Great Leadership By Dan

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Leaders Lessons from an Outward Bound Wilderness Instructor

Great Leadership By Dan

LNT is not a well-known philosophy beyond the outdoor industry. Business, particularly manufacturing has embraced the Japanese concepts of Muda and Kaizen , which have been widely adapted across industries as Lean. LNT has become the gold standard for organizations who operate in America’s backcountry environments.

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What’s the Secret to Strong Leadership?

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I’ve worked with every industry you can think of, as well as some industries you probably don’t know exist. People, companies and entire industries have had to pivot and reinvent themselves. On the surface, each team and company’s situation and issues were unique. Collaboration If there’s one constant in 2020, it’s change.

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A Systems Approach to Leading Through Transfomation

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When I joined Merchants Fleet as CEO in 2018, I knew I was joining a team of some of the most experienced professionals in the fleet industry. we were able to build upon many of the old habits and traits that had worked in the past to quickly transform into the fastest-growing company in our industry.

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Brands, Leadership and the Climate Crisis

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Major action is needed, with businesses in every industry, including the ever-widening area of innovation, having crucial roles to play. A well-known industry saying has it that the most successful companies achieve their ongoing success by preparing for change, rather than simply attempting to adapt to that change when it appears.

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Boost Innovation by Strengthening the Organization’s Immune Systems

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These can take the form of legislative inaction in regulating new industries. Or, look at how the cryptocurrency Bitcoin has disrupted the regulated banking industry. Legislation can also serve to established industries by keeping new players out of the market and limiting innovation.

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Change Your Habits

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In my work with senior leaders and executive teams across a wide variety of industries, one of the most important questions I ask is to learn what those leaders pay attention to. As leaders, we pay attention to what’s right in front of you. So, you need to put the right stuff in front of you. What Do You Pay Attention To?

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4 Questions to Ask to Select the Best Executive Search Firm

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The Common Approach – and Why it Doesn’t Really Work When evaluating external recruiters, most hiring managers start by asking: “how many placements have you made in our industry?” If the agency has worked in your industry, presumably they understand what companies like yours value. On the surface, this makes a lot of sense.

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