LDRLB

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

The advice proved excellent, and for the rest of my days in the corner office I was joined at the hip with an outstanding finance executive who is now the CFO of Lindt & Sprüngli , the world’s leading chocolatier. The CEO designate will be a “believer” in the culture that makes their company great. Often, they have a “way”.

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In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Leadership. by John • September 6, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership • 1 Comment. The advice proved excellent, and for the rest of my days in the corner office I was joined at the hip with an outstanding finance executive who is now the CFO of Lindt & Sprüngli , the world’s leading chocolatier. About John.

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Miles Anthony Smith

DECEMBER 10, 2018

But don’t be discouraged; for many the hard work is worth it when you consider the freedom over your own time and finances. If you’re not willing to get out there and present your company to the world, you probably aren’t ready to start your own business. Here are 8 signs that you might not be ready for it (yet).

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 3, 2014

Write a captivating summary, do not use an objective, to showcase your strategic leadership abilities and implementation successes. Top pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device companies hire healthcare executives who can successfully and consistently create or identify products that will be the next revenue generator for the firm.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 28, 2020

The trend towards consolidation in industry has become a threat to any business whose leadership has a desire to maintain its own identity and strategic path. If you think you, your company, or your industry is immune, I urge you to look at the telltale signs. So what do you do if you’d like the company to stand alone moving forward?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

While this sounds simple enough at face value, I have consistently found that one of the most often overlooked leadership attributes is that of a positive attitude. If you struggle with recruiting, team building, and leadership development you likely have a bad attitude. The simple answer is that you can’t…it just won’t work.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 31, 2018

And recently, the head of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, called on all companies to explain how their businesses make “a positive contribution to society” beyond just financial performance. Collaborative leadership was critical for the revitalization of Central Park in New York City.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 21, 2018

Since 2013, I’ve keynoted talks to groups of transitioning military veterans nearly 20 times as part of Deloitte’s CORE Leadership program, which helps vets reinvent themselves into civilian careers. He tried tech, finance, and real estate — all to no avail. Do you have a strong work ethic?’”

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 11, 2010

In today’s world no one wants to do business with a company that’s not connected, has no influence, isn’t engaged, and that doesn’t get it. Our Sperry Van Ness Commercial Real Estate advisors in Florida are believers. It’s like flashing a neon sign that says I’m irrelevant and nobody cares.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Reading has a host of benefits for those who wish to occupy positions of leadership and develop into more relaxed, empathetic, and well-rounded people. But I have tried to make all the choices directly relevant to young businesspeople interested in leadership. Recently, I wrote that leaders should be readers. That's a tough question.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Reading has a host of benefits for those who wish to occupy positions of leadership and develop into more relaxed, empathetic, and well-rounded people. But I have tried to make all the choices directly relevant to young businesspeople interested in leadership. Recently, I wrote that leaders should be readers. That's a tough question.

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Books Cialdini Christensen Collins 16

Harvard Business Review

MAY 1, 2018

For two years, we conducted an activist campaign at Tejon Ranch, the largest private landowner in California and a publicly traded company. We earned a 13% return — not bad by industry standards — but we failed to change the company much. Index funds own large stakes in companies. The team was polite and respectful.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

They are finding creative — and in many cases disruptive — ways to tackle some of society's toughest problems and create long-term value for their companies as well. Dawn Baker at Dow is revamping leadership development offerings to ensure they mesh with their company's sustainability objectives.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 25, 2011

This post is part of a three-week series exploring the re-invention of the social infrastructure of cities, published in partnership with the Advanced Leadership Initiative at Harvard University. High-potential urban companies are starved for capital because it's easier for institutions with capital to keep doing what they've been doing.

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Real Estate Mass Marketing Banking Asset Management 14

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Concerns that it wouldn’t have enough cash to finance its holiday stock has apparently led to the company to sell real estate, spin off its Lands’ End brand, and raise $625 million in unsecured loans and equity warrants. What distinguishes it from lower cost Walmart or more convenient Amazon?

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 29, 2018

For many of us, it’s finances that keep us from making a career change. Although he was doing well and liked his team and his company, he felt that his workdays alternated between feeling every minute tick by and putting out fires. Leadership and Managing People Book. anniepaddington/Getty Images. Dependable. Take Brandon.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 13, 2011

For example, a real estate agent might post breaking news on condo developments and include walk-through videos, behind-the-scenes advice, pictures and plans of buildings, comments from current and potential owners, and a social networking component to create a community of condo owners in her area. 2) Always add a contact form.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 23, 2016

That’s one of the questions we asked ourselves as we conducted a survey of directors of public and private companies headquartered in the United States. The disparities in the perceived importance of these issues could affect how directors prioritize and choose to address risks to the company. We also found that industry matters.

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