7 must-read leadership stories of the week
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The most interesting leadership stories of the week. Image: REUTERS/Zoran Milich
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How to pitch like Mark Cuban, the key trait that all leaders share and other top leadership stories from the last seven days.
1. How many of these leadership traits have you mastered? These are the 10 competencies needed to be an effective leader.
2. How to pitch an idea like Mark Cuban and Reid Hoffman. Adam Grant looks at the secrets to successfully pitching ideas.
3. This is the one key trait that all great leaders share. Daniel Dobrygowski on how we need to let go of the assumptions holding us back in order to be an effective leader.
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4. Is the need for 'cognitive closure' holding you back? You might feel incredibly productive after making decisions, simply because you checked off your to-do list. But are you actually getting things done?
5. Three ways to overcome your fear of disruption. Natalie Hatour on how we need to rethink the way we make decisions in order to better manage disruption.
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6. How can you make the most of your time? Brooke Allen on time management, procrastination and enjoying work.
7. Why negative thoughts are actually good for your well-being. A psychotherapist argues that we shouldn’t suppress negatives thoughts and emotions.
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