Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2015

For our December edition, we took a page out of last December’s Carnival of HR post and asked about books you have read which have made a difference in your leadership journey. If you are feeling overwhelmed by social media, press releases, and marketing in general, you will feel in control after reading Millionaire Marketing.

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Coaching Tip

JULY 26, 2016

A book, ORBIT-SHIFTING INNOVATION , explores both the creative process behind innovation, as well as the execution. It offers cutting-edge insights into the scholarship of the business and management arena, brimming with case studies of orbit-shifting innovations from both the private and public sectors.

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Coaching Tip

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

A new book, ORBIT-SHIFTING INNOVATION , explores both the creative process behind innovation, as well as the execution. It offers cutting-edge insights into the scholarship of the business and management arena, brimming with case studies of orbit-shifting innovations from both the private and public sectors.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Earlier this year brought the book, Create The Future: Tactics For Disruptive Thinking , by J eremy Gutsche , CEO of Trend Hunter. Gutsche shares that, Create The Future , "is a book about Disruptive Thinking, so it makes sense that it shouldn't follow conventional norms. It's the ideal guide to turn your big idea into a reality.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 5, 2020

March 10 brings the new book, Create The Future: Tactics For Disruptive Thinking, by J eremy Gutsche , CEO of Trend Hunter. Gutsche shares that, Create The Future , "is a book about Disruptive Thinking, so it makes sense that it shouldn't follow conventional norms. It's the ideal guide to turn your big idea into a reality.

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 15, 2013

Many of this year’s business books recognize culture’s role as the essential driver of effective change. But frequently their suggestions for engaging the levers of culture are limited to exhortation: Be more open! The reissue of his classic book is cause for celebration. Behave less hierarchically! Become a change agent!

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 19, 2012

The Collaboration Imperative is a totally cool book. If for no other reason, check out the book for its layout, graphics and incredible readability. The only thing I would recommend adding are QR codes throughout the book to take readers to online videos via their Smartphones. Perform multiple different roles during the day.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 18, 2018

” Editor's Note This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. Indeed, his 360 had been eye-opening. “Because you never booked it!” “These comments are pretty vicious,” Lance said. “OK. .

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Strategy Driven

MAY 15, 2015

Niche specialists collectively conduct a research study or performance review. The client is opening new locations in new communities and asks its consultants to formulate a plan of action and oversee operating aspects. Widget manufacturing companies team with retail management experts to open a string of widget stores.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in November 2023 curated just for you. The Heart of Innovation : A Field Guide for Navigating to Authentic Demand by Matt Chanoff, Merrick Furst, Daniel Sabbah and Mark Wegman Books on innovation mostly focus on how to nurture innovative cultures and brainstorm ideas.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 19, 2015

In 1998, I advised the Disney corporation and reminded them that Walt Disney’s 100th birthday in 2001 would offer great marketing and positioning opportunities. Sometimes, they're pleasurable, such as retirement parties, open houses, community service functions. Review case studies and their patterns for repeating themselves.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 14, 2016

Case Study of Partnership Lost. I found the topic so interesting that I wrote a book on the gap between what’s said and what’s heard, the different ways our brains filter what’s been said (triggers, assumptions, biases, etc.), Case Studies of Prospects Lost. Her newest book What?

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Editor's Note: This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. I've tried books and CDs, but nothing is sticking. The Brrrd has launched us into a market that's lucrative and fast-growing. I'll be in Shanghai next semester.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 9, 2015

It’s often studied for its rhetoric, and deservedly so – there are gems of psychological persuasion hidden throughout. There are many studies that attest to the power of story. James Pennebaker studies how people use words. But there’s good advice for all communicators in just the first sentence. Tell a story.

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Next Level Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Last Friday, Hewlett Packard announced that its CEO, Mark Hurd, had resigned after an internal investigation showed that he had submitted false expense reports related to time that he spent with a female marketing consultant to the company. But first, a recap. Those were settled but the investigation turned up the expense report issue.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

It's no secret that sales and marketing executives don't always see eye to eye. In a recent Corporate Executive Board survey, sales executives' top terms for their marketing colleagues included "paper pushers," "academic," and perhaps worst of all, "irrelevant." Here are four rules Challenger marketing organizations live by: 1.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 26, 2011

This book will show you, as an employee, customer or partner, how to use new social technologies, make yourself heard, and produce better products and services. The book provides a social assessment for leaders, managers and employees to scientifically evaluate your individual social skills and competencies. Still skeptical?

