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Leadership Books Not Found on MBA Reading Lists

Mark Bellamah

Jul 25
4 min

Leadership Books Not Found on MBA Reading Lists

Some reading to help you manage yourself and lead others

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Feeling Lucky... or Just Run-of-the-Mill Talented?

Mark Bellamah

Jul 25
4 min

Feeling Lucky... or Just Run-of-the-Mill Talented?

Dumb luck has always been a principal driver in my personal and professional achievements.

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Just Breathe: Techniques for Stress Relief, Relaxation, and Focus

Mark Bellamah

Jul 18
4 min

Just Breathe: Techniques for Stress Relief, Relaxation, and Focus

Through mindful breathing, you consciously use the outer game – how you interact with the world around you – to strengthen your inner game

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7 Tips for Extroverts Working With Introverts

Mark Bellamah

Jul 18
6 min

7 Tips for Extroverts Working With Introverts

We need to periodically suspend our broadcasts and share the airwaves with those around us.

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Mark Bellamah

Jul 18
4 min

Slumber Like the C-Suite

The principle of making sleep a top priority is a must for every aspiring leader. Living by this rule provides health benefits that will ...

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Mark Bellamah

Jul 18
5 min

Mistakes and Pains

Somewhere in the mosh pit of memory, I still recall a recast of sportswriter Grantland Rice’s famous verse: For when the One Great Scorer...

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