Leading Blog

MARCH 9, 2021

Or as former CFO of the Disney Interactive Media Group, Bruce Gordon, puts it, “Very few people are bad at their job, but many are not as good as they must be.”. If everything is up for grabs, if you can change literally anything about a company, then the company has no reason for being.”. You mess with mission at your own risk.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2017

So, what was the leadership team’s response to their catastrophic screw-up? Well, the CFO John Gamble cashed in nearly $1 million of stock options, while division president’s Joseph Loughran and Rodolfo Ploder sold over $500,000 and $250,000 in company stock, respectively. By now, we all know about the Equifax debacle.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 11, 2021

As COVID-19 numbers began to climb up in the United States in early March, James contemplated with the other leaders the possibility of postponing their expansion projects. Case Study: Attention in Manufacturing. Let’s consider James, the COO of a mid-size production company that was impacted by the pandemic.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 17, 2014

The same three guys take up all the air time. I had the opportunity to sit with Lewis Booth , former CFO of Ford Motor Company, who along with the senior executive team, led the successful turnaround and global repositioning of Ford. Follow me on Twitter @bizjrchildress. Like a broken record every meeting.”. Experiences?

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

This one suggestion will help you reduce the volume in your inbox and free up time for more important needs.” ” Follow Chip on Twitter at @ChipRBell. ” Follow Steve on Twitter at @SteveDigioia. ” Follow Joel on Twitter at @JoelGarfinkle. ” Follow Ken on Twitter at @RapidStartLdr.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

As everyone in the US gears up to put the closing moments on a divisive political season tomorrow, I am heartened to be reminded how many great leaders there are out there, committed to helping one another be more effective and more true to themselves. ” Follow Anne on Twitter at @bizshrink. Follow Chris on Twitter at @scedmonds.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The year 2020 is playing out like a bad dream in need of a wake-up call. The battle of the world against the pandemic shook up the workplace, requiring swift accommodation and responses to skills gaps and skill shifts. Hire a Chief Future Officer (CFO). Follow the money. Quick Skilling Hits as You Plan for 2021 .

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Engaging Leader

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Marty has an MBA, spent many years in leadership roles at a Fortune 500 company, has been CFO of several organizations, and 10 years ago he started up a restaurant and catering business that he still leads today. You can also email comments to Jesse at jesse@engagingleader.com , subscribe to him on Facebook , or follow him on Twitter.

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Women on Business

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

You can follow the link at the end of the post to read all of Henna’s suggestions and insights. ” Follow the link below to read all of Henna’s suggestions. These suggestions come from Henna Inam, CEO Coach, who works with female leaders to help them be successful and manage companies to top performance.

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LDRLB

APRIL 21, 2020

When he followed up with everyone a few weeks later. When everyone had finished their rounds of negotiations, Nurmohamed and his team found that the underdog group came up winning solutions much more often. But when the time came to talk about purchasing the company, the CFO still asked Hastings for a number.

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Center for Creative Leadership

APRIL 24, 2019

I recently spoke with the CEO of a medium-sized manufacturing company about his new CFO who was poised to attend our flagship program for senior executives, Leadership at the Peak. She was respected by colleagues and employees, and over time had become the right-hand assistant to the CFO. How to Increase Your Executive Presence.

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In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

The day the Jacobs Suchard (now part of Kraft Foods ) Board of Directors promoted me to the C-Suite, they strongly suggested I align myself with the CFO. My regret is that I did not free up my other hip for Human Resources, a group of eager young managers at the rear of the functional pecking order. Follow me here.

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Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 12, 2013

Following the strategic planning meeting there was 4 follow-up meetings to refine the plan and document action steps. Mike of Create-Learning arrives and sets up. CFO $$ talk: Comparison of past to present financial Profit & Revenue. Wrap up and next steps. Strategic Planning Agenda. Staff arrives, eats.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

As everyone in the US gears up to put the closing moments on a divisive political season tomorrow, I am heartened to be reminded how many great leaders there are out there, committed to helping one another be more effective and more true to themselves. ” Follow Anne on Twitter at @bizshrink. Follow Chris on Twitter at @scedmonds.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

“How you show up, what you stand for, and what actions you take to that end—as an individual and as a leader in your organization—are now gating factors to lasting success,” explains Frank Calderoni in his new book, UPSTANDING: How Company Character Catalyzes Loyalty, Agility, and Hypergrowth.

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Stakeholder reviews are often conducted as a follow-up to the assessment tool. I believe the best IDP processes don't just leave it up to the individual or their direct manager, who often don't have the expertise needed to interpret assessment data and write an effective IDP. Tracking and follow-up.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 1, 2017

Follow Chris on Twitter at @scedmonds. But the more we set up our teams and colleagues to be successful without us, the better we become, our colleagues become empowered, and we’re able to get some necessary R&R. Follow Karin on Twitter at @letsgrowleaders. Because it’s hard. ” Find Eileen on Twitter at @macdarling.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 7, 2020

How often does their process end up with clients hiring someone they are happy with? The firm might have relied on their rolodex to place a CFO in New York City, but this doesn’t mean they can do the same and find you a candidate in Chicago. Second, what you are trying to understand is how repeatable their success rate is.

