Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 24, 2017

Our customer experience has always been positive. I’ve spoken with Jim Sinegal, Costco’s co-founder and CEO from 1983 to 2011, and interacted with Ryan Watkins, a young Costco warehouse manager across the country in Oregon. Invariably, we stop in for a few items and come out with a loaded cart. The first is the “culture of control.”

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 16, 2023

For nearly 20 years, we’ve been advocating for greater connection in the workplace and in life outside of work because we know the profound positive impact connection has on individuals and groups. Train, resource, and empower leaders and managers to promote connection in the workplace and implement programs that foster connection.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Purpose is a Competitive Advantage. Once I was visiting a top-performing restaurant manager in Chicago. She was full of positive energy for her work, and I asked her, “What is it that you love about this job?” You see, in this position, I have the opportunity to impact the lives of young people just starting out.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

I highly recommend reading Stanford Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer’s recent books, Leadership B.S. You could read Professor Pfeffer’s books and become depressed, but I’m not. That adds up to a powerful performance advantage (and a competitive advantage). and Dying for a Paycheck. Below I explain why.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Let’s look at how humble leaders provide positive answers to the three prime questions people have. Although business leaders are rightfully concerned with competitive advantage and profitability, employees and customers typically have other concerns or priorities. Who are you? Marilyn Gist is an expert on leader development.

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Leading Blog

MAY 15, 2012

The Strategist is not a book about strategy, but a book designed to equip and inspire you to be a strategist. The myth of the super-manager—that a truly good manager can prevail regardless of the circumstances—is hard to let go. First, you must understand the competitive forces in your industry. It’s a journey.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 11, 2016

Recognizing the positive effect that a strong sense of connection in a culture has on employees, ABC News senior management formed a committee to think “out of the box” about ways to show people they are appreciated, encourage them to take breaks for self-care, and offer settings for them to connect with colleagues.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best is the book, The Font-Line Leader: Building a High-PerformanceOrganization from the Groumd Up , by Chris Van Gorder. He has presided over a dramatic turnaround, catapulting Scripps from near bankruptcy to a dominant market position.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 30, 2019

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best is the book, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. You’ll find the 200-page book easy to read.

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Skip Prichard

JULY 17, 2022

In his new book, NAVIGATE THE SWIRL: 7 Crucial Conversations For Business Transformation , Hawkes shares what he has learned guiding hundreds of organizations, large and small, on their growth journeys and lays out a playbook for leading transformative change, applicable at any stage of a company’s development. Hawkes, CEO of Growth River.

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Skip Prichard

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Are you staying ahead of the competition and creating a sustainable advantage? That’s the opening line in The Strategy Book by Max Mckeown. Max Mckeown is an author of several best-selling, award winning books. He’s also a sought-after speaker on subjects ranging from competitive advantage to strategy to leadership.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 8, 2016

To survive and prosper in 2017, companies must adopt a way of managing that is based on their capacity to learn and change—consciously, continuously, and quickly. Anticipating and preparing for change is the essence of competitive advantage. Now managers must cope with sudden shifts in the rules of the game.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the new book, Culture Is The Way. Generate and bring positive energy daily. Don’t just manage people, coach your people.

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Engaging Leader

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Creativity is the starting point for all innovation, and most organizations rely on innovation to create a competitive advantage. Creativity is the starting point for all innovation, and most organizations rely on innovation to create a competitive advantage. Where does it come from? Simply put, it is passion.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 10, 2024

When I started writing, and speaking about making work human, I was passionate about the topic because I had seen human-centric practices fueled by trust have an incredible, positive impact on the companies I worked for. ’ Can you share examples of how this approach has positively impacted job seekers and employers alike?

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Brigette Hyacinth

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Employees might join companies, but they leave managers. Too many managers view their position as one of entitlement rather than one of responsibility. Managers define culture, and culture under-girds the lasting health, success and sustainability of an organization. It turns out, humility offers a competitive advantage.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 12, 2023

Bob Lisser, author and business strategist, unveils the secrets to unlocking this growth advantage in his book aptly titled The Growth Advantage. The Growth Advantage serves as a comprehensive blueprint for companies seeking to thrive and gain a decisive edge in their respective industries.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 5, 2021

Is 2020 yet “in the books?” Marcella Bremer of Positive Culture contributed A positive shift at work. This time is an opportunity to spread positivity – says Mary Meston, VP of Talent Management in this interview. The Positive Culture Academy has inspired her. Follow Ken on Twitter @RapidStartLdr.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the book, Culture Is The Way. Generate and bring positive energy daily. Don’t just manage people, coach your people.

