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AmericanHort

Thought Leaders
Tough feedback is difficult to deliver so leaders avoid doing so. That leads to negative dynamics for the person who needs the feedback, for the leader, and for the company. Overcome your fear of delivering tough feedback with a few simple techniques.

Visit http://www.thoughtleadersllc.com/2017/08/overcoming-the-fear-of-giving-tough-feedback/ to view the full article online.

 
Leading with Trust
Uncertainty is scary. The unknown is scary. Leaders will always face uncertainty and the future will always be unknown.

Visit https://leadingwithtrust.com/2017/08/13/4-strategies-for-leading-in-uncertain-times/ to view the full article online.

 
Inc.
In my years of leadership consulting, I've learned that most of what makes outstanding leaders outstanding lies not in the things they do but who they are when they take action. Here are seven of the most important.

Visit https://www.inc.com/lolly-daskal/7-ways-outstanding-leaders-do-things-differently.html&id=340271 to view the full article online.

 
H & H Farm Machine Co.
QMT Windchimes
Forbes
One of the keys to business success is looking after the small things, but it's not just a case of one and done. That's why it's important to keep doing the small tasks that help your business to grow, day in and day out. Here are some good business habits that will help any enterprise be more successful.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2017/08/16/five-small-habits-that-will-make-your-small-business-more-successful/#56cf7cc64f95 to view the full article online.

 
Strategy+Business
Given the pace of technological change, trying to keep up by simply reacting is futile. Yet most companies don’t approach innovation strategically and fail to think about how technology will affect their long-term future.

Visit https://www.strategy-business.com/blog/How-to-Make-Innovation-Strategy-Work to view the full article online.

 
AmericanHort Calendar
Tuesday, September 12 – Wednesday, September 13

Visit http://www.AmericanHort.org/impact to view the full article online.

 
Wednesday, September 13, 2 p.m. EST

Visit https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/874922468562940931 to view the full article online.

 
 
Monday, October 9 – Wednesday, October 11

Visit http://www.AmericanHort.org/tech to view the full article online.