Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Between surging demand, labor shortages, outdated air traffic management, and travel reservation I.T. systems, air travel feels a bit more like a chore than like a treat. Even worse, functional processes — finance, human resources, sales, etc. That’s the first step in improving processes. In the U.S.,

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Industry Stage-Gate Organization Company 267

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

Walking into these organizations is often like traveling back in time 20 years. The mandates for compliance along with the accompanying maze of bureaucratic processes and procedures, will often take precedence over doing the right thing. link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.]

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Chris Brady

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

and a Winner Announced Blog powered by TypePad Member since 09/2007 Author Chris Bradys Leadership Blog Chris Bradys Home Page Chris Bradys Rascal Tweets Chris Bradys FaceBook Chris Bradys YouTube Chris Bradys Fan Page-Rascal Nation Chris Brady on LinkedIn  It is authenticity in courageous display.

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QAspire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

That choice of living a remarkable life starts with waking up to our current realities, setting your terms for the unconventional life, challenging the status quo, undertaking contrarian adventures, building serious competence, organizing your personal finances, living in possibilities and thinking about your legacy now. Don’t Kill It!

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Chris Brady

MAY 2, 2010

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 15, 2010

My other option is to use the small lightweight laptop I use for travel. Coming up with Creative Solutions I am fascinated by the creative process. I can then choose the correct word from a list of possible word options, but I have to hope it’s on the list. Otherwise, I have to revert to Ctrl V. Do you find. Want that job?

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Chris Brady

JUNE 6, 2010

Most of us, it seems, crash and bang around the pages of our personal stories, breaking glass and hearts in the process. Note to readers: I would recommend that anyone involved in leadership of any sort re-read that last one again and again. Regrets litter the wake left behind a life full of mistakes and illusions.

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Blog Letter Sports Learning-by-Doing 118

Marshall Goldsmith

JANUARY 27, 2014

Leaders who identify desired behavior to change, involve their co-workers in the change process, and follow-up are much more likely to improve. Even when the coach is local, travel time can exceed the actual time spent coaching. Experience difficulties while searching for high-quality leadership development tools.

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360-Degree Feedback Long-term Globalization Tools 121

Chris Brady

DECEMBER 30, 2010

First, let's cover the basics, which are given more depth of treatment in Orrin Woodward and my book, Launching a Leadership Revolution.  Goals are actually quite easy to set; the process is painless, quick, and costs nothing. You know at work I have to do this process and we work hard to ensure we cover all of your points.

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Goal Blog Letter Open-book 134

Chris Brady

MARCH 22, 2010

  From the Amazon River and Acai berry harvesting, to a processing facility, to a jungle island school, to the many different initiatives comprising the MORE Project, to the favellas of Niteroi, this was an exhilarating and emotional trip. .  I have posted a new photo album in the margin for anyone interested. 

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Project Humphrey Travel Letter 51

Chris Brady

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

It was mounted on an Ass adorned with garlands and gorgeous trappings, and a grand procession of priests and pages followed it through the streets. Nor is anyone a real leader who pursues the position of leadership solely for self aggrandizement and gain.

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Servant Leader Letter Blog Travel 106

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

I also argued in my last post that the CEO has a critical and unique role to play in process improvement, enabling a companys activities to be redesigned across functions and divisions. If the CEO doesnt play this role, process improvement stays comfortably within functional boundaries. He wasnt a process manager.

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Process CEO Insurance Banking 15

Chris Brady

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Worse, these are the thought processes people uncritically buy into when confronted with the high achievement of others. "Had some good breaks," say others. "Yup, knew the right people." " "Plus, he was at the right place at the right time. " "Plus, he was at the right place at the right time."

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Chris Brady

MARCH 4, 2010

link] Posted by: Monty deMayo | March 05, 2010 at 08:43 AM The journey/process in removing these things in our lives have a endless amount of teaching for us all, you can learn from those around you as they work on them and yourself, thanks Chris for sharing the truth!!! Your example, growth and leadership is duely noted and appreciated.

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Letter Blog Sports Learning-by-Doing 123

Chris Brady

SEPTEMBER 4, 2010

and a Winner Announced Blog powered by TypePad Member since 09/2007 Author Chris Bradys Leadership Blog Chris Bradys Home Page Chris Bradys Rascal Tweets Chris Bradys FaceBook Chris Bradys YouTube Chris Bradys Fan Page-Rascal Nation Chris Brady on LinkedIn

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Blog Letter Learning-by-Doing Travel 117

Chris Brady

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

The inherent problem with our partisan political process is that the very essence of its structure imbibes a false assumption. 'Hooray for our side,' they yell, 'All of our problems can be neatly packaged in a ten second soundbite and blamed on the other side,' we are repeatedly led to believe.

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Banking Price Politics Letter 110

Chris Brady

DECEMBER 13, 2010

It didn't matter that we were surrounded by a hundred busy travelers eagerly making their way around us in the world's busiest airport, this was one of those moments you just don't miss. In the process, the Open can communicate the depth of our commitment to community building. I turned, amidst the crowd, to discern why.

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Open-book Learning-by-Doing Travel Blog 124

Chris Brady

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

I have seen many friends and family give up being bold in the face of fear and I am thankful that I understand that it is just part of the process! It was on my mind in the morning, afternoon, evening, and night. As my tee shirt at the time said: I ate, drank, slept, walked, talked, breathed, and lived motorcycles; specifically, motocross.

