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The Introverted Leader

In our outgoing, type A business culture, introverts can feel excluded, overlooked, or misunderstood, their reticence mistaken for reluctance, arrogance, or even lack of intelligence. But Jennifer Kahnweiler shows that not only can introversion be managed, it can even be a source of strength. Ask Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, two of the leaders she cites as shy introspectives who have developed ways to thrive in a challenging environment.

It is estimated that as many as 40 percent of executivees are introverted to at least some extent. Based on conversations with over 100 of these men and women, Kahnweiler lays out a progressive four-step strategy for succeeding in an introverted world.

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Leaders as Teachers

Every business understands the value of connecting its top leaders to other established and high-potential leaders in the organization. Becton, Dickinson and Company had its leaders make this vital connection in a unique and highly effective way -- through teaching.

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The Hamster Revolution for Meetings

Are meetings taking over your life? You're not alone. Meet Iris, a sales director so overwhelmed by meetings that she feels like a hamster on a wheel -- in fact, she's turned into one. Just in time, she meets a coach with a simple system to help regain her sanity and humanity.

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