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Rekindling the Inner Flame in Others, and in Ourselves

Michael Lee Stallard

Doug Conant’s Story: Being Honored and Honoring Others Doug Conant is the leader who turned around Campbell Soup Company when he served as President and CEO (2001-2011). Throughout the outplacement process, Conant was struck by how MacKenna was fully present, listened intently and earnestly, and genuinely wanted to be of help.

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Developing a Leadership Training Program for High Potentials: A Case Study

Great Leadership By Dan

Your upcoming leaders will need to understand how to do business internationally – international laws and regulations for doing business in various countries, cultural differences, the ability to gauge the market overseas including identifying market for product or services and the competition, developing overseas offices, leading virtually, etc.

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Remembering 9/11 | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Mello Here's a link to a post I run each year at this time to make sure that I never forget the tragedy and heroism that took place on September 11, 2001. I'm hopeful that today's comments will help us all process things in a healthier fashion while not forgetting the sacrifices that have been made for us.

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Steve Jobs, Tim Cook, and Apple's Innovation Premium

Harvard Business Review

He was first shown the door when John Scully and other marketing folks led the charge at Apple — a charge that quickly took a nosedive. With Jobs unexpected exit in 2011, Cook's key task is to not only keep Apple humming but to deliver something surprising. Can he do it? Before A.G.

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How Microsoft and Netflix Lost their Way

Harvard Business Review

Recently published reports on the slips and stumbles of two much-heralded companies provide a close look at some of the internal dynamics that can undermine optimal decision-making and effective execution — even within organizations that have a history of market-leading performance.

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The Rising Tide Lifts One Boat Most of All

Harvard Business Review

My consulting firm works with many successful market leaders with amazing market shares — 30%, 50%, 70% and even 90%. One example of a company in this situation is Gillette, which has approximately a 70% share of the shaving market. For decades, the shaving market was men''s facial hair removal.

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How Investors React When Companies Announce They’re Moving to a SaaS Business Model

Harvard Business Review

Due to the fast growth of the SaaS market and the high valuations of SaaS startups, a move toward SaaS seems very compelling for traditional software vendors. Make sure existing products, processes, and culture do not prohibit the SaaS model from blossoming. Collaborate and partner with cloud platform providers.