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[Interview] Michael K. Levine, Author Of “People Over Process: Leadership for Agility”

YoungUpstarts

In his new book “ People Over Process: Leadership for Agility “, technology expert Michael K. From early time-sharing systems on rented mainframe terminals to recent public cloud multichannel solutions, I’ve observed that the real leverage points and challenges are the people, not the technology.

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Roofing Exec by Day, Firefighter by Night – Joe’s Timely Leadership Lessons

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by Keith Martino , head of CMI and author of “ Expect Leadership “ Eddie scaled the catwalk, looked back and heard a loud boom. Smoke clouded the first floor. Joe brought a different style of leadership to bear. Out of nowhere, chemicals exploded. Workers scattered. Others ignite the torch.

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Sixteen Signs You May Be Practicing Cowardly Leadership

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by Mike Staver, author of “ Leadership Isn’t For Cowards: How to Drive Performance by Challenging People and Confronting Problems ” It’s a tricky time to be a leader. Don’t let fear cloud your decision making. You don’t have to be an out-and-out coward to let fear impact your leadership. So does lack of action.

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Maximizing Leadership Potential with Executive Coaching in Startups

The Startup Magazine

Leadership, it’s not just a label, it’s the vital pulse keeping an organization alive, vibrantly so within startups. Photo by Christina on Unsplash Real leadership is a flavorful blend, an integration of sharp awareness with a dynamic foresight, sketching the roadmap ahead.

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[Interview] Michael C. Fillios, Author Of “Tech Debt 2.0™: How To Future Proof Your Small Business And Improve Your Tech Bottom Line”  

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That definition is nearly 30 years old, and hadn’t evolved with the pace of technology changes, from mainframe computers to the Internet to the cloud, and much more. Rather than leave it up to leadership to connect these dots, my team and I wanted to develop a more intelligent way to uncover these underlying root causes.

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5 Ways Leaders Can Eliminate Stress And Reboot For Change In 2021

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And if a business is planning significant changes in its operations in the New Year, the leadership team’s empathy for the workforce is vital in the process. Having the human touch from company leadership is critical, as is providing proper training and giving confidence to middle management as their teams implement those systems.

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How to Get Your Remote Accounts Team to Operate Efficiently

The Startup Magazine

Leverage Cloud-Based Accounting Software Embracing cloud-based accounting software is fundamental for fostering collaboration and streamlining processes within a remote accounts team. Cloud-based platforms provide real-time access to financial data from any location, enabling team members to work synchronously and efficiently.