I emphatically believe that the world needs more heroic leaders. In fact, the purpose of The Leadership Crucible is to “forge heroic leaders.” But what I mean by a heroic leader is very different than what is espoused, or more accurately these days—decried—by the popular leadership literature. Read on to discover what I mean. THE…
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Keep readingWe’re all familiar with the standard human needs of food, water, and shelter. But professional success as a leader requires that your most important psychological needs are being met on a regular basis. So what are your most important needs? And are they being met in the course of your professional life? How do you…
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