits

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LeadershipNow 140: November 2013 Compilation

Here are a selection of tweets from November 2013 that you might have missed:

From @TomAsacker : The Paradox of Success.
The Value of Vulnerability by julie_wg
Great list of 20 Tips For Leaders During Turbulent Times by Dan McCarthy aka @greatleadership
The Power of Gratitude by @susanmazza
Jeff Bezos Reveals His No. 1 Leadership Secret - Forbes
The grateful heart holds the release from the roots of our suffering and the liberation of our pain by @LollyDaskal
From @Inc: Does your company have an attitude problem? 4 ways to change it @WillYakowicz
Leaders who don’t seek wisdom lack character by @Leadershipfreak
20 Things the Rich Do Every Day - Dave Ramsey
Is It Time to Close Your Facebook Account?> by @PhilCooke
David L. Bradford: How Do You Manage Up in the Workplace? from @stanfordbiz
FT: End of the imperial corporate leader
How to Become a Manager No One Will Work For by @tedcoine
Leadership development at Facebook tells us about the future of leadership
What Makes a Successful Entrepreneur?
When CEOs Should Let It Be from @inseadknowledge
Ballmer on MSFT: "At the end of the day, we need to break a pattern. Face it: I'm a pattern."
Truth: The Lynchpin of Good Leadership by @toddbnielsen
Why Our Brains Are Wired to Connect by @farnamstreet
Are Computers Making Society More Unequal? from The New Yorker
The importance of Gentle Honesty by @wallybock
Why Stress Builds Great Leaders by @SteveTobak
The No. 1 Way to Learn to Lead - from @CCLdotORG
From BBC News - The brutal world of the Nelson-era Navy
@LollyDaskal: It’s important to resist the clamor for fast answers and learn instead to lead with questions
Leadership Hubris – What it is and How To Overcome it by @KevinEikenberry
Listening: The Most Important Skill You Are NOT Doing by Julia Winston @BraveCommLLC
From @stratandbiz The Management Stylings of Harvard Business School
The Source of Organizational Dysfunction, Revealed! from @stratandbiz
Sometimes You Have To Say “NO” To Get To “YES.” by @BruceTurkel
McCartney Success Secret by @JamesStrock
The art of 'minimally invasive management' by @WillYakowicz
Changing Perception, One Snack at a Time by @DaveKerpen
Vulnerability: The Core of Trust by Mike Henry Sr
To be kept in solitude is to be kept in pain writes E.O. Wilson by @EmEsfahaniSmith
A Myth That Thwarts Leadership by @susanmazza
From @DPForrester Becoming Greater Than the Sum of Your Parts: In Three Steps
The 8 Fundamentals of Extreme Achievement by @_robin_sharma

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LeadershipNow 140: October 2013 Compilation

Here are a selection of tweets from October 2013 that you might have missed:

20 Tools for Coaching and Teaching by @edbatista
Respond vs React by Jon Mertz @ThinDifference
The Language Of Leadership by @lollydaskal
Your career will soar if you avoid leaders’ #1 blind spot by @MichaelStallard
8 Communication Barriers in Business by @FSonnenberg
Ten Annoying Habits that Irk Your Employees by @ArtPetty
From @stratandbiz Where Does Leadership Live?
8 Ways To Spot Great Leadership by @MikeMyatt
You Can’t Coach Attitude by @KevinEikenberry
Community of Practice by @wallybock
The Seven Deadly Sins of Mediocrity: A-B-C-D-E-F-G
From @WhartonLP > Building Resilience: 'Real' Ways to Thrive During Tough Times
What you are doing right now determines how you will be remembered by @Jim_Kouzes
The Five Rules Every New CEO Should Follow by Roger Martin
Which Comes First: Organizational Values or Personal Values? by Jon Mertz
How Leadership Can Make or Break Classroom Innovation from @MindShiftkqed
Michael Epperson, RIP by @JamesStrock I think of his impact on others through relationships.
7 Unconventional Reasons Why You Absolutely Should Be Reading Books
"I’m not looking for a policy that suppresses your opinion." ~From George Shultz: "Issues on My Mind"
What Brain Science Can Teach Us About Leadership by @JesseLynStoner
From @TomAsacker > You are who you choose to be.
What Bill Gates learned from Thomas Edison by @BillGates
From @michaelaroberto: Leaders ought to care about fairness - being fair (in certain ways) enhances effectiveness
FT: The best advice can come from anywhere
Four Things to Get Right in Fast Growth Markets from @ChiefExecGrp
From @StratandBiz It’s not change that we’re looking for, but rather a kind of collective virtue.
If you want to have strong relationships, you have to cultivate them. Reach out. ~@wallybock
Read "Leadership: A Sense of Purpose" by @LollyDaskal
From @TomAsacker A brand choice is a feelings choice
A New Level of Leadership Thinking by Mike Henry Sr
Where Leadership Begins by @LeadToday
Bill Gates: Dawn of a revolution in Harvard Gazette
Noonan: To Lead Is to Negotiate
One Gigantic Predictor of Success for Students by @timelmore
Why your employees aren't following you
Business Growth and Social Influence by @PatriciaRossi [Everyday Etiquette] It's the little things
We Succeed When We Give Recognition by Extraordinary Thinker @RoySaunderson
FT: Manage your time as well as your staff
Values: Live Them And Others Will Follow by @johnbaldoni
Mike Henry Sr: Teams Need Vision Too
The Human Side of Leadership by Bob Chapman

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LeadershipNow 140: September 2013 Compilation

Here are a selection of tweets from September 2013 that you might have missed:

Podcast with @scottmckain : A key to creating distinction: Commitment to awareness
When You Need a Coach: Blind Spots Are Less Obvious When Things Are Going Well from @ChiefExecGrp
Culture of conflict avoidance is powerful way to destroy an institution in rapidly changing times by @LisaBodell
Passion and belief are what move people. - @tomasacker
3 Things You Can Read To Become A Better Leader by @CraigJutila
Here is what I have learned about generating influence by @tnvora
Speak From The Heart by @LollyDaskal
Are You Effectively Engaging Your Team? by @SusanMazza
Six Key Elements of Strategic Thinking for CEOs
What Personal Characteristics Do You Need To Become an Executive? by @MarbleHillLtd
@wallybock says, "Being a boss is a team sport."
FT: Zen and the art of management by By John Paul Rathbone
Read The Wisdom Of Insecurities by @LollyDaskal
From @stratandBiz > Don’t Reengineer. Reimagine.
From @ddiworld : Are Leaders Prepared to Meet These Challenges?
How Ready Are You for Growth? from @stratandbiz
Best 21st Century Leadership Blogs from @jamesstrock
Always Be Building by @artpetty
Don’t be afraid of personal power by @thehrgoddess
Mentoring as Part of the Leadership Role by @gfeiste
FT: Why are good managers so rare?
FT: Games that make us better at work
A Leadership's Judgment by @LollyDaskal
Reprise from @wallybock > The Alchemy and Mystery of Leadership
Joseph Sugarman: Each problem has hidden in it an opportunity so powerful that it literally dwarfs the problem.
You see what you look for by @TomAsacker
FT: The limits of networking

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LeadershipNow 140: August 2013 Compilation

Here are a selection of tweets from August 2013 that you might have missed:

The Future of Work Part II: 10 Tips For Professionals by @odesk
Bloomberg's Peter Grauer: How the 'And Factor' Defines Leadership - Knowledge@Wharton
Getting things done with authority with @johnbaldoni
Keep asking, "What's the opportunity here?" from @wallybock
Mike Henry Sr: Managers: How well are you connecting?
Martin Luther King Jr. and Adaptive Change
The Leader’s Pocket Guide
FT: The mental cost of money worries
Bob Lutz: 'Straight Talk On Leadership' by @JohnBaldoni
We need to MAKE time: Harnessing the Power of Reflective Thinking
The Benefits Of Being A Social Leader For Today's Organizations by @TanveerNaseer
The Unmasking of Ego by @LollyDaskal Good read!
A Personal Confession by @LeadershipFreak • Can you relate?
11 Key Attributes Of Great Leaders by @scottwilliams
Kevin Roberts: The biggest constraint on what students can do is what they think they can do.
FT: Can bosses force their opinions on workers?
The Economist | Schumpeter: In praise of laziness - love it
Focus on the Fundamentals by @ArtPetty
FT: How to manage the mediocre
The movie "Jobs," Reviewed by Steve Wozniak
8 Ways to Boost your Emotional Intelligence by @peterbstark
From @WrldLEADERSConf: 5 Things Strong Leaders Do
Mindful Mondays: Three Things Mindful Leaders Do by @ScottEblin
How would you behave differently if you OWNED the outcome? by Mark Miller aka @LeadersServe
From @KevinEikenberry Innovation Requires Structure
5 Changes I Made to Improve My Productivity While Traveling by @JasonWomack
Lift Your Leadership With These Top CEO Secrets
For a leader - listening is a crucial skill. @Forbes
Great Read: Why You Need Mental Toughness by @LaRaeQuy
Be Humble: Don't Let Success Go to Your Head by @FSonnenberg
The Big Question: What does it take to lead? by @JohnBaldoni
Millennials, How to Get Your Work Noticed by @shawmu
How Super-Successful Millennials Think Differently About Money - DailyFinance
From @TomAsacker : Necessary but not sufficient.
The Secret to Feeling Energized at Work? Autonomy. via @DanBenoni
Are you a Success? by @LeadToday
The Leadership Virtues of Saying Nothing by @recoveringleadr
Improving health is the greatest social and economic challenge of our time, all wrapped into one.
Do Things that Don't Scale by Paul Graham
NYT: Why Men Need Women
FT: Ambition is not served on a silver spoon
Clarity Brings A Leader’s Vision to Life by Jennifer Olney
Training Tomorrow’s Leaders: The Next Generation of Workplace Thinking by @OCTanner
"Executive Presence" = "Gravitas:" is savvy about what you say, & how/when you say it.
"So, quick, end-of-speech advice: Since, according to me, your life is going to be a gradual process of becoming

It's never over. You're never done. Serious culture change takes time and unremitting effort. ~ @wallybock
From @HarvardBiz Three Differences Between Managers and Leaders by @vineetnayar
Read: Who Sets Your Standards? by @jamesstrock
Are you being played? by @TomAsacker
In this chat w @RandyPennington what a dodo bird & a coyote tell us about change. Powerful!