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Blog Learning-by-Doing Letter Travel 103

Chris Brady

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Wouldn't it be nice if the inevitable aging process instead froze smile lines on our faces; if our most dominant facial expression indicated happiness and contentment? Scam Orrin Woodward and Me out of a free book!) It might freeze that way!" It's " It's a silly little thing parents say to kids.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

For example, if an employee is constantly travelling, you might consider assigning them to a desk job until life stabilizes. Be sure to check on their well-being and to provide positive encouragement and reinforcement as the process continues. Now she writes about business and finance and finds her work-life balance far more enjoyable.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 30, 2016

They find that the process is a distraction to their people, that it does not deliver all the cost savings they anticipated, and that many of the costs they do eliminate soon creep back in, making the whole effort feel futile. In another company, commercial discounts was essentially a black box for the finance chief and CEO.

Zero Based Budgeting 9

Zero Based Budgeting Budgeting Supply Chain Company 9

Harvard Business Review

MAY 20, 2016

Facing interconnected operational issues, members of the eight-person senior leadership team were turning against one another. Service increasingly was hit or miss, and Forbes Travel Guide issued a preliminary rating that would have docked the restaurant a star. The technologies and processes that are transforming companies.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 24, 2011

When testing ideas are part of the creative process for product, service, or business development, this triangle must be a business priority: To test product, watch prospects interact with it—whether they use a tool, read a book, choose a necklace, or scan an airline ticket. So when the opportunity arises (i.e., Try new approaches.

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Press Release Discount Sharpe Advertising 100

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 2, 2018

For example, I manage the finances for a team that travels very often, and I’ve been grateful for the intelligent guesswork that my expenses software extracts from receipts using machine learning: the merchant’s name, the dollar amount spent, taxes, and likely expense categorization. Insight Center. Adopting AI.

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Learning-by-Doing Software Technology Travel 11

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 8, 2017

HDP is a third-party administrator with expertise in the development and management of travel surgery programs, providing strategic and operational management of this program. Three key questions employers and providers commonly ask about arrangements like these are: “What is the process to be selected as a site?”

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Health Care Participative System Cost 8

HR Digest

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Leadership Development Are you someone whose professional development goals involve being a leader and taking charge of the field? Then it might be important for you to prioritize leadership development while setting career goals. Assess what leadership means to you and look at career goal examples that fit you best.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Thriving family business leaders know how to manage what neuroscientists have named the “crocodile” brain, so-called because it is controlled by gut emotions; thought processes are limited, and impulse control is nonexistent. Let’s talk that through,” is the type of leadership behavior we see them exhibit. Leadership'

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How To CFO Execution Learning-by-Doing 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 16, 2011

This year my organization decided to give an award for "excellence in leadership," and among the elements of excellence we expect to see in the winner, we're putting one criterion front and center: the nominees' commitment to gender diversity in their leadership ranks.

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Microfinance Diversity Banking Trends 14

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Under the leadership of Anthony Tersigni, Ascension’s president and CEO, the organization has sought to become much more efficient at delivering health care. Ascension centralized functions such as human resources, payroll, travel services, and finance, thereby streamlining operations and saving costs.

Health Care 8

Health Care Insurance Cost Price 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 8, 2017

The list includes a health care company that was once near bankruptcy (DaVita), a software firm whose stock price stagnated for a decade (Microsoft), a travel website that faced overwhelming competition (Priceline), a food giant that seemed to lose its focus (Danone), and a steel company that faced new pressure from lower-cost rivals (ThyssenKrupp).

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Franchising CEO Business Model Strategy 15

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 20, 2014

They can’t wait to play more golf with their pals, travel, hang out with the grandchildren, perhaps spend more time on non-profits, and generally pursue a more relaxed lifestyle. Like my partner, with whom I co-founded our finance services company. David is in a very slow process of retiring.

Compliance 8

Compliance Execution Planning CEO 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Over the last decade, most companies’ digital agendas have focused largely on technology — moving to cloud-based software, modernizing IT infrastructures, adding digital channels, and digitizing business processes. This is a break from the traditional paths of finance, sales, and operations to the top spot.

CEO 8

CEO Marketing Span of Control Sports 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 30, 2013

Most importantly, Schlesinger recommends, "Look at it from your boss's point of view and think about how you can communicate a process for disengagement that is respectful of the situation." Gulati agrees: "Once you've decided to quit and have a last day in mind, you should let your immediate supervisor know and follow due process.".

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Reputation Case Study Short-term Cost 12

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 20, 2016

I also know all too well that, like all strategies, superconsumer strategies can be hard to implement, because of internal processes, misaligned incentives, and organizational structures that are difficult to navigate. Good leadership certainly helps, but more often than not, the organization will revert to business as usual.

Airlines 8

Airlines Energy Self-aware Learning Curve 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

This should remind us that if the proposed TSA boycott reduces air travel by only a fraction of a percent, it offers a golden opportunity to kill and maim thousands more on our nations highways. The tragedy here is that, as with poison ivy and the immune system, there really is no one to blame.

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Airlines Report Guidelines Discount 14

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 26, 2016

Executives and entrepreneurs from all over the world have traveled to Silicon Valley to learn the secrets of its success. Use strong leadership to enable true collaboration. Yet while that kind of leadership is crucial, it’s the ability to tap the collective minds of the organization that drives the business.

Venture Capitalist 8

Venture Capitalist Company Succession Long-term 8

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

There is a real elitist attitude that pervades the industry which tends to be process oriented rather than client oriented. It’s not about the process, it’s about results. Coaching isn’t about esoteric definitions, scripted questions or canned processes. In my opinion this is a huge mistake.

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