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Retain Your Top Performers

Marshall Goldsmith

Leaders are debating the changing nature of work and the perceived decline in job security (the lifelong career at a benevolent company is a fading memory) and the erosion of corporate loyalty. Innovative high-technology corporations are currently paying employees large bonuses to recruit top talent. Five Trends .

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100 Answers to the Question: What Is Leadership?

Lead from Within

” –John Kotter. “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” “Leadership is the art of influencing others to their maximum performance to accomplish any task, objective or project.” .” –Warren Bennis. ” –Ralph Nader. ” –Peter F.

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A Transformation Is Underway at U.S. Veterans Affairs. We Got an Inside Look.

Harvard Business Review

Obama nominated Robert McDonald , an Army veteran and experienced executive who had honed his leadership skills during a 33-year career at Proctor and Gamble, to attempt the difficult turnaround. McDonald and his team’s approach was heavily influenced by John Kotter’s eight steps for effective organizational change.