Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 10, 2009

Certainly, there will be implications for your personal life – raising questions not so much about balancing work and family in the short term, but about finding a sustainable mix for the long term. Whether you want to pay the price to reach the leadership level of your dreams is the real question you need to sort out.

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Price Leadership Long-term Short-term 198

Lead Change Blog

MAY 10, 2019

A big one, probably a career-ending one. Participants talk about stock price, earnings per share, revenue, gross margins, sales, operating cash flow, working capital, and the like. Someone who is committed to building on self-knowledge over the long term would be a prime example.”.

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KPI Long-term Learning-by-Doing Short-term 248

Frank Sonnenberg Online

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

What price does a leader pay for not having the trust and respect of his or her constituents? Supercharge your career. They won’t sacrifice a relationship for a mere short-term gain. What does an employee lose by having a careless and unreliable reputation ? Great leaders put moral character first.

Morale 103

Morale How To Reputation Competitive Advantage 103

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 8, 2023

As the oilfield service industry recovers from the oil price crash in 2014, producers are demanding more from their service providers. If you’re considering a career in the oil field, it’s important to consider your interests and skills—research industry trends and projections to determine long-term job stability and growth.

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Short-term Industry Technology Long-term 84

HR Digest

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The gig economy is a type of labor market characterized by the prevalence of short-term contracts or freelance work instead of permanent jobs. In addition, the ability to run contracts with experts for specific projects that seem high-priced to maintain on staff is granted. Who is Part of The Gig Economy. Gig Positions.

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Transportation Short-term Long-term Project 98

Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Pricing jobs for fair market value makes sense. ” Once the lawyers got involved, the higher job was eliminated, and the career path disappeared, and really great people were disappointed, and stopped trying. The old Field of Dreams idea of “build it and they will come” sometimes fails as a short-term solution.

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Short-term Long-term Career Creativity 180

Frank Sonnenberg Online

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

To them, lying , cheating, and stealing is the price of doing business. Some folks make short-term decisions that benefit themselves today , knowing that others will have to pay the price tomorrow. They don’t think about, nor do they care, how their actions affect others. Some folks will do anything to get what they want.

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Outsourcing Price Short-term Learning-by-Doing 95

Marshall Goldsmith

JANUARY 18, 2016

Why I realize we cannot all be entrepreneurial in the sense that we can’t all start our own companies, I believe we can all be entrepreneurial in terms of how we approach our careers. As you ponder your career options, ask yourself: “Who do I want to be like in 10 years?” Pay the price. This is critical!

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Career Tips Ulrich Hersey 70

Frank Sonnenberg Online

MARCH 1, 2022

Don’t forgo your long-term dreams to satisfy your short-term desires. Know what matters most to you and be unwilling to compromise those priorities at almost any price. Measure a person’s worth by their character, not their possessions. What you have is momentary, who you are is forever. To-do lists can be unproductive.

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Short-term Long-term Learning-by-Doing Outsourcing 113

Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

As a society we produce and reward leaders that think short-term and this is at odds with what it takes to get the leaders we think we want. Although modesty may be valued in the leadership literature, self-promotion and assertiveness seem to produce better career results in the real world. Either way there’s always a price.

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Leadership Short-term Long-term Industry 150

HR Digest

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Gig economy employment involves temporary or short-term work replacing, or done in addition to, traditional full-time work. Performers like musicians used to find gigs or shows to perform at, basing their livelihood on the short-term work they could find. Image credit – Pexels What Is the Gig Economy?

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Short-term Long-term Project Advertising 52

Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Results from a seven-year study conducted by the Workplace Research Foundation and University of Michigan investigator Palmer Morrel-Samuels, as reported recently in Forbes , confirmed that, as employee morale improves, a firm’s stock price enjoys higher returns.

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Decentralization Organizational Behavior Short-term Public Relations 284

In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 2, 2012

I’m going to admit at the outset that I was a strong proponent of Herzog’s concept for most of my career. The tactic that works best to defend or build share in the short term is price cuts or special discounts. However, now that I look back from the CEO afterlife, I realize that this view need not be pervasive.

