Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2021

Whether it's the death of a friend, loss of a job, a bad break-up, or the isolation of Covid-19, those who manage to be where their feet are will grow, stretch and emerge stronger, smarter, and more prepared as we find peace and gratitude in the pause. Authenticity. We need to make our interactions count.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2022

I IN 1982, Tom Peters and Bob Waterman released In Search of Excellence: Lessons from America’s Best-Run Companies. The book was a huge business bestseller and served as a guide for managers for many years to come. In spite of the times, some companies were pursuing excellence in the execution of their missions. Perhaps not.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Best-in-class organizations require best-in-class leaders because nothing impacts a company’s trajectory more than the people in executive positions. Executive search firms serve companies looking to place executive, board, and C-suite positions, by identifying top-tier candidates who are well aligned to t the role.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 7, 2013

When it comes to understanding how to balance the need to keep a sharp eye on the bottom line and keep a workforce fully satisfied and productive, some managers and companies seem to get it while others don’t have a clue. Company #1: 20 Cents an hour. Marty” is a department manager at a regional grocery chain.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Guest post from Larry Sternberg and Kim Turnage: What would your organization be like if every employee had a great manager? In every organization, managers are a key leverage point to drive higher performance and better business results. The impact managers have on turnover and engagement go straight to the organization’s bottom line.

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Tony Mayo

JULY 30, 2009

Top Executive Coaching with Tony Mayo About Tony Mayo Newsletter Sign-up Sections Client Comments For Executive Coaches For Executives For Fun For Salespeople Quotes and Aphorisms Recommended Books Technology Tips Videos & Podcasts Popular Posts Twitter Log IX About Tony Mayo Truth or Consequences? Add it as a comment.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 14, 2023

It’s no news that the business world will experience changes in management in 2023. And HR is going to have to keep up. HR leaders are always looking for ways to improve their employees’ lives and the company’s bottom line. What are some expected changes in management in 2023?

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Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The company has been a servant-leadership darling since it’s inception and co-founder Herb Kelleher applied the principles for decades before stepping down as CEO in 2001. In their attempt to remain the most profitable airline, the company substantially reduced spending on major investments. Bad (Weather) Luck. Overscheduling.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 12, 2019

Louie was doing his job well, actively selling Marie on the reasons why she should list his firm’s talent assessment on her company’s website. Our companies’ interests don’t appear to be aligned, so a partnership isn’t going to work.”. “If The hotel opened in 705 AD and is still operating. Metrics and money.”. Impressive.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 16, 2021

eCommerce is only evolving and growing, and in 2021 alone, it is estimated there could be up to 24 million eCommerce stores around the world. It is extremely easy to set up an eCommerce store, and much cheaper and more practical than setting up a physical store. The right company can positively contribute to your brand success.

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2023

This book helps managers understand the postmodern worldview held by generation Z and younger millennials, how it influences their behaviour at work, and how they want to be led in the workplace. Beyond Disruption : Innovate and Achieve Growth without Displacing Industries, Companies, or Jobs by W. Chan Kim and Renée A.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 25, 2020

A recent conversation with a community bank CEO focused on his vision for the company. Logic tells us we can manage cause, but only measure effect. Shifting to cause-based analysis of results positions leaders to laser-target interventions – coaching, guiding, managing or taking direct action – to change the trajectory of outcomes.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Various studies show that the failure rate of executives coming into new companies is 30 to 40 percent after 18 months. I would caution that size is not always an indicator of success, and more importantly, not a risk mitigator,” said Kelli Vukelic, CEO of N2Growth, a Philadelphia-based management consulting and executive search firm. “A

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Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The company has been a servant-leadership darling since it’s inception and co-founder Herb Kelleher applied the principles for decades before stepping down as CEO in 2001. In their attempt to remain the most profitable airline, the company substantially reduced spending on major investments. Failing technology.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 14, 2020

Bottom-line performance is a vital aspect of any business. Managers and people in higher positions, in general, are always looking for ways to improve bottom-line operations and minimize the risks. Risk management helps them stay on top of the market challenges and trends in the relevant industry. Digitization.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 30, 2021

He describes Texas Roadhouse as “a people company that just happened to sell steaks.”. Stress should not manage you, and friends, family, business, and health should not pay the ultimate price. If they are passionate and want to contribute, talented people who are not thriving in one role might thrive under a different manager.

