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The End Of Long-Term Planning

Strategy Driven

At the end of a particularly long and grueling strategy meeting with the executive team of a major consumer services business, Alan, the chief executive officer, turned to me and said, “Living quarter by quarter is madness, but in a few years’ time people will laugh at us for developing three-year plans.”

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Preview Thursday: It All Matters

Lead Change Blog

As a young teenager, it would have been unnatural for me to think in those terms. It’s stunning to think of it in those terms, but that one single moment in time was a tipping point. He then said, “If you salt their oats and make them thirsty, they will drink all day long.”

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Preview Thursday: It All Matters

Lead Change Blog

As a young teenager, it would have been unnatural for me to think in those terms. It’s stunning to think of it in those terms, but that one single moment in time was a tipping point. He then said, “If you salt their oats and make them thirsty, they will drink all day long.”

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How to Deal With Negative Publicity

Eric Jacobson

And remember that relations with the media need to be viewed as a long-term game. Prior to forming his own firm, Dilenschneider served as president and chief executive officer of Hill and Knowlton, Inc. If you spin the facts, then when there is good news, will you be believed or trusted?

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Leadership and Memorial Day

N2Growth Blog

By Mike Myatt , Chief Executive Officer, N2growth . While this weekend simply signifies a long awaited prelude to summer for some, it is much more than that for others. They could not be more wrong – strength and compassion are not mutually exclusive terms.

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Your Decision Logic

Coaching Tip

Risk averse, they may either procrastinate when faced with difficult decisions or make decisions that may yield tactical benefits but be unviable in the long term. Other leaders are more willing to make bold decisions that could generate strategic long-term benefits. John Agno: Can''t Get Enough Leadership.

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Different Types of Managers: Which one are you?

HR Digest

The always-on manger is the one who continually monitors performance and gives feedback and needs to keep an eye on every small development. They are the long-term planners and strategists of the company. In short, they keep tabs on any and everything that may affect the company’s bottom line in the short and long term.