In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 30, 2011

by John • October 30, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 4 Comments. October 31, 2011 at 11:12 am. October 31, 2011 at 11:52 am. They hate to put themselves in a position where they’ll miss an opportunity that the competitor will seize. October 31, 2011 at 12:33 pm.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Women may make up more than half the workforce 1 but continue to be significantly underrepresented on corporate boards and in C-level executive positions, according to a major new study released today by Calvert Investments, a long-time leader in advocating for corporate diversity.

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Women on Business

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

CNNMoney.com reported that in 2011 there were 12 FORTUNE 500 companies headed by women (although that was down from 15 in 2010). Men, even when they work within female-dominated professions, are often pushed toward administrative tracks where they are the beneficiaries of unofficial mentoring by other men in leadership positions.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 23, 2021

In the new book, From the Bench to the Boardroom , Michael MacDonald shares his journey from humble beginnings in the outskirts of Philadelphia, to his college basketball career at Rutgers, to executive positions at Xerox and Medifast. What can leaders do to build more diversity into their organizations?

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Women on Business

JANUARY 30, 2012

Hewlett-Packard, another technology company, named Meg Whitman as their CEO in September 2011. But over the years as men were in leadership positions—not just the CEO level, but all lead managers—they focused on “give me the job to do and I’ll focus and get it done.” And this trend isn’t just in the US.

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Chart Your Course

MAY 13, 2013

The National Association of Colleges and Employers estimates the average cost-per-hire in 2011 and 2012 was $5,100. What if you have an introvert interviewing candidates for a sales manager position; or an extrovert interviewing people for an analyst’s position? The room for error in such a system is vast.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 15, 2010

By Bonnie Marcus This past week I had the opportunity to not only attend the MA Conference for Women, but also to participate in a leadership panel about women and corporate board positions. Board positions often help widen your web of influence and acquaint others with your expertise and talent.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 8, 2012

Dan : I was surprised to see that 100% of the top 20 thought "There are a sufficient number of qualified internal candidates who are ready to assume open leadership positions". 100% say they have a sufficient number of qualified internal candidates who are ready to assume open leadership positions (vs. 60% of all other companies). -

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Tim Milburn

JANUARY 7, 2011

Positive view of self. Do you talk to yourself in positive or negative ways? Engaged in one’s position of influence. What is your vision for your position for the next year? Openness to diversity. The second four deal with our leadership and interactions with others. Outcomes Toward Self 1. Five years?

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Strategy Driven

MAY 14, 2020

For instance, when we work in positions that are suited to our personality preferences, we’re more likely to keep the motivation that we brought to the work and to contribute in meaningful ways. Kim Cameron and Robert Quinn (2011) have identified four cultures that are indicative of most organizations: clan, adhocracy, hierarchy and market.

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Sales Wolf Blog

JULY 30, 2010

Why You Should Check it Out:   First off, I must say that anyone who can hold down a full time position as VP of a well respected organization, serve on the board of several HR professional societies, and still find the time to put out a quality live talk radio show five days a week is a rockstar in my eyes.

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Sales Wolf Blog

JUNE 6, 2010

  Eric Klen presents The problem with being positive posted at Dharma Consulting.  Simmons - Positive Organizational Behavior. Working Girl  presents  Diversity and good management  posted at  Working Girl.  Simmons - Positive Organizational Behavior. Nick McCormick presents What?s

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Strategy Driven

MAY 11, 2016

According to the US Department of Education, the number of computer science degrees peaked at 37 percent between 1984 and 1985 compared to only 18 percent in the period between 2008 and 2011. computer software engineer and computer programmer positions. As a consequence, women hold only 22 percent of all U.S.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives should factor in multiple aspects of diversity, such as class and disability , as well as gender and race. Employers who exclude class from discussions about diversity and inclusion risk losing or alienating talented employees. The math isn’t complicated.

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Coaching Tip

JANUARY 26, 2013

According to a regulatory filing for 2011 in the State of Delaware, where Mars is incorporated, there are six members, all grandchildren or great-grandchildren of Frank Mars. These operational managers' value to Mars is they initiate or design positive changes. Source: FORTUNE, February 4, 2013. ? Barbara A.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 15, 2011

If you enjoyed this article, let us keep you up-to-date on other newly published insights by signing up for our complimentary StrategyDriven Newsletter Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc. Consider leaving a comment! This content is intended for personal and non-commercial use only. All rights reserved.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

In numerous studies , diversity — both inherent (e.g., For example, a 2009 analysis of 506 companies found that firms with more racial or gender diversity had more sales revenue, more customers, and greater profits. In addition, people believe that diverse teams breed greater conflict than they actually do.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

Do you ever wonder how the term “Politically Correct&# evolved from an obscure catch-phrase that was once used to label those who would not take a controversial position to the dominant mind-set of the day in our society? It has become more important to “do things right&# rather than to “do the right things.&#

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 27, 2011

Complimenting the StrategyDriven Management & Leadership articles, these conversations examine the real world challenges managers face every day that are not easily solved with a new or redesigned process and instead demand the application of soft leadership skills to achieve a positive outcome.

