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What Makes Leaders Extraordinary, and How Do We Make More?

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Extraordinary leaders aren’t always charismatic. Rather, they produce outstanding results, ranging from greater profitability to better customer experiences. On every important business metric, they have the knack of producing better numbers.
Spencer Stuart, a leading global executive search and leadership advisory firm, today announced that it has acquired Cambria Consulting, which specializes in individual and team development.

The Leadership Development Menu

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A recent brainstorming session about how to develop an organization’s leaders captured the full range of world-class leadership development options. Understanding the pros and cons of each option will enable your organization to select the right path.
Followership is an impressive, dynamic and influential self-driven ability that can identify gaps and strengthen bridges with others. Relying on collaboration, this method of engagement presents opportunities for clear strategic alignment.

Avoiding the Peter Principle: How to Make Promotions Work

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It’s common for organizations to promote people up the hierarchy until they reach a level of incompetence — a concept known as the Peter Principle. Even when a position requires a different set of skills, it’s past performance that leads to the...