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Overcoming Leadership Myopia

Michael Lee Stallard

Research from two well-respected organizations makes it clear that we have a big collective blind spot that’s dragging down productivity, innovation and economic performance. The report went on to show this has been a long-term downward trend rather than a temporary decline due to the Great Recession. It’s how we are wired.

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A Leadership Checklist: 10 Things To Do Right Now To Make It A.

Terry Starbucker

It’s what we call “listening softer&# in asset-based thinking terms. However, I am extremely grateful for the knowledge I have gained in the short period of time. In situations where consensus cannot be reached, they have an uncanny ability to cut to the chase and make informed decisions. Happy New Year.

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What U2 and the US Navy Have in Common: Connecting with Core Employees

Michael Lee Stallard

To Boost Organizational Performance, Connect with the Core Michael Lee Stallard and Jason Pankau It is essential to every organization’s long-term success that employees align their behavior with organizational goals and give their best efforts. These issues are referred to as strategic alignment and employee engagement.

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People Think Companies Can’t Do Good and Make Money. Can Companies Prove Them Wrong?

Harvard Business Review

Even in one of the most market-oriented societies in human history, it appears very difficult to make most people appreciate that ethical and profitable business practices do not fundamentally conflict. In short, they provide little insight into the task of value creation. But anti-profit beliefs are short-sighted. Our research.