Sports 228

Sports Tactics Competitive Advantage Short-term 228

Frank Sonnenberg Online

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Your short-term desires often work contrary to your long-term interests. If you sell your soul, you’ll pay the price. Reacting emotionally. If you’re angry or upset, count to 10 before communicating your feelings. If that doesn’t work, try 20. Seeking immediate gratification. Refusing to make sacrifices.

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Short-term Long-term Fashion Insurance 116

Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Sacrificing long term growth for immediate gain only serves to benefit those higher-up in an organization’s hierarchy rather than those who really need it. They can be stubborn, opinionated, are loyal to themselves first, and have high expectations when it comes to career advancement. However, that is also an immense potential.

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Leadership Development Development Leadership Human Capital 216

Rajesh Setty

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

While everyone pays a price for missing a blind spot, I think smart people pay a bigger price because they refuse to see those blind spots until a heavy price has been paid. Being short-term focused at the expense of personal growth. I have picked 7 such blind spots to consider. Please read: Know where you are.

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Short-term Price Long-term Definition 69

The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 1, 2019

“While there are good reasons to be optimistic about the long run, such optimism is only possible if we successfully manage the short-term dynamics,” he writes. People who lose out to automation will quite rationally oppose it, and if they do, the short-term effects cannot be seen in isolation from the long run.”.

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Technology Short-term Osborne Long-term 64

In the CEO Afterlife

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

But unlike finite measurements such as sales, market share, profit, stock price or market cap, momentum remains an intangible – a powerful one. Companies short on momentum have a heck of a time finding it, and those who enjoy momentum can ride the big surf for extended periods of time. Business isn’t all that different. it wasn’t fun.

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CEO Company Rogers Human Resources 242

Marshall Goldsmith

MARCH 31, 2014

Our research on goal setting and our experience in coaching have helped us better understand the dynamics of what is required to actually produce positive, long-term change in behavior. In helping others set goals, it is important for them to be realistic about the time required to produce a positive, long-term change in behavior.

Goal 137

Goal Short-term Long-term Crisis 137

Frank Sonnenberg Online

JUNE 4, 2019

Your brand will serve you well throughout your career. While you may be able to fool some folks in the short term, the truth will always find its way to the top. Refuse to compromise your honor at any price. Here are 10 steps to make a name for yourself. Find your niche. Create a clear value proposition. Live with honor.

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Brand Reputation Morale PR 83

N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Posted on July 7th, 2010 by admin in Leadership , Operations & Strategy , Rants By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth I have read some interesting articles and blog posts of late on the subject of CEO term limits, and felt this topic worthy of discussion.

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CEO Blog Long-term Short-term 287

Marshall Goldsmith

MAY 19, 2014

We all confuse two terms that appear to be synonymous but are actually quite different: simple and easy. ”You can either set goals that increase your probability for long-term change, or set goals that may feel good in the short term but lead to disillusionment and giving up in the long term.Here are the cold, hard truths.

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Short-term Long-term Crisis Goal 137

Marshall Goldsmith

MARCH 11, 2013

We all confuse two terms that appear to be synonymous but are actually quite different: simple and easy. Acknowledging the price for success in the beginning of the change process will help prevent the disappointment that can occur when challenges arise later. The optimism bias of goal setters applies to difficulty as well as time.

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Short-term Long-term Crisis Goal 143

LDRLB

JULY 23, 2012

I’m going to admit at the outset that I was a strong proponent of Herzog’s concept for most of my career. The tactic that works best to defend or build share in the short term is price cuts or special discounts. However, now that I look back from the CEO afterlife, I realize that this view need not be pervasive.

Sports 121

Sports Tactics Competitive Advantage Short-term 121

LDRLB

DECEMBER 5, 2011

But unlike finite measurements such as sales, market share, profit, stock price or market cap, momentum remains an intangible – a powerful one. Companies short on momentum have a heck of a time finding it, and those who enjoy momentum can ride the big surf for extended periods of time. Business isn’t all that different. it wasn’t fun.

