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How top CEOs get so much done

Here are some surprising ways a few of the big chiefs stay so productive: Drop what you’re doing and sleep ... Fire your assistant ... Be consistent ... Pick up a challenging habit or train for a triathlon ... Give people half the time they request ... Focus on handshakes, not contracts.

Despite everything, stay positive

While it’s valuable—and fun—to listen to the positive coaches, mentors and friends in your life, it’s also imperative to ignore the downers, says master marketer Jerry Acuff.

Add new dimension to your game

NFL Hall of Famer John Mackey, as a tight end for the Baltimore Colts, made his mark on professional football. He used his outstanding speed to add an extra dimension to offensive play, taking the tight end position—until then mainly a vehicle for blocking and short passes—and turning himself a constant threat for the long touchdown pass.

Leadership Tips: Vol. 212

Garrett Camp, co-founder of the Internet utility StumbleUpon, which helps discover websites that match your interests, tweeted his approach to new product development. He says not to get hung up on potential problems: “When in doubt, proceed.”

Leadership nuggets for budding leaders

TV producer Stephen Cannell, who created iconic characters and won Emmys for “The A-Team,” “21 Jump Street” and “The Rockford Files,” offers these tips for leaders:

Trend: Leadership evades women

A 2010 survey of leaders conducted by HR consulting firm Mercer showed 70% did not have a clearly defined strategy or philosophy about developing women into leaders. Those surveyed said the biggest challenges women face in becoming leaders today are lack of role models, opportunities and support.

Soup king nourishes an ailing hometown

When Douglas R. Conant stepped in to run Campbell Soup Co. in 2001, he launched a corporate transformation that entailed making Campbell a place where employees would want to stay. One strategy for employee engagement was a focus on restoring the company’s hometown of 140 years—Camden, N.J.

The benefits of baring it all in a 360

A growing number of U.S. executives are voluntarily sharing their 360-degree reviews with direct reports. In considering whether transparency is worth trying, at least two advantages jump out:

How to ask for feedback

Executive coach Joel Garfinkle quotes Peter Drucker as noting that past ­leaders knew how to tell, while future leaders would know how to ask. Here’s how Garfinkle advises asking others for feedback on your performance:

Turn mistakes into opportunities

Leaders who excel at developing ­talent use every opportunity to squeeze in a learning moment. ­Mistakes, especially, are a prime ­opportunity.

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