Next Level Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

After he used the Trib’s own retirement plan as leverage to buy the company, Zell brought in as CEO a former morning zoo style radio shock jock named Randy Michaels. The Tribune Company was bankrupt a year after Zell bought it and, almost two years later, the case is still in bankruptcy court. Different people chose different options.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 14, 2011

In all kinds of places this past week — from Twitter feeds to boardrooms — people discussed Steve Jobs's career at Apple as a kind of informal but very important case study. This is not surprising, given his contributions to technology and the lasting impact he'll have on the way we communicate.

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Marshall Goldsmith

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

We do not work with leaders who are not really motivated to change. I have personally worked with several of the world’s leading CEOs. If the issue is leadership behavior, the coaching clients are given a fair chance and they are motivated to improve, the process described in this article will almost always work. Probably none!

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Chart Your Course

AUGUST 14, 2012

Others leave for better and more interesting career opportunities. They have lunch with CEOs, tour the factories, and have a guided tour of the city by employees. With every economic downturn I have seen, the same circle of events repeat itself. The media is sounding more optimistic. BEST PRACTICES. Trip to Headquarters Company.

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Next Level Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

A multi-million dollar CEO was forced to resign; a flight attendant chose not to wait for the jetway to depart and an office worker named “Jenny” shared her white board based resignation letter with millions when it went viral online.  One is that, until this week, Slater had an exemplary career with Jet Blue. But first, a recap.

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Marshall Goldsmith

OCTOBER 7, 2013

If the issue is behavioral, the person is given a fair chance and they are motivated to try to get better, the process that I am going to describe will almost always work. It also greatly expands the value gained by the corporation in the entire process (see the following case study). Involving Key Stakeholders.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 16, 2008

Guest post from Brad Smart , Author of Topgrading: How Leading Companies Win by Hiring, Coaching, and Keeping the Best People : I don’t know about you, but early in my career I was very disappointed with my hiring track record. Thirty years ago I began studying why almost EVERYONE’S hiring record was so bad. Prove it,” you say.

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Chartered Management Institute

JANUARY 17, 2024

This report, leveraging insights from an expert roundtable, recent survey data, and case studies, delves into the performance and challenges of leadership and management in local government. Introducing a direct entry system for experienced leaders seeking a career change can bring fresh perspectives from other industries.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 2, 2015

Perhaps you just wrapped up a big project and are having trouble mustering motivation for the next one. If so, you may need to rethink your career. Mistake constant fatigue and apathy for a temporary case of burnout; if you feel ineffective on a daily basis, it might be time to look for a new job. Principles to Remember.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 22, 2017

At some point in your career, even if you’re not a salesperson, you’re going to have to sell something — whether it’s your idea , your team, or yourself. “Many of them tell me that sales is something they never want to do in their careers.” What should you focus on first? What the Experts Say. .

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 7, 2018

Almost every high-performing health care organization we studied was led by a medical professional (something that academic research has also found ). He was 58 and already retired from an illustrious career in ophthalmology when he founded the nonprofit Aravind Eye Hospital in 1976. Vijay Govindarajan Ravi Ramamurti. Add to Cart.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Social Nation : How to Harness the Power of Social Media to Attract Customers, Motivate Employees, and Grow Your Business by Barry Libert It’s time to join Social Nation and prosper! As the chairman and CEO of Mzinga ® , a company that provides social software to businesses, quite literally, it’s my job to be social media savvy.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

Show me a CEO with a bad attitude and I’ll show you a poor leader. As a CEO, how can you expect to inspire, motivate, engender confidence, and to lead with a lousy attitude? Leaders are not perfect, and as CEO, trust me when I tell you that you’re going to have your fair share of bad days.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 31, 2018

To look into this question, I conducted a case study as part of my dissertation research involving 23 women of color at a Fortune 500 company. The women in my sample were asked to think back on two defining career moments that best prepared them to advance. What made their ascent possible? How People Get Ahead.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

How do you motivate someone much older or much younger than you? As people work longer and delay retirement, internal career paths have changed. Organizational careers don’t look the way they did before,” says Peter Cappelli, professor of management at the Wharton School and coauthor of Managing the Older Worker.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 29, 2014

How do you stay motivated? Your ultimate aim is to “move your organization forward and propel your career,” he says. Career planning Article. “They will motivate you and encourage you, and when your morale is low, they will boost it.” What are the right kinds of resolutions to make?