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LDRLB

APRIL 21, 2020

When he followed up with everyone a few weeks later. When everyone had finished their rounds of negotiations, Nurmohamed and his team found that the underdog group came up winning solutions much more often. But when the time came to talk about purchasing the company, the CFO still asked Hastings for a number.

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Tanveer Naseer

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

The following is a guest piece by Terri Williams. Eagle Hill reports that replacing a mid-level employee – including hiring and training costs, in addition to lost revenue and lost productivity – can add up to 150% of that employee’s salary. And it’s costing companies a pretty penny to replace workers.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

And, sadly, the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) reports that 60 percent of small companies are unable to sustain their business more than six months following a cyberattack. How would your CFO or CIO handle this? Please follow the steps below to turn off Remote Management immediately. An excerpt is below.

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Mike Cardus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Was struggling with sales representatives and project managers turning in expense and budget reports on-time…They told me “We have tried everything and our CFO is tired to putting out fires for us.”. Placing the finance members in teams of 3 they were asked to accomplish the following task : Between now and next time we meet, in 2 weeks.

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LDRLB

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

The day the Jacobs Suchard (now part of Kraft Foods ) Board of Directors promoted me to the C-Suite, they strongly suggested I align myself with the CFO. My regret is that I did not free up my other hip for Human Resources, a group of eager young managers at the rear of the functional pecking order. There’s no doubt.

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CEO CFO Human Resources Real Estate 116

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Respond to the opponent’s answers with follow-up questions to establish trust. He was President, CFO, General Counsel, and the second largest shareholder of PDS Tech prior to its purchase by AKKA Technologies. Patiently search for that opening in your opponent. An opening I’ve used is: “So, why are we here?”. Be like water.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

You came up with an awesome idea. That’s how you came up with your cool idea in the first place. When engaging your team your employees or your customers, follow this rule: “Use inquiry before advocacy.” Your customers will always come up with an enhancement, iteration, or completely different application. Get it all out.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 17, 2011

CEO, CMO, COO, CIO, CFO, etc.), of upper management positions were held by women (up from 14.4% If you enjoyed this post, why not sign up for the Women On Business feed to get all the latest updates? which is down 4% from 30% in the prior year. However, all hope is not lost for Canadian businesswomen.

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Additionally Jackson now had to attend the Executive Briefing Meetings where the CEO, COO, CFO and all the General Mangers from the other Manufacturing areas of the plant met weekly to find solutions and update status on various projects. Get Jackson to speak up in the executive meetings. Jackson had to develop a skill in being heard.

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Building Personal Strength

MAY 7, 2010

In 2000 he accepted a job as CFO at start-up Rackspace. What's remarkable to me is that his a passion to build a business was so intense that instead of following the traditional path to success, he risked everything and worked hard to gain the knowledge and skills he needed to pursue his dream.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 8, 2011

Avon’s stock price was up 15% in 2007. She’s taking over the seat formerly occupied by Apple’s former CFO, John Anderson, who resigned amidst a stock options backdating scandal. Avon’s stock price was up 15% in 2007. In fact, that’s how Jung got her position on the Apple board of directors.Â

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CO2

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

While it’s important to have one basic org chart—to be posted on the intranet, hung up and shared at meetings, constantly maintained by HR, and published with every new employee hire—you can learn a lot from more sophisticated org charts. Your organization will better know where it’s going once successors have been lined up.

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CO2

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

By: Gary Cohen While it’s important to have one basic org chart—to be posted on the intranet, hung up and shared at meetings, constantly maintained by HR, and published with every new employee hire—you can learn a lot from more sophisticated org charts. Your organization will better know where it’s going once successors have been lined up.

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Leadership Styles COO Learning-by-Doing Planning 78

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

The following list of suggestions is my gift to you in hope that it will allow you to outsmart those that feel they cannot be outsmarted… Define Acceptable Behavior : This first thing all CEOs need to do is to accept responsibility for any “corporate crazies&# who have taken residence in their organization. I Think Not.

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Roundtable Talk

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Posted on October 12, 2010 by LeaderTalker | Leave a comment So, the Globe and Mail is doing a big feature series on why there aren’t more women heading up Canadian corporations and, worse, why other countries are scooping our (apparently meager) female executive talent. Clark… can’t you do better than that? Are you kidding me? Happy leading!

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

REALITY: If you follow the customer’s RFP requirements you will lose even if you win. Ask for a clause to be put into the RFP that states all claims must be backed up with customer testimonial videos as proof. Make an appointment with the CFO. REALITY: “The customer took the lowest bid” is as bogus as “the dog ate my homework.”

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 18, 2014

Follow an email ‘thank you’ with a personalized, real ‘thank you’ note (repetition is reputation). Her work has also been featured in Forbes , CFO , Newsweek , CNN Everyday Money , Business Week , The Boston Business Journal , The Los Angeles Times , The Boston Globe , and The Boston Herald.

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Mills Scofield

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

In the early weeks we learn that our product won’t stand up to the sanitation requirements of the industry and we’re presented with real engineering problems in design and materials, but these are problems we know how to solve. So into the “Scoping” stage we go and the learning begins. IMPOSSIBLE!

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LDRLB

APRIL 21, 2014

David: When you are not riding in private jets or being picked up from the airport via limo, sorry, Orly and I follow each other on Facebook and thus, she’s got a way cooler book tour than I do. You’re really spreading this sort of counterintuitive message about how to win in this kind of war for talent.

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