Next Level Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

There was a period in my blogging career when I created a side gig as a vocal critic of former Washington NFL football team owner, Dan Snyder. I wrote three more posts about Snyder ending with one in 2014 about how when you find yourself in a hole you should stop digging. That one led to an appearance on the local TV news in D.C.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 27, 2014

I had just wrapped up a “Brief Leadership” seminar with a group of manufacturing managers and one of their senior leaders pulled me aside afterward. I just wish I knew this at the beginning of my career.” In your career, grasping that “less is more” can be a powerful, immediate and profound realization. Brief means balance.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 20, 2016

Consequently, servant leadership quickly is becoming the preferred practice for some of the biggest and best companies in the world. Cheryl Bachelder, CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, wrote a book called Dare to Serve: How to Drive Superior Results by Serving Others , in which she tells the story of her leadership journey.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 14, 2014

In what I might describe as the passion-driven job market – where individuals are less concerned about achieving a post at the top of the chain in a fortune 500 company and are more concerned about enjoying what they do – for the long haul, employers need to re-pivot. Copyright 2007-2014 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 18, 2018

If we all have a shared vision that we’re moving towards together, a healthy leadership team will be able to call each other out without anyone taking it personally. s “Top 50 Leadership and Management Experts,” Hallberg possesses over 25 years of professional excellence—with his career first beginning in the military.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 30, 2020

In turn, a 2014 study of IT projects found that only 16.2% His cutting-edge thought leadership was featured in over 400 articles and 350 interviews in Time, Fast Company, CBS News, Inc. It’s not as common as you might think for a project with a clear plan to come in at or under budget. Of the 83.8% Magazine, and CNBC.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2015

Return on Character : The Real Reason Leaders and Their Companies Win by Fred Kiel In Return on Character , Fred Kiel has put numbers to the notion that good leadership aimed at promoting the common good, not just individual, winner-take-all acquisition can be good business. H3 Leadership : Stay Hungry. Best Leadership Books of 2013.

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Rich Gee Group

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

There were 500-600 people there to meet, greet, and listen to great speakers talk about the market. . Image: Royalty-Free License from Dollar Photo Club 2014. Last night, I was invited to attend a gala event at the prominent investment firm in NYC. Just kidding. The post How To Network Like A Pro. appeared first on Rich Gee Group.

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HR Digest

MAY 2, 2019

From the vantage point of a lifelong career in human resources, Melissa Howell talked with The HR Digest about the various Diversity & Inclusion programs which have put Kellogg on the global map as one of the top companies for veterans, LGBT employees, and executive women. for seven years.

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Coaching Tip

DECEMBER 3, 2014

The following seven leadership best practices identify what organizations in the top 20 percent of financially performing companies are doing differently from the bottom performers and how much more likely they are to be successful compared to organizations that are not using the identified best practice. . Can''t Get Enough Leadership.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 30, 2017

Our own study of over 500 Fortune 1,000 companies showed that culture and values statistically had the greatest impact on the company’s brand and market performance, followed by coaching. In another 2014 study by Glassdoor they uncovered what people really cared about. Culture is also key to a satisfied workforce. Culture and values.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 16, 2014

Sharon Drew imparts invaluable advice to executives and managers at all levels: helping them solve problems, become more effective, and realize a higher measure of business and career success. Copyright 2007-2014 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. How Sales, Marketing and Social Can Facilitate the Decision Path.

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Chart Your Course

MARCH 29, 2016

It’s a feat for businesses to retain employees for five years or more in today’s market, and the cost of losing them is high. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2014 that the median number of years workers had been with their current employer was 4.6 Foster Mentorship.

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Mills Scofield

MAY 27, 2014

I want to leave a legacy; to do work that matters, to have lasting and meaningful impact in my family, my career, my community. He is the principal of Aespire , the design and marketing firm that empowers mission-driven organizations to create purpose-driven culture through positioning, design, marketing, and web site development.

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Marshall Goldsmith

OCTOBER 19, 2015

It means you’re probably going places in your career. When he took over as Ford’s CEO in 2006, the company was in dire straits, with market share down 25 percent since 1990 and its very existence threatened by the great recession. The story of how Alan turned Ford around is now well documented. Alan chose the other path.

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 18, 2015

Communicating is a learned skill, critical for leadership and motivation – the CEO’s primary task. We think of Lupita Nyong’o’s authenticity in sharing how she took a risk in her career (2014) or Sally Field’s excitement at feeling validated by the academy (1985). And oftentimes, they are not even influential.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

What types of ‘wild goose chases’ have you pursued in your networking career? Power Stars to Light the Business Flame , by Hank Moore, encompasses a full-scope business perspective, invaluable for the corporate and small business markets. Copyright 2007-2014 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. About the Author.

