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The Danger of Denial

Marshall Goldsmith

In the 1980s, I appeared on a videotape that was widely distributed as part of a leadership development course for IBM managers. All I had to do was look at the path of technological innovation and make a reasonable guess. I don’t know much about telecommunications – it just seemed obvious.

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Should a Woman Act More Like a Man to Succeed at Work?

Great Leadership By Dan

To help answer why there are not more women in the top ranks of leadership, scientists at Development Dimensions International (DDI) , the global leadership development consultancy, released two research studies aimed at finding the answers. Wellins, Ph.D., DDI Senior Vice President and study co-author.

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Practicing Patience and Faith

Persuasive Powerhouse

We so need more innovative leaders like you to inspire these top talents! I work for a telecommunications company and occasionally I’m in the field dressing fiber optic cable in cabinet. Stay blessed! Ellen Mary Jo Asmus : October 20, 2010 at 8:32 pm Ellen, thanks for your kind words. It comes from the work my clients do.

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Multicultural Leadership Starts from Within

Harvard Business Review

As new technologies in social media, transportation, and telecommunications bring us closer together, it's more critical than ever for organizations to recruit, develop, and retain multicultural leaders who can skillfully navigate both the opportunities and challenges of a more connected world. The world is getting smaller.

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How to Design Work Projects for Maximum Learning

Harvard Business Review

Consider, for instance, the talent development program at Ascom, a global telecommunications company. Drawing confidence from these successes, MPAC launched additional projects in the same two areas to rapidly expand the proven innovations into other geographies. Then they launched projects in other business areas.