Each week, I collect the resources related to leadership, personal growth, and professional development I shared on social media the prior week, with the accompanying quotations.
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Travis Bradberry:
“9 Skills You Should Learn That Pay Dividends Forever” (3-10-25).
“Maintaining positivity is a daily challenge that requires focus and attention. You must be intentional about staying positive if you’re going to overcome the brain’s tendency to focus on threats.”
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David Witt with Vicki Halsey, Blanchard:
“Leading in Uncertain Times: 3 Ways to Be Predictable in an Unpredictable World” (3-4-25).
“‘Leaders should be asking powerful, open-ended questions like: Are you getting what you need from me? Is there anything you haven’t shared that you’d like to? Or even How am I doing at setting you up for success?'”
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Adam D. Galinsky:
“What Sets Inspirational Leaders Apart” (HBR, March-April 2025).
“[L]eaders move along a continuum from inspiring to infuriating, and where they land at any given time depends on how well they play three key roles: visionary, exemplar, and mentor.”
A related podcast:
“Are You an Inspirational Leader?” (3-11-25).
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Marcel Schwantes:
“6 Bold Moves Most Bosses Avoid—But Great Leaders Embrace”
(3-13-25).
“There are specific, research-backed humane traits that define the best leaders in action. Companies that prioritize these traits in their hiring and promotion decisions don’t just build stronger leadership teams—they create a ripple effect that reaches every employee.”
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Tony Gambill:
“An Overlooked Employee Motivation Strategy for Increased Performance” (3-11-25).
“Leaders must understand the principles of human motivation and well-being, regularly assess if those needs are being met, and engage in daily actions that enable their employees to experience Autonomy, Relatedness, and Competence.”
