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Jake Breeden is an American author, educator, and leadership consultant. He has taught at Duke Corporate Education and worked with global organizations to develop leadership programs focused on creativity, accountability, and strategic thinking.
Known for: Tipping Sacred Cows: Kick the Bad Work Habits That Masquerade as Virtues
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Tipping Sacred Cows: Kick the Bad Work Habits That Masquerade as Virtues
In 'Tipping Sacred Cows', Jake Breeden challenges conventional wisdom in leadership and management by exposing how well-intentioned virtues—such as balance, passion, and fairness—can become counterproductive when misapplied. Through research, case studies, and practical insights, Breeden encourages leaders to question their assumptions and adopt more effective behaviors that drive genuine performance and innovation.
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Defining Sacred Cows
Every profession and culture worships certain unquestioned truths. In leadership, these truths are often moralized into virtues—the unassailable qualities of the 'good leader.' We speak of fairness, balance, and honesty as if they were universally good, independent of situation or intent. In reality...
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The Virtue of Balance
Balance is an easy value to celebrate. It sounds wise, even serene. But in striving for perfect balance, leaders can end up smoothing out the very edges that give their leadership energy and direction. When everything is balanced, nothing stands out. Balance taken too far manifests as hesitation—an ...
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About Jake Breeden
Jake Breeden is an American author, educator, and leadership consultant. He has taught at Duke Corporate Education and worked with global organizations to develop leadership programs focused on creativity, accountability, and strategic thinking.
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