Harvard Business Review

MARCH 13, 2015

. “Culture” can sound like a catchall, a convenient way to place the blame outside the realm of policy, but I am talking about one specific dimension of culture: avoiding uncertainty. Greece tops this index of uncertainty-avoidance across all countries, scoring 100 out of 100. And it all starts in school.

Uncertainty 8

Uncertainty Innovation Hofstede Bureaucracy 8

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

There was so much fear and uncertainty. What I remember in the following months were American Flags everywhere, political solidarity, and a rebirth of national pride. " I was on a plane a week later to attend my grandmother's funeral, and my wife and I were 2 of about 20 on that flight.

Blog 404

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HR Digest

JANUARY 19, 2023

Robinson recently received its World Finance Sustainability Awards 2022. More frequent communications on the state of our business helped people feel more informed throughout times of uncertainty. The HR Digest: C. She is a frequent public speaker on talent strategy and leadership topics. Photo: C.H.

Supply Chain 109

Supply Chain Human Resources Diversity Transportation 109

Harvard Business Review

JULY 14, 2015

Horowitz says that most are happy to be done with “the brutal schedule, the way work is organized, and office politics.” As with any career transition, it’s important to seek advice from those with more experience and expertise than you. ” Still, freelancing isn’t without its challenges.

Planning 8

Planning Outsourcing Case Study Consultative 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 30, 2013

Quitting a job can negatively impact your career and disrupt your personal life. I find a lot of people paralyzed by their unhappiness with their current reality," says Leonard Schlesinger, the president of Babson College and coauthor of Just Start: Take Action, Embrace Uncertainty, Create the Future. It's often easier to stay put.

Reputation 12

Reputation Case Study Short-term Cost 12

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

People who have bad attitudes have more career turnover. After a further two years, during which I was looking for a new career start, I finally decided to work from home and be closer to my wife and beautiful eight year old daughter whom I had neglected a lot while running these businesses in the first place.

Leadership 420

Leadership CEO Blog Learning-by-Doing 420

Terry Starbucker

MAY 28, 2019

That was the bomb that nearly killed my leadership career, just as it was just getting started. And, he wanted to finance it privately, without taxpayer money. That was Mistake #1 on the road to near career killing. What, ARE YOU KIDDING ME????”. He had a dream – to build a brand new, state-of-the-art stadium for his team.

Career 260

Career Budgeting Leadership Finance 260