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 8, 2010

This book will show you, as an employee, customer or partner, how to use new social technologies, make yourself heard, and produce better products and services. The book provides a social assessment for leaders, managers and employees to scientifically evaluate your individual social skills and competencies.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Let’s face it: The open office can be a nightmare, especially when you’re working on something that requires your undivided attention. How can you make peace with your open office? There is an ongoing debate about the pros and cons of open offices. How should you handle loud coworkers who are disturbing your focus?

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 19, 2012

Amazon is sacrificing hardware margins to position the Fire as a low-priced tablet and is subsidizing the participation of book publishers and movie studios in order to allow its core Amazon Prime customers to access books and videos with the device.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

I wrote a case study about this for my book and it ended up on the cutting room floor, but it's still a fascinating story and one that has valuable lessons for today. In the 1950's, the American market was quite small and dominated by entrenched players such as Harley Davidson, Indian, and imports like Triumph and Moto Guzzi.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 20, 2018

” The key, says John Coleman, coauthor of the book Passion & Purpose , is to move away from the notion that “you’re two individuals managing stress” and move toward the idea that “you’re partners managing it together.” Case Study #1: Identify calming rituals and be a supportive coach.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Editors' Note: This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. Thomas Green winced as he reread an e-mail message from his new boss, Frank Davis, marketing director for the travel and hospitality group at D7 Displays. "Tom,

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 6, 2013

The current social strategy of many Marketing and Ad Agencies goes something like: “It doesn’t matter if the content is good, as long as we get a celebrity to tweet it, the thing will go viral!” A Case Study. I threw my door open, and screamed for my partners to come in. Top Comment: AHHHHH!! Conclusion.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2011

The answer is that you’ll have reached the point where your interactions with others consistently use the following 10 principles: Speak not with a forked tongue : In most cases people just won’t open up those they don’t trust. Open dialogs with those that confront you, challenge you, stretch you, and develop you.

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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. Your book poses thoughtful questions. Understandably, a lot of business books focus on how to get strategy right.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Informational interviews “give you exposure — a way to get yourself known in the hidden job market,” he says. Instead, ask for advice on how to position yourself in the job market. Case Study #1: Prepare and be gracious. Case Study #2: Be respectful and don’t let negative feedback discourage you.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 24, 2017

Reporting to an indecisive boss is an unquestionably “challenging and frustrating situation,” says Sydney Finkelstein, the Director of the Leadership Center at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and author of the book, Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Manage the Flow of Talent. Seek allies.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 19, 2018

In the past decade, content marketing has become a widely established practice. Companies have hired writers and Chief Content Officers to run departments, create blogs and other materials, and, in the process, some have assured sales people that content marketing can mean the end of cold calling. HBR Staff/Chris Minerva/Getty Images.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

” or “Can you recommend a book that could improve my understanding of [a relevant business issue]?” No matter what organizations may say about having an open-door policy, there are norms” that you must respect. ” Ask your manager for suggestions first, and then ask if her boss might have more ideas.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

It’s also important that you leave on good terms with your company and indicate if you are open to occasional projects and assignments — which is a good way to keep your hand in your profession. Don’t: Be secretive about your intentions to leave your job — share your plans with colleagues and let them know you’re open to new opportunities.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 2, 2013

By helping business leaders to improve their businesses, the CIO becomes an obvious candidate to fill any open role that involves technology, process, or strong governance. In the book, The Real Business of IT: How CIOs Create and Communicate Value , Richard Hunter and I coined the phrase CIO-Plus.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 16, 2016

’ Don’t leave yourself open to this kind of discussion.” Case Study #1: Stay positive and become the source of your own approval. He began reading professional development books and working with a career coach. ” Case Study #2: Find a sounding board. ” Be positive.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 29, 2016

Encourage open communication. Case Study #1: Create open lines of communication and respect your team’s downtime. Once those were clear in his own mind, David scheduled one-on-one conversations with his team members, including the heads of finance, marketing, and HR.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Fortunately, there are myriad ways to get back up to speed: Enroll in an executive education class; read books and articles on the subject; take an online course. Establish open communication. Maintaining and nurturing your relationships depends on honest , “open communication,” according to Knight.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

The article shows how the Dutch firm AkzoNobel is growing in China, particularly through products that help customers reduce environmental footprint in the shipping and building sectors. China Hi-Tech Fair ready to highlight emerging industries ," which describes Chinas largest tech show going on this week in Shanghai.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 29, 2011

Editors' Note: This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. Have the bookings picked up?" It opened onto a small room with a partial view of the elaborate garden. But our bookings for the high season are looking terrible.

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