Lead Change Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

Linda Fisher Thornton of LeadinginContext contributed It’s Tine For Ethically Adaptive Leadership. Each day brings new challenges that consume our time and require us to grow into higher levels of ethical awareness to avoid missteps and miscalculations. Neal explains: “ How does your reputation precede you?

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 4, 2018

The CEO Next Door is the new book that offers career advice for everyone who aspires to rise in their organization and achieve their full potential. Impressively, that advice is based on an in-depth analysis of over 2,6,00 leaders -- drawn from a database of more than 17,000 CEOs and C-suite executives. How is your research different?

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 9, 2021

Mom took great pride in her reputation as an excellent housekeeper. Warren Buffett, business tycoon and the chairperson and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, says, “The big question about how people behave is whether they’ve got an inner scorecard or an outer scorecard. A good person can be a janitor just as easily as a CEO.

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Skip Prichard

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Effective leaders set the right tone at the top, which becomes the organization’s ethical standards. The CEO is responsible for tone and culture. An example of a CEO setting the wrong tone and culture is Travis Kalanick, the founder and former CEO of Uber. Anyone who behaves this way or thinks this is OK will be fired.”

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Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 10, 2016

Integrity can be defined as always interacting with others ethically and honorably. People with integrity aspire to the highest ethical standards and expect the same behavior of others. This builds the Servant Leader’s reputation for reliability. Ann Mulcahy, former CEO of Xerox Corporation, had a reputation for being candid.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 3, 2018

In my book, Connection Culture: The Competitive Advantage of Shared Identity, Empathy and Understanding at Work , I make the case for connection and describe how leaders including Alan Mulally, the CEO who saved the Ford Motor Company from bankruptcy; Bono of the rock band U2; Frances Hesselbein, former head of the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.;

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CEO Blog

MAY 16, 2016

I read a book by John Blakey - The Trusted Executive - Nine Leadership Habits that Inspire Results, Relationships and Reputation. I recall a speech I heard recently by the CEO of Ace Hardware, John Vanhuizen (and getting to know him a bit, I would call him a trusted executive). He was speaking to a room of CEOs and business people.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 20, 2016

He shares that he helps you clarify and develop you thinking on topics you are interested in (plus it can build your reputation and potentially help you find work). Linda Fisher Thornton of Leading in Context follows global trends across disciplines that impact leadership, business and ethics. Another good way is to write a blog.

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In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 7, 2013

Today, there’s a venerable list of female executives who have shattered that glass and gone on to illustrious careers as successful CEOs. While brand reputation remains critical in purchasing decisions, more and more consumers want to know who makes the brands they buy. That was two decades ago.

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Marshall Goldsmith

AUGUST 4, 2013

Listen to what General Mills CEO Steve Sanger once told 90 of his colleagues: “As you all know, last year my team told me that I needed to do a better job of coaching my direct reports. Twenty years ago, few CEOs received feedback from their colleagues. But crucial to all these efforts were CEO support and involvement.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 7, 2010

It’s nice to see a conference sponsor that has a reputation for virtuous leadership and values! Vision, mission, values and reputation are the elements of an inspiring identity story. Vision, mission, values and reputation are the elements of an inspiring identity story. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Collectively, these giants employ 300,000 people, the vast majority of which are committed to delivering results, ethically. As you might guess, that CEO of Nestle is no longer with the company. He lost his job and his reputation.

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In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Research the reputation and the modus operandi of the CEO. Several, such as Trump, still operate by the brain and muscle ethic. Check out the target company’s mission/vision statement. Does it inspire? If it doesn’t, move on. Beware the entrepreneur. Explore corporations that value diversity.

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Marshall Goldsmith

JUNE 22, 2016

A very wise leader, Alan Mulally, the former CEO of Ford and Fortune’s #3 greatest leader in the world 2013, once told me, “The key to your success is having great customers. The second question I ask is: are the client’s issues integrity or ethical issues? If you have a great customer, your process will always work. You fire them.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2010

This is the distinction between what he terms the 'Character Ethic' vs the 'Personality Ethic' The prior depends on deep changes within each of us including our view of creating a legacy for future generations. Another key distinction is one highlighted by Stephen Covey in his 7-Habits books.

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Collectively, these giants employ 300,000 people, the vast majority of which are committed to delivering results, ethically. As you might guess, that CEO of Nestle is no longer with the company. He lost his job and his reputation.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 27, 2010

I find the more that you add warmth to every interpersonal interaction, the more you make the world a better place and enhance your reputation. Unless they are really close to you, it’s better to find more appealing surroundings. By the way, if you are really interested in being more positive, check out this book. Unported License.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 13, 2022

. “But then people quickly realized that this is fluff, especially with more information being made available on sites like Glassdoor, and so this has created a real external incentive to be more ethical.” ” Values-based leadership.

