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Fueling Innovation: How Microsoft Finally Got It Right

Leading Blog

W E OFTEN THINK of innovation as something visionaries draw out of thin air, like manna from heaven. Here’s an innovation story that’s closer to reality: It’s a story of loss, grit, and renewal. It’s about a wildly successful company that went off course. Innovation had become the goal, and that wasn’t enough.

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Coaching for CEOs: Steering Through Leadership’s Choppy Waters

CO2

Why CEOs Need More Than Just a Boardroom – Coaching for CEOs Hello, fellow navigators of the corporate seas! Let’s talk about a journey – not just any journey, but the unique voyage of a CEO. This is why coaching CEOs and increased emotional intelligence is on the rise. Loneliness at the Top?

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Society Needs a Leadership Paradigm Shift

Leading Blog

In countless cases, leaders have missed opportunities to tap into the enormous potential associated with the development of character to create innovation and excellence. This is a more difficult part of the journey, and for leaders to take on an organizational paradigm shift, it needs to course correct throughout.

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What Matters When Hiring External CEOs

The Horizons Tracker

Hiring a CEO from outside is a common practice, with around a third of new hires coming from outside the hiring firm. Such hires are often made in the hope that the new boss will implement meaningful change and chart a new course for an organization that is seemingly going in the wrong direction. Lonely at the top.

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Creating Demand-Led Innovation In Healthcare

The Horizons Tracker

Of course, this assumes that technology is the most important factor in the transformation of healthcare. “Many healthcare providers fall foul of new technology introduced into old organizational processes, which typically results in costly wastage,” Hal Woolf, President & CEO, HIMSS explains. Running to stand still.

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How Startups Can Revamp Their Executive Leadership Talent for Growth

N2Growth Blog

Sometimes CEOs are late to make the necessary executive team changes, which comes at a cost. In 2017, CEO and Founder Tim Chen decided to reshape its senior leadership by bringing in five new executives. So, what type of competencies should CEOs consider as they seek out new talent for their growing startups? .

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Leadership vs. Management: What Type of Leader Are You?

Lead from Within

For CEOs and executives, understanding when to embrace leadership and when to lean into management is crucial for success. The CEO’s Dilemma: Leader or Manager? For CEOs and business owners, the roles of leader and manager often intersect. Embracing Dual Roles: So, is the CEO a leader or a manager?