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Wal-Mart Leadership Sweeps $24 Million of Bribes Under the Rug

Coaching Tip

He knew so much, he explained, because for years he had been the lawyer in charge of obtaining construction permits for Wal-Mart de Mexico. In September 2005, Wal-Mart dispatched investigators to Mexico City, and within days they unearthed evidence of widespread bribery. Munich wrote in an e-mail to top Wal-Mart executives.

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Servant Leaders Outperform Because They Connect

Michael Lee Stallard

Navy from 2000 until 2005. He told people to dig into the data and don’t be afraid of “constructive friction” as they discuss differing points of view. Here’s an example of a servant leader that brings the force of connection to life. Retired CNO Admiral Vern Clark was formerly the chief of the U.S. why is everyone smiling?

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What U2 and the US Navy Have in Common: Connecting with Core Employees

Michael Lee Stallard

Leaders consciously or unconsciously lump employees into three categories: the “stars” consisting of those in management as well high potential employees, the much larger “core” made up of solid contributors, and the rest, employees whose contributions and fit with the organization are questionable. The CNO is the head of the U.S.

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Followership : Blog | Executive Coaching | CO2 Partners

CO2

And perhaps more importantly, anyone occupying a position of authority plays a followership role at times, as first-line supervisors report to mid-level managers, mid-level managers report to vice-presidents, vice-presidents report to CEOs, CEOs report to Boards of Directors, etc.

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To Reform Capitalism, CEOs Should Champion Structural Reforms

Harvard Business Review

They go by names like corporate social responsibility, sustainability, shareholder advocacy, social assessment and auditing, consumer action, government regulation, leadership development, ethics, realignment of incentives , attracting long-term investors , creating shared value , and more. treating suppliers as partners).

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