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Skip Prichard

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The 16 case studies discussed in my book reveal a remarkable variation in the personal qualities of the leaders, all of whom were effective in changing history. What is the overarching goal in your career? Its CEO David Smith gave up 97,000 restricted shares awarded on Feb. and elsewhere.” – Jan-Benedict Steenkamp.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 29, 2017

Whether you manage or coach leaders, or are just trying to provide some feedback to your own boss, here are three simple points you may wish to consider in order to have this difficult (but necessary) conversation with them: Tap into their personal motives : Nobody likes to be criticized — especially high-status individuals.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 23, 2018

Cultivating compassion for these kinds of colleagues, however trying they may be, is a good place to start, according to Rich Fernandez, the CEO of the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute. Ask yourself: “What motivates this person? Case Study #1: Be kind and be curious about your colleague’s perspective.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 10, 2018

“You need to understand other people — what they want, what they don’t want, their fears, hopes, dreams, and motivations,” she says. ” If you don’t know much, this can be tricky, but you can still come up with hypotheses for what’s motivating people. “This builds trust.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 16, 2011

The assumption that people are motivated differently around the world — especially in Asia — and that leaders must adapt their behavior accordingly is wrong. I'd like to point you to two well-known case studies — one from Asia, one from America. He also focused on career development opportunities.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 16, 2016

Your goal is to be a confident, “self-motivated and self-propelled” contributor, who doesn’t need “validation from a boss to do a good job or to be happy,” she adds. Stay too long in your job if you’re not getting interesting opportunities or career growth. Watch and learn.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 30, 2017

“Don’t assume you know what motivates them.” Ask, ‘What motivates you and how can I help?’” “They’re quick studies, so they don’t ask questions and don’t try to build bridges — mostly because they don’t have to.” Hoard talent.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

John Lees, the UK-based career strategist and author of How to Get a Job You Love , agrees that it’s important to do further “due diligence” on the company and its people to make sure it’s a place you want to work. “Ask if you are able to move into other functions and other roles as your career progresses.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 4, 2018

“You don’t get to have to have a meaningful career, raise a family, lead, or make changes in an organization without some level of stress.” Think about “your career objectives” and “connect your obligations with something positive.” Identify the source. ” Offer assistance. .’

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 8, 2016

” In light of this dual purpose, running an effective one-on-one meeting “requires real cognitive agility,” says Margaret Moore , CEO of Wellcoaches Corporation and co-author of Organize Your Emotions, Optimize Your Life. ” Ask questions about career plans. “Be curious.” Express gratitude.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Rogier Maes, the CEO of Contect, wrapped up his year-beginning speech to all the company’s employees. Editor's Note This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. And he thought independence was a great motivator.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 18, 2016

“You feel challenged by your work; you’re engaged by it; you’re learning new things; and you have the opportunity to shape other people’s careers. “As you’re trying to establish meaningful connections and advance your career, attention is your most precious asset.” Principles to Remember.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 15, 2016

As a manager, your goal is to keep your team engaged, productive, motivated, and happy. ” It’s important to talk openly about how career paths can diverge. If they’re motivated enough, your response will “become fuel for them to tackle the next challenge,” says Halvorson. What the Experts Say.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 6, 2015

“When you’re a technical expert, you know your value to the organization,” says Wanda Wallace, President and CEO of Leadership Forum and author of Reaching the Top. “It’s a beginning of the shift in your career.” “It’s enormously motivating for employees.” Face your fears.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 8, 2015

To reduce these feelings, she suggests changing your mindset and motives. You’re not just networking because you should ; you’re doing it because it’s good for your career. Career planning. Do: Shift your mindset by focusing on how networking is good for your career. Pre-introduce yourself.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 18, 2016

This was the headquarters of Campbell Soup Company when one of us, Doug Conant, took the reins as CEO in 2001. We can use practices from Doug’s approach to the trust-building competency over his 40-year leadership career as a case study for the behaviors leaders should develop as they work to build and sustain trust.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

In fact, research by Ashley Hardin, a professor at Washington University’s Olin Business School, shows that when you allow coworkers to discover more about your personal life, they are more motivated to meet your needs. Case Study #1: Reassure coworkers and maintain boundaries. ” Case Study #2: Ask for what you need.

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Skip Prichard

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Study some of the most interesting and diverse group of companies such as Google, Twinings, Dropbox and even Wimbledon and you end up with fascinating stories, case studies, and research useful to every brand. A Successful Career is a Marathon. Ideas to Grow Your Brand. Lidell, Buchanan.

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Leading with Trust

MARCH 20, 2022

I have discovered throughout my career that one’s character is rarely tested by making the right choice but more by what you do when someone points out that you’ve made the wrong choice and everyone is watching. He ended up being demoted and losing the trust of his entire team and his boss, the CEO.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 19, 2015

Since taking over as CEO, sales had increased fifteen-fold. ” He would later call this the most important insight of his career. Deference to the CEO did not fit into his vision of “an organization where people took responsibility for their own work, for the product, for the company as a whole.”

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 14, 2015

As with any career transition, it’s important to seek advice from those with more experience and expertise than you. “You need to be self-motivated, have good organizational skills, and a strong work ethic,” explains King. Case Study #1: A vague plan is better than no plan.

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