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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). Who had influenced him? At a tough juncture in Doug Conant’s career that person was Neil MacKenna.

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What I Wish I Knew as a CEO That I Learned Later in HR

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

In 2001, when I had actually decided to retire from “corporate life”, my company asked me to consider a change in direction, rather than a departure, by taking the role of Global Head of HR. I am delighted and honored that he accepted my offer and that I am able to share his wisdom with you here. Guest Post by Les Hayman.

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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 appreciate your post and using your influence in such a meaningful way. "Hard to Believe But Impossible to Forget" [link]. Tomorrow is day we should never forget.

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Leadership Lessons from the Navy

Skip Prichard

Captain Mark Brouker, retired US Navy , is a wealth of practical leadership wisdom gained from his military career as well as his experience as a professor, executive coach, and speaker. After graduating from Princeton in 2001, Donovan Campbell wanted to give back to his country, engage in the world, and learn to lead.

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Make 2010 Your Best Year by Expanding Your Self-Image

Your Voice of Encouragement

An updated version, The New Psycho-Cybernetics , was published in 2001, with new examples, material and editing by one of my marketing mentors, Dan Kennedy. His original book, Psycho-Cybernetics (1960), became the foundation of much thats been written since about self-image and self-improvement. About Psycho-Cybernetics.

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The Art of the Elevator Pitch

Harvard Business Review

To influence the people who can turn your idea into a reality, you need to deliver your pitch in an exciting and straightforward way. Business leaders are asked a version of this same question throughout their careers: What is your presentation about? The most valuable innovations offer novel solutions to challenging problems.

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When Change Hits “Upside the Head”

You're Not the Boss of Me

In 2001, Jeffery W. I think in our careers the same thing can happen. Having recently experienced an “upside the head” change myself, I am given to thinking about aspects of change that I perhaps did not give so much consideration to in the past. You get fired or laid off unexpectedly.