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Under-Whelming Advice from a former CEO of Southwest Airlines

Leadership Freak

I’m still grappling with Jim Parker’s advice. He was the CEO of Southwest Airlines during the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. Jim said, “I don’t think I smiled for two years.” When… Continue reading →

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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. He was smart enough to understand that the company needed people in a new project that was to be developed on a totally different technology.

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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). In particular, we wanted to know more about him as a person and how he developed into a leader who cares about people. Who had influenced him?

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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. Develop Leadership Skills: A Mobile Reference Guide.

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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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Make the Most of the Present

Your Voice of Encouragement

These two authors offer similar advice for times when you find yourself distracted by memories or the unknown. 1 – Focus on your breathing. .” - Anne Morrow Lindbergh, American author (1906-2001) "Wherever you are, be there." - Jim Rohn, American author (1930-2009) "Breathe.

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4 Failure Points that Can Undermine Your Business – Failure Point 4: Don’t Close Your Ears to Experts

Strategy Driven

I did not heed the advice of industry experts with superlative track records. In 2001, Ed earned Entrepreneur of the Year honors from Ernst & Young. Wyn Lydecker is the founder of Upstart Business Planning, where she works with entrepreneurs to develop plans that answer the questions investors ask most often. 500 company.