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LeadershipNow 140: July 2013 Compilation

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INFOGRAPHIC from @ddiworld The Leadership Generation Gap
From @knowledgwharton Bloomberg's Peter Grauer: How the 'And Factor' Defines Leadership
From @stratandbiz : The Wise Leader
Why Honesty Is the Secret Ingredient of Successful Organizations by Halley Bock
Need to get focused? Write by hand. "Handwriting Trains Your Brain" says this @FastCompany article
30 Outdated Leadership Practices Holding Your Company Back by @mikemyatt
What Do You Need to Surrender? by @KevinEikenberry
The Anatomy of a Leader by @KevinEikenberry
The basics of influencing people by @mjasmus
7 Things Leaders Must Do To Be Effective Today by ronedmondson
3-Step Approach to Simplifying Your Life by @EntryLevelRebel
The Francis Effect by @wallybock
INFOGRAPHIC: Many teens want more face-to-face interaction and communication
Nothing Personal It’s Strictly Business by @LollyDaskal
Follow, Feel and Flow: Integrating Leading and Following by Karin Hurt
How Leaders Create The Right Environment To Resolve Team Conflicts by @TanveerNaseer
How Interval Training Can Make You Incredibly Efficient at Work by @tonyschwartz
The Power of the Word "Yet" by @bencasnocha
20 Fundamentals: What Every Teacher Should Know About Learning
7 Ways To Create A Boring Senior Leadership Team by Tony Morgan
Feel and Grow Rich: 5 Ways to Learn Empathy by @LetsGrowLeaders
The Good and Bad of Collaboration by MikeHaberman
The Honest Truth About Teams by @LollyDaskal
The Only Real Feedback Is Negative Feedback by @theJimmyCollins
Leaders, Choose Your Words Wisely by @DougConant
4 Words I Say to Jerks by @JonAcuff
From@wallybock > Marissa Mayer breaks the Curse of Yahoo
Rethinking the Work of Leadership by @DPontefract
Everyone wants to make a difference by @tshnall
Moving Beyond the Impacts of Destructive Workplaces by @DouglasLaBier
Mindful Mondays: Five Ways to be a Human Being Instead of a Human Doing by @ScottEblin
Manfred Kets de Vries: Leaders who can tolerate mistakes are those who create a great corporate culture
Humility Matters by @JohnBaldoni Humility is not an act; it’s a process.
Curing the Leader’s Communication Conundrum by @ArtPetty
Measuring Leadership Competence – The Coin Toss by Ken Nowack @Envisia
FT: Dispelling myths about entrepreneurs
From @inc > Jim Collins: Good to Great in 10 Steps
On Stupid Ideas by Mike Henry Sr
Discover the 5 Most Critical Skills for Mid-level Leaders by By Jim Kauffman
A lesson for all leaders and all businesses from the terrible tragedy of the plane crash at #SFO by Scott McKain
WSJ: The Writing of a Great Address by Peggy Noonan
From @Jerusalem_Post > Leadership is the action of moving followers to reach a desirable goal.
Leaders Under Construction by @SusanMazza
The Wisdom Of Uncertainty by @LollyDaskal
From @stratandbiz > Are You Leading Like It’s 1980?
Perfectionism vs. Persistence by Julie Winkle Giulioni
From Outraged to Open-minded by @tom_peters
Would You Have Signed Declaration of Independence? by @jamesstrock

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LeadershipNow 140: June 2013 Compilation

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The Gift Of Being Present by @LollyDaskal
Culture and the Chief Executive CEOs are stepping up to role as leaders of their company’s thinking and behavior
5 Signs You Lack Integrity by @cnieuwhof
How to Overcome the 3 Organizational Barriers to Leadership Development by @greatleadership
Change: The Sixth Sense by @LollyDaskal
Creating the right conditions for others to flourish and grow by @mjasmus
From Mike Henry Sr: 5 Ideas To Direct Your Best Energy Toward Your Greatest Purpose
Emotional Intelligence ~ 20 Years On by Louise Altman @intentionalcomm
Emotional Intelligence ~ 20 Years On ~ Part 2 by Louise Altman @intentionalcomm
Failure: The Competitive Advantage by @LollyDaskal
To Lead with Authenticity, Embrace Struggle by @Steven_J_Snyder
From @TomAsacker > Is your brand broken?
Leadership Caffeine: Beware Leadership Drift by @artpetty
Eisenhower, Kennedy & The Power of Vision by @jamesstrock
Advice: Manage Well by Leading Better by @JohnBaldoni
Knowledge@Wharton: The New Model for Innovation Is Social—and Mobile: But Are Companies Ready?
Video: The two most underrated leadership skills, a great leadership model from MIT
Mike Henry Sr: 4 rules for making sure you deserve the credit by @thehrgoddess
Your Words Have Power by @LollyDaskal
Teaching is Leading by Jon Mertz
CEOs are stepping up to a new role, as leaders of their company’s thinking and behavior from @stratandbiz
"You are always on parade" by @wallybock
FT: A classic recipe for business success
Mike Henry Sr: OCD: The Unexpected Trait that Employees Want (and Organizations Need ) Most in a Leader
From @TomAsacker: One way out

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LeadershipNow 140: May 2013 Compilation

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Why Managers Haven't Embraced Complexity by Richard Straub - HBR
Leadership Lesson: The Difference Between Google and Apple by @mikemyatt
Good advice from @wallybock: Ideas are like the rain
Seven Tips for Taming Your Calendar by @scotteblin
Making The Case For Creating Meaningful Work by @TanveerNaseer
From @stratandbiz: Neuroscience insights into Decision-Making & Self-Awareness. A Mind-Set for Success
From DDI > When It Comes to Leadership, All Conversations are Crucial by Mark Busine
Why Your Team Matters More Than You - Forbes
@edoakley: "What Managers Must Do" by @JohnBaldoni
What We Don’t Know We Don’t Know by @LollyDaskal
Mike Henry Sr: Innovation: a Case for Entitlement (really!)
Knowing Yourself: Do you have the right (leadership) stuff? by @MartinaMcGowan
FT: Walking away is often the best option
What Do You Talk About With Your Team? by @stevefarber
The Duality Of Leadership by @LollyDaskal
From @wallybock: Leadership might be a bad choice for you if ...
From @tomasacker: Do you want to succeed?
How to Get Past Conversational Smoke and Mirrors by Susan Mazza
6 Things Exceptional Leaders Do Better from Inc.
From @jamesstrock: Churchill's Leadership Moment May 10 1940 | One Day, One Man
Dealing with Your Incompetent Boss
Entrepreneurs: Step Away from the Energy Drinks by @BarbaraMendez
Good Read > 10 Things I Learned the Hard Way About Leading by @artpetty
Honor Yourself by @LollyDaskal
Leadership Insights from 30 experts by @DebbieLaskeyMBA

The Top 25 Most Engaged Brands On Twitter Today
Nine of the Best Ways to Boost Creative Thinking
So what defines global companies and leadership in the 21st century? by kjaerglobal
How to be an Encouraging Leader? by @tshnall
Don't Go with Your Gut by @leadershipfreak
Don't Solve Your Problems by @LollyDaskal
GE's Jeff Immelt on Leadership, Global Risk and Growth - Knowledge@Wharton
11 Profiles in Bad Leadership Behavior from @CIOonline

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LeadershipNow 140: April 2013 Compilation

Here are a selection of tweets from April 2013 that you might have missed:

Ariens CEO outlines Seven Skills of a Lean Leader
How Do You Show Up As A Leader In Your Organization? by @TanveerNaseer
From Fortune > Is there really such thing as a 'global CEO'?
When do you need to show more support when presenting ideas? @JohnBaldoni shares the answer with #AMAPlaybook
People Skills: Responding With Dignity by @katenasser
6 Types of Bosses by Dan @greatleadership
Read about this crucial issue > Strangers Unto Ourselves by @LollyDaskal
Leaders correct too much & affirm too little. "Six Steps to Energy" Dan Rockwell ?@Leadershipfreak
The Poisoning of Our Minds by @FSonnenberg
From @Leadershipfreak >Top Ten Qualities of Exceptional Leaders
Bosses Don't Get Do-Overs from @wallybock
How To Schedule Your Day For Peak Creative Performance by @heyamberrae
4 Mindful Steps to Respond Rather Than React by @ThinDifference
How to communicate when you don't have much to say. New @Forbes [A lesson from Boston]
Leadership: Turn Mistakes into Lesson by @LollyDaskal
Is that Development Goal Really Worth it? by @greatleadership
Harvard Business Review: Find Your Moment of Obligation
FT: Charles Handy: Management Writer
Top 10 Things I Wish I Knew the Day I Became a Leader by @recoveringleadr
Decide, Learn, Adapt – A Mantra for Avoiding Analysis Paralysis by @RandyConley
Economists know a lot about efficiency but almost nothing about innovation–yet innovation drives growth @mattyglesias
Read "Before asking for change, take a look in the mirror" by @JohnBaldoni
From @tomasacker > Heart First
The Disease of Me by @wallybock
From @philvanhooser > Do you know one of the most common leadership pitfalls? Do you know how to avoid it?
Ridicule is the price of ambition. Read the remaining 50 Tips to get to World-Class Fast by @_robin_sharma
@KristaKotrla: Intriguing list! >> 6 Non-Business Books That Will Make You Smarter by @jeff_haden
Learning to make the tough call—a leadership lesson by @johnbaldoni
Hardest Leadership Skill You'll Ever Learn by @lesmckeown
6 Secrets to Building Teams in a Stack Ranked World by @LetsGrowLeaders (Karin Hurt)
The Power of a Well-Placed “No” by @ArtPetty
FT: Touched with ‘madeness’
You're Probably Wrong About How Others Really See You by @dorieclark
The Social Business Imperative by @BrennerMichael
14 Signs of an Unhealthy Organizational Culture by @JohnBossong
6 Ways To Conquer Leadership Pressure by @mikemyatt
Humility in Leadership: Myths, Fears, and Truths by @KateNasser
Set Your Priorities, Find Your Balance by @LollyDaskal
Coaching is Not Kleenex by @julie_wg
The Leader and the Boss by Kristina Lacida

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LeadershipNow 140: March 2013 Compilation

Here are a selection of tweets from March 2013 that you might have missed:

6 Distractions Leaders Need To Resist by John Bossong
9 Leadership Lessons from the Best Boss I Ever Had by @ryanestis
Managers: How well do you listen? by Peter E. Friedes
The 12 habits of highly collaborative organizations by @JacobM
From @TomAsacker : A brand is Not a Separate Thing
RT @theNSLS: 12 Reasons You Will Be a Better Leader this Year
Mike Henry Sr: Go to 3,000 ft. to Get a More Reflective Big Picture Perspective
Art of Managing: Beware the Pursuit of False Precision in Planning by @ArtPetty
From @Bill_George Resilience Through Mindful Leadership
@profkjmoore: In Mindfulness, a Method to Sharpen Focus and Open Minds - a good practice for myself at least
From @LeaderMintsGuy Pacing Yourself on the Podium. Speak so they will listen.
Read Disappointed To The Core by @LollyDaskal
Quietly Creative by Kevin Roberts
How to develop a flexible leadership style by By Jane Perdue
@JohnBaldoni: Organizations expect their managers to lead and their leaders to manage. @Forbes
Leading from Character Strength from the Graziadio Business Report
4 Questions to re:Shape Everything by Chad Balthrop
@JohnBaldoni: Advice: Manage Better by Leading Well - Forbes
Chief Executive How Walmart Trains Better Leaders
@scottmckain: Distinction must be based in authenticity—if it's not...it's just cheesy, as our video hoax proves
FT: Be wary of promises of a success formula
WSJ: The Unsung Beauty of Bureaucracy
The Path to Leadership by Bill Fox
Tom Peters has posted an education "manifesto/polemic."
Read > Xerox and the Personal Computer by @wallybock
Decision making for the indecisive
Vision of Change by @LollyDaskal
Everything you think you know about staying competitive doesn't work anymore from @geoffcolvin
FT: Work-life balance is not just for women
Bill Gates: 'If I get less than 7 hours [of sleep], my IQ starts to drop."
Good advice from @wallybock: Get ‘er done!
Why Men Should Read Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In by Scott Eblin
From @briansolis : Digital Darwinism: What Killed Borders, Blockbuster and Polaroid and How to Survive
@MGMTKnowledge: Our 101 Must-Bookmark Sites for Managers
Read: Just Trust Me a post by @LollyDaskal
@profkjmoore: Fun, Fun, Fun - Millennials Want To Have Fun At Work - Forbes

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LeadershipNow 140: February 2013 Compilation

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From @GECoachingGroup: Do organisations limit leadership development to 'hi-potentials'?
Are You a Leader When No One is Watching? by @toddbnielsen
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer's work-from-home memo is childish by Emma Gilbey Keller at The Guardian
Yahoo Marissa Mayer | Management Misstep by @jamesstrock
From @JohnBaldoni: Does free food make for a happier workplace? @Forbes
Are you willing to mentor the Litter Czar? from @tonymorganlive
Beyond Thank You: 5 Keys to Attracting & Keeping Great People by @cnieuwhof
7 Lessons From The Beatles' Biggest Failure from @inc
From @tomasacker: Make more mistakes
5 Ways to Tell If You're Getting Great Advice by @SteveTobak
Closing the Nation’s Skills Gap: Making Higher Education Achievable - PDF report
Read Change: Am I Ready? by @LollyDaskal
For Good, Against Evil by @wallybock
From @LaphamsQuart: CHART: The 14 men who were president before George Washington.
Pope Benedict: Leadership Lesson for People in Power by @JohnBaldoni
How many leaders have you seen hang on to their jobs when they were clearly past their “sell by” date? @ScottEblin
Three Red Flags that Signal Your Leadership Interactions are Floundering by @MarySchaefer
Do you do what you love? Here are 10 lessons we've learned in 10 years of helping people successful do what they love
Catch Them In the Act by @susanmazza
"I think Steve Jobs' approach usually does not work" from @Inc
@GoodEthics: Great piece on personal ethics in the workplace: "The IRS Just Sent Me $160,000. Can I Keep It?"
From HBR.org Flattering the Boss Can Set Him Up for a Fall
Personal Leadership: It's All About the People, Stupid! by @toddbnielsen
Communication: Four occasions when it's best to keep quiet from LeadingCompany
Who Pays for Your Customer Service Fail? by @jamesstrock
From @wallybock: Poof! You're a boss.
Mike Henry Sr: 7 Uncommon Ways To Be A Positive Influence On You and Your Team
Change: The Sixth Sense by @lollydaskal
@JohnBaldoni: If You Don't Speak Up for Yourself, Who Else Will? - Forbes
Mike Henry Sr: An Argument for Conflict
From @stratandbiz: How Leaders Mistake Execution for Strategy (and Why That Damages Both)

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LeadershipNow 140: January 2013 Compilation

Here are a selection of tweets from January 2013 that you might have missed:

4 Attitude Choices Every Leader Must Make by @leadersbeacon
10 Choices You Will Regret in 10 Years via @donhornsby
Leading Change by @LollyDaskal
@TheAtlantic: Why parents need to let their children fail
Building the Skills of Insight from @stratandbiz
The ability to experience negative emotions w/o falling through the floorboards is vital to leaders.
What Happens When Executives Freak Out by @ScottEblin
When Leaders Flame Out by Brian Evje
Fake Amazon Page Is Best Online Resume Ever
FT: From failure can come success
Mike Henry Sr: 5 Harsh Truths Every Aspiring Leader Needs to Know
Leading With Love: Just Say It by @LollyDaskal
Why You're Not A Leader by @mikemyatt
Ten Resolutions The Most Successful People Make And Then Keep by @theideamonkey
What Does Success Really Look Like? by @TanveerNaseer
How Multitasking Hurts Your Brain (and Your Effectiveness at Work) - Forbes
Good resources from @MaxMckeown: If you want innovation, here's a mountain of creativity
@GoodEthics: Marines piloting training prog using non-religious mindfulness practices for stress reduction @USMC
7 Simple Ways to Be a Positive Influence As a Leader by Christina Lattimer @pdiscoveryuk
How People Learn by @farnamstreet - Shane Parrish
Ideas are the Core of a Leadership Philosophy by @GeorgeAmbler
Tyler Brule thinks people should pay to comment on columns.
Building the Skills of Insight from @stratandbiz
You're an Example, Like it or Not by Steve Keating @LeadToday
The Introvert’s 2013 Business and Leadership Success Pledge @by lisapetrilli
Read > The Leadership Gap by @LollyDaskal
10 Leadership Lessons for Gen-Y from Inc
@MargieTrains: INFOGRAPHIC: Sittng is a Death Trap
Hmmmm, that's interesting by @wallybock
Nine Rules for Stifling Innovation by @RosabethKanter
Richard Branson makes a case for leaders at all levels: “While it’s true that every company needs an entrepreneur...
@adiversal: VIDEO - Funny Volkswagen commercial from Spain
What Is Executive Presence? by @ScottEblin
@harvardbiz: Your Employees Are Not Mind Readers by @DougConant
Are Your New Year Resolutions Big Enough? by @jamesstrock
As Augmented Reality Blurs Lines, How Will Companies Respond? by @jhagel and @jseelybrown
Good rebels vs. bad rebels @LoisKelly
@jhagel: Icarus myth warns us of dangers of standing up standing out making a ruckus-or does it @justinemusk on Godin
The real definition of insanity by @TomAsacker
David Brooks - those who don't suffer fools are just ill mannered. NYTimes - Suffering Fools Gladly
@_robin_sharma: 50 Business + Life Lessons for Giant Goal-Getters
How We Learn from @ucdavisexeced

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LeadershipNow 140: December 2012 Compilation

Here are a selection of tweets from December 2012 that you might have missed:

Curated by @wallybock: 13 Sets of Predictions for 2013
Three Ways to Behave Yourself to Better Leadership by @scotteblin
Chief Executive: Are Leaders Born or Made?
The Illusion of Effectiveness (Doing vs. Leading) by @edbatista
BusinessWeek: The Worst CEOS of 2012
FT: Working for a boss who didn’t hire you
Introverts No Longer the Quiet Followers of Extroverts on Forbes by @profkjmoore
The Secret Ingredient of Brilliant Leaders and Managers by @pdiscoveryuk
Three Star Leadership Blog: Lessons from the Stupid File by @wallybock
In Praise Of The Open Mind: A Year-End Meditation on Leadership by @Starbucker
Four Ways to Avoid the “Leadership Cliff” in 2013 by @RandyConley
The Poisoning of Our Minds by @FSonnenberg
Expect The Best by @LollyDaskal
@donhornsby: What’s Your Leadership Legacy? by scedmonds
@MaxMckeown: Fear not... Fear makes bad decisions. It stops people working.
Good read from @SteveRoesler: When we hide behind Strengths as an excuse for bad behavior...
Imperfect leadership by Mike Henry Sr
The #1 Reason Leadership Development Fails by @mikemyatt
FT: The benefits of workplace levity
Mike Henry Sr: Change: 5 tips to improve communication and accelerate execution
@BoozCompany: There Are 5 Core Myths That Mess Up Our Decision Making
@RosabethKanter: Fight the Nine Symptoms of Corporate Decline New @HarvardBiz column
@BoozCompany: Why bosses should find their "off button"--and how to do it!
Leaders are delusional if they think they no longer need any development or coaching once they reach the C-suite
Leadership: Be Approachable by @LollyDaskal
Three Ways to Behave Yourself to Better Leadership by @scotteblin
Hiring? Stop with the stupid questions by @JohnBaldoni New on @Forbes
@jamesstrock: End of Year Thought: What Did You Learn? S2L blog
Excellent read> Needed: simple human kindness and consideration… by @scottmckain
From @wallybock : This is not Reality
Great Leaders Move Us by @mjasmus
Learn From Others by @LollyDaskal
Mike Henry Sr: 5 Tips to Avoid a Critical Leadership Mistake
From @tomasacker : What ever happened to dreams?
Lincoln and leadership: Outsiders can make the best leaders—and also the worst

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LeadershipNow 140: November 2012 Compilation

