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From The Bench To The Boardroom

Eric Jacobson

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. Michael : I was inspired to write the book as I neared retirement and looked back at my life and career.

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Culture Counts

Leading Blog

When a widening gulf in salaries and benefits between the top and bottom ranks of an organization exceeds acceptable bounds, employees are less likely to feel a need to work harder, let alone possess the sense of loyalty, responsibility and trust needed to help solve a company’s most pressing challenges.

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Retain Your Top Performers

Marshall Goldsmith

Leaders are debating the changing nature of work and the perceived decline in job security (the lifelong career at a benevolent company is a fading memory) and the erosion of corporate loyalty. Leaders can no longer afford to let the vagaries of the job market determine who leaves and who stays. Marshall@MarshallGoldsmith.com.

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Using Instagram is not an option; it’s an opportunity!

Strategy Driven

I’m certain that in a Facebook research-marketing lab someplace in Silicone Valley they’re talking about Instaface or Facegram. ’ For your photos, your travels, your creativity, your career, your achievements, your cute kids, your passions, and your family. Instagram is an app of the future. Last post on Instagram?

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Your sales voice. What is it saying to you? What is it saying to others?

Strategy Driven

I was recently at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas, giving a seminar sponsored by Sales & Marketing Executives International. I had an informal logistics meeting with some of the association members before the event when Jamie, the young woman who directed me to my preparation room, talked to me about her career.

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A celebration of consistency. A legacy of insight.

Strategy Driven

Mark Ethridge, then-publisher of the Charlotte Business Journal, novelist, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, and my good friend and supporter, said that publishing Sales Moves was his most impactful marketing decision of 1992. It was the turning point in my career. Stay tuned – and thank you for your loyalty. About the Author.

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The September 2012 Leadership Development Carnival NFL Kick-off Edition

Great Leadership By Dan

So with apologies to those who don't share this passion, I present to you the September 2012 Leadership Development Carnival, NFL Kick-off Edition. Well-intentioned talent management systems are frequently to blame for undermining the quality of career conversations. I asked each leadership blogger to give me their favorite NFL team.