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Know Your History, Purpose and Direction

CoachStation

in 2010 and started full time work in the business in 2012. My career from that point has almost always been in leadership roles within the retail, hospitality, finance and contact centre industries in Australia and overseas. Personally and professionally I am influenced heavily by my ethics and standards.

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To Help Others Develop, Start With Yourself

Marshall Goldsmith

CEO Kent Kresa inherited a company that had a poor reputation for integrity, a battered stock price, and an unfortunate reputation as one of the least-admired companies in its industry. He communicated clear expectations for ethics, values, and behavior. From the beginning of the process, Kent led by example. 1-858-759-0950.

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Glamorous Celebrity Deaths and Minimal Taxes in 2010 :: Women on.

Women on Business

Houston energy magnate Dan Duncan who died earlier this year had an estimated net worth of $9 billion, and television industry mogul John Kluge died with a $6.5 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. billion estate.

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Case Study: Can an Ethical Bank Support Guns and Fracking?

Harvard Business Review

As the founder and president of a new ethical bank focused on environmental sustainability, Jay McGuane realized that he and his board needed to set guidelines about which loans to approve and which to reject on “values” grounds. Ethical banking had seemed so benign when Jay had decided to enter the industry.

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The Elements of Transformational Leadership

Skip Prichard

With so much change in business, and the so-called 4th Industrial Revolution in the making, it is clear to see that organizations can benefit from the approach. Angelus, in Rathus: Rathus, S A (2012) Psychology: Concepts and connections , 10th edn, Wadsworth, Belmont, CA.

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The Big Picture of Business – Tribute to Dick Clark

Strategy Driven

Companies and industries need to embrace change sooner, rather than becoming a victim of it later. The entertainment industry is the best at being flexible, spotting new trends, changing with the times, packaging creative concepts and leading cultural charges. Other industries could well learn from the entertainment business practices.

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Jamie Dimon’s Pay Raise Sends Mixed Signals on Culture and Accountability

Harvard Business Review

million for 2012, a 74 percent increase. Similarly, commentators have been divided about whether the raise was deserved or not, citing both economic performance (2013 was about the same as 2012) and Dimon’s handling of diverse legal and regulatory issues for support. Boards Ethics Leadership'