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The 12 Characteristics of Leadership: Winning with Influence
Written by Chris Widener
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What is the difference between a leadership skill and integrity? Learn the top 12 characteristics of leaders from research performed with thousands of leaders. Learn what the top leadership traits that you can add to your arsenal to create passionate believers in your vision versus compliant followers of your instructions.
This program will make the difference to create high performing teams. Propel your company or group to the next level of performance with a clear understanding of what makes a passionate follower.
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Chris Widener
Chris Widener is a successful businessman, author, speaker, and television host. He has authored over 450 articles and numerous books; he has also produced many CDs and DVDs on leadership, motivation, and success. Widener was previously the host of the national interview show Made for Success and cohost of True Performance with Zig Ziglar. As a public speaker, he has presented to organizations such as General Electric, Microsoft, Cisco Systems, and the Harvard School of Business.
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