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Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Jim Kim (President of the World Bank), Peter Drucker (founder of modern management), Paul Hersey (noted author, teacher, and personal mentor of mine), and Warren Bennis (one of the world’s greatest leadership thinkers of his time). Has been recognized as the World’s #1 Leadership Thinker. Co-founder Partners in Health.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 4, 2014

Jeffrey, I’m new to the mortgage business after a 10-year career as a professional athlete. 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! Copyright 2007-2014 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 11, 2014

In it, Bogey reprised the 1930’s Broadway hit and movie that launched his career. Power Stars to Light the Business Flame , by Hank Moore, encompasses a full-scope business perspective, invaluable for the corporate and small business markets. Copyright 2007-2014 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. About the Author.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 24, 2014

Army Infantry, and later in my career as a Drill Sergeant. This is leadership! CEO Jason Levesque, a US Army veteran and entrepreneur, founded Argo Marketing in 2003, and has become a widely respected Maine business owner. Copyright 2007-2014 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Consider leaving a comment!

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Strategy Driven

JULY 21, 2014

In my career I have learned two powerful words that complete the selling process. 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! Copyright 2007-2014 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 29, 2014

How does what you see impact your world, your education, your sales, your career, your success, your family, and your life? 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! What are you looking at?

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 18, 2014

Trust is ultimately inspired, critical business relationships blossom, careers advance. Whether you are entering, re-entering or transitioning in the world of business or, just want to get ahead, consider specific ways to achieve leadership distinction through nuances. Copyright 2007-2014 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 24, 2014

Every year, HBR interviews 10 people who’ve had fascinating careers. Here, a few highlights from 2014. My career would not have been the same had the crash not occurred.” We asked her how she knew when a dramatic career move was the right one. ” Leadership Career planning'

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Strategy Driven

MAY 7, 2014

Make sure you are aware of your and your job’s value in the market place. Copyright 2007-2014 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. The Advisor’s Corner – Does working smarter, not harder apply to leadership positions? Are raises only given once a year or are there bonuses, etcetera? Know your options.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 12, 2014

What follows is a short recap of some of the best bits from this year’s commencements, as related to business and career success. The Internet as we know it didn’t exist yet when I graduated. … Think about this; 7 years ago Nokia owned 50% of the handset market. Its worldwide market share of Smartphones has dwindled to 5%.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 22, 2015

Despite studies showing that succession is an essential part of strategic planning, many companies ignore leadership development to focus on more immediate challenges. Establish a set of clear and defined leadership competencies , so HR and other stakeholders know whom to fast track for leadership. For example, when a U.S.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 30, 2013

Looking ahead to 2014, one of the most urgent issues will be a new war for talent: not yesteryear’s broad-based need for all top talent but an increasing demand for the right kind of talent. How can leaders leverage and develop diverse talent in 2014? CTI research spotlights five ways: 1. Be more inclusive.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 17, 2017

At Glassdoor we have a unique window into the labor market, as we use reviews and salary surveys to gather insights about companies and employee sentiment. Data scientist Patrick Wong and I took a sample of more than 615,000 Glassdoor users who had both reported their pay and written a review of their employer since 2014.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 12, 2018

They struggle to see how their labor contributes directly to the performance of the corporation, or how it helps the progress of their career. ” Whether in marketing or sales, it often feels like jobs are contingent on external circumstances, the whims of executives, strategic pivots, and shareholder demands.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 25, 2014

Just as the Great Recession sent investors retreating to value positions in the stock market, it also heightened questions for anyone investing in higher education. The value of a higher degree can seem even more dubious when the timing of it lands a graduating student directly into a tight labor market.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Thousands have asked this question of students who want to start their human resources careers. . According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , employment opportunities for HR managers are expected to increase by 17% between 2014 and 2024. Will this opportunity help you toward your career aspirations? Are they realistic?

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 25, 2014

Between 1997 and 2014, the number of women-owned businesses in the U.S. The women who make it to leadership roles perform better than their male peers , by several metrics. I bet many women would love to remain in companies, earning more money, working with more autonomy, and playing a leadership role. rose by 68 percent.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 4, 2014

for 10+ years; deployment of design as an integrated function across the entire enterprise; evidence that design investments and influence are increasing; clear reporting structure and operating model for design; experienced design executives at the helm directing design activities; and tangible senior leadership-level commitment for design.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

In emerging markets, billions of people have moved out of extreme poverty. Toward a New Leadership Agenda. While the last wave of globalization centered on accessing foreign markets and creating low-cost global supply chains, the next wave could follow a very different pattern. “Strategies for Two-Sided Markets” 3.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 2, 2014

Civic Ventures had recently released its first survey of baby boomers and found at least half were interested in “ encore careers ” helping others. Note: This post is adapted from my remarks at Babson College’s 2014 Lewis Institute Social Innovator Awards. Leadership Social enterprise' In the broader U.S.

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