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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Leadership preparedness is about anticipating. As I prepare for an upcoming canoe trip, I share four things that can help us all be better prepared to lead our teams on the next big adventure.

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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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Taking a cue from master artists, a leadership sketchbook may be just the thing we need to master the art of leadership; here's how.

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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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Today's world can be like an immense overgrown forest; finding direction through it can be a challenge. Here are three ways to blaze a trail through it, and make it one worth following.

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Finding the flow can turn a difficult task into a rewarding experience; here are six ways we can help make that happen on our teams.

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When attitudes decline and negativity sets in, it may be time for a culture course correction on our teams; here are 11 ways to do just that.

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