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Under-Whelming Advice from a former CEO of Southwest Airlines

Leadership Freak

I’m still grappling with Jim Parker’s advice. He was the CEO of Southwest Airlines during the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. Jim said, “I don’t think I smiled for two years.” When… Continue reading →

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Southwest Airlines’ Julie Weber on What It Means To Create a Purpose-Driven Culture

HR Digest

A desire to act with courage, persevere and innovate; the ability to put others first, and a fun-LUVing attitude – these are the values that Southwest Airlines, the World’s Most Loved Airline, looks for in its employees and fosters through its talent management. What does it take to maintain a sense of purpose at Southwest Airlines?

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How to Adapt Without Losing Yourself

Leadership Freak

Image source The first thing Jim Parker, former CEO Southwest Airlines, said when I asked him to share the advice he most frequently gives leaders is, “Be yourself.” “I’m I’m just being me,” can, however, mask stubbornness, resistance, and justify mediocrity. On the other hand, adapting is essential to long-term success.

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Preview Thursday: The 9 Dimensions of Conscious Success

Lead Change Blog

My father worked for United Airlines in a variety of executive positions, rising up to becoming the assistant to the president. I’ve never forgotten that advice, and it’s served me well. Nothing of me is original. I am the combined effort of everyone I’ve ever known. Chuck Palahniuk, Invisible Monsters.

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Featured Leading Voice: Chip Bell

Lead Change Blog

” Following graduate school and the military (including a tour of duty as an infantry unit commander in Viet Nam) Chip was director of management and organizational development for NCNB (now Bank of America). Helping the CEO of Southwest Airlines launch a best-selling book. Getting a book endorsement from Seth Godin.

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2019 HR Leaders of the Year

HR Digest

Mastercard believes in developing both current and future skills. Julie Weber, Vice President and Chief People Officer, Southwest Airlines. Julie Weber, Vice President and Chief People Officer, Southwest Airlines. In his role as the CHRO, Fasolo gives coaching and advice to the highest executives. Peter Fasolo, Ph.D.,

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How Social Media Changed Tourism Marketing

Strategy Driven

Though Facebook is not specific to travel like TripAdvisor, Facebook Recommendations allow its users to ask advice to their peers about the best cities to travel, which hotels to stay in, restaurants, and activities to do. This is thanks to social media sites like Instagram, TripAdvisor, and Yelp.

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