Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 26, 2019

Many people lack sufficient, positive human connection (or social connection) and may be unaware of the ramifications. As artificial intelligence further increases the presence and role of machines in people’s day-to-day lives, an unintended consequence is that technology may diminish people’s ability to connect.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 12, 2012

The forces of internet transparency, rapid technology and young generations demanding empowerment are challenging organizations of all sizes across every industry to sail differently. It provides clear guidance to start saying “no” to most initiatives and “Yes” to what will create competitive advantage and move you towards the vision.

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LDRLB

OCTOBER 26, 2012

Could Dave Ulrich write a bad book if he tried? I don’t think he could, and Ulrich’s latest work keeps up his long trend of successful books that encapsulate the HR profession. This book summarizes the findings from Ulrich’s recent survey of HR Professionals. HR Practices – Innovation in specialized areas of HR (i.e.,

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LDRLB

OCTOBER 26, 2012

Could Dave Ulrich write a bad book if he tried? I don’t think he could, and Ulrich’s latest work keeps up his long trend of successful books that encapsulate the HR profession. This book summarizes the findings from Ulrich’s recent survey of HR Professionals. HR Practices – Innovation in specialized areas of HR (i.e.,

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 22, 2015

The overall-wearing hero Mario is as colorful as he is because of the challenges of eight-bit technology. 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.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 16, 2010

Even worse is when those sound-bites are used in an attempt to make statements which embolden a corporate position that doesn’t really even exist to begin with. Rarely do I speak with an executive who hasn’t drunk the talent messaging Kool-Aid.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 2, 2010

I strongly recommend to all business leaders that they learn to develop a command presence, and lead from a committed and passionate position of strength. I’ve rarely come across students of military history that don’t have a great command of both strategic thinking and tactical implementation.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 10, 2015

Geoff Colvin’s new book insists that humans are underrated. It’s a fun follow-up declaration to his earlier book, which taught us that talent is overrated. The last lines of an article he excerpted from the book express it very nicely: Staking our futures to our profoundest human traits may feel strange and risky.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

What’s our biggest risk in this, and what’s your fallback position? Do you have the necessary resources (financial, technology, talent, infrastructure, etc.) How does it drive revenue, profit, brand equity, competitive advantage, etc. I suggest a book titled. Why is this important to you?

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Strategy Driven

JULY 17, 2014

With nearly half of all interviews for technology-related jobs being conducted remotely, job seekers should prepare for them just as they would for an in-person interview at the company’s own offices. Take notes about the position that the hiring manager shares with you. FREE COPY of a StrategyDriven Expert Contributor book †.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

In fact, at the risk of being controversial I’m going to take the position that perfection does not exist. Moreover, the pursuit of perfectionism rarely results in a competitive advantage, but it will result in time delays, cost overruns, missed deadlines, and unkept commitments. New Flash : speed trumps perfectionism.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 20, 2013

While workplaces are swiftly becoming more and more advanced in cloud computing, using social media for marketing purposes, and generally becoming au fait with modern technology, there is one area which is sadly lacking when it comes to technological advancement. The screening questions can be customized to suit different positions.

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Marshall Goldsmith

DECEMBER 19, 2011

By enabling professionals to establish strong networks both inside and outside the company, organizations can gain a huge competitive advantage and the loyalty of their workers. A role model for providing positive networking is strategy consulting firm McKinsey. No one wants to put in endless hours on trivia. Life is good.

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Marshall Goldsmith

DECEMBER 16, 2013

In his book New Rules, John Kotter notes that from 1974 through 1994, Harvard Business School graduates who worked for smaller corporations tended to make more money and have higher job satisfaction than their counterparts in large corporations. Five Trends . Our task is complicated by five additional trends: 1. 1-858-759-0950.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 3, 2014

I ask clients to do so without using the words: ‘technology,’ ‘sales,’ and ‘solutions.’ Technology is a tool, which feeds into tactics. Change is inevitable and 90 percent positive. Power Stars to Light the Business Flame is now out in all three e-book formats: iTunes , Kindle , and Nook.

