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The Disconnected Leader | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

I have consistently espoused the value of walking the floor, dropping in for meetings on an impromptu basis, proactively engaging key stakeholders, and any number of other items that focus on raising your awareness. If your CMO is making all of your brand decisions there will be h*ll to pay down the road. Let there be light!

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Case Study: A Short-Seller Crashes the Party

Harvard Business Review

Densmor, Terranola’s CFO, saw those words on Twitter about one minute after Hughes had uttered them. As CFO, A.J. was painfully aware of the consequences of the stock slide, which now amounted to 20% from the peak, with no bottom in sight. An agitated Henry burst into his office only a few seconds later. Confident words.