Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 6, 2010

What company will I forever speak about with unbridled enthusiasm? What company am I now writing about to all of my readers? But real problems happen in areas where all the competing companies give bad customer service. Universally that is phone companies! Allen Edmonds. Allen Edmonds. Allen Edmonds. Unported License.

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How To Licensing Ethics Video 248

Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 6, 2010

How many important people do you know in your company? Outside of your company? If not, you won’t do any better at your next job. Take night classes, read books, surf the web for knowledge. Start watering this lawn. This work by Rich Gee is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.

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Licensing Delegation Ethics Career 357

Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 18, 2011

Acquiesce Sometimes for the good of the project and the company (and your job) you have to give in. In addition, let them know subtly this is going to be a one-time event, next time you are going to bring the big guns. Immediately figure out what has to change, who will be impacted, what will have to be shortened, expanded, etc.

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Licensing Bottom-up Ethics Executive Coaching 297

Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 28, 2010

I work with a LOT of companies. Across the entire spectrum of the marketplace, I see three standard rules that make companies successful. home about rich our team news our fans services executive coach business coach speaking inspire media knowledge books affiliates contact Rich Gee Group 203.500.2421 3 Ways To Grow Your Business.

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Licensing Price Ethics Follow-up 236

Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 18, 2010

Prior to that, I managed large teams in Fortune 500 companies throughout the nation. home about rich our team news our fans services executive coach business coach speaking inspire media knowledge books affiliates contact Rich Gee Group 203.500.2421 How Do You Coach Your Team? I’m a coach. Unported License. Unported License.

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Team Licensing Ethics Godin 225

Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 10, 2011

In Corporate — If you have an idea for a new project at work, run it by some people you trust — talk to mentors outside of your company. One question in the right forum and you get gold from customers. Want to make a move — start talking to people, dip your toe in the water. Reach out to industry insiders and ask their opinion.

Career 282

Career Licensing Ethics Discount 282

Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 7, 2010

One thing that gets the new hire to question the efficiency of the company is to drop the ball at this time. Plan Their Day — If your company has an orientation process, great. Also, make sure that everything (and I mean everything) is in place — their desk, supplies, laptop, passwords, systems, software, phone, and paperwork.

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Tips How To Licensing Ethics 256

Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 10, 2010

Another benefit of a written agreement is that it makes it easier for successors to step in to execute the terms of the agreement if one of the parties changes roles in their company, leaves their company or gets hit by a bus. 2 Comments so far davidburkus on October 11th, 2010 Good observation. why is everyone smiling?

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 2, 2010

If you have to talk business (taking cues from your boss), talk about what the company accomplished and what could be planned for 2011. Don’t Spend All Your Time Gossiping. Keep the talk light and personal (again, interests, hobbies, kids, etc.). Talk future business. You should know when to pull back on the rudder. Unported License.

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Tips Licensing Wilde Politics 292

Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 15, 2010

August 15th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus Yet another Fortune CEO has fallen due to ethics violations. Hewlett-Packard, a company that started out as an example of moral leadership with “The HP Way” in 1939, has proven itself vulnerable to an unscrupulous CEO when Mark Hurd recently resigned. Am I acting ethically in this situation?”

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Ethics Morale Open-book Blog 184

Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 4, 2011

I had a similar experience in buying double sleeping bags online (and will never do business with that company again). Since I downsized following the last two years, I have become more aware (and ultimately taken the complete role) of excellent customer service. In this case, I learned what NOT to do from another e-tailer. Unported License.

Licensing 333

Licensing Price Merchandising Ethics 333

Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 28, 2010

I have a Satnav form a company who is ‘obsessed with accuracy’ and whose map has not been updated since July 2006 and also has huge errors in it. I know one that has been hacked and is doing the organisation a huge disservice. The satnav is going back. Well, if it can find its way it us. Unported License. Unported License.

How To 333

How To Licensing Ethics Creativity 333

Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 11, 2010

What past decisions are holding the company behind? What areas might take the company to the next level? You also have to be patient to allow the natural flow of the company to run it’s course. Operational - Know how the organization works inside and out. Sit at home and map out your operational chain from start to finish.

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CEO Development Licensing Motivation 238

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

I have witnessed company bonuses work marvelously well, and I have seen them create great animosity and discord. It is very typical that in this type of environment that the controversy shifts from company vs. employees, to employee vs. employee. It is not the bonus that is right or wrong, but the manner in which it is rolled-out.

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Blog Metrics Brand CEO 325

Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Values such as work ethic, excellence and open-mindedness can be cultivated with practice. Some leaders who do this fail to develop what is arguably the most important character value: humility. Humility is not easily developed when you have wealth, power and/or status. It’s especially difficult to develop humility without the help of others.

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Collins Ethics McCarthy Open-book 299

Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

I’m encouraged to see that more companies are doing these types of service projects. They were exercising compassion, kindness, empathy and other emotional muscles of the heart that make them better connectors and will help them develop a Connection Culture. why is everyone smiling?

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Conference McCarthy Godin Middle Management 265

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

Ask yourself this question…Who is more loyal; an employee who has been with the company a long time but is an under-performer, or a less tenured employee who always goes the extra mile and consistently exceeds expectations? the company is not leveraging its true talent base.

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Loyalty Blog Brand Follow-up 419

Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Name of company (logo) b. It can tell you a lot about that person and give you speaking trajectories to ask more questions — “I see you have an office in Hong Kong, do you travel there often?&# “I see that your company is a subsidiary of Pixar, what is it like to work with them?&# Unported License. Unported License.

