Coaching Tip

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

In a 2012 study of 361 top-level executives from 53 countries, by the Center of Creative Leadership, 19% of respondents stated that leaders are born to lead, while 52% believed that leaders are created; 29% said that both factors are equally important. Leadership is a skill, similar to playing a musical instrument.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 6, 2015

In a few months I'll post my top (favorite) books for leaders that were published in this year. AMA Business Boot Camp The way of the SEAL Becoming a Better Boss Leadership Conversations And, my favorite from last year (2012) in case you haven't read this book: Lead with a Story What is your favorite book for leaders from this year, 2015 ?

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First Friday Book Synopsis

JULY 11, 2012

Triple Crown Leadership: Building Excellent, Ethical, and Enduring Organizations Bob Vanourek and Gregg Vanourek McGraw-Hill (2012) “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.”

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

I credit my altered career path to The Lead Change Group’s book The Character-Based Leader. Inside, however, I felt the effects of being in a place where my values were out of alignment with the leadership of the organization. From that wayward email, I discovered that a book on a topic dear to my heart would eventually be published.

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Coaching Tip

APRIL 22, 2012

In The New York Times of April 22, 2012, a former executive described how Wal-Mart de Mexico had orchestrated a campaign of bribery to win market dominance. Is Bribery an Ethical Condition of Doing Business in the Global Economy? Source: The New York Times, April 22, 2012.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 20, 2011

home about rich our team news our fans services executive coach business coach speaking inspire media knowledge books affiliates contact Rich Gee Group 203.500.2421 Are You On Track For 2011? Begin planning NOW for 2012. Today is January 20th. You’ve had 20 days to kick off 2011 the right way. You know, MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

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Licensing Ethics Executive Coaching Planning 225

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. Today, Michael shares these additional insights with us: What inspired you and Dick to write the book?

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Teamwork Chief Executive Officer Loyalty Ethics 65

CO2

MAY 29, 2012

Valid for the following dates: July 1, 2012– December 17, 2012. Choose for one of the many titles provided by McGraw Hill (18 books being given away): Just Ask Leadership – Why Great Managers Always Ask The Right Questions. Triple Crown Leadership – Building Excellent, Ethical, and Enduring Organizations.

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Ethics Influence Advice Creativity 115

Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 28, 2012

Right” in this context implies operating with ethics, integrity, and a positive use of influence others can count on. Authentic leadership yields natural followership. They cultivate an active personal practice of curiosity, alternative perspectives, expanded sources, and challenging assumptions. Applying dependable politics.

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Skip Prichard

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Transformational leadership. One of the popular frameworks of leadership is that of transforming leadership. Initially coined by James Downton in 1973 following his research into charismatic leadership, it was influenced largely by Bernard Bass, and his instrumental book Leadership and Performance Beyond Expectations (1985).

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Leadership Long-term Cooper Charisma 66

Strategy Driven

JUNE 21, 2012

The Leader Phrase Book : 3000+ Powerful Phrases That Put You In Command. The Leader Phrase Book by Patrick Alain provides professionals with the ‘right thing to say’ across a multitude of situations and spectrum of approaches. For its quality and actionable insights, The Leader Phrase Book is a StrategyDriven recommended read.

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Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Our greatest challenge as leaders is not understanding the practice of leadership; it is practicing our understanding of leadership. The consistent and ongoing misassumption of almost all leadership development programs is “if they understand, they will do.” Anyone who reads these books can understand what to do.

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360-Degree Feedback Follow-up Ethics Learning-by-Doing 166

Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

I was shown a wonderful video on Enron’s ethics and integrity. It was one of the most smoothly professional presentations on ethics and values that I have ever seen. When I conducted leadership training for J&J, one of its very top executives spent many hours with every class. Enron is a great example.

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Ethics Pharmaceuticals PR Execution 137

Marshall Goldsmith

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

If the last two years have taught us anything, it should be that ethical violations can kill even the most successful companies. The cost of preventing ethical problems will never exceed the cost of dealing with ethical problems. ” No one should be allowed to pass the buck on ethical issues. It is never an option.

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Ethics Guidelines Executive Coaching Construction 122

Marshall Goldsmith

AUGUST 4, 2013

Great leaders encourage leadership development by openly developing themselves. In fact, organizations that do the best job of cranking out leaders tend to have CEOs like Steve Sanger who are directly and actively involved in leadership development. He communicated clear expectations for ethics, values, and behavior.