Rogers 101

Rogers Short-term Sports Long-term 101

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

While the emotional distress associated with gossip can be dealt with fairly easily, the political discord that can erupt in an organization can be nothing short of disastrous. I have watched many a well intentioned executive get sucked into gossip in an attempt to help, only to pay a big price down the road for their error in judgment.

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Blog Reputation Participative Brand 419

Strategy Driven

JUNE 17, 2016

Similarly, you expect fuel at the advertised price, and maybe a clean restroom. They will compare your prices to the provider down the street – like in our gas station example. And while appeasing clients and giving them what they want may be an easy way to earn a living in the short-term, it’s a formula for disaster in the long run.

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Resources Real Estate Short-term Price 50

Frank Sonnenberg Online

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

While that strategy may work in the short term, the impact on trust and credibility can be lasting. They recognize that one of the true tests of integrity is your refusal to compromise your honor at any price. Some folks undermine their efforts by disregarding the connection between their behavior and credibility. Be genuine.

Morale 84

Morale Advice Short-term Learning-by-Doing 84

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Our understanding of creative careers to date has suggested they’re unlikely to include hot streaks. Indeed, if every work in a career is like a random lottery draw, then one’s next work after a hit may be more mediocre than spectacular, reflecting regression toward the mean. But this is hard to believe.

Career 12

Career Film Creativity Short-term 12

Marshall Goldsmith

MARCH 16, 2015

A temporary change in behavior to “look good” in the short term would only create cynicism if Bill didn’t stick with it. If Bill were interested in investing time, working hard, making this change a high-priority goal and continuing his changed behavior throughout his career, then I could definitely help him.

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Chief Information Officer Executive Coaching COO Goal 70

LDRLB

DECEMBER 5, 2011

But unlike finite measurements such as sales, market share, profit, stock price or market cap, momentum remains an intangible – a powerful one. Companies short on momentum have a heck of a time finding it, and those who enjoy momentum can ride the big surf for extended periods of time. Business isn’t all that different.

Rogers 60

Rogers Short-term Sports Long-term 60

Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

It is adapted and reprinted with permission from Career Press, an imprint of RedWheel/Weiser. It is a phenomenon that the consultant, author, and former high-tech executive Linda Stone terms “continuous partial attention.” It is adapted and reprinted with permission from Career Press, an imprint of RedWheel/Weiser.

Politics 76

Politics Power Self-aware Short-term 76

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 23, 2015

Between ticket sales, sponsorships, merchandising, and media rights, Price Waterhouse Coopers estimates global sports revenues will grow to total roughly $145 billion. We talk about things like yield management, demand curves, and perishable inventory — factors that dictate our pricing strategies.

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Price Team Sports Franchising 8

Rajesh Setty

MAY 9, 2012

You can get away with that (may be) in the early part of your career but that’s about it. Work for No Compensation : This will be your investment in the future – a price you will pay make that necessary switch. Create a smaller version on your own : If you are writing a novel, start with a short story.

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Short-term Long-term Class Follow-up 34

The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 27, 2019

This has been most evident with the rise of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), that have seen thousands of short courses from the leading universities in the world placed online for free (albeit with a small price for certification).

Diversity 51

Diversity Class Education Analysis 51

Miles Anthony Smith

DECEMBER 10, 2018

If you’re making a big career change, gaining new qualifications or re-training will help to support your new business. If you want your business to be a success, you need to make a long-term commitment to it, so you’d better make sure it’s something that you truly feel passionate about. Get some new qualifications.

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Tips Learning-by-Doing Industry Long-term 95

Roundtable Talk

APRIL 25, 2011

Ironic and leads me to the next point: EQ will trump IQ every time… being “smart” is, frankly, the price of entry to get to the senior leadership ranks. Leadership and management are two different things… most people use these terms interchangeably, but the reality is, the skills needed to lead are different from those needed to manage.

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Leadership Audience Career Execution 44