The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Despite that, they identified 17% of SMEs who were either incremental innovators or leading innovators, meaning that they were investing in R&D and introducing new products and services to their market. Indeed, many SMEs pioneer new technologies, products, and services.

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Engineering Innovation Incubator Open-book 141

The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Now, however, we’re in a third-generation of the learning organization, with new technologies speeding up the rate at which we can both absorb new information and test our assumptions. Given the importance of the topic, the book isn’t the only one to explore it, and Hire Purpose itself provides an interesting contrast.

Osborne 117

Osborne Development Tacit Knowledge Kaizen 117

First Friday Book Synopsis

JULY 1, 2015

Award-winning marketing expert Linda J. Popky, the founder and president of Redwood Shores-based Leverage2Market Associates, transforms organizations through powerful marketing performance. She’s been involved with many of the Silicon Valley companies who developed and deployed the technologies that have […].

Marketing 70

Marketing Consultative Technology Power 70

Deming Institute

MARCH 9, 2017

Kentaro Toyama ‘s presentation at the 2016 Annual Deming Institute Conference – Geek Heresy: Technology’s Law of Amplification. From the website for Kentaro’s book, Geek Heresy. Kentaro discusses aspects of what those interested in using technology to improve people’s lives run into.

Technology 31

Technology System Deming Long-term 31

CEO Blog

MARCH 22, 2012

I read Laurence Vincent's book - Brand Real - How Smart Companies Live Their Brand Promise and Inspire Fierce Customer Loyalty. I like to think I am a sophisticated consumer who is not influenced by marketing and brand. The gist of the book - work on what your brand really stands for. Good book - worth reading. +

Brand 162

Brand Franchising Customer Loyalty Reputation 162

Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 19, 2019

Her experience includes financial services, technology, pharma/biotech, manufacturing, IT, media, recruitment and professional services. For more information please visit www.sandler.com/sandler-books/the-right-hire. To be willing to take on someone who might, one day, overtake you.

Learning-by-Doing 208

Learning-by-Doing Licensing Delegation Skills 208

Leading Blog

MARCH 22, 2017

There is Life After College is a book that every student should read—twice. They participate in campus life but too often from the sidelines, so they lack and deep engagement in activities that provide much needed skills for the job market. Be Humble and Learn from Your Peers and Mentors. You need more than a degree.

Skills 161

Skills Learning-by-Doing Mentor Career 161

CEO Blog

MARCH 11, 2011

I read an awesome book last night - The Entrepreneurial Effect by James Bowen. In the introduction, Bowen says: " investors, advisor/mentors, founders, entrepreneurs, professional managers, inventors, consultants, academics, students and others interested in the start-up and growth of technology based product and service companies. "

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Marshall Goldsmith

JANUARY 13, 2014

The trend toward globally connected markets will become stronger. Two factors making global thinking a key variable for the future are the dramatic projected increases in global trade and integrated global technology, such as e-commerce. New technology is another factor that makes global thinking a requirement for future leaders.

Competitive Advantage 140

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Modern Servant Leader

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Peers of the leader need to show avoidance of social media reduces market share, causes missed sales opportunities and reduces share of voice online. The leader is dabbling in social media, friending their kids on Facebook (to their children’s chagrin) or perhaps reading blogs and books on social media principles. Support is key.

Media 190

Media Mentor Commitment Education 190

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 16, 2010

One of my mentors once cautioned me about treating people as furniture saying that “individuals are not inantimate objects to simply be moved around and discarded, but that people require a constant investment of time and money to develop to their full potential.&# then you are likely just paying lip service to the value of talent.

Blog 366

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 31, 2011

I think this book’s author would appreciate the tone of my response. Primarily, because he displays a similar personality throughout this valuable book. There are lots of books with valuable advice on getting more done, being more organized, setting your priorities and more. This one is now on my list of favorites.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

So, in today’s post I’ll examine the power of disruption as a key business driver… Disruptive business models focus on creating, disintermediating, refining, reengineering or optimizing a product/service, role/function/practice, category, market, sector, or industry. When was the last time you entered a new market?

Business Model 361

Business Model Blog Disruptive Innovation Brand 361

Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 26, 2010

I am a technology lover. Our devices and services and technology may allow us to get one more thing done, make one more phone call, connect with one more person, but when are you taking time to put all of that activity into context? I have the maximum number of Facebook friends allowed ( please join my fan page instead ).

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 1, 2018

Online marketing firms. Technology consulting firms. Thin self-published books by people seeking to establish a platform. Serious books in libraries. Cutting-edge books with original material. Professional service firms, including lawyers, accountants, marketing, public relations, quality management.

Advice 50

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 7, 2014

In Hay Group’s new book, “ Leadership 2030: The Six Megatrends You Need to Understand to Lead Your Company into the Future “, we’ve identified six ‘megatrends’ that are transforming societies and the global business environment as we know it. To take a line from the X Files, “ the future is out there.”

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Reputation Chief Executive Officer Globalization Motivation 252

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Sure, in some cases I coach and mentor, but most of my clients simply view me as their closest personal advisor. I don’t really care whether the client is aided by mentoring, teaching, coaching, consulting or a mix of all the above – I just care that they receive real results. It’s just that simple.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 2, 2023

In her book Keeping the People Who Keep You in Business , Leigh Branham recommends companies actively work to retain key employees, at least the top 80 percent. Career Development and Advancement Careerbuilder and Silkroad Technology found 1 in 10 respondents had previously left a company because of a poor onboarding experience.