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Coaching Tip

MAY 2, 2012

If you cannot, or if you're uncertain of your answer, read this book: Cynthia Montgomery: The Strategist: Be the Leader Your Business Needs. John Agno: Can't Get Enough Leadership: Book Notes & Coaching Tips. Does your company matter? That's the question every business leaders must answer. Can you answer it?

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In the CEO Afterlife

JUNE 17, 2012

I’ve read a lot of books on strategy. I was devoted to master strategies and “big play” innovations that ideally positioned a company to dominate their chosen market(s) and enjoy sustainable competitive advantage. The philosophy begins with a mindset obsessed with the competition.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 7, 2010

Even my own mother who lives in Bristol, Virginia sings the praises of the local Chick-fil-A for their good people and positive influence on the local community. About Michael Find out about Michaels latest book, Fired Up or Burned Out. Dan told the audience that he recently committed to his father, Chick-fil-A founder S.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

Does the integrity and quality of your thinking position you for success, or does your tendency toward intellectually dishonest rationalizations and justifications doom you to a life of chaos and failure? and we read books on how to master everything from the newest software application to the latest management theory.

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Skip Prichard

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

I recently spoke with Stan, thought leader, columnist, and business leader about his new book Be Different! The title of your book is Be Different! It’s a provider that a customer or client favors in the purchase of a product or service versus its competition. These leaders never micro-manage. ” -Stan Silverman.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 15, 2014

Question : Can “working smarter, not harder” really be applied to leadership positions? FREE COPY of a StrategyDriven Expert Contributor book †. EVALUATE how StrategyDriven gives you a competitive advantage. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95 Book value is not guaranteed.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 22, 2020

After reading his book Culture Spark , I reached out to talk about his work and his research. “If Teams with strong positive cultures can weather short-term blows to engagement, such as economic downturns, anxiety over mergers, or increased competition. Culture is the fuel that drives and sustains positive engagement.”

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Build your reputation and your business by avoiding these seven deadly sins of relationship management: Pride. It may be drudgery as the start of any exercise regimen can be, but positive results will prove worth the time and effort. FREE COPY of a StrategyDriven Expert Contributor book †. Book value is not guaranteed.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 11, 2012

StrategyDriven Podcasts focus on the tools and techniques executives and managers can use to improve their organization’s alignment and accountability to ultimately achieve superior results. Next, we’ll explore how to convey this experience such that it opens the doors to a management position within one’s organization.

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Modern Servant Leader

JANUARY 1, 2013

James has many books on Leadership that continue to be a great foundation for insights. Jack’s book is due out soon , entitle “One With the People: Everything You Need To Be the Leader They Need.” His tweets are a mix of posts from his own site and pearls of wisdom from his books or new insights.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 29, 2020

I’ve written previously about INSEAD academic Linda Brimm’s book The Global Cosmopolitan Mindset, in which she highlights the benefits of having people in your team who have experienced living and working in multiple countries. Thriving internationally.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 13, 2017

Sustaining a full complement of good employees fuels succession plans and helps you maintain a competitive advantage. Advancement opportunities are rare, prompting people to leave for other positions. If you need help drawing in quality job candidates and conducting an efficient hiring process, my new book will show you how.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 6, 2023

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the book, Culture Is The Way. Generate and bring positive energy daily. Don’t just manage people, coach your people.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 22, 2015

They make an unarguable case that a constraint should be regarded as a stimulus for positive change— we can choose to use it as an impetus to explore something new and arrive at a breakthrough. The beautiful constraint process cannot be managed, it must be led. Not in spite of the constraint, but because of it.”

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 21, 2014

And since study after study tells us that the most important driver to employee satisfaction is the manager-employee relationship, it only stands to reason that companies should be placing their bets on middle managers to hold the ship together. Use a management cascade so that information goes to them before employees.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 2, 2022

Shareholder primacy isn’t a requirement, it’s a management choice. Shareholder primacy isn’t a requirement, it’s a management choice.” Just like any other competitive advantage, your new focus won’t do any good if no one knows about it. Business hasn’t always been dominated by shareholders. ” -Ed Chambliss.

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Coaching Tip

OCTOBER 29, 2013

In my book, 7 Lenses: Learning the Principles and Practices of Ethical Leadership , I describe four principles that work together to provide a clear and actionable moral compass : . Leaders who model the performance and leadership they expect of others serve as a positive guide for others in the organization. Related articles.

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Coaching Tip

DECEMBER 24, 2010

By Guest Authors from Booz & Company : Partner, Paul Leinwand and Managing Director, Cesare Mainardi . They then hone a distinctive system of capabilities – one competitors can’t match – that will enable the company to deliver on its value promise and sustain lasting competitive advantage. . How coherent is your company?

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