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Leading Change – Lessons for New Leaders from Satya Nadella

Great Leadership By Dan

Now, he’s tackling the second piece of the puzzle with his open memo on Microsoft’s strategy, where Nadella lays out the numerous tactical changes he has in mind to reach that destination. In addition, Randy is an established author as well as a legacy leadership expert. Kotter Microsoft Randy Ottinger Satya Nadella'

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Executive Coaching and Leading Change

Lead Change Blog

Leading change is one of the most stressful responsibilities of leadership. By reminding the leader of her vision and priorities, a coach keeps the leader focused on the big picture while she accomplishes smaller, tactical details. Change initiatives require heavy workloads, long hours, and helping others navigate the change process.

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New Year’s Leadership Development Goals 2017 Edition

Great Leadership By Dan

It’s also a good time to set leadership development goals, either as part of a formal development planning process, or just because it’s a proven way to continuously improve as a leader. I’ll learn to step back from the day-to-day tactical details of my business and focus on the “why”, not just the “what” and “how.” Be more strategic.

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Be•Know•Do: A book review by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

Be•Know•Do: Leadership the Army Way: Adapted from the Official Army Leadership Manual United States Army (Author); Frances Hesselbein and Eric K. Marine Corps Book of Strategy (Tactics for Managing Confrontation)' Shinseki (Introduction), and Richard E.

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The Year Is Half Over…Do You Know Where Your Strategic Plan Is?

CO2

And Kotter International determined that, on average, 70% of new, large-scale strategic initiatives fall short of their goal, as did a similar McKinsey & Company 2009 study. Failure to Focus On Strategy The senior leadership team will often spend less than an hour a month reviewing and discussing the strategic plan.

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The Year Is Half Over…Do You Know Where Your Strategic Plan Is?

CO2

And Kotter International determined that, on average, 70% of new, large-scale strategic initiatives fall short of their goal, as did a similar McKinsey & Company 2009 study. The senior leadership team will often spend less than an hour a month reviewing and discussing the strategic plan. If you aren’t sure, you’re not alone.

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20 Leadership Books You Might Not Have Read

N2Growth Blog

In fact, I would go so far as to say reading is simply a necessity if you’re serious about leadership. The list below (in no particular order) is comprised of leadership lessons from Ancient History, US History, Religious History, Military History, and yes, I threw in a few of my favorite business business classics as well.

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