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Are You Compromising Your Future? by @FSonnenberg

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

So they request favors five minutes into a new relationship, hold “fire sales” rather than building customer loyalty, and bark orders at employees rather than leading with trust. If you think loyalty is. For some folks in the business world, living in the “here and now” means seeking instant gratification. by @FSonnenberg.

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Without Clear Values, You Are Probably Losing Business

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There is a direct relationship between clear values and success in terms of employee retention, customer loyalty, and long-term profitability. They can at companies like Disney, Starbucks, Southwest, McDonalds and Google – all listed in the top 15 of the 2012 most admired companies.

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How to Influence Without Authority

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

Do you engender loyalty? Information – Do you have access to valuable information? You can influence by providing data and proof. Connectedness – Do you form close relationships with people? Do they enjoy working with you? You can influence by appealing to shared values and your emotional connection.

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Lessons from the Costa Concordia: A Case For Company Values

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Costa Human Resources (competence, diligence, loyalty, morality, friendliness and enthusiasm). Curious what company values were driving these behaviors, I searched the Costa Cruises website to find out. Costa Cruise Lines published values are: Passion for our Guests (a spontaneous sense of service attitude). Innovation and creativity.

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Coaching Tips for Managers – When the Bicycle Moment Occurs

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I don’t want them to stay out of loyalty. But my definition of ’winner” is someone with the right values and with potential to grow into the job. It’s my job to help them grow. My reward for being a good manager is that the people who report to me move on.

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Charismatic Leaders vs Visionary Leaders: 7 Indicators

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Ownership — Are people motivated by a sense of ownership for the vision or are they motivated by loyalty? Clarity – Do people really understand what the company is about, where it is going, and what is needed to get there? Can they clearly explain it to others?

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Simplify Leadership and Focus on What’s Essential

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And when you care about them, their trust and loyalty increases. Know Them Until You Care: Get to know the career desires, goals, and aspirations of each of your people. When you know them, you’ll care about them. Stretch into Discomfort: People grow and develop in a zone of dis comfort, not comfort.