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Fueling Innovation: How Microsoft Finally Got It Right

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W E OFTEN THINK of innovation as something visionaries draw out of thin air, like manna from heaven. Here’s an innovation story that’s closer to reality: It’s a story of loss, grit, and renewal. It’s also about a never-too-late approach to innovation that enabled a floundering business to launch a second golden age.

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Workplace Culture: How to Leverage Innovation No AI Bot Can Replace

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The Power of Workplace Culture in an AI Universe: A virtual conversation about Empathy and Innovation Note: This article on Workplace Culture is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of our book, Courageous Culture: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates. If you’re not sure, you’re not alone.

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10 Essential Leadership Development Areas CEOs Often Overlook

Lead from Within

In the dynamic realm of leadership, the journey to becoming an exemplary CEO is an ongoing process. CEOs are known for their exceptional skills, but there are often overlooked areas that, when honed, can lead to even greater success. Here are ten crucial leadership development areas that CEOs sometimes neglect.

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Doing Well By Doing Good With Darrin Williams, CEO Southern Bancorp

N2Growth Blog

Darrin Williams , CEO of Southern Bancorp, may have been a little surprised when a world-class business school professor came knocking at his door. Indeed Brian Moynihan, Bank of America’s CEO, and Darrin appeared side by side on “ Mad Money ” on CNBC touting their new partnership. Yet, he could no longer fly under the radar.

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A Medical Innovation Factory in the Middle of the Desert

N2Growth Blog

Rakesh Suri, asked to become the CEO of the entire hospital? And what happens when said hospital is a major global expansion of the world-famous, highly innovative Cleveland Clinic? The CEO must create a vision that inspires others. The CEO must rely on others to accomplish goals. Tell us what you think.

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The Top 10 Habits of Successful CEOs

Lead from Within

As a CEO, success isn’t just about achieving your own personal goals. Here are the top ten habits of successful CEOs that get results: Prioritizing time: Successful CEOs focus on the most important tasks and responsibilities. Setting clear goals and expectations: Successful CEOs are clear about what they want to achieve.

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The Value Of Prosocial CEOs

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It might stand to reason, therefore, that CEOs with a wider mindset might also be beneficial. Recent research from Columbia Business School explores whether so-called prosocial CEOs do indeed have a beneficial impact on their workforce. But for the prosocial CEOs who manage to hold onto their positions, there’s a twist.

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