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Is Leadership Development the Answer to Low Employee Engagement? (Yes.)

N2Growth Blog

A 2001 study by the Hay Group indicated a 2.5x This paper is about rethinking the practice of leadership and reforming the way we approach the development of leaders and leadership in our organizations. Unprepared leaders develop work-arounds. revenue increase for companies with high engagement levels. Next Practices.

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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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Generational Differences in the Workplace: Understanding and Embracing Generational Diversity

HR Digest

Each generation has been shaped by the events and circumstances of their time, and these experiences have influenced their outlook on life and work. Each of these generations has its own unique characteristics that can influence how they work, communicate, and interact with others.

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Leading With Character: Gratitude

Michael Lee Stallard

Only recently, however, have scientists come to appreciate the positive influence gratitude has on human and organizational performance. . Three Actions You Can Take to Develop Gratitude as a Leader. The word gratitude is based on the Latin root gratia which means “grace,” “graciousness,” and “gratefulness.”

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Developing a Leadership Training Program for High Potentials: A Case Study

Great Leadership By Dan

Developing a Leadership Training Program for High Potentials: A Case Study. Influencing skills. An assessment should be done of the high potential employees to determine their current strengths and development needs. Here's a guest post by Gina Abudi , who I've had the pleasure of meeting a couple times here in New England.

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6 Defining Values of a Leadership Culture

N2Growth Blog

Why should the 8-year old, first generation, 88-person software development company in San Diego expect to have the same desired culture as the 48-year old, 3rd generation, 268-person manufacturing company in Rochester, NY? That means you ask for opinions and give others an opportunity to influence. LEADERSHIP LISTENS.

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Will Aetna CEO Transform Healthcare (and CEO Leadership While He’s at it)?

Michael Lee Stallard

Two experiences Bertolini had helped him develop greater empathy for people experiencing life-threatening healthcare problems. In 2001, Bertolini’s son was diagnosed with incurable lymphoma. This mindset has also influenced how he leads people who work at Aetna. Mark Bertolini is a wonderful illustration of this point.

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