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LDRLB

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

You’ve worked with a lot of multinational organizations, as well as published a lot of stuff in scholarly and even scholarly practitioner journals and numerous books, the most recent one being, Becoming a Better Boss: Why Management is So Difficult. I love that even the book opens up with that, so I’ll posit that as the first question.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

I have actually come to cringe every time I hear a so called expert use the phrase in an authoritarian manner as a justification for the position they happen to be evangelizing. Therefor by definition it is not unique or likely to generate any competitive advantage. I always appreciate your insights William.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 8, 2014

We asked Roxi Hewertson about the 8 overarching leadership insights that kick off her new book Lead Like it Matters…Because it Does hitting the stores in just a few weeks. I think you’ll agree that for most of your life, your personal performance generated the lion’s share of your positive rewards or negative consequences.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Over the past two decades, technology has advanced exponentially; and with that burgeoning growth, IT organizations have seen tremendous expansion. IT companies, in particular, need to be deliberate in getting out in front of change or risk being surpassed by advancing technology. A monthly recurring subscription of $9.95

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

institutionalized mistrust, resignation, or resentment), technology addiction (which can make it difficult for some people to actually talk to others), or a simple incompetence for speaking and listening. FREE COPY of a StrategyDriven Expert Contributor book †. EVALUATE how StrategyDriven gives you a competitive advantage.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Weed out early on; technology helps. 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 †. Book value is not guaranteed.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

A potential employer takes just a moment or two to size up a potential candidate, leaving job seekers little room for error when trying to make a positive first impression. FREE COPY of a StrategyDriven Expert Contributor book †. EVALUATE how StrategyDriven gives you a competitive advantage. Book value is not guaranteed.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Technology gets a lot of the blame for the continued degradation of communication skills among leaders over the past two decades. But technology, like any tool, can be used in positive or negative ways. Technology works well for: Sharing information, Setting up meetings, Keeping records. Book value is not guaranteed.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 15, 2014

Position yourself as a serious candidate just as you would for a job search for a full-time position. Start looking for a summer internship as early as January because these positions go quickly. Once you land the internship, take advantage of all it has to offer. FREE COPY of a StrategyDriven Expert Contributor book †.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 31, 2015

With cloud implementation you'll be able to go wherever your business takes you by accessing it from different technologies, too. By learning the area's customs and traditions, you are able to relate with locals better and establish a positive reputation. FREE COPY of a StrategyDriven Expert Contributor book †.

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The Empowered Buisness

MARCH 4, 2014

Although there are many books about strategic thinking, my focus for this article is on the structure of strategic thinking … the Core 6 characteristics. The personal computer revolution was started by putting together existing technologies in a way never done before. That’s the advantage of options-thinking. Future Oriented.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Prospective employers, especially for highly quantitative roles, look at these scores to benchmark candidates competing for entry-level 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

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

The last decade ushered in an economic meltdown and technological breakthroughs that have forever changed the business world as we knew it. We are facing a new world – one that calls for new approaches to generating consistent competitive advantage. FREE COPY of a StrategyDriven Expert Contributor book †.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 13, 2014

While technology gets a lot of blame, I suggest that, like any tool, technology can be used in positive or negative ways. FREE COPY of a StrategyDriven Expert Contributor book . EVALUATE how StrategyDriven gives you a competitive advantage. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 24, 2014

CRM systems are often positioned as an employee’s tool for building or maintaining meaningful relationships is little more than a method of ‘keeping tabs’ on salespeople. Success comes from managing your own actions and positively influencing their perception of you. FREE COPY of a StrategyDriven Expert Contributor book †.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 15, 2016

Sure, people print nostalgic books and holiday cards, but that volume pales in comparison to Kodak’s heyday. Kodak was so blinded by its success that it completely missed the rise of digital technologies. So, another explanation is that Kodak invented the technology but didn’t invest in it. Why did this happen?

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 9, 2014

To a large degree, an organization’s success depends on how well it positions itself in the world. Taking the same set of facts available to IBM, he constructed a vastly different narrative anticipating that technological advances would continuously drive down the cost of hardware. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95

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Strategy Driven

MAY 2, 2014

This includes disciplining, termination, transfer to an undesirable position. Each member of the organization should understand and covet the position they play. The irony is that its principal corporate contributor (Eastman Kodak) fell by the wayside, a victim of changing technologies. Book value is not guaranteed.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 27, 2015

Technology and platforms are used to collaborate in expanded ways, requiring good virtual skills for facilitation, listening, and engagement. Strongly rooted in Millennials is a desire to make a positive impact in and outside of work. When generations work together around purpose, everyone becomes stronger in many positive ways.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Question from a fan: Hi Jeffrey, I just purchased your new book on the 21.5 No personal website, no personal brand, no social media interaction, and not taking advantage of smartphone technology. ASK YOURSELF THIS: Is it easier to find and do business with you, or your competition? Book value is not guaranteed.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 18, 2014

Imagine combining the brilliant technological advances of today with timeless people skills, and consider the potential of future generations. Most agree that the way we identify and land the position we really want is through other people we know. FREE COPY of a StrategyDriven Expert Contributor book †.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 14, 2014

The type of data sync approach your company should pursue depends on your unique business needs, your workforce and your technology assets. FREE COPY of a StrategyDriven Expert Contributor book †. EVALUATE how StrategyDriven gives you a competitive advantage. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95

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