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Using Underdog Narratives To Motivate Teams

The Horizons Tracker

The use of underdog narratives is a popular leadership tactic that has been proven effective in motivating teams and organizations. Leaders in various industries, such as telecommunications and sports, often employ these narratives to create a compelling story of overcoming adversity and achieving success against the odds.

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How External Board Evaluation Can Support Board of Director Recruitment

N2Growth Blog

Then, they tap into their deep, rich talent pipelines across all industries, backgrounds, and geographies to identify candidates who are not only a one-to-one match but who will bring the necessary skills and diverse perspectives. Recruiting for a board of directors can be complex because placements are not always straightforward.

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Leaders Take a Chance

Lead Change Blog

After Lyle hired me, I saw the position profile the recruiter had used for the placement: 10+ years management experience in a B2C service industry, bachelor’s in accounting required, law degree preferred, and a working knowledge of telecommunications.

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How a Board Search Firm Can Support Organizations

N2Growth Blog

Plus, data is increasingly making the case for Board diversity , with research showing that “diverse teams outperform their peers” and that companies with diverse leadership report more revenue. Recruit based on desired leadership structure. Industries. Industrials. Technology, media & telecommunications.

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In Marketing, the “C” Word Cannot Exist

In the CEO Afterlife

The consumer packaged goods industry, at one time the mecca of marketers, has long given way to the goods and services of the exciting information age. Airlines, cable providers, telecommunication firms, and credit card companies promise customer service every day. Marketing is the creator and curator of that disparity. Few deliver it.

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The Optimal Margin of Illusion

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post from Robert Bruce Shaw : Research into the psychology of leadership highlights the benefit of being more confident than you should be. That is, it helps to believe you''re better than you are, and be more optimistic about your company and business, than an entirely objective analysis would warrant.

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Four Strategies to Make Your Vision a Reality

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

Todd Nielsen has extensive leadership experience as a CEO, COO, President, & Vice-President of companies in the IT & Telecommunication industries. He writes about leadership at his blog: A Slice of Leadership. The journey may not be easy, but the reward will be worth it. About Todd Nielsen.

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