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What I Wish I Knew as a CEO That I Learned Later in HR

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

Having served as Chairman and CEO of SAP EMEA (Europe, ME, and Africa) and President and CEO for SAP Asia-Pacific, and a member of the SAP Global Board, Les was asked to delay his retirement for two years to take on the role of Global Head of HR, responsible for all of SAP’s Human Resources activities worldwide.

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Gloria Chen Pushes for Greater Representation

HR Digest

In addition to improving existing programs and practices, the effort led to a dedicated diversity talent acquisition team and greater HBCU and HSI partnerships, a sponsorship program to support career advancement, and other programs. What would you say have been the most interesting transformations in your career?

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But My Business Is Different… | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Even the most savvy CEO may have blind spots in his or her skill sets, core competencies, or voids in the org chart which can also cause blind spots. All business (for profit or not) provide goods, services, or intellectual property/capital to a market (or markets) for some form of consideration.

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A Good Bye with Humanity

Persuasive Powerhouse

The whole point is to treat them as “human beings&# , not just as “human resources&#. The words we use in the workplace make it difficult to be, and treat others as, human. These include “human resources&# , “human capital&# , and “talent management&#.

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Wait! Don't Fire That Person (Yet)!

Persuasive Powerhouse

This might mean you need to contact Human Resources or your EAP. In my experience, at one point in my leadership career, some colleagues have labeled me as the ‘terminator’ jokingly. You must deeply listen for understanding and value. There may be a spark of truth in their side of things.

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It's Not About Perfection

Persuasive Powerhouse

Sad, but true; much of my life and career I have attempted to achieve perfection in everything I do. She was so broken; the issue became a mess, taken all the way to human resources and finally resolved without hurting anybody. It definitely has not enabled me to find a great job/career path as fast as I had hoped.

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From the Rubble of Dreams: Resilience to Be Reborn

Lead Change Blog

Build on your strength and core competencies. One of her major partners is the National Human Resource Association. I believe, like me, you will be awed by what one woman can do with her core competencies and with creativity, a willingness to ask for help, and endless curiosity about what might be next.