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Winner of the 2019 PROSE award in the Business, Management and Finance category
What every leader needs to know about dignity and how to create a culture in which everyone thrives
"With engaging intelligence, Hicks makes a lucid case for the importance of acknowledging a person's worth within organizations and…
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1 author picked Leading with Dignity as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Leading with dignity is a core leadership behavior. As my journey as a leader has unfolded, I have been drawn to certain words I have experienced, and dignity is one of these words. Everyone has dignity and expects to be treated with dignity. Everyone.
As a leader, you must demonstrate a visible level of empathy and treat everyone you meet with dignity, as by doing so, your ability to impact and influence them grows exponentially. Although I consider myself a skilled leader, this book reminded me of the importance and existence of this basic human trait. I recognize there might…
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