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Leadership Matters

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In the text that follows you’ll hear Sam’s views on leadership, the state of the market, and you’ll be introduced to his retirement ambitions and the future challenges for the boardroom, following his return to Perth, Australia. Gordon Berridge: Would you please share what first attracted you to join Rio Tinto back in 1991?

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The Movement Of People And Ideas Is Key To Economic Growth

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It’s nearly a decade since Northwestern’s Robert Gordon pondered whether sclerotic innovation was causing the death of economic growth as we had come to know it. As the World Economic Forum highlights , this is especially important for developing nations that tend to import science and research rather than develop it domestically.

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The Disconnected Leader | N2Growth Blog

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The harsh reality is that great numbers of leaders continue to operate in a vacuum by sequestering themselves away in the corner office and attempting to lead from afar. So the real question is this…how does a CEO get to the point of being so disconnected from operations that he or she just doesn’t have a clue? " Great article.

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When to Restructure | N2Growth Blog

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They don’t sit idly by and watch the business lose market share, suffer margin erosion, see their competitive value propositions vaporize, or watch their brand go into decline. That is the question that many a business is forced to ask at some point during their life cycle. They make changes.

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First Impressions | N2Growth Blog

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I actually prefer to play to the middle in that I am neither understated nor overstated, but I am comfortable with who I am and my approach to the market. Share and Enjoy: View Comments Gordon R. link] mikemyatt Thanks for your comment Gordon. Thanks for stopping by Gordon. Clogston Hi, Mike.

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Leading Those Who Don't Want To Follow | N2Growth Blog

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If you crush the individual character and spirit of those who form your team, how can your team operate at its best? When you develop the skill to transform negative conflict into creative tension is when you will begin to earn and hold the respect of even those individuals who don’t agree with your positions.

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Memorial Day Leadership Lessons

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While not all great business leaders have served in the military, those of you who have worked to develop the leadership traits mentioned above understand the advantages you derive from a having a military leadership state of mind. link] Gordon R. link] mikemyatt Hi Gordon: Thanks for your well wishes Gordon. Thanks Mark.