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Development 360-Degree Feedback CEO Open-book 180

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

About the Book. Copyright 2007-2012 by StrategyDriven, Inc. Recommended Resource – Reviving Work Ethic. Why Some Firms Thrive While Others Fail : Governance and Management Lessons from the Crisis. by Thomas Stanton. You just finished reading Recommended Resource - Why Some Firms Thrive While Others Fail !

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Marshall Goldsmith

APRIL 28, 2014

” Honest, ethical and legal behavior is always appropriate – delegation isn’t. What Got You Here Won’t Get You There has been listed as the #2 bestselling business book for 2012 by INC magazine / 800 CEO Read. Employee Engagement Leadership' Delegate more effectively.

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Delegation Report Consensus Learning-by-Doing 137

Marshall Goldsmith

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Members of different referent groups tend to define “ethics” or “morality” from the perspective of their group. The Center for Creative Leadership’s research on successful cross-cultural leaders has shown that “understanding without judging” is a key predictor of successful leadership.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 24, 2010

However, since the new tax changes are only in effect from January 1, 2010 until December 31, 2012, we may face another estate tax controversy down the road. So at least in the short term, we have a solution to the estate tax dilemma.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 2, 2012

You’ve placed a value on yourself that reflects in your selling skills, your attitude, your belief system, your truthfulness, and your ethics. Attitude , The Little Green Book of Getting Your Way , The Little Platinum Book of Cha-Ching , The Little Teal Book of Trust , The Little Book of Leadership , and Social BOOM!

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The Idolbuster

MAY 11, 2012

On May 3, 2012, a dissident investor accused Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson of falsifying his resume on the company web site and in financial disclosures by claiming a computer science degree that he didn’t earn. I say this because in my experience, other people have padded my resume for me, calling my book a best seller. Thompson has to go.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

In your newest book Social Boom you say that social media is the new cold call. Authenticity is not a specific characteristic – it is derived from the ethical, honest, and consistent actions of your total words and deeds. Copyright 2007-2012 by StrategyDriven, Inc. Is there one key element that’s a constant across all channels?

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Globalization Mission Statement Human Capital Seminar 50

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 14, 2013

The interest in and widespread confusion surrounding these ideas is evident from the fact that the most searched word of 2012 on Merriam-Webster's online dictionary was "capitalism," followed by "socialism." See Matt Ridley's terrific book The Rational Optimist for oodles of historical evidence of this.

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Politics Cooper Ethics Conference 11

Strategy Driven

JULY 6, 2012

This is a primer for executives and the heirs apparent to company leadership. Many books have been written on the subject of leadership. My own philosophy of leadership starts with the premise that every dynamic of a successful organization must be in some way aimed towards its stakeholders. 7 Plateaus of Work Ethic.

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Business Development Development Learning-by-Doing Ethics 51

Lead on Purpose

JULY 13, 2013

As a species, we are fascinated by the concept of leadership and the conduct of individual leaders. Why is leadership such a fascinating topic? Why are we so enthralled by leadership and curious about the private and public lives of leaders? Campbell believes that the “hero quest” is in effect a “leadership quest.”

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Ethics Politics Morale Books 155

Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

These tax rates will remain in effect through 2012. Extends the repeal of phase-outs of personal deductions and limits on itemized deductions for higher income taxpayers through 2012. Extends certain middle class incentives and credits such as the Earned Income Credit and Coverdell Education Savings credit.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 10, 2013

This pact follows a February 2012 agreement between B of A, Citi, JPM, Wells Fargo and Ally with State Attorneys General and federal authorities to pay $26 billion for similar failings. billion to homeowners. Other banks are considering whether to join the agreement (e.g. Ally Financial and HSBC Holdings).

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Finance Banking Press Release Pharmaceuticals 9

Strategy Driven

JUNE 11, 2012

What high ethical ground have they achieved? Jeffrey Gitomer is the author of The Sales Bible , Customer Satisfaction is Worthless Customer Loyalty is Priceless , The Little Red Book of Selling , The Little Red Book of Sales Answers , The Little Black Book of Connections , The Little Gold Book of YES!

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