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Great by Choice

Leading Blog

We cannot control much of what happens around us, but the choices we make, as Jim Collins and Morten Hansen’s research confirms, determine our success. They zoom-in and zoom out to manage risk and recognize luck. It is a defeatist attitude to think that luck or circumstances primarily make you what you are.

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Debbie Laskey On Social Media, Brand Audits And Leadership Books

Eric Jacobson

She developed her marketing expertise while working in the high-tech industry, the Consumer Marketing Department at Disneyland Paris in France, the non-profit arena, and the insurance industry. Here are some comments from Jim Collins about the book. Debbie Laskey Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Marketing Social Media'

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Leveraging Down for CEOs | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Another simple rule of thumb that allows you to maximize the equation mentioned above is to leverage down to the lowest level of talent possible while still insuring an acceptable level of execution. As an up-and-coming preparing for management, I'm working to grasp these core concepts. Best wishes for continued success Ben.

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Q&A With Millennial CEO And Book Author Rick Lindquist

Eric Jacobson

Rick Lindquist Millennial Rick Lindquist is making his mark in the business world and enjoying the success of his co-authored 2014 bestseller book, The End of Employer-Provided Health Insurance. Lindquist : Professional will, which is defined in Jim Collins’ famous book, Good to Great. It’s a simple concept.

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Entrepreneur, CEO or Both? | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Perhaps you were the right person for the job initially, but has the company outgrown your management ability? Priority number two is team building and talent management. Did you bestow the title upon yourself simply because you had the authority to do so, or are you the right person for the job? What does a CEO really do anyway?

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Game Changers | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Sure, great leaders never lose sight of their core business, they pay attention to managing risk, etc., link] Dan Collins Mike, You must have been sitting in on our meetings here. I hazard to say that those who choose to focus on core business, managing risk and maintaining status quo are largely engaged in management.

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14 Principles that Made Amazon

Skip Prichard

Steve Anderson spent his career in the insurance industry focused on risk and business growth. He is a leading authority on insurance, risk management, technology, and innovation. Management Advice from Jeff Bezos. It is based on chapter 8 of Jim Collins book Good to Great. It just works.” Jeff Bezos. Jeff Bezos.

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