I usually stay away from embedded media. But this clip from the writers of the Daily Show explain the writers strike in clear, uncertain terms.
Hat tip to the NY Nerd for bringing it to my attention.
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It may surprise you to learn that most leaders are similar. Their attitude, care and standards are often alike. Yet, when look for leadership role models, they all seem so different. Why?
Leaders are defined by their accomplishments. Most of us are trying to be defined by our personalities.
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I helped produce an event last weekend that involved hundreds of volunteers and participants. I had a lot of fun and stepped up for some leadership opportunities.
I’ve been thinking about the lessons I got from this experience. The most important one is that your leadership is always in action even if you aren’t in charge.
By being around other people you send signals about what you want or how you want things to be. Other people pick up on these signals and reflect them back to you.
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One key difference I’ve noticed between leaders and everyone else is that leaders do a better job focusing on the big picture. When you get to the top level of anything nurturing the “big picture” becomes your job.
What is the big picture?
In some companies the big picture is the profits. In others the mission statement. In some organizations it’s called “higher purpose”. Whatever it’s called the big picture is really accountability and determining what you want your organization to be accountable for.
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