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HPU: A Case Study in the Extraordinary

Mark Sanborn

The longer version is that an intentional leader revolutionized the academic institution of High Point University with powerful and practical business principles, which often received sharp criticism but ultimately proved to be wildly successful. There was no sense of a larger purpose or united goal. As Roger Clodfelter, Senior V.P.

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Case Study: Is It Ever OK to Break a Promise?

Harvard Business Review

Editor’s note: This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. Manufacturing is not the most glamorous business, and MBA recruiters are known for tempting people into more “prestigious” careers. To: Patrick Fishburn, Asst.

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Leadership Lessons from the Navy

Skip Prichard

Whether you are new to studying leadership or have practiced and studied it for many years, I am sure you will benefit and enjoy the leadership lessons today’s post provides. Our region consistently far exceeded all annual quality and workload goals and led the other two Navy Medicine regions in nearly all key performance indicators.

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How to Give an Employee Feedback About Their Appearance

Harvard Business Review

” The goal is to “enhance their visibility, influence, and presence.” Case Study #1: Take the blame. If you look sharp, neat, and organized, people tend to take you more seriously.” ” Case Study #2: Be an ally in solving the problem.

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How to Get Feedback When You're the Boss

Harvard Business Review

While you may be tempted to enjoy this deference, the silence will not help you, your organization or your career. You can say something like, "I know that these are the goals that we set together. What can I do to help you achieve those goals?" Case Study #1: Find a champion on your staff. Acknowledge the fear.