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A Great Leader's Year-end Checklist by @lesmckeown Making time to reflect
Move Over Economists: We Need a Council of Psychological Advisers by Barry Schwartz - @TheAtlantic
Doing Leadership. Part 1 of 6 by @Mark_Sanborn
Read "The Art of Receiving" by @LollyDaskal
The Many Faces of Greed by @FSonnenberg
Change and Continuity - Mintzberg And Kotter Agree - You Must Manage Both by @profkjmoore
@jamesstrock: Lincoln Thanksgiving Proclamation
3 Ways to Deal with the Expectations vs Reality Gap by @SusanMazza
Mike Henry Sr: Un-Acts of Leadership
@Mark_Sanborn: A serious look at how service and values can guide leaders: Leaders must stay close to principles of service
@JonGordon11: How Much is Negativity Costing You and Your Company?
From @CharlesSpecht: A list of top 50 leaders on leadership
Is Too Much Expected Of Me? by @LollyDaskal
Mike Henry Sr: 8 Reasons Why Pride Is The Core Of Leadership Failure
Seven Tips For Better Coaching by @steveroesler
Cultivating Peace at Work by @mjasmus
@Bill_George: Resignation of CIA director Petraeus is situation of great leader who made mistake (From @post_lead)
@hackmanagement: Very interesting post from Gary Hamel: What is Adaptability?
Good read from @wallybock: The instant you become a boss
Mike Henry Sr: Diminish Your Self-Critic
Why Most Leadership Development Efforts Fail by @KevinEikenberry
We need leaders to build relationships instead of issuing orders by @markbonchek and @mcchrystalgroup
How to Change Your Thoughts and Why You Must by @ducttape
3 R’s of Service-based Leadership by @managemntmoment Service-based leadership begins w/fundamental shifts in attitudes
Sweating the Small Stuff? Overcoming Is Simpler Than You Think by @GarretKramer
Mindfulness Helps You Become a Better Leader by @Bill_George
Find Your Blind Spot: A Self-Reflection Activity for Managers by @petefriedes
When Trouble Hits—8 Ways to Develop Resilience, Options and “Falling Up” by @pdiscoveryuk
McKinsey talks with 7 leaders and Michael Useem about the new fundamentals of leading in the 21st century.
From @JimClemmer: Thoughts That Make You Go Hmmm on...Making Strengths Productive (Peter Drucker)
7 things leaders should learn to say by @SteveTobak

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LeadershipNow 140: October 2012 Compilation

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Story vs. Storytelling by @tomasacker
NPR Decision Time: Why Do Some Leaders Leave A Mark?
Are You Prepared for Your Moment of Truth?by @jamesstrock
@RobertHThompson: What Moderation Means
What Do Managers Do at Work? by @HalGregersen
@donhornsby: 5 Ways to Lead with Emotional Intelligence—and Boost Productivity
Ten Steps to Building Employee Engagement from Switch and Shift
From @LisaHaneberg: Real is Rare
New research shows exercise protects aging brain more than mental efforts. Mind-body connection is real & effective.
From @LollyDaskal: The Art Of Listening
From @Leadershipfreak "The 12 Toughest Challenges of Leadership"
INFOGRAPHIC: Return on Relationship created by @MillionYou for #SocialEnterprise2012
65% of Americans Choose a Better Boss Over a Raise—Here's Why Compelling information for motivation By @tykiisel
Begin Leadership Development on Day One by @FaKalman
Is Gen Y Sick of Tech? via @mediapost
3 Ways to Actually Help Your Team (and Yourself!) by @davidmdye
@MaxMckeown: "A crisis is a terrible thing to waste..." ~ The Truth About Innovation cc: Larry Page, Google
Is it Time to Re-examine the Leader You’ve Become? from @artpetty
Read "Mitt, Barack, Felix and Jennifer" by @tomasacker
Lead From Anywhere by @drbret
10 Barriers to Great Leadership Beware of the pitfalls before they come by @bevje
Shall I Dare Say I Care? by @LollyDaskal
Personal transition for better leadership by @mjasmus
Infographic: The Benefits Of A CEO Coach
Big Data – Not All Metrics Are Created Equal by @mikemyatt
Foundational Question of 21st Century #Leadership – Part 1 by @jamesstrock
@DougSundheim: What motivates you at work? Here are six possibilities « Blanchard LeaderChat
“Too Little” is all You Need to Fail by Steve Keating aka @LeadToday
@Bill_George: Managing different generations can be tricky. Each generation has different learning and work styles.
From @wallybock : Let's hear it for the followers
FT: Wanted: fresher fables for business
Positive Leadership. Finding meaning in work - everywhere. by Umair Hague
3 Principles For Creating Team Harmony In Today’s Fast-Paced Workplaces by @TanveerNaseer
Are You an Expert? If Not, Forget the 4-Hour Work Week | HBR Blog
@RosabethKanter: Why charisma matters - and how to develop it
@SHRM_Research: In case you missed it, our 2012 Job Satisfaction and Engagement report is now available
You Don’t Need to Solve for 100% by @scotteblin >Try solving for the next few steps.
5 things character-based leaders do via @thehrgoddess
5 Benefits of Admitting You’re Wrong by @GeoffreyWebb
NYT: Luck vs. Skill: Seeking the Secret of Your Success
How to Say “NO” to Your Boss When Appropriate – 5 strategies by @Leaderchat
FT: Is it OK to take time off for stress?
Mike Henry Sr: Top 10 Reasons You Won’t Like The Character-Based Leader
@Envisia: Can Resilience be Developed?
Mike Henry Sr: 3 Things Great Leaders Do To Set People Up For Success

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LeadershipNow 140: September 2012 Compilation

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@davidrock101: 3 ways to think deeply at work.
10 unexpected ways to show your staff that you value them by @mjasmus
World's top brands of 2012
The Process is as Important as the Product: 7 Tips to Manage Both by @JesseLynStoner
The Power of Genuine Commitment by @TimElmore
@_robin_sharma: Key: We don't procrastinate because we're busy. We procrastinate because we're scared.
"Assuming responsibility for yourself is your foundational act of service toward others" says @drbret
How to Stand Out in a Sea of Words by @mjasmus
From @steveroesler > Five Real-Life Tips For Leading
The Future of Leadership is Already Here by @micahsolomon
Love Leads from @LollyDaskal
Moderation Doesn't Mean Mediocrity by @KateNasser
Leadership Isn’t About Checking Boxes by @mikemyatt
5 questions to turn a bad day into a great day via @kenblanchard
@RosabethKanter: Ten Reasons People Resist Change
Five Backcountry Leadership Lessons for the Boardroom via @ngadventure
@RonEdmondson: 8 Most Dangerous Leadership Traits
The True Measures of Success - @HarvardBiz
Mike Henry Sr: Building A Trusted Brand For Your Organization? Consider The 4 Cores Of Credibility
FT: Dawn of the devoted all-rounder
@_robin_sharma: Tool I use to plan my week: Weekly Design System
Mike Henry Sr: Absorbed by Day-to-Day Challenges, Leaders Are Failing to Go to the Balcony Robbing Themselves
The top 5 ways NOT to praise people at work by @alexkjerulf
FT: Why is there so much mediocrity?
5 Characteristics of an Excellent Team Member by @RonEdmondson
Best 21st Century Leadership Blogs from @jamesstrock
From @ScottEblin How to Keep Your Competitive Drive From Making You Lose
Mark Twain on self-improvement: “Why bother? I’m good enough as I am.”
A Labor of Love by @tomasacker

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LeadershipNow 140: August 2012 Compilation

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@profkjmoore: Who Can Teach Leadership? @HarvardBiz
I love and use this perspective on flipping the script when I find myself stuck in a tunnel vision thought. - ‏@nicolerawski
Comical: Doctor’s Typeface by Orion Creatives.
50 Famous Leaders and Career Advice That Shaped Them
Seven Ways to (Really) Engage People by @KevinEikenberry
The Weakness of Positive Thinking from @stratandbiz
Stressed Out? You're Not Alone by @ToddiGutner for @businessonmain
Read "A boss by any other name" by @wallybock
@FSonnenberg: Counterfeit Leadership vs. REAL leadership
From @RyanEggenberger : Gen Y’s Resignation Letter to Bosses
Five Leadership Lessons From The Life of Neil Armstrong by @RandyConley
Read "Stay Vulnerable Even When It Hurts" http://bit.ly/P2kbIx by @LollyDaskal

3 Ways To Make Everyone Around You Smarter by @Jim_Kouzes
@RosabethKanter: The best leaders convene conversations and set the stage that enables others to develop solutions.
@mikemyatt: Leadership and office politics - survival tips you need to know
The real purpose of pain is to get us to reevaluate our beliefs from @tomasacker
Caffeine: The Silent Killer of Emotional Intelligence - Forbes
@profkjmoore: NYTimes: The Mind of a Flip-Flopper, about the two presidential candidates, interesting for leaders to read.
@mitsmr: Research shows: Simply being seen at the office has great power
Try a vacation from whatever work is already scheduled suggests @jasonfried
Stop Shooting Yourself in the Foot by @LeadershipFreak
@Jim_Kouzes: The best leaders are self-aware and know who they are, says James Hackett, Steelcase CEO—in @nytimes
Business's real problem: Uncertainty, uncertainty, uncertainty by @geoffcolvin
A Study in Leader Humility By @GwynT
@keithferrazzi: Never too soon to build relationships to support your success (& success of others) by @richardbranson
@HarvardBiz: Sometimes failure is a good option
TEDx talk by Jullien aka @PurposeFinder on being the driver in your own life
Leadership is not what most people think, and it is certainly not just about the person at the top.
For fun: Very, very close calls.
12 Most Irrefutable Laws of Business Heresy by @tedcoine
What Do You See? A Lesson in Coaching by @KevinEikenberry How you might handle this situation is important.
From @wallybock Why don't managers do better?
4 Actions When You Put Your Foot In Your Mouth by @RonEdmondson
@PhilGerb: A Personality Test for Entrepreneurs Interesting - mine turned out to be heart. What's yours?
FT: Art still trumps science when picking future leaders. ~ @andrewtghill
@hulmevision: 10 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Work on Vacation via @usnews

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LeadershipNow 140: July 2012 Compilation

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"Leading in the 21st century"
31 Days of Twitter Tips from @beckyrbnsn Kindle version free for the month of August. Get your advance copy
What the London Olympics Really Mean: Victory over Austerity - HBR
@RosabethKanter: Doing the job well is just the start. Six Extras that build influence & leadership
@MarkDMcKinney: How sales people really feel!

