Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

When there is peace and economic prosperity, leaders can do well, but their main role is one of management — making sure things stay stable. A striking feature of Roosevelt’s political success was that he became an admired champion of the poorest Americans. Roosevelt in 1932 was the biggest landslide in American electoral history.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Under the old Friedman dictum that a company’s only responsibility is to make a return for shareholders, it would be rational for the only political engagement expected of leaders to be that which would enhance the business. The researchers surveyed 40 leaders of large companies from across Europe. An overwhelming 77.5%

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 31, 2022

In the second part of this series, we will continue this theme on executive hiring for a private equity portfolio company by examining parallel soft skill essentials and core, soft credential constituents. You are tasked with tackling senior leadership management issues at a newly acquired portfolio firm. The Soft Skills.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Before you know it, the entire company is now behaving unethically. These toxic cultures, in turn, bring with them far-reaching implications for the company that are much larger than the original reason for the unethical behavior. Additionally, great leaders can spot the fire in us and learn to harness that fire for the company.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

OXYMORON …Great leaders are not politically correct, but they are politically savvy – there is a difference. Putting political agendas and peer pressure aside (as great leaders do), leaders should not make their choices based upon public opinion.

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leaderCommunicator

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Companies and their leaders are facing increasing pressure today to speak out on political and societal issues. In fact, the latest Edelman Trust Barometer report finds that the workplace is where we address societal problems, with job-seekers more likely to work for companies that publicly support societal issues.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 15, 2022

Scarcely is there a more unloved bunch than the humble NHS manager. A recent study from LSE suggests there may be an element of truth to the accusation, as hospitals that hired more managers, or indeed spent more on management, didn’t seem to perform any better (or worse) than hospitals that spent less on management.

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Coaching Tip

OCTOBER 3, 2013

“Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber.” Plato (paraphrased). Politics are about power, the acquisition of power, the distribution of power, the uses and abuses of power. Any relationship--personal or professional--becomes political the moment power is introduced. "In

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Modern Servant Leader

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Top Tips for Managing Up. When it comes to managing up, there are two scenarios: when you’re on good terms with your boss and when you’re struggling with them. From my experience, most people seeking advice on managing up, are already struggling to align with their boss. Managing Your Boss in Good Times & Bad.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 31, 2023

via @KelloggSchool It’s time to consider how you spend each of the 168 hours you’ve got every week Every company is a software company: Six ‘must dos’ to succeed via @McKinsey Patti Davis: What Silence Teaches Us from @JohnBaldoni Don't Coddle Your Audience!

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HR Digest

MARCH 25, 2023

Despite equal pay for equal work seeming like a straightforward concept, a significant number of companies still struggle to achieve this goal. However, a staggering 95% of companies are unable to attain pay equity maturity. Most companies are aware of the need to increase pay during times of inflation.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 18, 2019

In Creative Construction , Gary Pisano says that when big organizations fail to innovate, the root cause is often related to “management practice and leadership than with organizational scale per se.” Pisano carefully details how companies should do each of them. It also aligns a company around common priorities.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2022

It is both a cultural history and an engaging organizational story full of drama, industry politics, and changing social mores. ❧ The quickest way to go out of business in the internet age, they believed, was to make decisions based on your own business, preferences, political beliefs, desires, and tastes.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 3, 2021

Many people would love to start a company. But when you have your own business , those sorts of politics don’t matter one bit. Instead, you’re the boss and you decide the direction that the company goes. Another advantage of setting up a company is the fact that you can be more creative. Like, what’s the point?

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Many managers and hiring professionals do not deign to even inform about the rejection, leaving the candidates in the dark. This is not right, nor professional and will leave a bad impression about the company you are working for. So how do you convey the loss to the likely candidate in the most empathetic and polite manner? .

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Smart Growth : How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Company by Whitney Johnson (Harvard Business Review Press, 2022) Growth is the goal. People don’t want to be managed; they want to be led. Being a CEO at any of the world’s largest companies is among the most challenging roles in business. Blog Post ). Blog Post ).

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2024

These professional risk-takers—poker players and hedge fund managers, crypto true believers and blue-chip art collectors—can teach us much about navigating the uncertainty of the twenty-first century. With infectious enthusiasm and optimism, David Novak shows you how to master active learning.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 17, 2022

That’s why companies with the best retention, morale, and productivity are led by leaders with heart. Baird/Sullivan : Some signs that people’s psychological needs aren’t being met are easy to see: in-fighting, politics, hoarding information and resources. Too many companies fail to see underlying natural gifts that people have.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 6, 2021

The author argues that effective foresight requires organizations to do all three of these activities, but it’s far more common for companies to do one or two. The post How Organizations Can Manage The Future first appeared on The Horizons Tracker. An extensive approach.

