- 1.Five ways to harness the power of purpose
Lose the lofty statement, and instead explain what you provide to your customers and why it matters.
- 2.Six reasons successful leaders love questions
Asking questions and listening to the questions of others helps leaders make better decisions.
- 3.Question your successes as much as your failures
When the high-fives are over, it’s important to interrogate the reasons behind your wins.
- 4.Do the right thing: Building trust in turbulent times
Companies should focus on the human impact of their core business, says academic and consultant Alison Taylor.
- 5.Leadership when the chips are down
A century after his death, Ernest Shackleton and his unsuccessful Antarctic expedition offer a rich lesson on how to embrace failure.
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