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Purpose Matters: Then, Now & Always
Our team’s recent research around what distinguishes the best leaders from the rest has given me the opportunity to reflect on the leaders and leadership teams I’ve had the privilege of working with...
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Purposeful Leadership™: What Differentiates Better Leaders?
As some of you know, the Linkage team recently concluded a two-year research study to uncover what differentiates great leaders from everyone else—and on June 6, Matt Norquist and I had the opportunity...
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Purposeful Leadership takes center stage today at #LinkageGILD
Today marks a big day in Linkage history—we’re not only kicking-off our 21st Global Institute for Leadership Development® in Palm Desert—we’re sharing the findings from the largest leadership research...
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Leaders, enlarge your podium!
There are all sorts of metaphors for leadership. One of my favorites comes to life every fall at our Global Institute for Leadership Development® (GILD), when participants experience an orchestra led...
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How will things be different with your leadership?
Most leaders didn’t start out to become leaders; they started out trying to make a difference in something. In my last blog, I explored how we can create greater impact by maximizing our “podium.”...
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Identify Your Reasons for Leading and Build an Action Plan in 3 Minutes
Why should I identify my reasons for becoming a leader? How will things be different with my leadership? Rear Admiral Grace Hopper once stated: “You manage things; you lead people.” What drives you to...
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Did you see us on prime time?! Linkage featured on CBS’ 60 Minutes
I’m really thrilled at how far Linkage has come. I have to admit that our appearance on 60 Minutes on Sunday night was unequivocally a high point for me during my 20+ years here. For those of you who...
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The Answer Is No Answer: The Path To Becoming a Leader
One of the most difficult and interesting moments of leadership, especially early in our career, is that moment when we realize that a problem or situation has no answer. That’s right, no answer—no...
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Leaders, Let Your Ego Go—Here’s How
“One who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions.” —Confucius Leading is an interesting endeavor. When we first begin to lead, we are open to ideas and feedback. We read, we watch...
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How to Set Smart Goals—and Make Them Happen
There is a lot of neuroscience involved in goal setting, and the logic of neuroscience is relatively simple: The brain’s basic function is to keep us safe. And completely adapting our behavior to meet...
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