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First Impressions Define Your Success.

Rich Gee Group

Dress nicely and if you want to, add an element of flair to your wardrobe — a scarf, a sharp tie, a cool belt, cool shoes. I wore what they wore — sharp shirts and expensive slacks. But I find that even I need a refresher course on how we present ourselves to deliver the best first impression. What did I do? Unported License.

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The Essence of Strategy (Part 2) | In the CEO Afterlife

In the CEO Afterlife

The ethic of more balls in the air, more chances of success lurks in their subconscious. Executing the strategy requires the discipline to stay the course and not give in to non-strategic temptation. Great strategies bring a razor sharpness to the company that energizes both employees and customers. Did you like this?

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Maritz Study on Employee Distrust for Leadership

LDRLB

Prior to entering the private sector as a researcher and consultant, Rick spent a number of years as a university professor where he taught courses in research methods, statistics, marketing, communication, and psychology. My company’s leaders are completely ethical and honest. He received his Ph.D. from Michigan State in 1987.

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Introducing 100 Coaches: Pay It Forward Champions

Marshall Goldsmith

Sanyin Siang – Executive Director of the Duke University Fuqua/Coach K Center on Leadership & Ethics (COLE). Mark Thompson – New York Times bestselling author, coach, investor and advisor to leaders who are transforming their companies—from Virgin’s Richard Branson and Apple’s Steve Jobs, to Pinterest founder Evan Sharp.

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45 Career Advice Experts Offer Career Success Secrets

Miles Anthony Smith

Become an expert and keep the saw sharp – always be looking for ways to expand your knowledge, experience and command of your craft. Find work that keeps you sharp and keeps you in a learning mode. Can you be sharp and to the point with your messages to maintain high productivity and efficiency.

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How to Be Friends with Someone Who Works for You

Harvard Business Review

Together they have survived some sharp rocks, literally and figuratively, in their friendship. I had assumed it was obvious that, even though we were friends, I couldn’t share any information that Alice didn’t have access to in the normal course of business. It wasn’t a matter of trust; it was a matter of ethics.

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Getting Buy-In for Innovation that Doesn’t Fade at the End of the Quarter

Harvard Business Review

So in this case, an appropriate target could be: “75% of Pilot Customers subscribe to the service in 2014″ As with any start-up, don’t be surprised if these OMTs change through the year based on course-corrections, so be prepared to update them accordingly. It’s acceptable (and advisable!) Entrepreneurship Execution Innovation'