@Bill_George: Fellow HBS professor Clay Christensen shares 15 business theories to improve your life
Find out when your creative and productive geniuses are at the best during the workday. Genius Log From @davelogan1
@mikemyatt: 4 Leadership Lessons From The Olympics on @Forbes
INFOGRAPHIC: Why We Shouldn't Work More Than 40 Hours Per Week by @MichaelBKelley
Read "It’s Okay To Say…" by @LollyDaskal
@Leadershipfreak: Selfish superstars are hogs. "When Talent Defeats"
Ideal leaders possess more than just competencies by @mjasmus
Motivating Teams: What You Can Learn from Science by @Inc @M_Heffernan
Mike Henry Sr: Team-working: 5 Ego Traits to Leave at Home
Check out @porrojd 's blog "Tough Talk for Hard Times" for improving your communication skills
What Makes a "Real" Leader Today? by @steveroesler
From @LollyDaskal: You Matter
Their Perception is Your Reality by @scotteblin
As A Wise Man Once Said . . . by @crozwell "every single employee is capable of doing poor, average or great work."
Nearly Half of Managers Say Coworker Competitiveness Has Increased in Last Decade
Agility: The Ingredient That Will Define Next Generation Leadership - Forbes
How to Remember You're a Manager and Not Royalty by @scotteblin
Which Habit is For You? By @KevinEikenberry.
The Power of Really Listening: A tribute to Stephen Covey from @leaderchat
Who have you astonished today? by @TomAsacker Astonishment is the way out of the downward spiral.
Work skills you'll need to survive the "conceptual age" - CNN
@StrategicMonk: Leadership is Not Predictable
Motivational speaker Stephen Covey, “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” author, dead at 79 - Washington Post
MoralDNA personality test on moral values & the way we prefer to make decisions abt what’s right.
Developing Trust by @LeadingSolution
@KateNasser: Lessons in disrupting your business: Lego goes gaming via @workforcetrends
The Inspiring Power of Creating Possibility by @mjasmus Facilitate the conversation of tomorrow
Self-awareness - @ScottEblin asks Would You Want to Work for You?
Mike Henry Sr: The Most Important Question to Ask to Get Great Results http://bit.ly/NtA9Zn
We need a way to prepare for worlds that are implausible. Excellent. By @Grant27
Seizing Second Chances At UVA by @DPForrester
The Un-Education of a Nation: Where We Went Wrong by @mikemyatt
@BuckheadLeaders: Here are eight reasons why ongoing training is essential to professional growth

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LeadershipNow 140: June 2012 Compilation

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Engines of Innovation by @wallybock
Two Words of Wisdom that will Change Your Life by @RonEdmondson
Do you make these body language mistakes? What you do that impact relationships even more than what you say.
@rosasay: not always easy to see change you're in the middle of. Then a post like this gets you saying "of course!"
You look weak when you make excuses. "5 ways to Get Good at Mistake Making" by @Leadershipfreak
The Value of Failing a Little Every Day by @MJAsmus
@work_matters: In truth, your friends aren't as happy as you think. Most of us act happier around others.

Leadership and Followership
@Bill_George: Integrity, perseverance and compassion are three things that set successful leaders apart.
Trust is a risk...worth taking. >3 Ways To Demonstrate Trust On Your Team by @timage
The 5 Commandments for Saving Time & Reducing Stress - by Dumb Little Man
8 Most Dangerous Leadership Traits by @RonEdmondson
Read the excellent "Choices" by @wallybock
Faith, Hope and Charity in Leadership by @mjasmus
Leaders' character more important than résumés by @Bill_George
@Leadershipfreak: The challenge of delay is choosing when to step in. Leadership's Most Perplexing People Decision
An archive of interviews with men and women who’ve led freedom movements against oppressive regimes.
@wired: In order to prevent dishonestly, Dan Ariely says we need to first understand why people lie, cheat & steal.
Make reflection a habit says @wallybock
Encouraging Dreams by @MarkDMcKinney
Project M: Thinking Wrong, Doing Right | Metropolis Magazine
We are all put to the test but it never comes in the form or the point we would prefer, does it —A Hopkins
Read why this writer considers these the "12 Essential Traits of the Modern-day Leader"
@Bill_George: What Makes a Good Leader? Henley Centre's Patricia Bossons describes evolution of good leadership.
@MarkDMcKinney: Post your favorite joke, picture, and more on Comical! Help us grow! Sign-up or just browse!
@SonyaShelton: SAP's CIO: You're Putting Your Executive Career at Risk if You're Not Social - Forbes
Leadership Caffeine: Coping with a Personal Leadership Confidence Deficit by @ArtPetty
From @TomAsacker: Your armor is your enemy.
Science shows that closeness with others doesn't just help us cope with pain - it makes us live longer - @salon
If You Don't Like Your Future, Rewrite Your Past by @RosabethKanter
The Leader’s Guide to Popularity by @KevinEikenberry
Mike Henry Sr: Are We Completely Honest Leaders?
Amgen CEO Kevin Sharer on Listening: "As you become a senior leader, it’s a lot less about convincing people...
Inspire People to Follow: Practice Humility by @JohnBaldoni

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LeadershipNow 140: May 2012 Compilation

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Fast Company: 6 Leadership Styles, And When You Should Use Them
Recognizing The Perception Gaps In Your Leadership by @TanveerNaseer
Walt Disney’s Creative Organization Chart
Do You Use These Conversation Stoppers? by @SusanMazza
Why Alternative Education Should Become Mainstream from GOOD
How To Stick With It When Your Ideas Are Ahead Of Their Time by @Kaihan
The Economist: The Wheel of Fortune: The latest crop of bosses will have short and troubled tenures
Breaking Down Coach Popovich’s Perfect Pep Talk by @ScottEblin
7 Signs You Don't Have What It Takes To Become An Entrepreneur
How Tim Cook is changing Apple
Infrographic: Top 10 Most Read Books in the World
@mikemyatt: Great Leaders Are Interesting – Are YOU?
@wallybock hi-lights mini-case studies that show you an actual leader in a real situation.
Taming Your Shrew by @mjasmus A show of anger is often the ego trying to cover up feelings of fear.
FT: How should you handle a reputation crisis?
Imagination Igniters: Dare, Dream, Do by @wallybock >Have you ever, with good intentions, destroyed someone's dream?
Barrons: Who Are the One Percent?
LeadChange: What Type of Leadership Personality Do You Have?
Leadership Lessons from George Carlin via @wallybock
Mike Henry Sr: 7 Saboteurs of Business Success
BBC News - The myth of the eight-hour sleep
Homeboy Industries: The Story of Father Greg Boyle by @michaelaroberto
The Next Version of Yourself by @mjasmus
Create a Rock Star Team by @KevinEikenberry
Please Criticize Me – Hearing criticism is a desirable thing by @Michaelbaer1
@RosabethKanter: Can Good Corporate Citizenship Sustain Society Through Changing Times? Yes says IBM VP Stanley Litow
@jamesstrock: Just One Thing: Silence is not Assent
Leaders, Are We Learning or Proving? by @KateNasser

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LeadershipNow 140: April 2012 Compilation

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The Yin and Yang of Business by @TomAsacker
@Leadershipfreak: If you know more than everyone on your team, you have a weak team. "8 Ways to Find Freedom"
lead:ology - Leaders vs Managers: A False Dichotomy
Choice Point: Do Not Let Your Culture Kill You by Robert Quinn @LeadWithLift
@KevinEikenberry How Leaders Can Use Pinterest
A Silent Leadership Killer by @mjasmus
Read: Inspire People to Change by @greatleadership
@Jim_Kouzes: People are most likely to be creative when intrinsically motivated say Teresa Amabile and Steve Kramer
It’s time to diversify diversity. By @INSEAD @HalGregersen.
The Steve Jobs Way Leaders can learn a lot from the late Apple CEO, but not all of it should be emulated. @stratandbiz
Stedman Graham asks, “Would your behavior in working with others change if you knew in advance that your...
@tom_peters: "Human Touch Saved JAL." Superb interview with interim CEO Kazuo Inamori. Key words: "Kind, gentle, caring."

Read The Source Of Integrity? by @LollyDaskal
@TheStyleGent: The true indicator of elegance is the way we act each and every day.
To John W. Gardner, "Judgment" was the #1 attribute of a leader. By @DennyCoates
The Surest Way to a Positive Attitude by @KevinEikenberry
@johnmaeda: White paper on the future of learning by Lego folks.
Give away which you most wish to receive by @LollyDaskal
Who knew? A person's life span can be predicted by the size of their smile.
The Myth of Potential by @mikemyatt Potential is unrealized attainment – nothing more and nothing less.
Robert Fry, Chairman at McKinney Rogers in London wrote in a letter to the Financial Times, that “to be average...
@wilsonquarterly: Thought-provoking read from Gertrude Himmelfarb on the decline of civil society
Change versus Transformation. Change requires that you become more familiar with the current situation to make...
The Experience of Being Coached by @mjasmus >How you can profit from it.
FT: Make the most of dead time
@Bill_George: Using True North Groups with patients Enhance healing in mind, body & spirit & reduce costs
Good read from @tomasacker > A brand is energy made visible.
TEDx Eugene Lee - Breathing Together - Leadership Lessons from Musical Ensembles
Good read from @KateNasser >Leaders, Are We Accomplices to Passive Aggressive Team Members?
Self Made? No. Self Created? Yes by @JamesStrock
Is Goldman Sachs filled with rogue tribes? by @davelogan1
@jamesstrock: To Best Serve Others, Keep Promises to Yourself
How to Criticize — and Be Loved for it. By @workawesome
@RosabethKanter: Doing nothing is easy. Acting requires courage - and it is courage that makes change possible
Why Were You Not? by @LollyDaskal
Why School Principals Need More Authority by Chester E. Finn Jr.from @TheAtlantic
@Envisia: Download your free chapter of "Clueless: Coaching People Who Just Don't Get It"
A Lesson on Doing Good Work by @wallybock
Excuses . . . They Are Worse than You Think by @KevinEikenberry
@TLCTalk: Leadership is not about I or me. It's about we and us.
@wallybock: Boss's TOTD: Your pace is not their pace
The Real Leadership Lessons of Steve Jobs - HBR

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LeadershipNow 140: March 2012 Compilation

