Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

G ENERAL JAMES MATTIS credits his leadership success to his prodigious reading habits. Reading lists are personal, but they do provide a guide as to what others have read to improve their leadership and their understanding of the human condition. Military Innovation in the Interwar Period by Williamson Murray.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 5, 2019

He cites a passage from General Gordon Sullivan’s book, Hope Is Not a Method , that is particularly instructive. Once you commit to the principle of love, a high hurdle presents itself when leaning into authenticity in your leadership. Leadership is hard work. This is a powerful book. Honest, straightforward, and insightful.

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Modern Servant Leader

JANUARY 15, 2015

Are you looking for the top leadership experts to follow in 2015? Maybe you need a leadership development expert or public speaker. Or, maybe you’re focused on personal development and want to find the best content online to help you grow as a leader. Innovation Advocate. Zondervan Author.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MARCH 7, 2011

Online attendees will be able to see my presentation as well as those of consultant and author Gary Hamel, Liane Hornsey of Google, Dr. John Fleming of Gallup, author Dan Pink, Vineet Nayar CEO of HCL Technologies and Suzanne Gordon of SAS Institute.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Gordon R. link] mikemyatt Hi Gordon: It sounds as if there is no "disconnect" in your organization. Thanks for stopping by and job well done Gordon. Clogston Mike, once again you have nailed it. We have no private offices. Job requirement determines the size. " Great article.

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Coaching Tip

JANUARY 14, 2014

In the 1987 movie Wall Street , Gordon Gekko, played by Michael Douglas, makes the statement that “Greed is Good”. In a Capitalist society, there are those that have great leadership abilities. Economic Development in America. Why Innovation is not "Invented Here". Boris Johnson v Gordon Gekko: Guess who said it. .

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 12, 2024

Survive, Reset, Thrive (SRT) is a practical and innovative interconnected three-mode approach : Survive : Stabilizing your business when a shot hits. What is the difference, and what can leaders do to develop a pragmatic strategy in times of uncertainty? Taking proactive measures. Moving quickly in response to disruptions.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

In fact, in most cases I actually prefer to have my thinking challenged – this doesn’t threaten me as a leader, it improves my leadership ability. Anyone who has ever been in a leadership position has had to deal with the inevitable tough relationship that causes more than its fair share of brain damage.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2010

Share and Enjoy: View Comments Gordon R. link] mikemyatt Thanks for your comment Gordon. Thanks for stopping by Gordon. Clogston Hi, Mike. Once again, you have nailed it. I agree fully that, at least on a subconscious if not conscious level we are constantly judging and being judged. I Think Not. Our Freedom.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

If change and innovation weren’t key contributors to sustainable success, and the enterprise could just run on auto-pilot, you could replace the CEO with a General Manager. This isn’t rocket science, rather it’s just plain-old, good leadership. The fact is that business is not a static endeavor.

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Skip Prichard

AUGUST 2, 2019

Technology change is speeding business up and providing an edge for disruptive innovators. As a consequence of accelerating change, the old model of managerial skill development and application is no longer effective. How did you develop it? What do leadership teams most struggle with in the new environment? 5: Analyze.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 19, 2016

When Daniel Goleman released “Emotional Intelligence” in 1995, did anyone think that this best-selling book would transform the role of leadership? Additionally, you want to look beyond first impressions, encourage innovation, let your team members do the teaching, and offer rewards and recognition.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2010

Being able to discern and debate subjective positions with objectivity is an art form that must be present for effective leadership. Understanding and respecting other’s perceptions is such a critical part of being an effective leader that absent this ability I truly believe you cannot be effective in a leadership role.

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Deming Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

For more than 10 years now I have been helping people to develop their own Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME). Many of the clients I worked with had had developed the idea for years, but they were reluctant to quit their Jobs, or were afraid of failing. Stephen Gordon CEO Opus Bank. Steve Schulze, CEO Nekter Juice bar.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Productivity in most developed economies has been anemic. Beyond wages, other forms of investment in human capital include education and training, improved healthcare, and other, less obvious investments, such as the time and space to explore new ideas and professional development opportunities.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 2, 2014

More importantly, business education needs to evolve once again, revising its goals to educate leaders of the future who have a new set of skills: sustainable global thinking, entrepreneurial and innovative talents, and decision-making based on practical wisdom. Business education Education Leadership development'

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First Friday Book Synopsis

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Jim Dewald is the dean of the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary and an associate professor in the strategy and entrepreneurship.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

AUGUST 21, 2016

Jim Dewald is the dean of the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary and an associate professor in the strategy and entrepreneurship.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

And thinking is in fact quite an important activity when it comes to assessing and developing a strategy. Leadership is not just about doing things, it is also about thinking. Because it means that you don’t have much time to think and reflect. Don’t just accept the situation and business constellation you have arrived at.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 4, 2017

The order is the latest development in a long-running debate over how companies use the H-1B program and how it affects American workers. On the other side of the debate, H-1B supporters argue that the program brings needed skills into the labor market, which helps firms remain innovative, productive, and competitive.

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