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Research Suggests Firms Should Look Externally For New Bosses

The Horizons Tracker

The researchers draw inspiration from the private equity industry, where around 75% of new CEOs are drawn from outside the firm, with two-thirds regarded as “complete outsiders” This is almost the exact opposite of recruitment in S&P 500 firms. The rewards for both the executive and the firm are substantial.

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5 Powerful Team Leadership Lessons From Musicians

Great Results Team Building

When you explore other industries other than your initial focus, you can find new inspiration and in-depth areas behind concepts you otherwise would not have examined. Music education provides people with multiple advantages and lessons and is an industry that should not be overlooked.

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3 Important Things I Learned About Social Media in 2010 :: Women.

Women on Business

This year of 2010 has been a revelation to me as to the ins and outs of Social Media. It is a unique way to talk about your business: what it is, what you offer; share information in that niche; offer insights into your particular industry and much more. Not really. What’s a girl to do? Why capitalize the first letters?

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Speak Your Truth So That Others Can Hear It

Leading Blog

For example, instead of saying, “That meeting went way too long,” you can say “The meeting ended 20 minutes past schedule. To open a conversation with any of these statements without acknowledging that they are interpretations could lead to trouble. From that I interpreted [blank]. Is that accurate?”

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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. In 2010, during a down economy, the company posted a 12% increase in earnings on $7.7 Billion in sales, and the storied brand now possesses some of the best employee engagement rankings in the industry.

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Are We Experiencing A Technology Tsunami?

Rich Gee Group

Some examples: I never load software anymore – in fact I don’t even use my CD/DVD player. I parallel this change in my life (and business) with the car industry. Is the same thing happening in the tech industry and all ancillary organizations who attach themselves like barnacles to tech?

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Treading Water Is The Same As Drowning.

Rich Gee Group

In 2010 — they launched the MacBook Air without a DVD drive (“How will I watch movies?”). For example: An up-to-date résumé, done by a professional, ready to be distributed at a moment’s notice. Learning new things about your industry, taking classes, reading books and writing about what you learn.

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