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Licensing Bottom-up Ethics Creativity 335

Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

What’s happening in your company? What companies are doing well? List all the elements of past positions that energize you and all elements that enervate or deplete your energy. Your new position should leverage the ‘energize’ elements. Keep Alert. In your marketplace? In your city/state? Which ones need help?

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Planning Career Brainstorming Licensing 171

Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

A company’s success is ultimately a roll-up of all products and services selling for a profit. This seems straight forward, and yet in my experience company leaders too often lose track of this important goal. In most companies product managers have a lot of products and significant responsibilities.

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Productivity Products Succession Management 192

Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 26, 2010

Let me begin by saying that this doesn’t mean if your company’s stock drops it is directly related to your fights with your spouse (then again. ). I was having a chat with my good friend Margo Meeker and we hit upon a reality that clearly crosses both our vocations (Therapist/Life Coach & Executive/Business Coach).

Licensing 188

Licensing Ethics Executive Coaching Execution 188

Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 23, 2010

No doubt the business school’s culture benefits from Alec Horniman’s wisdom as a thought leader in the fields of leadership, organizations, change and ethics. Take a look at the excellent video of Dr. Horniman discussing the importance of ethics in business and you’ll see what I mean. why is everyone smiling?

Leadership 186

Leadership Ethics McCarthy Godin 186

N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Furthermore, last time I checked a CEO can always be removed for lack of performance, or moral and ethical indiscretions, so what purpose do CEO term limits serve other than to disincentivize the CEO? And what if a company finds or is built by just that person…and loses them to a term limit?

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CEO Blog Long-term Short-term 287

Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Product managers hold a unique position in the company: they depend on people from other groups, but they do not have managerial authority over those people (in most cases). They get the most up-to-date, critical information from customers of any group in the company. Sales: Without a solid sales team the company will not succeed.

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Productivity Products Management Leadership 182

Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 19, 2010

Skillsoft has 10 million licensed users that represent 55 percent of the Fortune 500 and 24 percent of the Global 2000 organizations in business, government, and education. why is everyone smiling?

Film 207

Film Video McCarthy Godin 207

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

When we view our responsibilities three-dimensionally as if through a prism that simultaneously allows us to keep focused on the MRC concepts, we will make better mission-focused decisions that are based upon how our resources must be deployed to accomplish them, and we will operate in ethical ways that resonate with our partners and employees.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 13, 2010

As promised, here are the links to access the full presentat ion and the sites I mentioned: Market Yourself To Success — Full Presentation (13mb – might take a bit to download) Business Cards – Moo.com or 4by6.com This work by Rich Gee is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.

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Workshop Licensing PR Ethics 188

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

It is much more important that your vision and mission be understood by company employees, and translated into the resultant authenticity of their actions. Your customers don’t care what you put on paper, but they care immensely about whether or not a company’s vision and mission are reflected in a fulfilled brand promise.

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Blog Mission Statement Tactics Objective 344

Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 24, 2010

If you are a leader or aspire to be one, ask yourself if you have developed the competence and character necessary to inspire others to follow you? why is everyone smiling?

Ethics 210

Ethics McCarthy Godin Open-book 210

Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 13, 2010

This will help create a customer-driven organization and will help build longevity between your company and your client’s business. Since serving your clients is the most important part of your business, be sure you always put their needs first. Maria Rainier is a freelance writer and blog junkie.

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Taylorism Taylor Tactics Ethics 245

Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 20, 2010

A few common methods include: The number of people reporting up through the organization The quantity or amount of product or services produced The “bottom line&# or income produced by the company The number of links, references or accolades to the leader or the organization Other methods that focus on things and not people.

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Leadership Bottom-up Long-term Taylorism 170

Women on Business

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Usually sponsors have more senior positions than mentors, and it is their responsibility to advocate for an individual and pull them up the ranks to a top level position in the company. Companies now understand the impact of diversifying their talent pool, especially in leadership roles. Broaden your influence outside the company.

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Press Release PR Mentor Discount 239

Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 19, 2011

I spoke about how he helped me learn to read (comics) and gave me a basic ethical structure in relation to crime. Now…I’m in a different position (new company) where I present only monthly and am expected to present information I am not the subject matter expert of. I chose Batman. I kept it light, funny, and focused.

How To 269

How To Audience Class Ethics 269

Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Voluntary job quits have been steadily rising since late 2009 which is quite remarkable given the continued weakened state of the U.S. To finish off the bad news before shifting to the good, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that in August, more Americans quit their jobs than lost them. why is everyone smiling?

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Conference Report Human Capital McCarthy 293

Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

The money and effort they spend pays big dividends as the company progresses and matures. The companies that excel at hiring the right people seem to take this one step further: at all levels the leaders hire people whom they can groom as their replacements. The importance of focusing on your replacement cannot be overstated.

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Maturity Covey Training Taylorism 159

Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

Keith Yamashita inspired conference attendees to be great by seeking optimum solutions that help citizens, companies and the future generations. This amazing woman founded a company named Maternova that helps midwives and healthcare workers by providing tools and education. Alan Webber spoke about the dismal state of our media today.

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Innovation Leadership Conference McCarthy 253

Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Ted (not his real name) has developed a small, pocket-sized, laminated card that describes his values and has given the card to all of the employees of his company. Each morning a one-page sheet entitled “Connect” is circulated throughout Ted’s company that includes a story about employees living out one of the values.

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Environment Learning-by-Doing Influence Books 316