Remove 2010 Remove Career Remove Hammer Remove Management
article thumbnail

Know Your History, Purpose and Direction

CoachStation

in 2010 and started full time work in the business in 2012. I have been a leader throughout my whole career which started in late teens when I was fortunate enough to be provided with an opportunity to participate in a two-year supervisor traineeship with a large retailer in Adelaide. Purpose = Building Success, Making a difference.

article thumbnail

Leaders and the Learning Organization | You're Not the Boss of Me

You're Not the Boss of Me

There is a proverb that says, “ If the only tool you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail&#. How they manage conflict. 10 Responses to Leaders and the Learning Organization Bret Simmons November 22, 2010 at 1:10 am I am a HUGE Senge fan. Bret Reply Gwyn Teatro November 22, 2010 at 5:17 am Hi Bret, Yes, I agree.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

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

article thumbnail

Why Aren’t There More Asian Americans in Leadership Positions?

Harvard Business Review

According to 2010 data from the U.S. Asian Americans (including Indians) are 27% of the workers in these companies , but only 19% of managers and 14% of executives. This puts at a disadvantage Asian Americans, who, like women , are often seen to fit low to midlevel management positions but not top-level leadership. (It’s

article thumbnail

What to Do When Your Boss Says No

Harvard Business Review

It’s a sign that our projects aren’t valued and our careers are stalling out. Without a hammer, we’re more likely to think of a shoe as a good tool to get a nail pounded into the wall. In 2010 I spent an afternoon with one of CEO Mike’s highest-performing store managers, a person I will call Ethan.