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Mills Scofield

OCTOBER 12, 2020

He never yelled at me again (though he did keep yelling at the rest of the team), and became one of three manager-mentors that shaped my career at Bell Labs and AT&T — and taught me to manage others and myself. For him, the fact I wasn’t in New Jersey meant I had a politically unbiased perspective on the business’s needs.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2022

I IN 1982, Tom Peters and Bob Waterman released In Search of Excellence: Lessons from America’s Best-Run Companies. The book was a huge business bestseller and served as a guide for managers for many years to come. In spite of the times, some companies were pursuing excellence in the execution of their missions. Perhaps not.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 3, 2019

Consider this simple yet powerful idea: disruptive companies and ideas upend markets by doing something truly different—they see a need, an empty space waiting to be filled, and they dare to create something for which a market may not yet exist. Perhaps innovative thinking among your management team has stalled. Dare to innovate.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 4, 2024

This article delves into what AML identity verification is, its importance, the process involved, and how identity verification companies play a crucial role. Risk Management : By accurately verifying identities, businesses can assess the risk associated with new customers. This helps identify any high-risk individuals or entities.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2020

DeLong (Harvard Business Review Press, 2020) Teaching by Heart summarizes the author’s key insights gained from more than forty years of teaching and managing. Teaching by Heart : One Professor’s Journey to Inspire by Thomas J. It illustrates how teachers can both lift people up and let them down. Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Blog Post ).

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 7, 2019

Purpose, or an underlying company philosophy, not only drives strategic change, but also encourages customer loyalty and employee engagement. share what they’ve learned from working with some of the top companies in the world. Far too many business leaders today are using outdated practices to engage and motivate their people?and

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Mills Scofield

OCTOBER 12, 2020

He never yelled at me again (though he did keep yelling at the rest of the team), and became one of three manager-mentors that shaped my career at Bell Labs and AT&T — and taught me to manage others and myself. For him, the fact I wasn’t in New Jersey meant I had a politically unbiased perspective on the business’s needs.

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HR Digest

JUNE 28, 2021

Management is nothing more than motivating other people–American automobile executive, Lido Anthony “Lee” Iacocca. The progress of an organization depends on their proper management. Herein lies the role of the manager. As a manager, you hold the key to their morale. Here are a few tips –. LEND THEM YOUR EAR.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

There is no financial statement line item, no general ledger entry, and no budget explicitly set aside for this expense that can cost evenly modestly sized companies well over a million dollars each year. Thus, reduced workplace politics can directly improve the organization’s bottom line. Subscribe Now! Click here to learn more.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 28, 2020

Whereas in politics also, smooth transmission of messages is essential, and success heavily relies on it. For example, currently, politics and business are the two leading fields. Effective communications build a sense of ownership in the staff, and they start identifying with the company. Customer Satisfaction.

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In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Notwithstanding politics, nowhere is the notion of upward mobility more prevalent than in the world of business. More than ever, people are seeking mentors, “branding” themselves and carefully managing their careers in order to dash up that quintessential corporate ladder. So what is wrong with managing your career?

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

It is calculated on the availability of health, education, economic opportunities, and political empowerment. With the changing socio-political climate, it has become mandatory for organizations to offer equal opportunities to all. The post Women-Centric HR Policies Pay Dividends for Companies appeared first on The HR Digest.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Today’s COO wears many hats and is instrumental in executing corporate strategy, fostering innovation, driving technological integration, and steering the company toward its goals with insightful leadership.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

It’s very easy to have what CEO Seah Chin Siong of the Singapore Institute of Management calls “goal erosion,” defining it as “Doing what is easy, going through the motions, but not doing the hard things the ultimate mission requires.” Most endeavors struggle with a number of challenges — technical, social, and political.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

But if you are in a position to decline a job offer, then it is imperative that you do it politely and gracefully. You need to thank the hiring manager for the offer of a job. I have decided to accept a position in another company.”. The post How to politely turn down a job offer appeared first on The HR Digest.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 25, 2011

We needed to manage through ego and conflict. This negative energy brings down sports teams, companies, political campaigns, armies, and even societies and nations. But the thing is this—ego and conflict can be healthy if managed and controlled.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2021

Whether it's the death of a friend, loss of a job, a bad break-up, or the isolation of Covid-19, those who manage to be where their feet are will grow, stretch and emerge stronger, smarter, and more prepared as we find peace and gratitude in the pause. Upstanding : How Company Character Catalyzes Loyalty, Agility, and Hypergrowth by Frank A.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The political environment in the United States as elsewhere is driven by fear-based narratives. When they converge, they’ll produce sea changes that sink companies and wash away entire industries overnight. The Power of Trust : How Companies Build It, Lose It, Regain It by Sandra J. It leads to short-term thinking. Blog Post ).

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