article thumbnail

Toxic Work Environments | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

People can do some due diligence before going to work for a compnay. I read a Navy Times article by Donnie Horner recently called "Challenges Facing Surface Fleet", posted March 16, 2009. link] Donna Svei Great post Mike. Here are "9 Signs That Your Next Company Cares About Its Employees."

article thumbnail

Leadership and Opportunity | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

I’ve observed the risk adverse take due diligence one step too far, the greedy negotiate too long, the impulsive jump the gun, and the plodders move to slow. As the saying goes “timing is everything.&# The proverbial window closes on every opportunity at some point in time.

Blog 418
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Relationship Excellence: Chick-fil-A's Competitive Edge

Michael Lee Stallard

I’ve done some due diligence and feel highly confident that Chick-fil-A is the real deal. Chick-fil-A has won numerous awards for its exceptionally high level of customer service. Sometimes when I hear corporate leaders talk I wonder if they walk the talk. why is everyone smiling?

article thumbnail

Walking Away from the Big Bucks in the Pursuit of True Balance.

Women on Business

This due diligence included, setting a new household budget, moving investments, setting up a home equity line of credit, and finally, buying a new car (for the first time in 11 years!). After much thoughtful consideration, conversations with my husband and confidantes, moving forward on the path of my dreams was the only choice.

article thumbnail

The Dreaded Performance Review | You're Not the Boss of Me

You're Not the Boss of Me

11 Responses to The Dreaded Performance Review Susan Mazza July 16, 2009 at 4:44 pm Your guidelines are terrific, but perhaps more important for me is the excellent context you provide that bring those guidelines to life. Reply Gwyn Teatro July 18, 2009 at 5:01 pm Thank you for your thoughtful comments, Mary Jo. What gets in the way?

article thumbnail

Roughing the Pastor (and Other Church Penalties)

Chris Brady

FUMBLE - unprepared speakers who don't know what to say clearly, distinctly and effectively because they haven't done due diligence in preparation. There are qualifications listed in the Bible that show what certain people should be before they occupy certain leadership positions in the Body.

article thumbnail

Seven Ways CEOs and Investors Can Promote the Long Term

Harvard Business Review

In explaining pharmaceutical firm GlaxoSmithKline's decision in 2009 to end this practice, CEO Andrew Witty said that "the company's decision was driven by the long-term nature of the pharmaceutical industry, which meant short-term financial indicators were of limited use.". per annum from 1990 to 2009, exceeded its benchmark by an annual 2.1%