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Believe in Yourself

“You are a unique human being, and there is no one else like you in the world. You have unique gifts, talents, and perspectives that you bring to your relationships with others. You have experience and knowledge that position you to make the world a better place.

Consider all of the roles you play in the work you do and the life you lead. Think about the difference your efforts have made to your networks over the course of a lifetime.

Seven Sources of Power

"Credibility: the power derived from your professional standing and expertise.

People-Focused Leadership

"In today's collaborative teams, it's not always the manager taking on the leadership role; sometimes it's another team member. The key is that leadership, regardless of who is doing it, is shifting more toward focusing on people than process.

Take Recess

Effective Leaders

Effective leaders typically do the following (among other actions).

Have a clear vision for the future
Set direction
Inspire others to follow them
Enable greatness in others

The Workday Blues

"Maybe you are the person with that burning passion to do well. You come in early, are the last to leave, and haven't taken off a day or weekend since you started. While you'd planned to scale back after you got the promotion or when the project was finished, you never did. Consequently, it's five or ten or fifteen years later and you are burned out.

Solid Ground

"As a leader, you will likely be required to compromise on some issues. You will have to take a stand or have a position about various subjects. You should have a clear understanding of those things on which you are unwilling to compromise. That is a natural part of leadership. And it is your job as a leader to build the best culture you can - one that is productive, collaborative, flexible, and fair, and delivers results that matter.

Leading Innovative Teams

From: Dyer, W., Dyer, J.H., and Dyer, W.G. (2013). Team building: proven strategies for improving team performance. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass

The Leadership Paradox

"Managers and leaders are central to employees' experience of work and their experience within the organization. Leaders are always part of a broader organizational culture and the overall culture will outlast any individual leader's efforts. Over time, leaders will shape the culture, but this takes years and affecting this type of change is more similar to steering a tanker - slow and deliberate.

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