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Robert Iger's 20 Leadership Lessons

Leading Blog

When he took over as CEO in 2005, he laid out three strategic priorities saying it should be about the future, not the past : Recommit to the concept that quality matters, embrace technology instead of fighting it, and think bigger—think global—and turn Disney into a stronger brand in international markets. Iger truly embraces innovation.

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Servant Leaders Outperform Because They Connect

Michael Lee Stallard

Navy from 2000 until 2005. When Admiral Clark became the chief, first term re-enlistment didn’t meet the Navy’s goal of 38 percent. As the Navy improved sailor retention and developed greater alignment with Admiral Clark’s vision, it became faster and more responsive. CNO Admiral Vern Clark’s leadership of the U.S.

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The Cure for CEO Disease

Coaching Tip

CEO disease" is a term used to describe the isolation that envelops a leader when subordinates become reluctant to disclose bad news or worst-case scenarios that might trigger a shoot-the-messenger response. More than 900 readers asked Lutz, who overseen product development, to revive the Chevrolet Camaro. Lutz wrote, ".I

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Avivah Wittenberg-Cox on Gender, Generations, and the Workplace of Tomorrow

HR Digest

Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, a trailblazer in the realm of gender balance and inclusive leadership, shares profound insights in an exclusive interview with The HR Digest. The HR Digest: As a pioneer in gender balance advocacy, what are some of the most significant breakthroughs you’ve witnessed in achieving gender parity in leadership roles?

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Are CEOs Really Necessary Anymore?

Strategy Driven

As futurist Ray Kurzweil observed in 2005, in the near future, machine intelligence is going to exceed human intelligence. BDAI (for short) is excellent at making sense out of the current state. If we have enough past information of competitive successes and failures, BDAI is capable of helping leaders develop options.

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

Michael Lee Stallard

Long-term research by the Gallup Organization shows that 75 percent of American workers are disengaged and 15 percent of this group are so disengaged they regularly work against their organization’s goals. Leaders build the Vision bridge by developing and communicating a mission, set of values, and reputation that connect with employees.

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To Create Change, Leadership Is More Important Than Authority

Harvard Business Review

It’s not enough to get people to do what you want, they also have to want what you want — or any change is bound to be short lived. That’s the difference between authority and leadership. In 2005, John Antioco was the eminently successful CEO of Blockbuster, the 800-pound gorilla of the video rental industry.