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The Big Picture of Business – Diversity is Important for Business

Strategy Driven

Diversity is most important for business, the economy and quality of life. I have conducted many diversity audits of companies. I have seen corporate America embrace diversity in many practices, including the workforce and suppliers. Diversity is about so much more than human resources issues.

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Leadership words that need to be banned. Forever.

Strategy Driven

Pabulum leadership words really bug me – but not as bad as they may bug you if they’re uttered by your leader. Leaders are known by their words, deeds, actions, values, principles, and by the people they attract both on their team and in the world, but… It’s their words that set the tone for the environment.

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Professional Women Still Marginalized

Strategy Driven

At the current rate of change, it will take until the year 2085 for women to reach parity with men in leadership roles in our country.” The dearth of women in leadership roles—and in whole fields—creates the perception that women do not belong in those positions or professions. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95

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Three Millennial Mindsets to Embrace and Encourage

Strategy Driven

What drives leadership performance? Other leadership principles will be defined based on experience and core beliefs. Within this collaborative mindset is a new diversity of perspectives and ideas. Seeking diversity in ideas and perspectives to find the best paths forward. Some may say neither do. Collaborative Mindset.

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‘Barrier Breakers’ for Women in Corporate America

Strategy Driven

In taking on a more dominant role in Corporate America as more women confidently climb their career ladders and step into important roles and leadership positions, the experience in Corporate America is shifting and tilting the power balance in their direction. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95

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The Advisor’s Corner – How Do I Lead Those Older Than Me?

Strategy Driven

This is not a bad thing; in fact, if you are good leader, you will welcome the diversity in perspective, experience, and wisdom you can utilize from within your team. In my career I rarely held a leadership role without managing people older than me, until I became the older one! Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95

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6 Silent Productivity and Profitability Pitfalls, part 2 of 7

Strategy Driven

Traditional leadership wisdom treats mood as the dreaded ‘touchy feely’ soft stuff. However, to be successful in today’s business world, one must know how to coordinate and collaborate with a diverse group of people – inside and outside our organizations. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95