Leading Blog

MAY 19, 2017

My parents were very disciplined and very focused on work and achievement, and they led by example.” Lessons were taught through examples and stories. Ethics are a cornerstone. An entrepreneur is always looking for a new opportunity. He is the son of Jewish immigrants who fled Poland in 1939 to avoid the Holocaust. “My

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 22, 2020

As an entrepreneur, one of the best things that can happen to you is for your company to do well and for you to make a killing selling your company or shares in your firm. Too many entrepreneurs are so focused on their next steps that if they suddenly find themselves with a windfall, the next steps can seem difficult.

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Skip Prichard

JANUARY 6, 2021

Jonas is a speaker, writer, entrepreneur, and the founder of design practice Social Fabric. It means shedding the old work ethic in favor of a new ethic of work. For example, Squarespace exists to help people stand out and succeed. Conscious leaders ask, “How can I help my teams to do their best work?”

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 28, 2009

The Entrepreneur Myth: People may be buying what somebody is selling (or saying), but they are not necessarily buying into his leadership or vision. Influential leadership is about influencing people to follow. The Knowledge Myth: Mental superiority does not necessarily equate to leadership.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 23, 2017

Our research in Egypt , Zimbabwe , and India shows that organizations should view the prospect of building a strong ethical reputation in such environments as an opportunity, and consider the costs of resisting corruption as an investment in building such a reputation. Ethics Can Be a Differentiator.

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Women on Business

AUGUST 19, 2011

As a business owner I have noticed that entrepreneurs talk about a range of topics and we share some pretty personal details; what doesn’t happen is the talk about violence. So my fellow entrepreneurs, ignoring it will not make it go away. Verbal abuse, name calling and aggravation all fall under non-violent forms of workplace violent.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 23, 2016

A few years ago, I was teaching a two-day program about ethics in India for entrepreneurs and business faculty who taught entrepreneurship. But this is India, and we are entrepreneurs — we can’t even get a driver’s license without paying a bribe.” Creating an Ethical Workplace.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Earning stacks of money, starting a family, and going on expensive vacations are goals that we can all probably relate to but they are not the right answer when asked about career goal examples. There are endless examples of professional goals that you could set for yourself based on your own preferences and the field that you work in.

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Chartered Management Institute

MAY 3, 2023

Being an ethical and inclusive leader is a central pillar of CMI's Professional Standard. It could help boost pay equality Tips and tools to help you navigate the slippery slope of business ethics Lessons from Britain’s Most Admired Companies on leading with integrity Should pets be allowed in the office?

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Women on Business

JANUARY 4, 2011

There are many young men whose fathers give extremely poor examples for becoming men of character. How do you teach a boy about truth, promise-keeping, and concern for others when the most prominent example in his life is doing the exact opposite? Am I setting the right example? Attributes we’d like NOT to teach our children.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Using “Buddy the Elf” as an example for the four steps to brand building, this week we’ll discuss steps three and four: developing brand identification and meaning, and developing relationships with customers. How endearing is your brand to your customers? What do you your customers believe and understand about your brand? Post by Jane K.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 10, 2011

Example: frustrated at work and you hear yourself say “that will never change”. Leadership Strategies: 3 Rules for Ruling your Business All entrepreneurs are smart and quick, and love taking risks. Think about it, would you only eat hamburgers for a month without anything else? “Of Of course not”, you sigh.

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In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

These strategies come from the inquisitive mindsets of founders, entrepreneurs, and employees who are keen to make a difference. Monsanto , for example, enjoys the competitive advantage that emanates from a culture of clout. Culture Separates Winners from Losers. So how does a small player compete against mega corporations?

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

Boston , MA Innovative entrepreneurs will find fertile ground for their ideas in Boston. A content writing service, for example, plays a valuable support role in product development. The White House is looking for a few good entrepreneurs to lead the nation out of economic slump.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 26, 2011

However, they will rock even louder on my terms as an entrepreneur and professional coach. All the characteristics that made me a success in corporate America benefit me as an entrepreneur. About the Author For 16 years, Shann Vander Leek has inspired thousands of entrepreneurs. Don’t get me wrong, big bucks rock!

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Women on Business

AUGUST 9, 2012

When consumers feel either a direct impact to their lives, for example healthier food, they are more likely to pay attention to their choices and buy green. The rise of the Prius is a perfect example of this. Successful executives and entrepreneurs have the ability and take the time to see and evaluate the road ahead.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 12, 2011

Another example is from a friend who was interviewing with a company as an account executive. Categories : Career Development , Communications , Female Entrepreneurs , Management , Uncategorized , Women On Business , personal development 2 Comments 1 Henna Inam January 13th, 2011 at 4:19 pm Thanks for the article. Conversations about.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Let’s use “Buddy the Elf” as an example for the four steps to brand building. How endearing is your brand to your customers? What do you your customers believe and understand about your brand? This week, we’ll discuss the first two. Step 1: Awareness and Understanding: Who is Buddy?

