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3 Ways Pixar Gains Competitive Advantage from Its Culture

Michael Lee Stallard

Ed Catmull, President of Pixar Animation and Walt Disney Animation Studios, describes what he’s learned about leadership and corporate culture in his excellent new book, Creativity, Inc.: With the leadership change, Disney began to produce hits such as Tangled and Wreck-It Ralph. Care about people first.

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Leadership actions that are not an option for leaders.

Strategy Driven

’ Here are the actions I have observed about leadership that are mandatory for leadership success. All other leadership characteristics and outcomes fade if there is a lack of truth. Don’t focus on task or project completion. Rather, think what will happen AFTER the project is completed. Same in life.).

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6 Silent Productivity and Profitability Pitfalls, part 5 of 7

Strategy Driven

No matter how impressive or ‘efficient’ an IT system claims to be, it will never replace the passion, joy, creativity, and spontaneity of people – all of which are essential to generating competitive advantage. EVALUATE how StrategyDriven gives you a competitive advantage. About the Author.

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Blurred Lines: Setting Healthy Boundaries at Work

Strategy Driven

Be warned, toxic people don’t like boundaries because they want to shift responsibilities according to their mood or the project. Set a limit on the amount of time you spend beyond the hours needed to complete projects. EVALUATE how StrategyDriven gives you a competitive advantage. Express Yourself. All rights reserved.

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Recommended Resources – AMA Business Boot Camp

Strategy Driven

AMA Business Boot Camp : Management and Leadership Fundamentals That Will See You Successfully Through Your Career. Reilly is a reader’s digest of fundamental management and leadership skills. Manage projects; from setting scope and selecting a team to delivering on-time, on-budget results. edited by Edward T. About the Book.

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Recommended Resources – AMA Business Boot Camp

Strategy Driven

AMA Business Boot Camp : Management and Leadership Fundamentals That Will See You Successfully Through Your Career. Reilly is a reader’s digest of fundamental management and leadership skills. Manage projects; from setting scope and selecting a team to delivering on-time, on-budget results. edited by Edward T. About the Book.

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6 Silent Productivity and Profitability Pitfalls, part 4 of 7

Strategy Driven

They not only kill productivity and profitability, they also kill the generative moods of ambition, confidence, and trust that are essential to building consistent competitive advantage. EVALUATE how StrategyDriven gives you a competitive advantage. Copyright 2007-2013 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC.