Episode 96: The Unseen Effects of Inspiring Leadership
The 90th Percentile: An Unconventional Leadership Podcast
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The 90th Percentile: An Unconventional Leadership Podcast
Published: December 6, 2022
A lot has been written about what inspiring leaders DO. From their moving speeches to their magnetic ability to connect. How could you dismiss their powers of persuasion? We often picture inspiring leaders as fearless and attractive because we see them in the movies defeating all odds. But inspiration comes in many forms, through many behaviors and varying approaches. If you look, you will see its influence in both big and small ways. In this episode, we’re discussing the effects of inspiring leadership and what OTHERS BECOME as a result of that inspiration.
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Sustaining Hope in Uncertain Times– Harvard Business Review Article by Dane Jensen
The Unseen Effects of Inspiring Leadership– LinkedIn Article by Joe Folkman
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