Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2019

I’m sure you’ve heard of the terms Emotional Quotient (EQ) and Intelligence Quotient (IQ); but few people have heard of Adaptability Quotient (AQ), especially as it relates to leadership. Often this occurred as the companies failed to read the market and really, really understand what the customers desired. What Low AQ Looks Like.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

Many brands focus their marketing strategies on out-of-home consumption, socializing with friends and family, and humor to generate engagement. Customers value brands that protect the environment are committed to their communities and have transparent corporate governance. Is this something you’re seeing happen more often?

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2020

O NE OF THE MOST challenging leadership problems is to get people to speak up , especially as it concerns realizing the value of the “small voice in the room.”. a fairly notorious email encryption company both provoking concerns from the NSA but also putting privacy on the map as “the marketing gorilla of the Internet.” Knox, Kentucky.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

Welcome to the April 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Communication. Find Dan on Twitter at @DanOestreich. Follow Ken on Twitter @RapidStartLdr.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 1, 2013

This happens when employees fail to understand their role in the context of the competitive environment. Every employee should have an understanding of their market, how their business competes in that space and how their duties contribute. Who is on our team? Have you communicated the context of your competitive environment?

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

By possessing a disciplined set of principles and focusing on carefully developing her leadership skills throughout the process, she was able to achieve her goal of becoming #1 in the translation market that was already dominated by established competitors. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 6, 2023

Therefore, it’s important for companies to prioritize diversity and inclusion in their hiring practices and create a welcoming and inclusive work environment. Upskilling and reskilling will not only give your team a much-needed motivational boost, but will also position the company to thrive in the job market and the future.

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HR Digest

MARCH 8, 2024

There are many examples of diversity and inclusion in the workplace but we often get caught up in two areas—hiring and leadership. Not only do diverse leaders inspire growth but they have the insight necessary to find a new market as well. Employees who feel secure are employees who are motivated to work.

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Experience to Lead

MAY 30, 2023

This type of work is nuanced and requires leadership skills that are often overlooked in business school. Executive leadership training programs can offer support and meaningful dialogue to master new challenges effectively. What is an Executive Leadership Training Program?

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HR Digest

APRIL 3, 2023

It is no longer sufficient for companies to have a diverse workforce; it is equally essential to create an inclusive environment that encourages every employee to contribute their unique perspectives, skills, and experiences. A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace Offers a Competitive Advantage.

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CO2

JUNE 12, 2020

As a multi-disciplinary partnership, we at CO2 Partners have found Dave Snowden’s Cynefin framework to be helpful in better understanding the operating environment of an organization. He developed Cynefin while at IBM to help decision-makers better understand how to behave based on their assessment of the organization’s environment.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2014

The extension process within the Crisis Leadership & Performance-Driven Execution framework’s Leadership GPS System evolves from the new reality in business analytics and organizational design. The following information outlines the key challenges that must be overcome by answering the extended Leadership GPS questions.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 14, 2014

Every organization is looking to create and protect its competitive advantage and those often come in two flavors – resources or capabilities – and talent (your people) help you create, sustain and protect both. I would argue that in today’s environment, which is probably best described as transient (e.g.

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Experience to Lead

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The story is no different when it comes to developing a leadership strategy in times of change. Whether it be a global pandemic, a company restructuring or a merger, a leadership strategy is crucial if you want to manage shifts and times of uncertainty. A leadership development plan also acts as a compass for navigating change.

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 24, 2017

The seemingly more attractive (and logical) option is to do more and more – the theory being the more markets, products, and businesses a company engages in, the better the results. The reward is longer-term competitive advantages. Every challenging environment presents tremendous opportunities for leaders to excel.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 19, 2012

History has shown us that the best performers were those who made the right strategic moves to create a future in which their company would enjoy significant competitive advantage. That is not to say they should take the changing environment lightly. Complexity, changing markets and shareholder pressures will escalate.

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HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2024

In an exclusive interview with HR Digest, Trent Henry, EY’s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), shares key strategies driving EY’s commitment to diversity, innovation, employee well-being, and leadership development. Through Henry’s insights, HR professionals gain valuable perspectives on navigating HR leadership in a dynamic environment.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 9, 2014

Part of the attraction for me is the weekly escape to an unfamiliar world – a time, a place and a culture that seem light-years away from the daily challenges I face consulting with businesses on leadership issues. You can read more on mastering this difficult balancing act in the Hay Group 2013 Best Companies for Leadership study.

