article thumbnail

October 2020 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Welcome to the October 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Communication. Diana Peterson-More shared Covid Communication: Spread a Little Kindness.

article thumbnail

Are Bosses Always Over-Confident?

The Horizons Tracker

Strategic nonconformity was measured on any deviation from industry-level means across six categories, including inventory levels, advertising intensity, R&D intensity, and financial leverage. By contrast, when these bosses operate in environments that are not dynamic, they’re more likely to follow the pack.

article thumbnail

Private Equity’s New Phase

Harvard Business Review

But just as rental houses are often given minimal maintenance, leaders of acquired firms brought in only the minimum leadership necessary. In phase three, PE firms are not simply holding companies waiting to dispose of the property, nor are they operating companies seeking to integrate their acquisitions into an existing business.

LBO 8