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 17, 2010

It’s impersonal, it takes the average executive or entrepreneur way out of their comfort zone. As an example, I recently joined the local Women’s Club in my area. When most people don’t like networking, it’s because of the slimy nature of glad-handing strangers and constantly asking for something.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 17, 2011

For example, if you have an email list of 100,000 prospects, select every 100th prospect to create a test list of 1,000. If your email blast, for example, is designed to drive prospects to your website, you’ll see very quickly how effective it is. How does their e-marketing supplement their traditional marketing?

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Nine steps to developing a social media plan Social media is not longer an option for entrepreneurs and. It’s very important to remember that: Not everything is online. Not by a long shot. Social media opens your business to the scrutiny of the. Maximize Productivity Using Social Media In this day and age, there are so many different.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 8, 2011

Here are five examples of how I’ve used social networking for my business. Example 1: During the 2004 election season, I connected with a new friend through a grassroots Asian Pacific Islander political group. Example 3: I like Delicious.com because of the ability to save all my bookmarks in one place.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

A prime example comes via a recent survey from graduate recruitment firm Milkround, which highlighted the greater ease with which students from elite British universities, who are most commonly frequented by upper class students, found work compared to their peers. Hobbled transitions. Advantages beget advantages.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 6, 2010

By being available as a mentor to other women – and also to men – we can lead by example as professionals and leaders, give others the benefit of our experience and perspective, and reap the reward of seeing others succeed in part because of our input.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 10, 2011

In organizations, for example, when we have researched workplace leadership styles, women tend to excel in listening, empathizing and sharing information, while men often stand out in short-term decision making, direct communication and curbing their emotions. But that hardly means that the style of women is in any way inferior.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 12, 2011

The Most Talked About Barrier- Work/Life Balance There are many many role models and examples of women. Advancement of Women – the Barriers We know the barrers to the advancement of women in. The Business Case for Building a Flexible Work Culture- Series Part I Why do organizations offer flexibility?

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Women on Business

JANUARY 5, 2011

If you are interested in a promotion for example, don’t assume that your boss knows what you want. How often in your career have you held back from asking for something (a promotion, flex time, a raise, a new office, etc) because you feared rejection? You may be very disappointed when you are passed over for that job. State your case.

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Mills Scofield

APRIL 20, 2013

Marcelia Muehlke one of the great young entrepreneurs I get to hang out with. It has been a year since that first trip and I am still learning just how challenging, complex and rewarding it is to develop an ethical supply chain Figure 2 (Figure 2). This is a wonderful story, with lessons for all of us!

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Time Management: As a solo entrepreneur, I find myself toggling between prospecting for new business, meeting with clients, administrative responsibilities, networking, planning, strategizing, and, oh, I almost forgot…actually doing the work! Authentic Leadership I was recently at the Pa. Governor’s Conference for Women.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 19, 2016

For example, if a team member has lost a loved one, then you should be compassionate and understand that their mind is elsewhere and ask how you can be supportive of them. These types of relationships fuel open communication, a good work ethic, flexibility and a better understanding of each person’s roles and expectations.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

For example, we might call a long-term customer on the day his annual report is due, and take it personally when he doesn’t have the bandwidth to give us feedback on our new product offering, or we might take rejection personally when a new sales call tells us it’s not a good time, not knowing that he’s late for his anniversary dinner.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 23, 2011

Perhaps "reward" a staff member that does something particularly well, for example, keeping track of sales calls or following up with potential clients, by letting that person contribute to the training. This does not have to be a time or money consuming activity.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

If, for example, you are trying to find out from one of your team why their colleague didn’t include the requested statistics in a report you were just handed, something along the lines of, “Is he having trouble finding them? For example, “I understand if you want to check in with X. Had a family emergency?”

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Leading Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

For example, if your partner isn’t on board, many people might choose to avoid conflicts between “your-wife-or-your-life” or “your-man-or-your-plan.” For example, starting a lawn service with a mower and a truck will demand far less investment and risk than borrowing a lot of money to buy an existing landscaping company.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 24, 2011

For example, as a designer/writer, my skills are not well applied to bookkeeping or financial management. For example, when my book publisher was hit by Hurricane Wilma, (thus my upcoming book was literally blown away), I turned to graphic design where I had received all my training and contacts—but with a much different business model.

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Coaching Tip

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

A good example of a corporate meme expressed during the financial crisis (even as the subprime crisis worsened) by Charles Prince, former CEO of Citigroup: "As long as the music is playing, you've got to get up and dance," he said. If you view yourself as a 'pragmatist,' for example, find a way to see voicing your values as pragmatic.".

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 8, 2013

Corporate social impact investments can be re-thought of as a way to "de-risk" new models by investing in market innovators, such as social entrepreneurs, who don't typically provide market level returns as Matt Bannick, from the Omidyar Network, explains in the Stanford Social Innovation Review. Consider these examples: 1.

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