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Fueling Innovation: How Microsoft Finally Got It Right

Leading Blog

He quickly pivoted Microsoft from being a company that sold boxed software to a global computing engine that rents out its processing power and online storage to businesses. In 2022, he upped the ante, investing $10 billion in OpenAI to acquire just short of a majority stake. Innovation powerhouses don’t leave innovation up to chance.

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First Look: Leadership Books for June 2021

Leading Blog

Whether it's the death of a friend, loss of a job, a bad break-up, or the isolation of Covid-19, those who manage to be where their feet are will grow, stretch and emerge stronger, smarter, and more prepared as we find peace and gratitude in the pause. Authenticity. We need to make our interactions count.

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How Fleet Management Is Evolving in 2023 and Beyond

Strategy Driven

In the modern era of technology and business, fleet management has witnessed a transformative shift. The evolution of fleet management is underscored by several innovative practices and technological integrations that promise a more streamlined and intelligent approach.

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First Look: Leadership Books for April 2024

Leading Blog

Mentorship Unlocked : The Science and Art of Setting Yourself Up for Success by Janice Omadeke What is a mentor? In the book, she explores the mentorship advice that helped her start a groundbreaking company after studying entrepreneurship and strategic management at MIT and Harvard. Why is having a mentor crucial to success?

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Changes in Management HR Should Consider In 2023

HR Digest

It’s no news that the business world will experience changes in management in 2023. And HR is going to have to keep up. HR leaders are always looking for ways to improve their employees’ lives and the company’s bottom line. What are some expected changes in management in 2023?

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Executive Hiring For a P.E. Portfolio Company – Ideals and Compromise

N2Growth Blog

As the investor leader, you are tasked with tackling senior leadership management issues at a newly acquired portfolio firm. Part four will balance needs with compromises and float tangential opportunities to expand horizons and extricate from myopia on that elusive ‘pink giraffe’ management candidate. The bar is set high.

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Managing Performance in the Modern Workplace

The Center For Leadership Studies

Managing performance in the modern workplace is different. What is Performance Management? At some level, we are all familiar with one system or another of Performance Management. Feedback Your manager was responsible for providing you with feedback on your objectives throughout the year.