Strategy 96

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Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Author or editor of 29 books. Authority on new technology and communication. Liz Wiseman – Author of the best-selling books: Rookie Smarts and Multipliers. Author of several New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling books. Deepa Prahalad – Focused on design and emerging markets.

Executive Coaching 70

Executive Coaching CEO Magazine Banking 70

Leading Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Iger writes of the key mentors in his career and his relationship with Steve Jobs, George Lucas, and Michael Eisner. What follows are 20 leadership lessons from the book but stripped of the stories that brought them to life. You’ll have to read the book to get that. Iger truly embraces innovation.

Leadership 214

Leadership Long-term Self-aware Short-term 214

Mills Scofield

MAY 29, 2013

Get on board - start by reading the book (use the code FRIENDS for free shipping), listening to Victor’s TEDxWindyCity talk and checking out his new “school”, The Experience Institute. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. As those friendships deepened, my mentors counseled and wooed my parents back together.

Education 166

Education Innovation Project Mentor 166

Skip Prichard

DECEMBER 1, 2020

If, however, you see the market, technological, and demographic realities of our digital age, this journey will prepare you for the rest of the 21 st Century. It means coaching and mentoring others, and empowering them to be more collaborative. This journey is not for the faint of heart. It is clearly not for everybody.

Self-aware 112

Self-aware Leadership Senge Ethics 112

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you find that you lack skill sets and competencies in certain areas seek out mentors and coaches to shore-up your weaknesses, and more importantly, use your professional advisors to assist you in leveraging your strengths. On with the exam… Section I: Character. Section IV: Tactics. Section X: Results.

Blog 366

Blog Leadership Benchmarking Tactics 366

Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

His passions are leadership, marketing, personal development and the way people and organizations use processes and technology to improve results. Kevin :) Susan Young: Funny - I just added this to m Poul Andreassen: I should add this book in my s Poul Andreassen: Helpful lessons on leadership Kevin Eikenberry: You are welcome Valerie!Kevi

Blog 170

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Great CEOs not only view their interactions with team members as coaching and mentoring opportunities, but also as learning opportunities for themselves. Which markets, partners, clients, or other opportunities can add significant value to our business? What specific steps can you take to increase your area’s contribution margin?

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 10, 2011

home about rich our team news our fans services executive coach business coach speaking inspire media knowledge books affiliates contact Rich Gee Group 203.500.2421 The Best Way To Grow Your Business & Career. Ask someone. That’s it. Go out there into the world, and ask people what they think. Sounds too simple, doesn’t it?

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

Ask a colleague, friend, coach or mentor to hold you accountable this year and help you stay on track with your own personal navigation system. Related posts: Mentorship and success go hand in hand “A mentor is someone who allows you to see the. Here’s my suggestion: find a “GPS Buddy”.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

link] ATIG Dear Mike, "I've found that 90% of problems companies have on-line are created by management, not technology" David Segal Why not E-leader ( participative) for better decision making to do the right thing ? We must slow down the technology speed and its consequences. Thanks, Sami impassioned Hi Mike.

Leadership 419

Leadership Blog Consultative Brand 419

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

He is the Senior Pastor at CrossPoint Church , one of the fastest growing churches in the country, is the author of the bestselling book Plan B , and is one of the the most candid, insightful and humble leaders you’ll ever have the opportunity to listen to – we all have a lot to learn from Pete Wilson.

Blog 360

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Modern Servant Leader

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

The Modern Servant Leader Servant Leadership & Technology. Technology. Technology. Why Technology Managers Make Great Leaders. Book Says Servant Leadership Critical for Marketing Leaders. Open Leadership Book Review. Virtual Mentors. Technology Leaders. Leadership. Assessment.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

JUNE 21, 2015

Award-winning marketing expert Linda J. Popky, the founder and president of Redwood Shores-based Leverage2Market Associates, transforms organizations through powerful marketing performance. She’s been involved with many of the Silicon Valley companies who developed and deployed the technologies that have […].

Consultative 70

Consultative Marketing Technology Power 70

Women on Business

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Be an Advocate for Yourself A recent Catalyst study demonstrates that mentoring does not help. Self-Promotion is a Must Have Skill Self-promotion is a must have skill in today’s marketplace. You’ll Never Know Until You Ask Is No really NO or is it an opportunity?

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

Did you know that the average American only reads one book a year? Contrast this with the fact that CEOs of Fortune 500 companies read an average of four to five books a month. Even more impressive is that some of the most successful leaders throughout history were known to read one book every single day.

Blog 419

Blog Open-book Library Learning-by-Doing 419

Women on Business

DECEMBER 28, 2010

We can spend time being thoughtful and finding those coming u behind us to mentor, to dialogue with and also to listen to. It’s interesting that as a species we not only can think, we can think about what we are thinking. This is our time to reach out to our men, to our colleagues, to those junior to us and talk about what we have learned.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 12, 2011

The women certainly get increased access to career, organizational and market navigation insights as well as active advocacy of an influential member of leadership. As an executive coach, I often see highly skilled, talented women plateau in an organization largely due to lack of mentoring.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

The information they gain through questioning and listening lays the groundwork for reflection, making decisions and/or mentoring. Jettisoned employees are finding that their hard won knowledge, skills and capabilities earned while being loyal are no longer valuable in the employment market place.

Blog 420

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Coaching Tip

JULY 14, 2011

So, for instance, if you have a Boomer who is frustrated by a Gen Yer's lack of experience, turn the Boomer into a mentor. . . Gen Y and Linksters are technologically adept and committed to socially responsible policies. . . Generation Y workers are technology wizards. 5. Find commonality and complements.

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