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Three Leadership Pitfalls To Avoid While Leading In This Crisis

YoungUpstarts

by Alain Hunkins , author of “ Cracking the Leadership Code: Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders “ Believe it or not, it was just a few short weeks ago when we naively thought that we were already being challenged to lead in a world of constant disruption. There’s a powerful leadership archetype of the superhero.

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Ways for Startups to Limit Liability in Company Car Crashes

The Startup Magazine

Prudent startup leadership should thoroughly discuss with insurance providers the specific scenarios and coverage amounts, ensuring robust protection against multivariable exposure. This diligence pays dividends in accident prevention down the line.

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Building A People-Centric Culture: From Employees To Contributors

Duct Tape Marketing

Building A People-Centric Culture: From Employees To Contributors written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Janstch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Kai Anderson, a seasoned strategist and the leader of workforce transformation at Mercer.

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The Simplicity Cure: Why True Employee Engagement Lies In The Little Things

YoungUpstarts

by Todd Patkin, author of “ Finding Happiness “ We all know that employee engagement matters. Yet again and again, studies point to a pervasive lack of it (for instance, a recent Gallup report indicates that only 13 percent of employees worldwide are engaged), as well as the incredible costs of this problem.

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Some Thoughts on Leadership Going into 2016

Both Sides of the Table

Having time to think about “leadership” at most startups feels like a luxury. So spending time thinking about what your leadership style is, whether it’s effective and what you could do to improve it can yield dividends. Here are some quick guidelines on what I think it takes to build a sense of leadership: 1.

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14 Things Your Employees Are Dying To Hear From You

YoungUpstarts

by Todd Patkin, author of “ Finding Happiness “ What were your last 10 or 15 employee conversations like? And chances are, unless they were delivered in a, shall we say, forceful tone of voice, your employees don’t mind hearing pertinent instructions and questions. So why does their morale seem to be, well, wilting?

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Recruiting Should Be Your #1 Priority From Day 1

YoungUpstarts

Tools such as LinkedIn are obviously useful, but it can also pay dividends to use your network to find potential hires. Employees can also be a valuable source of referrals. It doesn’t take long to ask your employees and network, so do it. This is why recruitment is a $429 billion industry.

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