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Encouraging Words: A Leadership Priority

LeaderPerfect Blog and Commentary Posted on June 15, 2011 by Mike ArmourOctober 1, 2018

Wise leaders practice continuous encouragement. They presume that their people are more discouraged than they appear to be; more uncertain than they profess to be; and more insecure than they seem to be. It’s not our nature to voice our … Continue reading →

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Building High Team Trust

LeaderPerfect Blog and Commentary Posted on May 21, 2011 by Mike ArmourSeptember 25, 2018

I’ve written in the past about my interaction with 42Projects and Trust 2.0, a pair of closely-related grassroots programs at Microsoft. (See my article on Microsoft’s Trust 2.0 Initiative.) The goal of 42Projects and Trust 2.0 is to promote greater innovation … Continue reading →

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Choose Your Words Carefully: They Have Life

LeaderPerfect Blog and Commentary Posted on March 24, 2011 by Mike ArmourOctober 1, 2018

There’s an adage that four things can never be retrieved: a stone thrown time wasted a missed moment of opportunity a word spoken Most of us don’t throw stones or miss opportune moments on a daily basis. But we probably … Continue reading →

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Effective Speaking: A Simple, Proven Formula

LeaderPerfect Blog and Commentary Posted on November 29, 2010 by Mike ArmourMay 9, 2022

Recently I’ve been helping a number of clients improve their communication skills. Particularly their speaking skills before an audience. During these coaching sessions I tell them about a noted black preacher from a generation gone by. He was not only … Continue reading →

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Hope: What Every Leader Must Impart

LeaderPerfect Blog and Commentary Posted on September 19, 2010 by Mike ArmourAugust 22, 2018

Effective leadership comes in a variety of styles. But whatever their style, leaders must impart one thing to those who follow. That one thing is hope. Hope gives purpose to the dedication and sacrifice that leaders ask of their people. … Continue reading →

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