Leadership 67

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Respect for the experience, diversity and talents of team members and departments Developed an action plan to transfer ideas and skills gained from program into existing Culture. All rights reserved. Powered by WordPress. The Steam Boat Landing Resort in Canandaigua NY, hosted our Team Building & Leadership Retreat.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 4, 2016

companies spend millions annually on diversity programs and policies. Mission statements and recruitment materials touting companies’ commitment to diversity are ubiquitous. In terms of increasing demographic diversity, the answer appears to be not reall y. For the other half, the materials did not mention diversity.

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Sales Wolf Blog

APRIL 16, 2010

Getting outside their comfort zone, exploring areas outside the HR world, and having discussions with other smart people about how they can apply the principles and concepts of a great book (or blog, white paper, survey, report, etc) to their position within their organization.   Now go Maximize Possibility!

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Complimenting the StrategyDriven Management & Leadership articles, these conversations examine the real world challenges managers face every day that are not easily solved with a new or redesigned process and instead demand the application of soft leadership skills to achieve a positive outcome.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Special Edition 49 – An Interview with Kathryn Ullrich, author of Getting to the Top explores the approaches everyone in the corporate world can use, regardless of their current position, to shape their career development and accelerate their advancement.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

AUGUST 10, 2013

This post is from 2011. Although it may be tempting, I urge you not to skip watching it because there are clues in here about the power leading with emotion can have on a company of diverse people with diverse interests. As a leader, my positive emotions can be even more infectious than my negative ones.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Complimenting the StrategyDriven Management & Leadership articles, these conversations examine the real world challenges managers face every day that are not easily solved with a new or redesigned process and instead demand the application of soft leadership skills to achieve a positive outcome.

Leadership 50

Leadership Newsletter Diversity Strategic Planning 50

Building Personal Strength

AUGUST 31, 2011

The articles inspire my wife Kathleen (a travel writer) and me to discover the diverse natural wonders of our state, which are many. In the September 2011 issue, executive director Carter P. Copyright 2011. I subscribe to Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, which I read every month. Post by Dennis E. Coates, Ph.D.,

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Consider this: a survey of America’s utilities (your local gas and electric company) found that 40 to 50 percent of workers in key positions will become eligible to retire or are expected to leave in the next five years. While that has long been considered traditional retirement age, Boomers are known for bucking the system.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

JANUARY 30, 2011

Jones January 31, 2011 at 2:26 am Gwyn, I couldn’t agree with you more. Thanks, Brandon Reply Gwyn Teatro January 31, 2011 at 10:21 pm Hi Brandon, Yes, I agree. Reply Lise Moen January 31, 2011 at 9:10 am Loved this! Lise Reply Gwyn Teatro January 31, 2011 at 10:21 pm Thanks Lise! Well done for raising the topic.

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Tim Milburn

OCTOBER 25, 2010

If you’ve ever worked with a group of people who were quite diverse, with different backgrounds and different philosophies, and brought them together – you know how difficult it can be to create…a team. In fact, once someone finds themself in a prominent position on a team, it’s difficult to give that up.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Executives, managers, supervisors, and individual contributors are held accountable for their actions and contributes both positively and negatively. StrategyDriven Recommended Practices Highly accountable organizations benefit from the premise that there is no free lunch. Consider leaving a comment!

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

’ Here are twelve draining behaviors to watch out for – and what you can do to counteract them and create a more nourishing workplace in 2011. ’ Here are twelve draining behaviors to watch out for – and what you can do to counteract them and create a more nourishing workplace in 2011.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Today’s consumers now have the ability to watch and respond to every brand’s move – positive or negative. Santander has also done a good job at leveraging its promising position, by embarking on a number of aggressive acquisitions since 2008. Social Media UY says: January 11, 2011 at 11:31 am [.] and Latin America.

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QAspire

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Periodically, they overhaul their structure, add new positions and assign new/diverse responsibilities to people. Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer The Quest of Better Outcomes: Hierarchy And Process In quest of better outcomes (efficiency, results, productivity, improvements etc.),

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 3, 2011

The big question for many leaders as they look toward 2011 is: "How can my company be one of them?". Focus on capabilities rather than just fixed assets: Fixed assets, including brands, are more difficult to leverage across diverse businesses and tend to expire, become obsolete, or give way to related services.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Ask the candidate how he plans to use the skills that led him to his past achievements in the position you’re offering, but don’t focus too much on the past. Instead, find out about his current motivations and the goals he has for the position. Connect with the candidate’s why.

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QAspire

JANUARY 5, 2016

The average lifespan of an S&P 500 company has gone down from 67 years in 1937 to 18 years in 2011. The cumulative impact of these forces demands a new mindset and competences for leaders to be able to stay relevant and make a positive difference to people and hence, business. that we used otherwise.

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