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Why Great Leaders Are in Short Supply
Who or what is leading your life?
FT: The outsider who pulled Ford back from the brink
FT: Time to fire up the cauldrons of creativity
Leadership and Self-Awareness by @mikemyatt
Taking Timeouts to Decrease Stress and Increase Creativity
The Cost Of Creativity - Wired News
Beware The Self-Righteous Fool by @drbret
Mike Henry Sr: 5 Steps to Consistently Make Good Decisions
The Art of Letting Go by @wallybock
Just One Thing: Encourage without Discouraging by @JamesStrock
@DPForrester: The “Big Ten” Questions That Really Matter for Penn State
There are no objective truths in today’s modern marketplace. PDF from @TomAsacker >The Business of Belief
@profkjmoore: Transcript: BMW's approach to environmental responsibility via @globeandmail
@RosabethKanter: Evolve (again). The tools are changing, but not the rules about change
Mike Henry Sr: 7 Most Powerful Lessons From Life & Leadership
Leaders, Engage Employees Through Entrepreneurial Spirit By @KateNasser
Read Don't Throw The Bear In The Road by @LollyDaskal >On self defeating attitudes
@profkjmoore: The Go-Nowhere Generation. My research suggests they are much too negative about this generation
The Materialist Fallacy by David Brooks
The Decay of Command-and-Control Leadership by @shawmu
To Be Of Service via @donhornsby
Excellent read from @wallybock: Reprise: What if we chose leaders differently?
@tom_peters on the essence of leadership. TLBT video #74
Read: Trust Your Inner Wisdom by @LollyDaskal
FT: The careerist: Coping with idea thieves
Great interview w/ Jim Whitehurst, founder of Red Hat on merits of meritocracy & open communications to engage employees
@LisaHaneberg: Fear of, and Anticipation for, Human Tipping Points
4 Destructive Myths Most Companies Still Live By by @HarvardBiz
@rosasay: Most things in management aren't that difficult; they're ignored... What happened to On the Job Training?
Kids Don't Come with an Instruction Manual by @FSonnenberg
Why Introverts Make the Best Leaders

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LeadershipNow 140: February 2012 Compilation

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@LeaderChat: 7 Ways to Build Accountable Organizations @Forbes
Joe Folkman: Thoughts and research on how to keep your strengths from becoming weaknesses
Mike Henry Sr: 4 Steps to Building an Emotionally Intelligent Culture
Stop peddling the status quo by @tomasacker
Influence Begins on the Inside by @mjasmus
A brilliant and meaningful idea, even if placed directly in people’s paths, is simply not enough to engage them today. ~ @TomAsacker
Just One Thing: Don’t Presume You Know by @JamesStrock
FT: The careerist: Managing the clever but lazy
@wallybock 's 2/17/12 Weekend Imagination Igniters: How has information and transparency changed the way you work?
The truth is that all of us attain the greatest success and happiness possible in this life whenever we use our...
Are You Too Shy to Lead? by @DanielGolemanEI
@DougSundheim: Introverted Leaders: The Right Mentors for Millennials - AMA Shift
@Bill_George: A new Era for Global Leadership Development
An Awesomely Simple Formula for Business Success by @AwesomelySimple
@greatleadership: Top 10 Excuses for Being a Lousy Manager
How IBM's Sam Palmisano Redefined the Global Corporation by @Bill_George
@chesterelton: What to do about monsters at work?
FT: All great leaders need great lieutenants - You can’t do your job if you are buried in ...
Leaders: Replace the No Whining Sign by @KateNasser Lead by example.
@walllybock 's Boss's Tip of the Day: Ben Franklin's Two Questions
Leadership Is A Choice by @drbret
@Archifilter: Should you Listen to your critics and seek feedback or Ignore your critics & follow your intuition?
@Jim_Kouzes: Leaders can learn a lot about being authentic & handling adversity from Meryl Streep says @JohnBaldoni
@DPForrester: No surprise, but a very interesting new study that there is no time to think as a leader.
The Truth About Leadership by @LollyDaskal
From @stefanstern: Stars vs drones: Workers of the world are divided (FT.com's future of the company series.)
From @KevinEikenberry "Five Love Affairs Every Leader Should Have"
"Failure Week" a festival designed to accustom students to the possibility that they won't always come out on top
I don’t think you can hit purpose enough as a senior leader. You cannot oversell “Here’s why we’re here.”
Read Never and Always by @drbret
We Need A Courageous Conversation by @LollyDaskal
Authentic Service is Built on Humility
You Can't Run from Your Shadow by @FSonnenberg
Conflict can happen when other people misinterpret our strengths.
Who really benefits from putting high-tech gadgets in classrooms? LA Times
HBR Video: Get Your Employees Engaged with @DougConant
Read: What if leadership wasn't a promotion? by @wallybock
Via‏ @Bill_George Can introverts succeed in business? | Not the right question, it's about vision and investment in leadership dev.

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LeadershipNow 140: January 2012 Compilation

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Video: President Abraham Lincoln and Leadership via @jamesstrock
Lonely at Work by @wallybock "Relationships grow through communication."
7 Marks of a Great Leader by @RonEdmondson
@mjasmus asks "What Do You Need to do More Of?" >Key question
Mike Henry Sr: You Can’t Learn Anything with Your Mouth Open
We handicap our potential when we think we have to exploit others to get ahead. Succeeding is not a zero-sum game. More
@DPForrester: Gotta Have It Now, Right Now
@PeteThePlanner: Would you agree that Kindness is the most important business skill? (Terrific post!!)
Do first impressions really matter? by @mikemyatt
The test of a foreman is not how good he is at bossing, but how little bossing he has to do. ~Mary Parker Follett
Daniel R. Murphy: A Leader’s Library
Mike Henry Sr: Women and the Paradox of Power
Leaders inappropriately cry "be innovative” when what they really mean is “be resourceful" says @tomasacker
@AngelaMaiers: How Many Times do You Get Up to Succeed? via @ronkarr
"Ten skills every student should learn" say educators
2012 Edelman Trust Barometer
The easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am. ~Andy Rooney
Very often a change of self is needed more than a change of scene. ~Arthur Christopher Benson
The Uncertain Leader by @LollyDaskal
How can you turn victimhood around? by @mjasmus
@DougSundheim: Why leaders need a sense of humor - CBS News
@ScottEblin: How to Get Your Leadership Resolutions on Track w/ free self assessment and video coaching tips
Sometimes a concept is baffling not because it is profound but because it is wrong. ~Edward O. Wilson
We are all going to hell in a shopping basket by @RBReich
12 Reasons You Will Be a Better Leader this Year
NYT: The inhabitants of earlier eras might have been wracked by nerves, but none fixated like we do on the condition.
Solitude is out of fashion by @susancain
Read Are You Being Born–or Busy Dying? by @jamesstrock
Ten Morning Habits that Promote Greater Success by @KevinEikenberry
@MarkDMcKinney: If you are stuck figuring out how to create distinction, ask What’s the WORD? @scottmckain
How to Choose the Ideas Your Company Should Invest In - Scott Anthony - HBR
@MarkDMcKinney: Video: Five Musicians, One Guitar
@everbeke: I've never heard of True North Groups until this post. I'm very interested.
Team-building Activity?? The Post-it Wars - Businessweek
@scottmckain: Being DISTINCT is not about how much money you have to spend. It's about YOU. Project Distinct 2012
@michaelaroberto: Can Sears be saved?
@DougSundheim: Dear CEO: Who Tells You When Your Baby Is Ugly?
@wallybock reminds us to Make time to read
Remember the "Stripes Rule"
@wallybock: Wally Bock's Pointers and comment on the coming year

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LeadershipNow 140: December 2011 Compilation

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The Most Popular Offices of 2011 - Office Snapshots
@wallybock >> Imagination Igniters: Books for Leaders
@KevinEikenberry Valueable Distinction >> Achievement vs. Success
@steveroesler: 6 Important Marketing Trends to Watch in 2012 : The World :: American Express OPEN Forum
Gallup Poll: Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton Again Top Most Admired List
Read >> Leaders Are Master Learners by @drbret
@alanmwebber: Six Two-Word Terms For the Future: "Keep learning new skills and crossing old boundaries."
@mjasmus: Most read in 2011: 30 Overlooked Acts of Leadership Courage
Leaders show up for people before asked. Compassion builds support, loyalty. Among 5 powers leaders need.
Why Strong Women Don’t Get Respect: It starts with what we say about ourselves by @gflblog
@BrianBacon: If your intention is clean, a small adjustment in your tone of voice and the words you use can make a big difference in a relationship.
@davidrock101: People don't know when lying to themselves
@drbret: Richard Winters on: How I lost my credibility in 5 minutes
The trick is to showcase your strengths without letting your weaknesses steal the show.
Simply put, trust means confidence. The opposite of trust—distrust—is suspicion. ~Stephen M.R. Covey
@tomasacker: Times change. Used to be, "I feel like a kid in a candy store." Now, "I feel like a kid in an Apple Store."
Why Sugar Makes Us Sleepy (And Protein Wakes Us Up)
@TomAsacker: Predictions for 2012 "The more things change, the more they stay the same"
The worst leadership moments of 2011 - The Washington Post
I don't wait for moods. You accomplish nothing if you do that. Your mind must know it has got to get down to work. ~Pearl Buck
Oliver Wendell Holmes: Don’t flatter yourself that friendship authorizes you to say disagreeable things to your intimates.
@Bill_George: Essay on the "Iron Lady" | visionary “hard line” leader needed at that time
In an oppressive, controlling culture, your vision is DOA. The vision becomes all about you. Work on the culture first.
Mercer: US employees hold more favorable views of both top management and direct supervisors today, compared to 5 yrs ago
@KevinEikenberry: My list of top leadership tweeters
The 50 Best Blogs for Future Leaders - Online Colleges
A life of resentment is a life wasted. But how fast can a human being recover from grief, betrayal, anger?
How to Lead: Discovering the Source of Power From W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University
“For those who think business exists to make a profit, I suggest they think again...
Mike Henry Sr: Character vs. Charisma in Leadership
@RobertHThompson: Why Great Entrepreneurs (Leaders) Take Big Risks And Sometimes Get Fired | AlwaysOn
@ScottEblin: FT offers some sage perspective on why most training doesn't work.
Gary Hamel: "Give someone monarch-like authority, and sooner or later there will be a royal screw-up." From What Matters Now
What are your core in-competencies? In a world of dramatic change they can begin to take over.
@_robin_sharma: Here's an article called, "The 8 Faces of Exceptionally Creative Leaders"
From @KevinEikenberry: Five New Habits to Help You Reach Your Goals Faster
@mjasmus: Develop yourself as a leader: How to Move Through the Leadership Gap
@ronkarr: Your influence and power comes from other people! Free download from Ron Karr.
@tomasacker: The paradox of success. "In a turbulent environment, control is your enemy."

