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Holding Powerful & Arrogant Bosses Accountable

Coaching Tip

Winston, a former executive responsible for leadership development at the Countrywide Financial Corporation, spent three years in a legal battle against Countrywide, the once-mighty mortgage giant, and its current owner, Bank of America, contending that he was punished and pushed out for not toeing the company line. million in damages.

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Female Leadership on the Decline in Canada :: Women on Business

Women on Business

found that the number of women in top executives positions in Canada has fallen over the past year from 37 women in the highest-paying executive jobs in 2006 to just 31 in 2007. Furthermore, of the 535 highest paid and most senior positions at those companies, only 5.8% are held by women (down from 6.9% in the prior year).

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CEOs Who Began Their Careers During Booms Tend to Be Less Ethical

Harvard Business Review

” Imagine you were sitting in the audience that day, about to begin constructing your career. CEOs who began their careers in prosperous times tend to use riskier financial strategies than CEOs who first entered the workforce in recessions. What might you have expected the future to hold?

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Serving on Boards Helps Executives Get Promoted

Harvard Business Review

When Warren Buffett retired from Coca-Cola’s board in 2006, he said he no longer had the time necessary. Second, board service is an avenue for an executive to gain access to unique knowledge, skills, and connections, so firms actively use external board appointments as a way to groom and develop executives.

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Don't Do Second Things First (A Core Lesson in Productivity)

Terry Starbucker

They used to be my constant companions earlier in my career, before PCs, PDAs, laptops, and smart phones. Mary’s University in San Antonio – I wrote another piece about him and his remarkable teaching methods for Rosa Say’s blog back in 2006) Popularity: 2% [ ? And yes, that officially qualifies me as a dinosaur.)

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Obama’s Former “Body Man” on Being the Ultimate Assistant

Harvard Business Review

At Duke University, Reggie Love played football and basketball, and after his 2005 graduation he tried out for two NFL teams, without success. Early on, you decided not to talk politics with him, and over time that helped you develop an easy camaraderie focused on your shared interest in sports. Why did you take that tack?

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Women in Power: Leadership Differences By Gender

Women on Business

As a result, women are more likely to be transformational leaders, helping employees develop their skills and talents, motivating them, and coaching to be more creative. Some of the respondents also mention women’s family responsibilities and their shortage of experience as detriments to a successful career. 2005, September/October).

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