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First Look: Leadership Books for June 2021

Leading Blog

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in June 2021. In Japan it's called the "Ghosn Shock"—the stunning arrest of Carlos Ghosn, the jet-setting CEO who saved Nissan and made it part of a global automotive empire. and how a work culture driven by quality relationships can reverse these trends.

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Creating a Successful Fleet Operation Means Investing in Employees

Strategy Driven

Coconino County has enhanced its Public Works fleet operations by focusing on employee development and establishing new business practices. In the last five years, Public Works leadership have taken many actions to build a sustainable future. Background. Flagstaff, Arizona receives an average of 100 inches of snow in a year.

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Leadership Matters

N2Growth Blog

In the text that follows you’ll hear Sam’s views on leadership, the state of the market, and you’ll be introduced to his retirement ambitions and the future challenges for the boardroom, following his return to Perth, Australia. I had joined the Rio Board in 2009, so I already had broad oversight of the company’s diverse operations.

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The Biggest Mistake NEW Leaders Make

Let's Grow Leaders

Fortunately, you don’t have to experience every leadership mistake personally in order to grow your skills. A few years ago, Ed Whitacre took over as CEO at General Motors even though he had limited experience in the automotive industry. Switching from individual contributor role to a leadership role is stressful.

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The Truth About Becoming a Great Leader

Leading Blog

Here, McBean shares the importance of leadership: Being a leader sounds like a great thing to be -- and it certainly is. But here is the rub: though the word "leadership" gets tossed around a lot, real, productive leadership is still very uncommon. Sure, leadership can be more complicated than this.

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Is Your Supply Chain Ready for a NAFTA Overhaul?

Harvard Business Review

The uncertain nature of trade policy has left many leadership teams reluctant to act. Leadership teams can limit the negative consequences of a possible NAFTA withdrawal and currency moves by adopting an approach that anticipates several future scenarios. At the same time, exports and other foreign sales would be made tax free.

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How GM Uses Social Media to Improve Cars and Customer Service

Harvard Business Review

In North America alone, GM staffs 26 full-time social media customer care advisers — not including marketing and communications personnel — covering more than 150 owned social channels from GM, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac and approximately 85 earned sites such as automotive enthusiast forums. Keep it simple.

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