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The Wisdom Wave: Preparing for the Surge of Senior Professionals.

Rich Gee Group

This is up from 16% in 2011. Strong Work Ethic: Many older workers were raised in eras where a strong work ethic was highly valued. To overcome these challenges, businesses should create an environment where workers of all ages can thrive. By 2030, 25% of the US workforce will be over the age of 55.

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LeadershipNow 140: September 2011 Compilation

Leading Blog

Here are a selection of tweets from September 2011 that you might have missed: @stevefarber: Want to solve the leadership crisis? Gentile on Ethical Leadership: Asking the Wrong Questions | @YalePress. tomasacker You can't find yourself in this chaotic, dynamic environment. Not very, says one IESE professor.

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Using Social Media To Help Sustainability Research

The Horizons Tracker

As over half of the global population engages in social media, user-generated data has become an abundant source for social scientists studying attitudes toward the environment and sustainability. The researchers analyzed over 400 studies published between 2011 and 2021. Achieving the U.N.

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Business Proverbs and BS | In the CEO Afterlife

In the CEO Afterlife

by John • September 26, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership • 3 Comments. Ultimately, customers will respect you for your honesty and your service ethic; if they don’t. September 28, 2011 at 8:40 am. October 1, 2011 at 10:15 am. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. August 2011.

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Slow Down. You Move Too Fast. | Rich Gee Group

Rich Gee Group

The questions raised: in a common place environment at an inappropriate hour, do we perceive beauty? Joshua Bell playing incognito in the Metro Station was organized by the Washington Post as a part of a social experiment about perception, taste and people’s priorities. Do we stop to appreciate it? Establish A Contract With Your Team.

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From The Bench To The Boardroom

Eric Jacobson

As an business executive, he found the perfect environment to apply these skills. My work ethic, drive, and ability to learn from others (being a solid teammate). When leaders hire, which skills (enthusiasm, organization, good work habits, ethics, loyalty, leadership, sales) of the interviewee are most important and why?

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5 Tips On How To Treat New Employees.

Rich Gee Group

So your job is to get them to open up, deal with any objections, and help them acclimate to their new environment. Having someone who listens is critical at this juncture — the weekend is the decision-point for most executives — whether to stay or flee. Extreme Mojo (or Driving On The Corporate Autobahn). Establish A Contract With Your Team.

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