Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 1, 2012

Welcome to the July 2012 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival ! For readers, it's an easy way to scan a collection of diverse, recent, high quality leadership development posts and pick out a few (or all) to read. The Grand Finale: Miki Saxon from MAPping Company Success presents What is Diversity?

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

There’s Chief Executive’s 2012 40 Best Companies for Leaders , Fortune’s 25 Top Companies for Leaders , and the just published Hay Group Best Companies for Leadership Study and Top 20. It’s no surprise that the same companies appear on these lists year over year.

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CEO Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

I read an interesting book by Susan Reed called The Diversity Index - The alarming Truth About Diverstity in Corporate America. I know where I grew up in small town Ontario, Canada, there was very little racial diversity, so it would not be reasonable to have a lot of racial diversity in most of the businesses. (of

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Diversity Review Bureaucracy Open-book 100

Experience to Lead

JUNE 8, 2023

Michael Bach, an internationally recognized thought leader on diversity and inclusion, shares his thoughts on IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility) in today’s organizations. Why is diversity and inclusion vital for any organization’s strategic growth?

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 9, 2017

Balance in the C-Suite Numerous studies have demonstrated that diversity on teams brings better results. Moore asserts that diversity does not just refer to racial, gender or international differences but also includes introvert and extrovert personality types.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 26, 2021

And, ultimately we were able to work together as we brought a leadership development program to her company. During the years my ex-spouse and I ran our consulting company together, I never talked about my past or my transition with anyone save a few close friends. Those conversations sparked an important friendship.

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Career Letter Insurance Books 298

Leading Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2018

In 2012, he told Diane Sawyer in an interview that “I've been very blessed, when you look around, compared to. He led in various capacities in his life as an oil company executive, CIA director, an ambassador to the United Nations and liaison to the People's Republic of China, and a congressman representing Texas.

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Short-term Morale Diversity Letter 235

Leading Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

The important lesson here is that building cognitively diverse teams—who develop respect for and appreciation of their evaluative/ ideator opposites—is a key to success. The balance maintains company vibrancy while also advancing the business. Companies with longevity preserve entrepreneurial spirit.

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Tanveer Naseer

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Last year I spent some time speaking with a senior HR director in a large, global FMCG company that illustrates the problem well. Diverse Team that Challenges You Diversity is no longer about simply sitting on cross-functional teams. Change requires diversity of thought. 2) CIPD, (2012 and 2008).

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Learning-by-Doing White Paper Leadership Development Diversity 272

Women on Business

OCTOBER 9, 2012

NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: Each year, the Empact100 list identifies the top 100 companies in the United States that are led by entrepreneurs under the age of 30. We still need greater diversity. Entrepreneurs have 99 problems, but money isn’t one. Out of the 135 individuals present, only 17 were women.

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Entrepreneur Diversity Learning-by-Doing CEO 176

HR Digest

JANUARY 6, 2022

I have no doubt that our diversity initiatives have made an indelible impact on our culture here at Neustar. ” Carey Pellock: Since I joined Neustar in 2012, the company has undergone significant changes – most notably a transition from public to private company status and the arrival of a new CEO.

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Leadership Agility Diversity Competitive Advantage 52

Women on Business

JANUARY 30, 2012

Who is running and leading the companies that make the products women are buying for themselves and their families? In 2012, 18 of the Fortune 500 companies will have women CEOs at the helm. Even more interesting is that we’re now seeing women lead companies in industries that have been historically male dominated.

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Power Cooper Diversity CEO 248

Tanveer Naseer

MAY 10, 2016

Balance in the C-Suite… Numerous studies have demonstrated that diversity on teams brings better results. Moore asserts that diversity does not just refer to racial, gender or international differences but also includes introvert and extrovert personality types.

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Skip Prichard

JANUARY 30, 2023

Recent data suggests that more than 50% of the workforce consists of people born after 1981—Millennials (born 1981-1996) and Generation Z (born 1997-2012). Mentees can benefit from a mentor’s perspective on how to prioritize work tasks and which company events are essential. This requires understanding the desires of the labor force.

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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.

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Class Diversity Company Sports 13

Eric Jacobson

JULY 23, 2021

What can leaders do to build more diversity into their organizations? The more diversity you have in terms of opinions, experiences, and yes, ethnicity, sexuality, etc., MacDonald has served as non-executive chairman of the board of Medifast, a weight-loss products company, since January 2018. What do you want your legacy to be?

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Teamwork Chief Executive Officer Loyalty Ethics 65

Coaching Tip

JULY 26, 2012

Brooke was growing tired of hiding, particularly after being tapped to head the company's diversity and inclusion efforts. So last year, while preaching openness in a company-sponsored video for the "It Gets Better" campaign , she rewrote the script. Source: The Wall Street Journal, July 25, 2012. Brooke said.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

feeling exploited in our work relationship with the company) or unfairness can negatively impact an employee''s health. In a very comprehensive meta-analysis, 279 studies were reviewed to explore the association between employee perceived fairness at work and diverse health outcomes (e.g., Journal of Applied Psychology, 97, 235-272).

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Absenteeism Emotional Intelligence Report Comparison 265

Coaching Tip

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

World economic losses to disasters totaled an estimated $380 billion in 2011, and nearly every major company now sets up detailed continuity and mitigation plans for everything from terrorist incidents and nuclear attacks to pandemics like bird flu. Source: Bloomberg BusinessWeek, November 12, 2012. They rely on just-in-time delivery.

