Harvard Business Review

JULY 14, 2015

The days of the ‘Great Man’ theory of Leadership – where one sole leader rules over the masses from their ivory tower, are long gone. A study by Pearce and Sims (2002), published in Group Dynamics, found that shared leadership is a useful predictor of team effectiveness. This isn’t a one-off conversation.

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Team How To Commitment Project 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 1, 2013

There were also fairly rigid dress code requirements; for instance, if women wore skirts, we expected to wear pantyhose (and this was in 2003). When I was finally in a leadership role at that older organization, I put a tremendous amount of energy into changing these outdated practices. But it is taking its toll.

Entrepreneur 10

Entrepreneur Policies Handbook Godin 10

Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 25, 2010

In 2003 van Stolk had the idea to create a “Turkey & Gravy”-flavored soda to be released around Thanksgiving. For example, if you need a new slogan for a product, write down every feature and benefit you can think of, the types of people who need the product, the problems it solves, and so on. Make a list (and check it twice).

Creativity 50

Creativity Bottom-up Newsletter Open-book 50

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 19, 2014

They create energy, a sense of purpose, and even something of a community among people over whom they have no control. Collaboration Leadership' But making contacts is just the first, and often the least important, step in tapping experts. These groups of experts blur the distinctions between insiders and outsiders.

CEO 8

CEO Supply Chain Automotive Engineering 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 6, 2014

In hindsight, this thinking turned out to be far less important than what we learned about leadership, control, and trust, which ultimately were reflected in how each of the businesses was created, capitalized, and staffed. In November 2003, after due diligence, we announced our agreement to purchase 3721 for $120 million.

Chief Financial Officer 9

Chief Financial Officer Operations Learning-by-Doing IPO 9

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Silicon Valley was built on amazing products, not on stellar leadership skills. The premise is that all energy should be focused solely on turning fabulous ideas into hyper growth. It’s true that if a start-up fails — or is sold — the need for enduring leadership may never arise. Netflix is a great example.

Productivity 8

Productivity Products Team Constraint 8

Anese Cavanaugh

APRIL 16, 2009

Here’s the thing, I’m happy to share, (after all, I had the song “Express Yourself” dedicated to me in 2003 by my leadership group), for these articles though, I’ve just been more prone to making it about the content and you. Personally, I think it’s fantastic. A true gift.

Self-aware 70

Self-aware Learning-by-Doing Commitment Magazine 70

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

After studying and working with hundreds of companies in free fall, we’ve identified concrete steps that leadership teams can take to engineer successful turnarounds and transformations. First, you need to inject new energy into a tired organization under stress. Build a Re-Founding Team. The company was in free fall.

Company 8

Company How To Business Model Engineering 8

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 28, 2015

I have seen examples of great health care all over the world, but too often the inspiring individuals delivering this care have been impeded, rather than helped, by the system in which they are working. A compelling vision of a better future needs to be communicated in a way that creates energy and motivation. First is staying power.

Health Care 8

Health Care System Telecommunications Quality 8