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Leadership Interview – Doug Conant

N2Growth Blog

Many people discuss transformational leadership, but few can point to a modern day CEO who is an example of a transformative leader. Conant is the President and CEO of Campbell Soup Company, and he epitomizes just such a leader. In 2010, during a down economy, the company posted a 12% increase in earnings on $7.7

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Avon CEO Andrea Jung Takes Seat on Apple's Board :: Women on Business

Women on Business

NASDAQ: APPL ) has named Andrea Jung , CEO of Avon  (NYSE: AVP ), as the eigth member of its board of directors. Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO, stated that Jung will bring a “new dimension&# to the company’s board. Andrea Jung is the first woman and the first Asian to hold a seat on Apple’s board.Â

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EBay CEO Meg Whitman to Retire :: Women on Business

Women on Business

Meg Whitman, 51, has been quoted saying a CEO should never stay with the same company for more than 10 years, because by that time the company needs a fresh outlook. She joined eBay in 1998 and now, 10 years later, she’s following her own advice and leaving the company she helped drive to online success.

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The Disconnected Leader | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Trust me when I tell you that being out of touch is never a good position to find yourself in as the CEO. My advice to CEOs, regardless of whether you’re running a start-up or a Fortune 500 company, is to go see things for yourself.

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The Lost Art of Brevity | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Ah, the power of brevity… The good news is that there are two big trends emboldening those of us who prefer brevity over other more irritating forms of communication. The second trend is technology’s recognition of the first trend. First is the time pressure for our attention. Our Freedom. All Rights Reserved

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Leadership and Opportunity | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Anyone paying attention to current events has recently witnessed that it doesn’t really matter whether you’re a politician, investment banker, CEO, or just an average citizen, when it comes to making a simple decision, managing a crisis, or attempting to exploit an opportunity, timing is everything.

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Think SoLoMo or SoCoLoMo – Social Commerce, Local & Mobile – For Digital Success

Modern Servant Leader

Social CEOs : 77% of buyers say they are more likely to buy from a company whose CEO uses social media1. Employee Trust: 82% of employees say they trust a company more when the CEO and leadership team communicate via social media. Billion in 2010 to 7.9 How will you leverage these trends for your strength?

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