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LeadershipNow 140: November 2011 Compilation

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@LollyDaskal: Reflections! Look In the Mirror
@LisaHaneberg: When they won't comply - rejoice! >How often do we squelch ownership ...?
@Archifilter: "those who excel beyond the pack are pushing themselves continually so that they are never on autopilot"
Sharon Daniels: There's no hiding from being judged because a manager's shortcomings are on full view for everyone.
Self-pity is a losing strategy. It repels others and weakens you.
The virtue of weak leadership « @curtrice
There is a big difference between seeing what is wrong and what could be better. It’s a difference in approach.
Leadership & Discipline by @mikemyatt
From @wallybock: A Future without Managers
@LeadersCoach: Avoid dangers of being trapped by narcissistic bubble: Five steps to keep grandiosity in check!
Peter Blake, New Zealand yachtsman, filtered every decision through, "Will it make the boat go faster?"
@Bill_George: Fantastic video on Leadership Development Groups or True North Groups in the HBS Leadership Dev course
There is no such thing as best practices. by @mikemyatt on @Forbes
@simpletonbill: Views on Personal Change from Someone in Springtime of Life via @MarkDMcKinney
From @JamesStrock: When service is the basis of leadership, everyone can be a leader.
@SirKenRobinson: The revolution in education is possible, urgent and happening.
Are You Following These 3 Rules For Giving Effective Feedback? by @TanveerNaseer
From @GOOD: Why is it so hard to put imagination back into schools?
From @TheAtlantic: How much do business chops really matter for the presidency?
@ronkarr: 12 Characteristics of a Bad Boss.
Why You Can’t Motivate Workers by Larry Kahaner
Actions Speak Louder by @mjasmus
@ryancvet: To conjure up an incredible idea, you must first be willing to come up with a thousand subpar ideas.
Mike Henry Sr: Leadership Is a Choice
Picks For The Best Ads Of The Year, So Far - Forbes
FT Columnist Tyler Brûlé asks, “Could it be time for the charm school to make a return? Rather than spending...
Good read! 10 Principles of 21st Century Leadership @JamesStrock
@Bill_George: Leadership means being visible among the troops; hiding in a corner office won’t cut it
When a leader makes it about them, it says “You don’t matter.” They create a culture lacking in accountability.
What Do Workplace Pit Bulls Do to Accountability? by @KateNasser
@Bill_George: Research finds that helping employees start their day in good moods improves quality and productivity
Mike Henry Sr: Leadership Is Not An Entitlement Program
Leo Tolstoy: Nobody knows where the human race is going. The highest wisdom, then, is to know where you are going.
@Jim_Kouzes: In her eulogy to her brother, Steve Jobs, Mona Simpson said "He had surprises tucked in all his pockets."

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LeadershipNow 140: October 2011 Compilation

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@mikemyatt: The biggest leadership blind-spot and what to do about it: Leadership & The Expectation Gap
@RonEdmondson: The Encouragement Folder: Every Leader Needs One
From @MJAsmus: Letting Go of Your Need to be Right
Servant Leader Quiz: Servant Leadership Assessment
From @drbret: Inner Work Life
6 Reasons You Don’t Dream Big Enough | Time Management Ninja
@JohnBaldoni: When it comes to leadership, understanding context is critical.
From @wallybock - Boss's Tip of the Day: Read book reviews
@MarkDMcKinney: Nat Geo The Perfect Airport
We have entered an extended period of uncertainty and turbulent disruption that might well characterize the rest of our lives.
@KevinEikenberry: Do You Ever Do Nothing?
@Bill_George Another powerful message from Tom Friedman. We would be well advised to focus on genuine innovation & job creation.
@sepher: Could science prove that we don’t have free will? Science and Free Will - NYT
@DougSundheim: Take a trip to the Idea Store | Daniel Pink
Leadership Bit by Bit by @wallybock
Making New Connections: How the Brain Can Develop Into Adulthood @TheAtlantic
FT: New devices often provoke moral panics.
The Must-Have Leadership Skill - Daniel Goleman - HBR
Linked Leaders: The Beatles | Apple | Steve Jobs by James Stock
@tomasacker: What is branding?
@Bill_George : Remembering the Greatest Innovator of the Past Fifty Years
@ScottEblin: What Do You Make of This?
@stevefarber "Keep a Journal of Gratitude, take a little notebook & write down the things you’re grateful for."
@profkjmoore: People Stop Texting Me and Give Me a Call Once in a While!
Interview with Joseph Jimenez, chief executive of Novartis
Steve Jobs: A Life - Forbes
@stevefarber: "Creativity, the wellspring of innovation, starts with something very simple — a choice."
@ronkarr: 11 Things You Should Never Say When You Fire an Employee
How Did the Robot End Up With My Job?: Excellent column by Thomas Friedman on how globalization is once again morphing
@JohnBaldoni: All growth is not good. CEOs need to discern what is good and what may not be good for the business.

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LeadershipNow 140: September 2011 Compilation

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@stevefarber: Want to solve the leadership crisis? Make a commitment to helping each other to help each other.
@TheEconomist: How good are business schools at teaching globalisation? Not very, says one IESE professor
“Power may corrupt, but absolute power corrupts a lot less than partial power,” says Lucy Kellaway.
@jamesstrock: Powerful Concept for Service: Everyone Can't Be In Your Front Row
@tomasacker: How do people respond to your brand?
Learning from Great Leaders by @mjasmus
@BobBurg: Positive Persuasion And That All-Important 1/4-Inch Hole
We need “professional” responsibility as much as “personal” responsibility by @scottmckain

Matthew Kelly writes in “Off Balance: “An organization can only become the best-version-of-itself to the extent...
Training Isn’t Dead – But it Should Be by @mikemyatt
From @michaelaroberto > Leaders, Explore outside your domain!
Leadership Caffeine - Always Lead with Context by @artpetty
Develop habits that free your mind to concentrate on the new, the novel, and the dangerous. @wallybock
Mary C. Gentile on Ethical Leadership: Asking the Wrong Questions | @YalePress
Being Lucky isn't Enough by @wallbock
@keithferrazzi: People appreciate being known - details matter from @thoughtleaders
From @wallybock: A Legendary CEO for the Rest of Us
@tomasacker You can't find yourself in this chaotic, dynamic environment. You must create yourself.
@36dollar360: The use and misuse of 360-degree assessments.
DougSundheim: Managing Modesty > Embracing criticism to adapt leadership style to a company’s changing needs.
What happens in a workplace with healthy relationships? by @mjasmus
Do you have a True North Group? Vital to leadership survival.
@Archifilter: Opinion - Fantastic graphic clarifies our current economic situation - NYTimes
I’m a sucker for organizational tools. I can’t walk into a stationery store without getting giddy.
Marc Andreessen in The Economist: “All this bubble stuff is people fighting the last war."
@donhornsby: Rules for The Remarkable | Robin Sharma's Blog
@TheAtlantic: What's your productivity secret? Readers share their methods
Seth Godin: If you do a job where someone tells you exactly what to do, they will find someone cheaper than you to do it.
The Power of Small Steps by @jamesstrock
Is information filtering all bad? How does one handle it? A podcast interview of Michael Roberto by @andy_kaufman
Good Observations >> @simonsinek: The beauty of the lasting relationships (video)
Good interview with Robin Sharma

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LeadershipNow 140: August 2011 Compilation

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From @wallybock: Grading Steve Jobs: A+, A, and Incomplete
@TheAtlantic: At least 25 CEOs earned more than their companies paid in income taxes in 2010
Change Your Tune - Important read brought to you by @MJAsmus
@sciam: The Pitfalls of Positive Thinking: How rosy thoughts can lead to negative outcomes
@BrianBacon: Napping Gets a Nod at the Workplace
The Golden Rule and Self-knowledge by @feistycoach
INFOGRAPHIC: 7 Habits of a Highly Ineffective Manager by @mindflash
Deseret News: The age of entitlement
In appreciation of Steve: Think different, remixed
Steve Jobs Broke Every Leadership Rule. Don't Try It Yourself - Forbes
Preparing For Tomorrow’s Leaders Today by @TanveerNaseer
@tomasacker: The fog is here to stay.
From @ScottEblin What Happens After a Legend Leaves?
In Pursuit of Happiness @BoozCompany
@michaelaroberto: Popular past blog post: Capitalizing on a recession / very relevant still today!
Five Characteristics of a Successful Leader by @markdmckinney
@ronkarr: The Best Type of Leader
@profkjmoore: Video: Refining the leadership vision This week's video interview with Wharton's Stew Freidman
How Do You Serve Those Who Wait in Line to be Served? by @jamesstrock
Fortune: Why McDonald's Wins in Any Economy
Guidelines of Passion-Based Learning by @AngelaMaiers
@BoozCompany: From strategy+business: How to Prevent Self-Inflicted Disasters
@tom_peters: Re volatility—my greatest fear: In volatile times citizens turn toward extremists who offer apparent solutions that are literally insane.
8 Dangers Every Leader Must Face and Overcome
This article holds many links to all the big themes within "Consider." NYT: The Elusive Big Idea via @DPForrester
Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day; teach that person to use the Internet and they won't bother you for days - Eric Schmidt
@BloombergTV: Harvard's Kaplan on Leadership Techniques - Video
From @wallybock : Who is that leader in the mirror?
How to Lead With Courage from @TalentMgtMag
@Archifilter: Always keep learning - "anyone who is still doing only what he or she was trained to do is obsolete"
Howard Schultz: “The fundamental problem is that the lens through which Congress approaches issues is re-election."
7 Reasons Why Many Smart People Fail to Lead by @RajSetty
Maslow 2.0: A New and Improved Recipe for Happiness
via @mitsmr: Rotman Mag Q&A - How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci (pdf)
FRIEDMAN: A Theory of Everything (Sort Of) - The power pyramid is being turned upside down
In economic turmoil, U.S. needs a leader like Churchill by @David_Gergen
@TimElmore: 4 tips for adults to help students limit screen-time
@blogging4jobs : There’s No Such Thing As Casual Sex (or Leadership)
INFOGRAPHIC: The Evolution of Knowledge Management
From @RosabethKanter: Separating enduring strategic lessons from the hype can help avoid a new crash
@keithferrazzi: 70% of business failures come from not asking for help - Wow - You REALLY need someone to have your back!
@stevefarber: The Love Practicum
Do you know your F-score? Find out free from @SallyHogshead
The Value of Knowing Exactly Who You Are by @mjasmus

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LeadershipNow 140: July 2011 Compilation

Here are a selection of tweets from July 2011 that you might have missed:

