Tag: leadership
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Play 40: The Cheshire Cat and the Crisis of Direction
What if one of the clearest lessons in leadership came from Alice in Wonderland? This post explores why direction matters more than motion, and why leaders must define where they want to go before choosing the road.
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Book 39: “Talent Is Overrated” by Geoff Colvin
A leadership reflection on Talent Is Overrated and why deliberate practice, not natural talent, is the true driver of long-term success and excellence.
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Play 39: When Natural Talent Isn’t Enough: The Untold Story of “Born Leaders” Who Never Lead
Natural charisma and confidence may open doors, but leadership requires discipline, learning, humility, and continuous development to truly succeed.
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Book 38: “On Becoming a Leader” by Warren Bennis
Warren Bennis believed leadership begins not with power or position, but with self-knowledge. In On Becoming a Leader, he explores authenticity, integrity, lifelong learning, and the inner journey behind great leadership.
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Play 38: The Myth of the “Natural-Born Leader”
Leadership is not an inborn gift. It is a discipline developed through practice, reflection, humility, and responsibility.
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Book 37: “Good Strategy Bad Strategy” by Richard Rumelt
A leadership reflection on Richard Rumelt’s Good Strategy Bad Strategy and why real strategy requires diagnosis, choice, focus, and coherent action.
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Book 36: “Smart Growth” by Whitney Johnson
A leadership reflection on Whitney Johnson’s Smart Growth and why great leaders design for learning, not just performance.
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Play 36: The S-Curve and Leadership
Leadership growth is rarely linear. The S-curve shows why leaders struggle, accelerate, plateau, and eventually need renewal. The most effective leaders know when to begin again.
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Book 35: “Blind Spots” by Max H. Bazerman and Ann E. Tenbrunsel
Blind spots don’t mean weak leadership—they mean unseen risk. Learn common leadership blind spots and a practical system to reduce them.
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Play 35:Leaders and Blind Spots
Blind spots don’t mean weak leadership—they mean unseen risk. Learn common leadership blind spots and a practical system to reduce them.