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How to Be Exceptional: Drive Leadership Success By Magnifying Your Strengths
by John Zenger, Joseph Folkman, Sherwin, Barbara Steel
June 2012
Intermediate to advanced
224 pages
5h 7m
English
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Contents
PART IWhat Leaders Can Learn from Their Strengths
CHAPTER 1Organizations Flourish with Strong LeadersThe Measurable Impact of Being Exceptional
CHAPTER 2Why Emphasize Strengths?The Complex Interplay Between Strengths and High-Performing Leaders
CHAPTER 3Strengths Can Be Developed Diverse Ways to Take Your Strengths to the Next Level
CHAPTER 4Leadership Cross-TrainingThe Revolutionary Approach to Developing Leadership Skills
PART IIHow Exceptional Strengths Are Developed
CHAPTER 6Where to StartTargeting Strengths to Develop
CHAPTER 7Transitioning from Poor Performance to GoodA Linear Plan for ...
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