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Beyond Typical S.M.A.R.T Goals in 2013

Leadership Freak

The former CEO of Southwest Airlines, Jim Parker, told me, “Don’t set artificial goals for yourself.” Begin with noble ends: Leadership is about people. Set people goals. Production and profitability are useful and necessary but never enough. Increasing profits by 6% is important but not noble.

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Top Five Qualities of an A **e

Leadership Freak

at the Great Place to Work Annual Conference 2013) I was impressed with Beth’s candor. “We have a no a **e policy at Baird.” Beth Kavelaris, Director of Culture & Integration, Robert W. Baird & Co. Baird manages nearly $97 billion in client assets at more than 100 locations scattered around the globe. Definition: “How do you [.].

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Simple Isn’t Simple

Leadership Freak

Chick-fil-A Leadercast 2013) Lousy leaders confuse – exceptional leaders […]. Simplicity: Longfellow said, “… in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity.” John Maxwell said, “The leaders job is reducing rather than adding to complexity.”

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6 Experts Weigh In On The Present And The Future Of Mental Health

Forbes Leadership

billion in 2013. Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in the U.S., with the annual overall healthcare expenditure associated with anxiety disorders being estimated at $1,657 per person and the total direct medical expenditure estimated at approximately $33.71

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Jake Loosararian Builds Gecko Robotics To Protect Critical Infrastructure

Forbes Leadership

Founded in 2013 by Jake Loosararian and fellow Grove City College alumni and Carnegie Mellon MBA, Troy Demmer who joined in 2015, Gecko’s mission is to protect critical infrastructure through the collection and contextualization of physical data collected via “Gecko-like” robots.

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Three Lessons For Israeli Protesters From Turkey's Gezi Protests

Forbes Leadership

These protests bear some resemblance to Turkey's Gezi protests in 2013, which, despite massive participation, ultimately failed to achieve their goals and couldn’t prevent a worsening political situation in the country.

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Emotional Speed Bumps

Ed Batista

How to Make Stress Your Friend [14-minute video] (Kelly McGonigal, 2013). Bouncing Back: Rewiring Your Brain for Maximum Resilience and Well-Being (Linda Graham, 2013). [6] Sleep-Deprived Leaders are Less Inspiring (Christopher Barnes, Harvard Business Review , 2016). Reducing Chronic) Stress. 6] Adapted from Attitude and Behavior. [7]

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