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Rekindling the Inner Flame in Others, and in Ourselves

Michael Lee Stallard

Doug Conant’s Story: Being Honored and Honoring Others Doug Conant is the leader who turned around Campbell Soup Company when he served as President and CEO (2001-2011). At a tough juncture in Doug Conant’s career that person was Neil MacKenna. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being.

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On Disrupting Yourself

QAspire

During 2001 dot com bubble, one of my friends, a competent software developer, was laid off because of lack of business in the technology he worked in. One of her key advices in the podcast is: “Play to your strengths, not just what you do well but what others don’t.”.

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How to Explain That Gap in Your Resume

HR Digest

If you have taken a break in your career and are now looking to get back into the workforce, the question is how do you explain that absence in your resume or to potential recruiters. Many people take time off from work to explore the world, to study, go for professional up-skill courses, or try out a different career path.

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What I Wish I Knew as a CEO That I Learned Later in HR

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

You’ll find much practical advice, whether you are a CEO or desire to be a better leader at any level. In 2001, when I had actually decided to retire from “corporate life”, my company asked me to consider a change in direction, rather than a departure, by taking the role of Global Head of HR. Guest Post by Les Hayman.

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Why Every CEO Needs a Leadership Coach

Coaching Tip

When asked what was the best advice he ever received, Eric Schmidt, Chairman and CEO of Google, recognized it was from John Doerr, who in 2001 said, "My advice to you is to have a coach." Schmidt initially resented the advice, because after all, he was a CEO. He was pretty experienced. Why would he need a coach?

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Leadership Lessons from the Navy

Skip Prichard

Captain Mark Brouker, retired US Navy , is a wealth of practical leadership wisdom gained from his military career as well as his experience as a professor, executive coach, and speaker. In her remarks she stated that, prior to her assuming command, I gave her some simple advice. I recently asked him some questions based on his work.

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You’re Never Done Finding Purpose at Work

Harvard Business Review

Thus if we want to stay in the “sweet spot” among these three, we must not fear career transitions or even change itself; indeed, we must seek them out. Career Transitions. Don’t Underestimate the Power of Lateral Career Moves for Professional Growth. Career mindset. You and Your Team Series.

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