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The Name Of The CEO Influences Their Career

The Horizons Tracker

led invasion of Iraq in 2003. “A CEO or indeed any employee’s compensation should reflect the skills and experience they bring to the role,” the researchers explain. Changes in how people view last names are connected to big events, like Americans’ attitudes toward French and German last names dropping by 39.3%

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How Should Change Leadership and Common Good Intersect?

Thin Difference

Rogers (2003) described diffusion as a social change, altering structures and embracing new ideas. Lowney (2003) discusses heroism as an important leadership trait, mixing a balance of dreamer and pragmatist. Rogers (2003) points out the essential nature of credibility in being a change agent, embracing knowledge and safety.

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What Prompts Entrepreneurs Into Social Entrepreneurship?

The Horizons Tracker

Could the skills such entrepreneurs have ultimately benefit society regardless, however? That was the question posed by a recent study from INSEAD, which explored whether the skills entrepreneurs develop through their startup journey could be put to social use after they exit. Societal benefits.

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ROI of Executive Coaching 500% Return

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These can include enhanced leadership skills, better team performance, increased employee engagement, improved productivity, higher employee retention, and overall business growth. This approach enhances problem-solving skills and encourages adaptive strategies in the face of evolving challenges.

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Preparing for Re-entry into the Physical Workplace: Lessons from NASA

Michael Lee Stallard

Previously I’ve written about how relational disconnection between NASA engineers and senior managers contributed to the fatal accidents of the space shuttles Challenger in 1986 and Columbia in 2003. As you prepare to return to the office, here are three issues to be mindful of: Heads-up #1: “Lethargic” Social Skills.

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Empathy Training May Not Be Genuine

First Friday Book Synopsis

We have presented several books over the years that have featured empathy as an important skill for managers to exhibit. Obviously, the Kouzes and Posner best-seller, Encouraging the Heart (Jossey-Bass, 2003), includes many different references to empathy as a management tool in recognizing and reinforcing employee behavior.

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New Prescription Drug Increases Employee Productivity by as Much as 25%!!

Great Leadership By Dan

In a 2003 study conducting by the Learning and Development Roundtable (now the CEB Learning and Development Council ), it was found that managers who are very effective at employee development can outperform their peers by up to 25%. It’s called “manager-led development”. And it’s not new at all.