What is the most challenging life event you’ve had to face? When 785 business leaders were asked that question in a recent poll conducted by Development Dimensions International, almost one in five managers ranked getting a promotion at the top of the list. When I first read this, I was shocked until I […]

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Shortly before dawn on January 2, 2006, the peace and quiet of a small community in West Virginia was shattered by an explosion deep inside the earth. A section of the Sago coal mine collapsed, trapping 13 men in a small, confined area.

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According to an article published in the July 2005 issue of CIO magazine, the primary cause of leadership failure in technical organizations is poor interpersonal skills. Talented technicians are often promoted into leadership positions because of their technical skills, but many of these managers fail to reach their career potential because of underdeveloped soft […]

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I just finished watching the final episode of this season’s Top Chef. Interestingly, the most technically proficient chef, Marcell, did not win. And, rightfully so. Marcell failed to win the title of Top Chef because he wasn’t a good leader. He had a vision for a fantastic meal, but he failed to communicate that vision […]

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