Posts Tagged listening

08
Oct '09

Listening isn’t about getting information. It’s about building confidence.

Listening is by far the most important skill for a leader to hone. Have you ever seen a leader who seems unflappable and remains calm in even the most chaotic circumstances? Watch that person closely and you will see the secret to this cool demeanor—focused listening. As a leader, you need to pay attention to [...]

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Essential Skills by Michael Schutzler
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10
Jun '09

Book Reviews for Inspiring Excellence

This new take on leadership as a learned behavior is now available on amazon.com  They have it online and it is fully searchable.  So far, the book has received strong endorsements.
Jeff Seely CEO  Recruiting.com
I’ve read a number of management science/behavior books (many!) and I found Schutzler’s book to be a useful, refreshing and insightful read. He [...]

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Book Reviews by Michael Schutzler
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10
Feb '08

Courage in the face of fear

I went to the Washington State Presidential primary caucuses yesterday, which put my brain into history mode. It struck me again that great leaders stand their ground under fire, at times even under persecution. It’s not what they promise; it’s what they do when their mettle is tested. Great leaders face daunting challenges with [...]

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Harnessing Ambition by Michael Schutzler
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03
Dec '07

The Black Swan – Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Amazon Listing: The Black Swan
Overview
For hundreds of years, the commonly held truth in Europe was that all swans are white. All the evidence “proved” this. Then one day a European explorer in Australia discovered a black swan. The theory of white swan exclusivity died suddenly. The black swan metaphor serves [...]

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Book Reviews by Michael Schutzler
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