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Chief Executive Officer Supply Chain Crisis Management Consultative 95

The Practical Leader

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

After seven years of work with leading global companies using their counterintuitive approaches, Jack and Joe updated their book in with a second edition in 2009. Three new competencies emerged; making decisions, risk-taking, and valuing diversity. This edition featured 20 key insights on leadership development.

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 7, 2014

But as organizations become more diverse and complex, and as everyone is called upon to work more independently, refining these skills has become an imperative. Despite the prevalence of language exalting teamwork, Schein notes that promotional and rewards systems in many companies remain almost entirely individualistic.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

MARCH 8, 2014

For example IBM , AT&T and Exxon Mobil all sponsored the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta Georgia in 2012. Also, in 2012, women were prohibited from membership in this club. To me, that puts the authenticity of their value of diversity into question. This is a refreshed version of an April 2012 post .

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Leadership Diversity CEO Information 68

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

From that research, there is now a consensual view that women’s leadership is not just a matter of fairness, but also has the potential to move companies, governments, and societies in new and better directions.”. Corporate Diversity Still Coming Up Short for Women. FREE StrategyDriven Trial Membership.

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Diversity Competitive Advantage Participative Committee 66

Coaching Tip

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

A classical strategy (the one everyone learned in business school) works well for companies operating in predictable and immutable environments. Allowing teams within units to select their own styles gives you more flexibility in diverse or fast-changing environments but is generally more challenging to realize.

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Strategy Automotive eBook Environment 99

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

JUNE 25, 2012

Since the 1990’s when Peter Senge popularized the notion of “learning organizations,” there has been a lot of discussion about attributes of great companies. Being guided by a powerful organizational culture that values participation, diversity, challenge and debate. This is not a new discussion.

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Senge Collins Case Study Learning-by-Doing 161

You're Not the Boss of Me

FEBRUARY 16, 2013

In it was highlighted some very successful, vibrant companies, diverse in their business interests but with many themes in common. Most companies have some kind of vision statement and a published set of organizational values. This company has high expectations of its workforce.

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Diversity CEO Bottom-up Commitment 84

Building Personal Strength

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

I checked their website and they seem to have quite a diverse array of stylish clothing for young people. The company seems to have a handle on what this market segment likes. Copyright 2012. Have you ever bought anything from Urban Outfitters? Young people with money, that is. Post by Dennis E. Coates, Ph.D.,

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Market Segmentation Fashion Diversity Marketing 90

Coaching Tip

MAY 7, 2012

asked senior executives at 60 big companies recently why they are trying to advance women, "they laughed at us," says Dominic Barton, McKinsey's global managing director. Many diversity programs offer only mentoring or networking among women who all face the same tough odds. When McKinsey & Co. This has bred cynicism.

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CO2

APRIL 1, 2022

Every company needs a corporate purpose. want the companies they work for and buy from to have a purpose greater than profit or shareholder value. Generation Z , which includes anyone born between 1997 and 2012, influences your business more each day as the generation enters the workforce and its purchasing power increases.

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Mission Statement Leadership Organization Core Competence 78

CO2

APRIL 1, 2022

Every company needs a corporate purpose. want the companies they work for and buy from to have a purpose greater than profit or shareholder value. . Generation Z , which includes anyone born between 1997 and 2012, influences your business more each day as the generation enters the workforce and its purchasing power increases.

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Mission Statement Leadership Organization Core Competence 78

You're Not the Boss of Me

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

A number of longstanding companies who failed to do that are now either out of business or in some serious bother because, either in whole or in part, they have found themselves being outpaced by technology and consumer demand for ever evolving applications. Originally posted in November 2012. That’s what I think anyway.

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Organization Idea Generation Diversity Environment 90

Leading Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2015

It’s about diversity of thought and understanding that good ideas come from anywhere. Best Leadership Books of 2012. It’s a way of thinking. It is about being open and humble. The Lean CEO gets to the heart of what it means to lead from anywhere. Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Their character made their success very likely.

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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. With so much at stake, why aren’t these companies making more headway?

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You're Not the Boss of Me

APRIL 27, 2014

Less than 1%: Managers make a profit for their companies.”. That means our experiences around leadership, control, problem solving, idea-generation, diversity etc. Note: This post is a refreshed version of one written in October 2012. 6%: Managers develop people’s capabilities by coaching them to become better at what they do.

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Leadership Sample Idea Generation Diversity 75

Strategy Driven

APRIL 25, 2012

The foundational material — mission and values — of a company can be critical to the overall success of the organization – but they’re often forgotten. Whether or not goals are met entirely, movement toward them develops teamwork and is valuable to the company. Copyright 2007-2012 by StrategyDriven, Inc. About the Authors.

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Teamwork Collins Newsletter Participative 56

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 6, 2012

More and more, companies are building long-term commitments to corporate social responsibility. In 2012 the rise in consumer activism and mobility, the Occupy movement, 24-hour accountability (thanks to social media), and global resource depletion will force every enterprise, large and small, to make CSR a focal point.

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Supply Chain Company Strategic Planning Bottom-up 16

Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Create diversions when things get difficult. ’ It creates a great diversion from the real issues. Compromise over the important company issues, but dig in and fight forever over smaller topics that are important for you and your career. So take advantage of all the strategy tourists you know and develop opposite behavior.

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