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How to Not Be a Blockbuster

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What a great case study in how an organization can go from king of the mountain to yesterday's news. Posted by: JB | September 24, 2010 at 09:51 PM The last time I went into a Blockbuster, which happened to have a dedication plaque as Canada's 200th location, there was no one there to the point I felt uncomfortable.

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How to Lead Like a Pig

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What are the best and worst examples you’ve ever seen of a leader managing the impact of his or her footprint? What other advice do you have for leaders who actually care about the impact they make with their leadership footprint?

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Video Book Club: The Power of Pull

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Backed by a lot of research and some interesting case studies, the authors offer a wealth of provocative ideas on how to operate in the age of the internet. Probably like a lot of you, I spent some time in August catching up on my reading. They also have a real gift for simplifying complex concepts with short, memorable phrases.

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Wally's Advice for New Bosses

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That’s the case today with Wally Bock’s post, So, now you’re the boss. For a real life case study, of what can happen when new bosses don’t follow these rules, read this article in the Washington Post on how Adrian Fenty lost the mayor’s job in DC this week or revisit my post from last month on how he was on his way to losing it.

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Video Book Club: Leading Minds

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Gardner shares a number of case studies of public and non-public leaders to identify the characteristics they all share. Gardner shares a number of case studies of public and non-public leaders to identify the characteristics they all share. In the video clip, I share my big take away from Leading Minds.

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Fear Kills

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Main | Business Travel Divas Turn Themselves In » July 23, 2010 Fear Kills In case you didnt see it, a report in the New York Times earlier this week offers a stark example of what can happen when the culture of an organization discourages open and honest dialogue. Thats Not Leadership. Posted by: Mike Henry Sr.

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What a Week for Departures: HP's Hurd, Jet Blue's Slater and.

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I actually don't think the 3 case studies you cited have much in common other than the public intrigue surrounding their departures. each case a lack of trust and respect played a key element in the eventual outcome. How about that issue of stage presence? One thing is for sure though.in Great points all.