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LDRLB

MARCH 25, 2013

Today, women are gaining a stronger reputation in the workplace as a result of their tenacious efforts to prove themselves as competent professionals, and they are breaking through this Glass Ceiling. Marissa Mayer, recently appointed CEO of Yahoo! But of course, they’ve overcome one obstacle only to face another.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

Show me a CEO with a bad attitude and I’ll show you a poor leader. As a CEO, how can you expect to inspire, motivate, engender confidence, and to lead with a lousy attitude? Leaders are not perfect, and as CEO, trust me when I tell you that you’re going to have your fair share of bad days.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Complicating matters further for CEOs attempting to determine what to do about bonuses is all the recent media attention and public outrage in regard to what is perceived by many to be excessive, frivolous compensation. I personally dont feel bonuses work to promote a good work ethic. An idividual either has it or doesnt.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

I remember that the boys who were gentlemen got the best girls in the end because they were gentlemen, and didn’t have the reputation for being bastards. I have a reputation for excellence. I remember that the jocks treated the girls badly and so got more girls. And, because I can see smoke and mirrors a mile off, I don’t.

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Marshall Goldsmith

MAY 17, 2011

Listen to what General Mills CEO Steve Sanger recently told 90 of his colleagues: 'As you all know, last year my team told me that I needed to do a better job of coaching my direct reports. Twenty years ago, few CEOs received feedback from their colleagues. Vital to these efforts is CEO support and involvement.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

Reward talent, innovation, loyalty, attitude, creativity, work ethic, contribution, and leadership ability…not tenure. often evoke feelings of hatred at the mere mention of their name. The bottom line is this…as an employer you need to possess an extreme bias toward performance.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

When we view our responsibilities three-dimensionally as if through a prism that simultaneously allows us to keep focused on the MRC concepts, we will make better mission-focused decisions that are based upon how our resources must be deployed to accomplish them, and we will operate in ethical ways that resonate with our partners and employees.

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The Practical Leader

AUGUST 16, 2023

Some managers will complain about a declining work ethic. Their reputation or “leadership brand” has become as critical to their success as the company brand they are selling in their market. The biggest cause of “quiet quitting” or on-the-job-retirement is a dysfunctional culture rooted in poor leadership.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 22, 2020

Jason Richmond is President & CEO of Ideal Outcomes, Inc. Companies with a healthy culture gain a positive reputation, not only among employees, but also with customers and the market. Reputation drives your ability to attract new customers, retain those you have, and even to increase your prices.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Our responsibility is to respect the ethic. Furthermore, the enduring anchor of an organization is found in its values and ethics, not its mission. While values and ethics remain consistent, delivery models must change with time to in order to endure. Vision never drives mission. impact the competitive arena.

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LDRLB

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Today, there’s a venerable list of female executives who have shattered that glass and gone on to illustrious careers as successful CEOs. While brand reputation remains critical in purchasing decisions, more and more consumers want to know who makes the brands they buy. That was two decades ago.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Understanding and implementing the concept of “ actionable leadership &# is a major key to success in becoming a great CEO. It was Andy Grove the former Chairman and CEO of Intel and Time Magazine’s 1997 Man of the Year who said “You have to take action; you can’t hesitate or hedge your bets.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 17, 2010

The Ten Commandments and the Sermon on the Mount are all the ethical code anybody needs.&# - Harry S. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] bosxs Thanks for this [link] CEO Success…It’s not Random | N2 Growth Blog [.] see “Leadership DNA“) [.] Mark Oakes Good post, Mike!

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

link] ATIG Mike, authenticity and transparency for better and ETHICAL business. In fact, you might be interested in reading a previous post that I authored on this topic: [link]. – I'd be interested in your thoughts. Thanks for the suggestion Dan. I am not specialist but I try to learn.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 15, 2011

Mark recently replaced the well-known Michael Hyatt as CEO of Nelson. The message is work ethic counts. Once you have established a reputation of a strong work ethic and great attitude, people and opportunities will find you. From the outside, it appears Mark will approach the position different from Michael.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

They will not compromise their value system and personal ethics for temporary gain. On with the exam… Section I: Character. Great leaders do the right thing regardless of circumstances, situational context or other influencing factors.

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Steve Farber

MAY 31, 2017

For instance, Deborah Sweeney, the CEO of MyCorporation, learned early that she should never settle for less than her best. In addition to helping her work through specific challenges, Dr. Reichert put his reputation on the line by recommending Wilson’s new school to families under his care. So read on and then stay tuned.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

It's not – Unless the request infringes upon our values, moral or ethical standards using no as a response is just intellectually lazy, avoidance or ego centric – imho [link] mikemyatt So Dan, tell me how you really feel All kidding aside, you and I are definitely on the same page here.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 13, 2017

Last spring Equilar, an executive compensation firm, released a headline-grabbing study on gender and CEO pay. Another found not only that female CEOs are paid more than male CEOs but also that nonwhite CEOs (African-American, Asian, Hispanic, and Native American ethnicities) are paid more than white CEOs.

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