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Leaders need to be experienced to be one and follow common sense more that the book. *Where are you into breaking the rules? *Are you willing be a thinker or just follower? Thinking outside the box "Outside the box" redirects here. For other uses, see Outside the Box (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Out-of-the-box functionality. Thinking outside the box (also thinking out of the box[1][2] or thinking beyond the box and, especially in Australia, thinking outside the square[3]) is a metaphor that means to think differently, unconventionally, or from a new perspective. The phrase also often refers to novel or creative thinking.

Just finished the course “The Courage Habit (getAbstract Summary)” by getAbstract! I'll be adding this book to my personal development reading list!   Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eVp687Ak #resiliency.

Wow! It's hard to believe, but my book, The Knowledge Management Memory Jogger is now a Silver Winner in the Nonfiction Book Awards! It was an email surprise! Here's one of the pieces of feedback I received today... "Cynthia J. Young's book, The Knowledge Management Memory Jogger, presents a user-friendly approach to understanding knowledge management. It simplifies the complexities of this topic into an easy-to-follow format that focuses on five areas: Knowledge Capture, Transfer, Sharing, Storage, and Findability. Whether you're an individual seeking growth or part of an organization aiming for success, this book offers insights." Have you read it? If so, what did you think of it? If not, you can get your copy of TKMMJ on Amazon at https://a.co/d/1DLxwX9 or through my publisher at GOAL/QPC at https://lnkd.in/ga8WZESN. #knowledgemanagement #knowledgefindability #careers #managers #leaders John Hamilton

"If you aren't really careful, the good enough can become the enemy of the best. Bad is seldom the enemy of the best, but mediocrity with a dose of doubt can keep you from excellence. Finishing well can be more important than starting well." ~ Dave Ramsey (The Total Money Makeover) That quote from an audiobook I've been listening to really struck a chord! The context was getting one's finances in order, but it really does apply across the board. How often do we settle for less than our best in school, at work, in relationships and pretty much wherever we're called to apply ourselves?! It's not because excellence is unattainable, but rather, we've settled for "good enough" as mediocrity and doubt take root and convince us to simply settle. The reward of doing our very best is, at least in part, in the elimination of that haunting combination of what and if; "what if?". So then, do your very best and don't talk yourself into settling for just "good enough". As has been said before, "whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well"! #Excellence #Leadership #Management #PersonalDevelopment

7 books every leader needs to read: Every single one of them turns the traditional idea of a leader on its head. Which book would you add? P.S. Repost this to help others, too ♻️.

I love feedback. Feedback's important. One of the things I've actually said in the unique self symphony is that, and I function in many roles, but one of them is a teacher role. I want feedback, always. But there's a distinction between two different kinds of feedback. And I give feedback, and sometimes sharp feedback. And I always want to hold that distinction on my side as well, which is, I always want to give feedback that makes you more of a hero. Does everyone get that? 👉 I want your feedback on our new book! Get your copy of "First Principles and First Values" by David J. Temple and give your feedback! 📖 Grab your copy here: https://bit.ly/4aqnaHV 📘 Read for FREE on our site: https://bit.ly/49LIMNX #Feedback #NewRelease #NewBook #Freebook

The theme of "Feedback" keeps coming up for me. Dan Martel in his book, "Buy Back your Time," says it is the "F" word in business. Ha, very true! Fellow Strengths Coach, Charlotte Blair has some great specifics and examples on giving feedback here: https://lnkd.in/gTyaU3MX

Bad Book Reviews ... ⭐ "I hated your book from beginning to end" ⭐ "The plot was weak and lacked direction, the characters weren’t in any way believable" ⭐ "It felt as though the author was literally making it up as he went along" Even the most successful authors can be on the receiving end of a crushing review, that makes them doubt their skill and damage their self-confidence, yet they survive successfully in an industry that is built on reviews! In training, we get reviewed by our audience at the end of every delivery, and sometimes that can mean being evaluated, or even given a mark out of 10 😨 several times a week! So, we know the impact of someone's opinion on your best work. And that happens in the workplace when you give feedback to the people around you. We think this is a fundamental skill in business and always advocate a balanced approach - feedback that builds both CONFIDENCE and COMPETENCE. It should be approached as an objective discussion and always backed up by evidence. The one thing we would always say never to do is give a mark out of ten! If you want to learn more, visit us at https://lnkd.in/daau_QEt #managementskills #leadershipskills #feedback #communication #management #leadershipdevelopment #businessskills

Another meeting and another book 😊 ... this time together with Marek Strachacki, Rafal Krzysztoforski, Pawel Sklarow, Konrad Leniec and Marek Spichalski we talked about "50 sentences that will make your life easier" by Karin Kaschik. At first, the concept of the book seemed very interesting. However, as I read, I changed my mind. These sentences, although they seem insightful at first, are of course not magic spells. They are a certain set of tools that can be useful if used properly by someone with high self-awareness, but they can also be harmful if use automaticly. We need to work on setting boundaries and self-confidence in a different way than just learning formulas. While some of these sentences could still be defended, the descriptions proposed by the author are completely indigestible. As for me, I do not recommend the book however the book wasn't totaly unuseful as we had great and deep discussion and I found two sentences which rezonated with me - let's agree to disagree - I do my best, but it only makes sense if you do it too. I believe that my colleagues also found something for themselves. #book #management #leadership #disagreement #bookclub

Just picked up Kevin Kruse and Evan Watkins new book, Emotional Intelligence 52 Strategies, right before heading to the airport—and I’m so glad it made it into my carry-on! This book goes beyond theory, offering actionable strategies for building EQ across every role: whether you’re a manager, an individual contributor, or want to apply it in everyday life. Perfect for anyone ready to elevate their emotional intelligence, wherever they are!