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HR Digest

APRIL 6, 2020

Managers are the people that lead a team, give instruction, and see that an organization’s goals are achieved, be it production, branding, or more. In Organizational parlance, there are four types of managers, the c-suite executives, the mid-level, the frontline managers, and the team leaders.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 18, 2019

He worked for a large company for seven years. In that time, the company had at least one management fad per year. The executive signs the company up for everything. A top executive gets bored with day-to-day, boring yet efficient and profitable operations. He or she decides change will spice things up.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Your supply chain is the backbone of your company. Its performance determines the health of your daily operations and the long-term success of your enterprise. When something’s wrong, the pain can be acute—even bad enough to keep the company on the floor, unable to get up. I use the word “optimized” deliberately.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Bottom line, organizations are seeking to reconstitute themselves as a network of teams, ditching the traditional hierarchy. Leaders are at the bottom of the pyramid supporting those in the team above them and not the other way around. He founded The ODD Company www.theoddcompany.ie This is a ‘get over it already’ moment.

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2020

Bezonomics : How Amazon Is Changing Our Lives, and What the World's Best Companies Are Learning from It by Brian Dumaine. Amazon’s impact is so pervasive that business leaders in nearly every sector around the world need to understand how this force of nature operates. It speeds up in some sectors and slows down in others.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Creating good jobs In The Case for Good Jobs , MIT Sloan’s Zeynep Ton suggests this should be the wake-up call employers need to ensure that they’re providing good jobs to people so that they’re both better able to attract but also retain the people they will be increasingly hard-pressed to recruit.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Organizations have many walls that hamper culture, development, and operations. Abby Perkins of Software Providers discusses how to create a culture that breeds employees who are motivated, driven and dedicated to your company’s goals. “If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.”

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

If you currently own and operate a small construction company, here are three common ways you could be losing money right this second: Poor supplier relationships. Construction businesses rely on suppliers to gain access to all the different raw materials and equipment needed to run the company. The solution?

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The researchers surveyed 40 leaders of large companies from across Europe. The primary motivation for this was to make a positive contribution to society, but there was also a strong belief that speaking up helped to express corporate values. In other words, there is no future for companies if the earth itself has no future.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Leaders of small and medium size businesses (SMBs) often think their size lets them operate under the radar, as less attractive targets to bad guys. And, sadly, the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) reports that 60 percent of small companies are unable to sustain their business more than six months following a cyberattack.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 21, 2021

Scaling up your business will improve efficiency, boost productivity, and increase your bottom line. Scaling a business requires investment and you must make sure that it’s the right step for your company. If you have profits built up, then you could use this capital to invest in your growth strategy.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 30, 2023

Having conducted extensive field research, Ranjay Gulati , author of the book, Deep Purpose , The Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies , reveals the fatal mistakes leaders unwittingly make when attempting to implement a reason for being. “My In reality, some companies have indeed used the idea of “purpose” to mask nefarious conduct.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 22, 2021

As a business owner, it is always important to be intelligent with your finances in order to maximize your bottom line. For many, 2021 is when financial intelligence and careful management are critical with many companies struggling due to COVID-19. Embrace Remote Work. Sell Unused Equipment/Buy Second Hand.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 18, 2018

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 3 of The Business Sergeant’s Field Manual: Military Grade Business Execution Without the Yelling and Push-ups. Your employees should be as fired up about your passion and vision as you are. a business advisory company, to focus full-time as one of 65 Certified EOS® Implementers nationally.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 25, 2017

The reasons employees may be absent from work are varied and many but the bottom line is, absenteeism has a larger cost associated with it than many people realize. In the United States on a yearly basis, absenteeism costs companies just under $3000 per salaried employee, while the cost is just under $4000 per hourly paid worker.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Having conducted extensive field research, Ranjay Gulati , author of the book, Deep Purpose , The Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies , reveals the fatal mistakes leaders unwittingly make when attempting to implement a reason for being. “My In reality, some companies have indeed used the idea of “purpose” to mask nefarious conduct.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 2, 2020

The world of business is becoming ever more competitive, resulting in business owners scrambling to find ways in which to stand out, streamline operations, and hold onto the best talent. Financial management is arguably the most vital operational aspect of any establishment. Inventory management. Read on for the details.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 27, 2021

SOPs or standard operating procedures may vary from one company to another. As a production line manager, you strive to maximize the output without sacrificing quality. According to a report by Carpedia , most companies use up approximately 50% of their equipment and labor resources. Bottom Line.

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Skip Prichard

OCTOBER 20, 2020

There are two types of growth – revenue or top line growth and profits or bottom line growth. If revenues remain flat profits decrease because costs go up every year (employees want raises, the cost of electricity increases, material costs increase, etc.) Above this minimum, the company can sustain growth. ” -Ruth King.

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The Practical Leader

JULY 28, 2021

The metaphor of putting rocks, pebbles, and sand in a jar has been used for decades to illustrate the time management principle of prioritization. ” This typical approach means speeding up to pile on more tasks and projects. This is another well-used time management metaphor; the woodcutter who won’t stop to sharpen his ax.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 12, 2019

While most business owners are aware of the fact that their employees play a huge part in the company’s overall success, it has really only been in the past decade or so that business owners have come to appreciate that to its fullest. Create a Business Plan. Just like with any business the best place to start is with a plan.

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