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JANUARY 10, 2019

Musk’s antics occurred at a time when Tesla’s investors were becoming increasingly concerned over its finances and ability to build cars at scale. Leaders need to be especially tactful when using humor as a tool to address stress, anxiety and organizational crises.

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DECEMBER 3, 2012

Way back in 1957 Parkinson used the example of a finance committee spending hardly any time approving the construction of a nuclear power station, then going on to spend hours debating the construction of a bike shed.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012

We have the worst HR/finance/budget/sales processes and policies! “I was hired/promoted to drive change – it should be understood and accepted that not everyone’s going to be a happy camper”. No, no, you were hired/promoted to lead change, not drive it like a jackhammer! My hands are tied; I’m almost forced to act this way!”.

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OCTOBER 2, 2012

We rarely discussed the kind of functional skills (marketing, operations, and finance) that are taught in typical MBA programs – those were considered table stakes for this level of management. It was always the “soft” stuff that was considered important, and those capabilities were usually in short supply.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Fortunately there are numerous shining examples of organisations that are showing us all ‘how to do it better’ ranging across the business spectrum, in sectors ranging from beauty to finance, and from fashion to beverages.

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DECEMBER 13, 2011

The job seeker, Manos Katsampoukas, sent his resume to 4000 recruiters politely asking for a position in finance or marketing. To make matters worse, Chaplin signed it using the name of another recruiter (Richard Vickers), and ripped another recruiter (Dan McCarthy, no relation) in the email.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

He used to bemoan senior managers that knew a lot about finance, labor negotiations and “leadership” but couldn’t tell a crank shaft from a piston rod. He worked on the Mercury and Gemini space programs before moving to Cummins Engines where he helped develop the small diesel engines now used in pickup trucks.

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AUGUST 17, 2017

She's successfully served firms in the real estate, hospitality, finance, and non-profit sectors through her consulting practice, The Alper Portfolio Group, Inc. For eighteen years, she has been a trustee of the Alper Family Foundation.

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JULY 30, 2012

Legend has it he was turned down 302 times before he got financing for creating Disney World. In fact, the proposed park was rejected by the city of Anaheim on the grounds that it would only attract riffraff. His first animation company went bankrupt. Jack London. A good example to keep authors, inventors, and job seekers encouraged.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Finance should by definition be a risk-averse business. New CEO Antony Jenkins has set out an ethical vision for the bank, assessing performance “not just on what we deliver but on how we deliver it.” His letter to staff also makes it clear there is no place at the bank for people who do not share this vision. Willingness to fail.

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DECEMBER 8, 2007

Typical answers are “learn how to be more strategic”, “leading change”, or some combination of functional knowledge (finance, sales, and marketing). I start with The Center for Creative Leadership and Darden for leadership, Chicago’s GSB for sales and marketing, Wharton and Chicago for finance, Harvard and Stanford for strategy, etc….

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DECEMBER 22, 2016

Bill Munn is a leadership coach, speaker, former Dow 30 top executive, former university teacher of finance and economics, and author of the new book WHY MAKE EAGLES SWIM?: But humility builds wisdom. That’s the simple, honest truth. No apology necessary. Embracing Natural Strengths In Leadership & Life.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

The following functional areas exist within XYZ Widget: Finance, HR/Admin, Sales, Customer Service, Planning & Procurement, Materials Management, Manufacturing, and Quality Control. XYZ Widget Manufacturing Corporation has been in business since the early 1980?s

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MAY 31, 2012

Guest post by Alan E. Shelton, leadership coach, speaker, blogger, and author: As a leadership coach and consultant I am considered a thought resource in the area of developmental leadership. That is to say I spend my time working with reactive and unconscious behaviors that create unseen and unwanted outcomes within personal leadership.

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MAY 7, 2019

Take a new competitive threat for example… (SENSE) Sales people might hear and observe their customers’ reactions to that threat – as might your market researchers, call center folks, external market experts, and even your finance team as they watch the erosion of market share and revenue.

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OCTOBER 12, 2015

When you can answer these 4 essential business acumen questions, you’ll be able to provide direction, prioritize and make better decisions. Read my latest post over at About.com Management and Leadership to test your own business acumen!

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AUGUST 5, 2015

New managers are often not prepared to manage a department budget. Read my latest post over at About.com Management and Leadership for 9 essential tips to avoid some of the most common budgeting mistakes made by rookie managers.

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OCTOBER 26, 2012

Leadership for the small-business owner (which usually deal with entrepreneurialism, sales, financing, and other basic management and business skills). Here's a post that I wrote for SmartBlog on Leadership , published 10/25: The majority of popular leadership advice falls into one of two categories: 1. Apple, Wal-Mart, IBM, GE, etc…).

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NOVEMBER 6, 2007

Functional programs (Finance, Marketing and Sales) can help fill in experience gaps. Formal Executive Education The best time to participate in a formal executive education program is right before a new job assignment. A general management program is an excellent way to prepare for a new GM role.

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