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When Good Employees Do Bad: Six Surprising Behaviors that May Precede a Scandal

Leading Blog

When we look at companies that have faced scandals such as recalls, ethical violations, or crimes, the problem often comes down to employees whose surprisingly positive behavior was distorted by a toxic culture and clueless leaders. Too much competition can erode cultural values, leading to disaster.

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Servant Leaders Outperform Because They Connect

Michael Lee Stallard

Navy from 2000 until 2005. So far I’ve seen good examples not only in the military but also in business, the social sector organizations, families, rock bands and sports teams. Here’s an example of a servant leader that brings the force of connection to life. Retired CNO Admiral Vern Clark was formerly the chief of the U.S.

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Do You Work In a “Just Make the Date” Culture?

The Idolbuster

Last post talked about the impact of corporate culture on my decisions leading a team that launched a product way before it was ready. I don’t think I or anyone else at the company was involved in the types of major ethical lapses that one reads about on Wall Street or in the Enron case. Why Good People Do Bad Things At Work.

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Female Leadership on the Decline in Canada :: Women on Business

Women on Business

found that the number of women in top executives positions in Canada has fallen over the past year from 37 women in the highest-paying executive jobs in 2006 to just 31 in 2007. However, all hope is not lost for Canadian businesswomen. In April 2007, Catalyst surveyed all of the FP 500 companies in Canada, and at the time, 15.1%

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EBay CEO Meg Whitman to Retire :: Women on Business

Women on Business

Just six months later, eBay went public with its initial public offering, and by 2005, eBay was on fire with nothing stopping it. Niki Irmal Joins the Women On Business Writing Team I’m very happy to announce that another female business thought. Whitman took the helm when eBay employed only a few dozen people.

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Walking Away from the Big Bucks in the Pursuit of True Balance.

Women on Business

Toward the end of 2005, I started preparing my exit strategy. It was time to let go of the illusion of control that the “big bucks&# created. Don’t get me wrong, big bucks rock! However, they will rock even louder on my terms as an entrepreneur and professional coach.

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The Transformational Leader: Compass to a New World, part 1

Strategy Driven

Assist cross-functional teams in being more effective. How competent is your leadership team, and how prepared are they to help you catapult the company into the future? How well do you know your employees’ skills, work ethic, and willingness to embrace change? In 2005 he won the Japanese government’s Most Valuable Patent award.