Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Mood-lites are light bulbs that emit soft, colored ambient light; helping to positively influence affected individuals’ mood. Mood-lite colors were developed by applying expert color research concepts to lighting. FREE COPY of a StrategyDriven Expert Contributor book †. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Several years ago, we realized that specialized positioning and communications are necessary for social harmony and a global economy. As media does a good job of showcasing multicultural events, note it positively. It is good business to recognize opportunities for practice development. Book value is not guaranteed.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Special Edition 65 – An Interview with Ed Reilly, editor of AMA Business Boot Camp explores today’s management and leadership challenges and the fundamentals that will help those in these senior positions achieve ongoing career success. Ed’s book, AMA Business Boot Camp , can be purchased by clicking here.

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Advertising Competitive Advantage CEO Career 59

Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Clarify management values. Usually, management has not yet articulated their own individual values, let alone those of the organization. This process helps to define and develop value systems to create success. Develop a mission statement. Develop the vision statement. Book value is not guaranteed.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 20, 2015

Think negative or think positive is a choice and a process. Positive is a learned self-discipline that must be studied and practiced every day. To achieve a POSITIVE attitude, or as I have named it, a “YES! Here are a few short chunks of attitude “awareness and actions” that will help put you (or keep you) on the positive path.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 15, 2014

An internship is an important part of your career development strategy. Position yourself as a serious candidate just as you would for a job search for a full-time position. Develop a great cover letter. Start looking for a summer internship as early as January because these positions go quickly. Cast a wide net.

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How To Competitive Advantage Open-book Career 58

Strategy Driven

MARCH 7, 2013

Episode 2 – Standing Out Among Professional Peers, part 2 of 3 focuses on the need to stand out among professional peers and challengers both within your organization and when applying for external positions. Wendy’s book, Management Experience Acquired , can be purchased by clicking here. Book value is not guaranteed.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Once you are aware of this, you can re-wire your brain to see feedback-giving as a very positive way to help employees do a great job and succeed in their careers. Moreover, you will actually create very positive relationships with your team members as you share frequent and helpful feedback conversations. Book value is not guaranteed.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Stay positive and offer an alternative. When you outline your position, be honest and stay positive. It will also help you develop an environment of trust. FREE COPY of a StrategyDriven Expert Contributor book †. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95 Book value is not guaranteed.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 12, 2014

“Thoughts are things” is the title and the first words of the first chapter of the book. All of them told me in their writings – the same way I’m telling you – that positive thought leads to positive actions and positive results, if the aim and the purpose are passionately believed. Pretty cool, eh?

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 11, 2015

Conspicuously absent from most content strategies, however, is the granddaddy of all content marketing: writing a book. The benefits of launching a book are many: increased visibility and credibility, tighter messaging, an angle around which to build a publicity campaign, a tool to acquire new business, and more.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

risks business leaders face if they do not cultivate a positive relationship with their communities. Hank’s book, The Business Tree , can be purchased by clicking here. FREE COPY of a StrategyDriven Expert Contributor book †. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95 Book value is not guaranteed.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 11, 2014

My personal development, and real creative thinking, began when I read Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill, in 1971. Most notable to me are How to Sell Your Way Through Life (the best sales book of all time), and The Master Key to Riches (the follow-on elaboration of Think and Grow Rich ). But reactive thinking is the norm.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 12, 2014

If your staff are experts in their respective roles, this will have a positive impact on the whole of your business. It also gives them an opportunity to develop existing skills and interests and develop new expertise. FREE COPY of a StrategyDriven Expert Contributor book †. Book value is not guaranteed.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 28, 2014

At the same time, this name placed the company smack in the middle of the position we wanted to occupy in its current and future customers’ minds, an ingenuous company. Bezos’ ambitions were as large as the company name, and he eventually developed a business model that would include far more than books. And, what does it mean?

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 30, 2015

Are you a member of a business development group like BNI? Early and late sales meetings net positive outcomes. Send a weekly value message to everyone. Seek leadership positions in every group you join. FREE COPY of a StrategyDriven Expert Contributor book †. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95

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Strategy Driven

JULY 5, 2012

Episode 40 – The Big Picture of Business: Learning from the Recession and Moving Forward explores the actions business leaders can take in order to position their organizations to achieve marketplace success during economic downturns. Hank’s book, The Business Tree , can be purchased by clicking here. About the Author.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 24, 2015

The position of chief culture officer (CCO), is held at a number of progressive organizations. The Leadership Development Practitioner as a Change Agent. An author or editor of more than 50 books, Phillips’ work has been has been featured on CNBC, EuroNews, and over a dozen business journals.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 19, 2013

But for this to truly be the case, innovation should not be something that happens every once in a while; it should be viewed as a critical competence – a skill to be developed, fostered, rewarded, and embedded into the workforce. In the new business world, innovation should not be restricted to product development.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 18, 2013

