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This practical guide, the first to show how leaders can achieve extraordinary results through the positive energy generated by virtuous interactions with employees, is written by one of the giants in the study of positive leadership.

This book reveals one of the most important but frequently ignored factors that lead…

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2 authors picked Positively Energizing Leadership as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I met Kim Cameron as a guest on my podcast, Be Brave at Work, and he enlightened and incited within me a flame that I always knew was there yet did not know how to ignite. I have always believed that great leaders are energizers–they help people move from where they are today to a new place, positively and rewardingly.

This book focuses on identifying virtuous actions and relationships that create high performance. While we have never been told this, organizations must be led by people who value relationships and are focused on action. They help others, smile, and are…

I have read well over 100 books about leadership and this book by Professor Kim Cameron is my top favorite because it illustrates the power of positive energy and virtuous behaviors: gratitude, humility, kindness, generosity, compassion, integrity, etc.

This book gives you the tools to enable the highest levels of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral performance. We are living in a new Era – the Era of Smart Technology which will require all of us to excel. This book will help you do that!

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