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Introducing 100 Coaches: Pay It Forward Champions

Marshall Goldsmith

Teaches leadership to executives and emerging leaders around the world. Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Global Debt Registry (MHR). Corporate Executives. Rod MacKenzie – Executive Vice President, Chief Development Officer for Pfizer, member of Pfizer’s Executive Leadership Team.

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The Big Picture of Business – Business Success Checklist

Strategy Driven

It is important to identify swings and trends so that innovation can remain a strength of your business. The sharp focus and direction on your objectives and goals can only be maintained with constant monitoring of your procedures and processes. Professional development plan is annually updated, with realistic, measurable goals.

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Cast the Net Wide – Make the Most of Your Promotional Time and.

Women on Business

Test and have ready for business. Being sharp means being succinct. Any professional should have antennae open for business every time you answer the phone, e-mail, or walk out the door. Test business development, starting with advice from your banker, accountant, and lawyer. Rehearse your pitch.

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Leading Collaboratively…a 21st Century Necessity

You're Not the Boss of Me

If they are too busy making assumptions, and talking without taking time to listen and reflect, collaboration is almost impossible. As one of my clients in a group of executives said the other day: “Slowing down and being more reflective results in more collaboration and efficient outcomes.&#

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The 5 Requirements of a Truly Innovative Company

Harvard Business Review

Every day, senior executives get bombarded with ideas—and most of them are either woefully underdeveloped or downright batty. Executives read the same trade magazines, go to the same conferences, and talk to the same consultants. A sharp, shared definition of innovation. After a while, they all think alike.

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How Multinationals Can Grow in the Middle East and Africa

Harvard Business Review

In doing research on multinational operations in the Middle East and Africa, we’ve learned that companies are well aware of how President Trump’s foreign and trade policies could affect their businesses there. Many companies are assessing their exposure to specific policy decisions (e.g., if the U.S. if the U.S.

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Doing Business in a Post-Fidel Cuba

Harvard Business Review

President Obama’s historic visit to Cuba in March 2016 drove excitement for businesses considering the market that the island could become. embargo of Cuba (which remains firmly in place) and a consequently sharp improvement in Cuba’s economic conditions. A limited business opportunity.