Episode 3 – Standing Out Among Professional Peers, part 3 of 3 focuses on the need to stand out among professional peers and challengers both within your organization and when applying for external positions. benefits of contacting the hiring manager when applying for an external position and how to do so. Additional Information.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 8, 2015

And so your first challenge is to book a DAILY hour with yourself. Develop a sales mission statement. Develop greater pride in accomplishment. Read a self-help or business book every two months. Wake up tomorrow morning and grab an attitude book off your bookshelf, or open your iPad, and read a few pages.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Instead of tired practices like ‘active listening’ (whereby one is taught to parrot back what someone says, which only shows that you heard what was said, not that you understood), our teams must develop a new set of competencies in which they learn to clarify what they interpreted in a conversation, not what they heard.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 12, 2013

Rather than designing information systems to manage the movement and protect the security of information, we should be developing and continuously redesigning information systems that enable people to more effectively communicate with one another, coordinate their efforts, mobilize their resources, and take action. Shift Your Understanding.

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Productivity Products Six Sigma Competitive Advantage 63

Strategy Driven

MARCH 14, 2013

Complimenting the StrategyDriven Management & Leadership articles, these conversations examine the real world challenges managers face every day that are not easily solved with a new or redesigned process and instead demand the application of soft leadership skills to achieve a positive outcome. Book value is not guaranteed.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 27, 2015

Strongly rooted in Millennials is a desire to make a positive impact in and outside of work. A new era of Conscious Capitalism is emerging, and Millennials will increasingly lead companies in this direction as they move more into leadership positions. FREE COPY of a StrategyDriven Expert Contributor book †.

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Diversity Learning-by-Doing Competitive Advantage Open-book 50

Strategy Driven

JANUARY 9, 2014

To a large degree, an organization’s success depends on how well it positions itself in the world. This means a leader must be well informed about emerging trends and developments in multiple areas that affect the business. FREE COPY of a StrategyDriven Expert Contributor book †. Book value is not guaranteed.

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Chief Executive Officer Competitive Advantage Open-book Analysis 51

Strategy Driven

JUNE 22, 2015

In order to make your message transferable, in order to engage your prospective buyer in a way that they want to do business with you, and before you develop your sales skills, and your presentation skills, you must deepen your belief in your company, your product or service, and yourself. Books typically valued from $14.95 - $29.95

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

project management, change process, structure) to ensure a positive outcome? Values should be developed with input and buy in from those who must live by them. When you read Roxi’s book you’ll be well on your way! FREE COPY of a StrategyDriven Expert Contributor book †. Book value is not guaranteed.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 6, 2015

John says, “It's about the developing core networking places and participating, getting involved, and establishing a leadership position. 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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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Episode 1 – Standing Out Among Professional Peers, part 1 of 3 focuses on the need to stand out among professional peers and challengers both within your organization and when applying for external positions. how to communicate a desire to be considered for an open position to the hiring manager. Book value is not guaranteed.

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Human Resources Open-book Competitive Advantage Resistance 58

Strategy Driven

MAY 9, 2014

Developing a Strategy and Setting Goals. Developing a good lead-generation strategy begins with setting goals on what you hope to achieve. When their campaign is over, they have no idea how well specific tactics are working to provide them with the leads they need or if they’ve provided a positive ROMI (Return On Marketing Investment).

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 26, 2013

When leaders are willing to make the shift away from bureaucratic work styles and structures, develop listening as a key management competence, generate cultures that welcome innovation, and build systems and processes that support this new way of working, their people will once again experience meaning and purpose in their working lives.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Episode 42 – Acquiring Management Experience focuses on how to gain management experience even if one does not currently hold a management position. Next, we’ll explore how to convey this experience such that it opens the doors to a management position within one’s organization. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95

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Strategy Driven

JULY 31, 2015

With the development of modern business management solutions, it is easier than ever to stay connected with your teams all over the world. By learning the area's customs and traditions, you are able to relate with locals better and establish a positive reputation. Industry Principle (Product & Business Development).

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Strategy Driven

MAY 14, 2014

Otherwise, you’ll end up with different versions of the sales data or data silos will develop on separate hard drives that result in only certain employees having access to information that everyone needs. Bill Carey is Vice President of Marketing & Business Development at Siber Systems Inc., Book value is not guaranteed.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 11, 2013

before an interview) can be beneficial because it reduces the candidate pool and optimizes hiring manager and recruiter time, which also has a positive impact on enterprise productivity. FREE COPY of a StrategyDriven Expert Contributor book †. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95 Book value is not guaranteed.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Investing in research and development helps to establish this culture and ensure the company will remain ahead of the curve. Being socially responsible creates goodwill and a positive image for a brand, a good reputation is one of the most valuable assets to a company. FREE COPY of a StrategyDriven Expert Contributor book †.

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