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McKinsey
Strong team leadership isn’t enough. New research shows the importance—for business impact and career success—of also mobilizing your boss and colleagues.

Visit http://www.mckinsey.com/global-themes/leadership/why-effective-leaders-must-manage-up-down-and-sideways to view the full article online.

 
Michael Hyatt
There were 6 things that we needed to do well when pushing any new initiatives if we wanted to make real progress as a company. These 6 strategies are still applicable today for any leader pushing through a major organizational change.

Visit https://michaelhyatt.com/change-without-backlash.html to view the full article online.

 
Forbes
According to Jon Kabat-Zinn, a leading thinker in the field, mindfulness is about "Paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally." It is about being more in the present and thereby being able to do everything with more discipline and focus.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2017/06/28/how-to-create-mindful-leadership/#2066d45e342a to view the full article online.

 
H & H Farm Machine Co.
Inc.
Here are nine things I learned from leading in a large, distributed, multicultural and multi-generational team, which boosted my leadership and that will help improve yours.

Visit https://www.inc.com/gordon-tredgold/9-habits-that-will-help-you-become-a-better-leader.html to view the full article online.

 
Blanchard Leader
ChatMore and more organizations are looking for their managers to use coach-like behaviors in conversations with their direct reports. Here are five of the most important techniques coaches use in their conversations with clients.

Visit https://leaderchat.org/2017/05/30/5-important-coaching-techniques-every-leader-should-practice/ to view the full article online.

 
AmericanHort Calendar
Saturday, July 15 – Tuesday, July 18

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Monday, October 9 – Wednesday, October 11

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Tuesday, September 12 – Wednesday, September 13

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