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Sharing is Rare
When I consider great leaders, I find there are several noteworthy styles or characteristics that overlap each of the 12 competencies. For example, every Rare Leader™ must be passionate about leading...
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Make Friends and Business Follows
One of the most truly remarkable business experiences I have ever had was presented to me in the late 1980s. I was invited to participate in a merger and acquisition presentation in New York City. As...
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It’s still about Fear and Greed
On October 19th 1987, all the hopes and dreams that had been built into a steadily growing investment account for many, was dashed in one dark sullen day with the largest one-day percentage decline in...
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Because It Is The Right Thing
I was working with an executive coaching client recently, helping him to prepare to interview and select a key new member of his leadership team. Harold is president and CEO of a large company, and as...
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Why Are They Rare?
I started a Google search several months ago. I wanted to keep up with the latest news, trends, research, and people associated with great Leadership. I have been bothered to say the least, by the...
View ArticleBecause I Love It!
How happy are you, I asked? On a scale of 1-10, tell me…how happy are you? Andy took a moment, looked up at me and replied, you mean today? Are you talking about at work? Are you asking about my...
View ArticleA Balanced Focus
We all seek balance in our lives. Thats all the rage these days. Do you have proper work/life balance? Is there a good balance between meetings, e-mails, phone calls, and one on one time? Can you...
View ArticleBut, What’s Most Important?
What’s your favorite competency of successful Leaders? Thats the question I seem to receive from those who have begun subscribing to the Rare Leader™ challenge. What’s my favorite? I thought for a...
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I Hear The Music
Many of my business associates are quite surprised when I tell them about my background in music. It’s almost as if they’re thinking, “I can’t see you as one of those long-haired musicians.” At the...
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5 Tool Player, or a 12 Tool Leader
What is a 5 tool player? The five tool player is a term describing a baseball player, usually a position player, that has five of the tools that scouts look for. The 5 tools that scouts look for in a...
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