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The January Leadership Development Carnival: Best of 2011 Edition

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This month's edition is a special "Best of 2011" collection of leadership development blog posts from many of our regular Carnival contributors. Mark Stelzner, Inflexion Point : How To Talk To A CEO. Reason: "This was our most read piece of original content published in 2011". Reason: "It was the most popular post of the year.".

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8 CEO Actions to Ensure Chief Customer Officer Success

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Guest post from Jeanne Bliss : More than ever, customer experience is a priority for CEOs in nearly every industry. There are eight major actions the CEO should do to ensure CCO success. Take Personal Ownership The CEO should position the work of the CCO as a priority of their agenda. They can’t bail in the first year.

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The 2011 Global Top 25 Companies for Leaders

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I've always said if there was only ONE wish I could have when it came to leadership development it would be a CEO that was 100% committed to it. All the rest would then fall into place - even the most incompetent HR department couldn't screw it up if they tried. They couldn't, because they would be measured and held accountable.

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The September 2011 Leadership Development Carnival - Back to School Sale

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Welcome to the September, 2011 Leadership Development Carnival - Back to School Sale! Kevin is CEO of i4cp. Yes, it's back to school shopping time, and this month's Carnival gives leaders and aspiring leaders a shopping cart full of leadership development supplies. So stock up, and enjoy your reading!

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Leadership Development "Moneyball"

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Hewitt’s 2005 study showed 100% of the top 20 companies for leadership development had CEOs who were actively involved in developing leadership talent, compared with 65% of other companies (outside the top 20). An executive development survey found that 43% of CEOs and 71% of senior executives reported that they had worked with a coach.

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Leadership: It’s the Softer Side That Counts

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Here's a guest post by Gary Burnison, CEO of Korn/Ferry International: Never underestimate the softer side. Being a leader, being a CEO, is not just a position; it is a privilege and a responsibility. Gary Burnison is CEO of Korn/Ferry International , the world’s largest executive recruiting firm and a leader in talent management.

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New Study IDs Best Companies for Leadership?, Innovation

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Dan : I always wondered if CEO commitment was a must when it comes to strong leadership development programs. Yet, the same companies keep coming out on top, even as the CEOs have turned over. Susan : Even with a new CEO, great talent management leaders seem to be able to maintain the momentum and committment. How do they do it?