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CO2

JUNE 12, 2020

.” –Russel Ackoff The Cliff of Uncertainty As a multi-disciplinary partnership, we at CO2 Partners have found Dave Snowden’s Cynefin framework to be helpful in better understanding the operating environment of an organization. This model is not a categorization model; it is a sense-making framework.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 6, 2022

It’s essential for high-tech companies to maintain their competitive advantage, but how we’ve handled that change has been one of the pillars of our success over the past four years. Our employees embraced our values and so too did our executive leadership. Change is inevitable in any company.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Honest communication creates a pleasant environment to be around one another, and you will feel more willing to help each other out. People are better able to accept feedback, even critical feedback, and are more likely to be honest with you in return when you are getting off track or about to make a mistake.

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 23, 2012

For most of my career, I operated within intensely competitive arenas where fractions of market share points were worth millions of dollars. Competitive situations create a distinct individual and team behavior. From my experience, these six characteristics encapsulate the competitive business culture.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JANUARY 24, 2015

They failed to change and became irrelevant, left behind by emerging competitors more in tune with the market. This culture creates an environment where people fear to make mistakes and take risks. A connection culture on the other hand, provides the right environment to navigate change and diminish the corrosive effects of stress.

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QAspire

JUNE 1, 2014

Welcome to the June 02nd 2014 Carnival of Leadership Development. I am thankful to carnival leader Dan McCarthy for allowing me to host this event - a wonderful collection of very practical insights on Leadership Development. Beth Miller of Executive Velocity asks “ Does Your Leadership Fear Transparency? ”

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 2, 2022

As human beings, they all want a million other things, including peace, justice, equality, art and music, a great meal with friends, and a sustainable environment for their kids. Specifically, when they choose to engage with you, what behaviors are they encouraging when it comes to society and the environment?

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CO2

JUNE 9, 2014

. “A strategy is a plan that creates sustainable competitive advantage and allows an organization to perform over time, even in the face of a changing environment.” Create a sustainable competitive advantage; 2. Does the particular capability provide a potential basis for entry into some new market?

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In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

I’ll start with leadership. Monsanto , for example, enjoys the competitive advantage that emanates from a culture of clout. In America, several specialist retailers who limit their product scope continue to thrive in an environment dominated by 5,000 Wal-Mart stores. . There are far more than you think. 1.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 18, 2012

Just coming back from Singapore in mid-November, I read an article in The Straits Times where the CEO of IDEO, a leading innovation consulting firm, blames the lack of Singapore’s progress on risk-aversion leadership. The question we want to address here is the role of leadership in innovation. Rich Wellins, Ph.D.

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

At a critical junction in the American Revolution, George Washington used superior leadership to turn the tables on a stronger competitor – and so can you. But in my experience, effective leadership can level the playing field. Effective leadership turns the tables. Find your advantages, and put them to work.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 15, 2012

With 15 years of marketing experience and an MBA Degree, Debbie developed her marketing expertise while working in the high-tech industry, the Consumer Marketing Department at Disneyland Paris in France, the non-profit arena, and the insurance industry. Eric: What personality traits are ideal for a marketing leader ?

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In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 28, 2012

Other than ensuring an ethical environment in the organizations they govern, I suspect today’s Boards still don’t give culture the attention it deserves. He or she perpetuates “the way” or makes changes depending on the environment. That is sustainable competitive advantage. This, I am not arguing.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 21, 2012

For 150 years, corporations, governments and militaries were built for up-and-down leadership, with incentives and rewards that discouraged cross-organization thinking and, in many cases, actually created or encouraged internal competition. Focus on authentic leadership and eschew passive aggressiveness.

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In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Then they build on that advantage by keeping things simple to maintain clarity. When leaders rely on excessive research and information to reduce the risk of critical decisions, vibrant environments concede to morose cultures of risk-aversion. Moving on your instincts is not seat-of-the-pants leadership.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 17, 2013

With the upcoming release of Thor Dark World and amid the success of The Avengers blockbuster movies overall, there are excellent parallel leadership lessons that can be learned from these Marvel Comics superheroes. the competition). EVALUATE how StrategyDriven gives you a competitive advantage. About the Author.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

When it comes to discussions on leadership, there are certain constants or inevitable statements that you’re likely to come across. Indeed, this is the very art and science of leadership today – knowing when your employees need more of one or the other or both.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 29, 2020

“We’re really looking for entrepreneurial talent who aren’t confined by rigid mindsets, but who also have knowledge of how the mature financial markets work.” A fertile environment. In a world of machines and algorithms, competitive advantage will come from the exchange of human capital.”

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Don’t utilize your competitions practices, but rather innovate around them and improve upon them to create an advantage that can be leveraged in the market. Therefor by definition it is not unique or likely to generate any competitive advantage.

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