@laurencanning: FANTASTIC Julian Treasure: 5 ways to listen better via TED.com
@MargieMcKinney: Less is More: 6 Ways to Let Your Kids Be Kids
@JohnBaldoni: Five Casey Stengel-isms for the debt debate
@TEDchris: Psychologist Paul Bloom's #TED talk on why we like what we like is convincing, captivating - and funny
Lasting Change Begins With You by by @mjasmus
DDI: Global Leadership Forecast 2011: Time for a Leadership Revolution! Leadership effectiveness is on the decline.
Five secrets of the world's top CEOs | The Guardian
When Humor Isn’t So Funny by @mikemyatt
@Envisia: Does personality change?
@ScottEblin: Why one size doesn't fit all when it comes to leadership. NYT: The Auteur vs. the Committee
5 Questions To Figure Out How Well You Manage Mistakes by @TanveerNaseer
@Jim_Kouzes: Being creative with recognition is essential. Wonderful ideas from some fun companies.
Where do you go to find inspiration and quality stimuli? Share your suggestions here
The unCEO by @tedcoine These leaders do things differently, and for that we should admire them.
4 Ways To Trigger Creative Ideas by @toddhenry
Ronald Reagan’s Leadership Legacy: Speech to Republican Leadership Conference by @jamesstrock
INFOGRAPHIC: The Internet of Things
Seeking Solitude: 17 Ways to Find Time for Yourself
@rebelbrown: 3 Steps to Shift from Perfection to Productivity.
If you want to begin thinking creatively, don’t focus on creativity. Focus on examination
10 technologies that will change the world in the next 10 years
Good suggestions to minimize the inertia in your life. >> Keep Learning via @mjasmus
@kim: John Thackara's 2011 Buckminster Fuller Challenge keynote address
Why does writing make us smarter? Comparing handwriting and use of a keyboard
@ronkarr: Cultivate Leaders Throughout An Organization, Not Just At The Top - Forbes
@Archifilter: The Top 10 Leadership Mistakes | Brian Dodd On Leadership. #8 - Neutralizing Mavericks.
@TheLeaderLab: Just how connected are ethical climate and engagement? Please take our brief survey.
INFOGRAPHIC: The Top 10 Highest Paying US Jobs
A fulfilling, satisfying life isn't going to fall in your lap. You have to claim it, & commit w/concentrated effort."
Incognito: What’s Hiding In The Unconscious Mind. NPR interview with neuroscientist David Eagleman.
David Brooks talks about his new book, The Social Animal, at Google
@DrJackKing: Youth Voices! A servant heart post by @MarkDMcKinney
@rebelbrown: Stuck in Failure or Swinging for the Fence?
@Envisia: How well do you know yourself?
The 19 Most Hated Companies in America - The Atlantic
The 97 Percent Solution by @wallybock "Observe what exceptional leaders do and then do it yourself"
Schumpeter: Too much information - three big worries | The Economist
@TimElmore: Top 10 addictive behaviors of adolescents | Many children have no adults to guide them into moderation.
BBC: Sleeping longer "helps athletes reach peak performance"
BBC News - Lucy Kellaway: The seven deadly sins CEOs won't admit
@davidrock101: A good laugh (and some science) about laughter

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LeadershipNow 140: June 2011 Compilation

Here are a selection of tweets from June 2011:

Giving Constructive Feedback: Eight Leadership Essentials by @LisaPetrilli
@KateNasser: This one bears re-tweeting & re-reading! "Counterfeit Leadership" by @FSonnenberg
@AMAnet: The importance of being decisive.
Good Concept: @davidrock101: Just presented Healthy Mind Platter at SHRM.
@RosabethKanter: Passing the passion test doesn't guarantee success, but without it, the journey can't even begin.
Sometimes the most memorable communications use no words at all. The Pea Story by a great storyteller: @wallybock
An amazing list of not so "Silly Things That Help During Crises" by @MarionChapsal
@ryancvet: Things That Happen on the Internet Every Sixty Seconds
PDF Archive of @LollyDaskal 's Lead From Within TweetChats
@HireBetter: Empathy in Leadership – 10 Reasons Why It Matters
@JesseLynStoner: Want To Be a Better Leader? Remove Your Self-Imposed Limitations.
@RonEdmondson: Here are 7 Attributes of a Wise Leader
@egobillot: Can't say I agree with them all but #18 is profound @_robin_sharma's "Insights on Exceptionalism"
@artpetty: "Leadership Caffeine-Do You See Beauty or Blemishes?"
@stevefarber: "Greatness happens when you let go." @Seiden
@michaelaroberto : On its 40th anniversary, Southwest Airlines offers 40 lessons on its success. Must-read stuff!
Excellent: Learning From the Struggle by @mjasmus
@wallybock: Fm @execupuniit: In Business Fairy Tales ~ Simply superb
@ronkarr: The Key To Prioritization
@tomasacker: "Try as you may, you can not optimize your way to success."
Pardon Me Your Ego is Showing by @mjasmus
Three Star Leadership Blog: IBM Anniversary Revue
From Autobiography to Instruction Manual: How Success Stories Have Changed - Knowledge@Wharton
@TimElmore: What is the fundamental reason kids fail or succeed?
@LondonBSchool: Results of poll on the most significant barrier to Innovation within established businesses
@drbret: Failure is a Better Teacher than Success
@wallybock 's Three Star Leadership Blog: Perform first, brag later
@ScottEblin: New: Conan O’Brien Explains How to Make Lemonade Out of Lemons
Does Entrepreneurship Trump College? by @DPForrester
@JohnBaldoni: How to Become Urgent about What Matters Most
@MarlaGottschalk: A bit harsh but worth the read... RT @HarvardBiz Seven Problems a Recovery Won't Fix
#GTY issue - This from Peter Temes: “Why are so many people unwilling to exercise trust in relationships at work?
Jerry de Gier: Please Pass the Manners
A useful addition to any library: on Reagan, on history, on leadership, on communication
@drbret: Enabling covenantal relationships “How can I help?” may be single most important question you can ask as a leader
@justindlong: Leadership Letter: Are you self aware?
Mike Henry Sr: Coaching an Employee to Change a Bad Habit
@ScottEblin: New: Three Danger Signals That Your Integrity is at Risk

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LeadershipNow 140: May 2011 Compilation

Here are a selection of tweets from May 2011:

@Jim_Kouzes: If you want to be more creative, think outside of yourself. Read more @PsyBlog
@stevefarber: Make a list of your constraints. Now, boldly and blatantly disregard that list.
@_robin_sharma: 17 Tips to Double Your Productivity in 14 Days
Tackling the Multitasking Myth by @DPForrester
Vaynerchuk: We are going to live through a devastating social media bubble.
@profkjmoore: How CEOs Define Success - an Interview With INSEAD's Kets de Vries.
@BoozCompany: Models of corporate management have an impact on CEO succession patterns
@stefanstern: "Never go back," they say. Well - they're wrong. Here's a piece I've done on growth for tomorrow's FT
The Power of Meditation by @DeepakChopra
@Bill_George What causes leaders like IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn to lose their way? See my article for some insights & ideas
The Fine Art of GSD: How to Get Stuff Done in a Large Organization by Scott Eblin
Quit Sending Mixed Signals by @artpetty
Margaret Heffernan says that willful blindness is not a conscious, deliberate choice. “Our blindness grows out of...
@tom_peters: "Do one thing every day that scares you": THIS IS THE BANE OF SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE's EXISTENCE. (Oh, irony.)
@TheAtlantic: Danger: Falling Tyrants Our June cover story on the aftermath of the Arab spring.
@wallybock: Lessons from My Father
On target! >> @RosabethKanter: What does "teamwork" actually mean? Debunking myths about leaderless groups
@scottmckain How can you move up if no one is ready to take your place? Succession lessons from GM's CEO to Steve Jobs
@drbret: Assertive Communication
@Mark_Sanborn: For leaders and speakers, amazing resource: Audios and transcripts of top 100 speeches
@tom_peters: BW: Superb/new angle article on financial crash by the peerless Hernando deSoto "The Destruction of Economic Facts."
Emotional Commitment And Your Bottom Line | The Leadership Advisor
@mjasmus: Influence: It’s Not What You Think
@rebelbrown: Lost your Leadership Groove? Here are 3 Steps to get you Groove Back.
@tomasacker: Less talk. More dots.
Make a list of your most basic assumptions. Are they still true?
@tom_peters: The Excellence 25: Master the Basics. New post from Tom.
@donhornsby: Are leaders born, or do they emerge in appropriate circumstances?
@tomasacker: The marketplace has evolved. Have you?

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LeadershipNow 140: April 2011 Compilation

Here are a selection of tweets from April 2011:

How to be Perfectly Average by @learning_ceo
"By far the most difficult skill for me to learn as CEO was the ability to manage my own psychology." @bhorowitz
@LisaHaneberg: How to Manage Up Top Google Hit - Really About Command and Control?
@donhornsby: The Shifting Definition of Worker Loyalty
Tom Asacker: "Bold persistent experimentation"
Mike Henry Sr: Leading, Learning and Building A Legacy
@123Bongkil: Lessons From Brain Science For Effective Human-Asset Centered Organizational Change.
Why is Colin Firth's Oscar Acceptance Speech Pitch-Perfect? - Serve to Lead®
@keithferrazzi: Why being shy can be an asset
Fantastic! RT @Mark_Sanborn: A must see video sent to me from my friend Randy Larsen. There is power in your words
@drbret: The causes and consequences of work engagement
@egobillot: Interesting RT @Dale_Lawrence: Highly Trusting People Better Lie Detectors — PsyBlog
Good read by Jeremie Kubicek The 2 Most Important Things I Look for in a Leader
@drbret: Leadership traits and behaviors: four evidence-based suggestions
@VineetNayar 10 tips for young leaders that come to mind when I think abt the boys in blue
@LisaHaneberg: 20 Moments of Truth Today - How will you use them? #leadership
@donhornsby: 5 Warning Signs That You’re Accepting The Wrong Job (And How Not To)
Ronald Reagan's management philosophy: Interview with @jamesstrock
@stevefarber: "Leader's job is to enter an organization and immediately set the mood by actions, behaviors, language, and emotion"
Pursue Cognitive Diversity: In Difference Lies the Potential to Contribute
@post_lead: Cathie Black's exit: Why business leadership isn't necessarily portable
General McChrystal shared his thoughts on leadership at this year's #TED Conference
@mikemyatt: Leadership: What’s Next? - join the discussion.
China's goal: "to be the leader in virtually every industry...anyone who doubts their capacity...might want to rethink"
@HarvardBiz: Why Does Criticism Seem More Effective than Praise?
@JohnBaldoni: Those in positions of authority need to show character, not undermine it.
@Archifilter: Sleep more Important than Food "We've literally lost touch with what it feels like to be fully awake."
@wallybock: The people we embarrass are usually the ones who are the most trusting. I don't want to tinker with that.

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