A rare glimpse behind the scenes with an influential leader reveals three keys to building influence that may surprise you.

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With the right attitude, we can benefit from failure as much as from success if we approach challenges with a growth mindset; here's how.

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The secret to making good decisions and leading effectively lies in the ability to ask simple questions. here are seven to get you started.

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The secret of the centurion as a great leader is not what we'd at first suspect, yet it's also something very familiar; the question is, could we do the same?

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Alexander the Great led by personal example, and had the scars to prove it. In a speech to his men who were threatening to mutiny, he won them over with this line worth remembering.

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When it comes to love or leadership, going the distance means forming relationships that run deep; while my son and his bride backpack to the northern shores of Iceland, I thought I’d share seven ways to help make sure they, and we, stay headed in the right direction.

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Something General U.S. Grant learned when he was a Colonel can help us all find the strength to lead our teams in challenging times.

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A little known act during World War II highlights the value of vision for our teams, and why we should treat it like a precious metal.

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In leadership as in the marathon, it's not the finish line we need to focus on, but the 18th mile, if we want to reach our goal; here's why.

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One night during the Civil War, Lincoln received some bad news; how he reacted to it speaks volumes about his approach to leadership, and sets an example we'd all be wise to follow.

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