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All Successful Leaders Have This Type of Intelligence in Common, According to Psychologist Adam Bandelli

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So what we found in the research was that Machiavellian leaders are really good at getting short-term goals done, maybe for a quarter or for six months… but that’s not going to work in the long-term,” explains Bandelli in a recent conversation with Brilliant Thoughts ’ editor and host Tristan Ahumada. Master these 5 skills.

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What MLB Pitcher Jon Lester and 4 Other Professional Athletes Teach Us About Overcoming Obstacles

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After receiving his diagnosis in August 2006, Lester went through treatment, worked his way back into the major leagues and pitched—and won—a World Series game. His rigorous and dedicated practice habits were no longer just about honing a skill—they were about reclaiming a part of himself. For Rudolph, the goal was everything.

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How to Understand People’s Personality Types

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Understanding people’s personality types can also help us achieve success in our pursuits, whether we’re attempting to get our kids to pick up their toys or motivating a sales team to reach a lofty goal. Ultimately, the path to self-awareness remains the goal. “So Los Angeles-based author and researcher Dario Nardi, Ph.D.,

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How Achieving Your Goals Kills Your Motivation

Men With Pens

A goal of ‘constant improvement’ won’t lead to success. I was excited because I was taking action towards my goal of ‘constant skill improvement’ so I could further build my business. I achieved more immediate goals. Other goals seemed more important. Constant improvement is a weak goal.

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How Goal Setting Works (For Me)

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Dragos Roua – Brilliantly Better The Personal Development Blog Home About me Top posts Archives Downloads Audio Recommended Products Contact How Goal Setting Works (For Me) by dragos on November 13, 2010 · 25 comments in Personal Development , Success & Wellness , Time management Tweet Goals are just milestones.

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5 tips for Sourcing Employee Training for Small Businesses

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6 days ago RT @ WinWeb Focus on Your Small Business Goals - [link] 6 days ago Perluondo: "They're exactly the demographics I'm looking for." WinWeb TV Free Small & Home Business Videos for you. My Recent Tweets Add value to become successfully self employed or a freelancer. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Did You Reach Your NaNoWriMo Goal?

Men With Pens

How do you measure your progress other than just finishing the pursuit of the 50,000 word goal. If simply finishing is your goal, then yeah, have a beer. Once you fess up to that unspoken goal, everything changes. Because your publishing dream (again, very much like being a parent) is a serious and worthy goal.

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