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4 Ways to a Better Bottom Line

Lead Change Blog

Still, studies show that leadership programs are failing at preparing future leaders with the skills needed to excel in today’s global business world. A global mindset is a critical skill parallel to legal, marketing, sales, or strategy. Its training isn’t an optional area of casual interest for employees. Understand customer behavior.

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Use a Brand Council to Help Steer Strategy

Harvard Business Review

David Packard, co-founder of Hewlett-Packard, once observed that “Marketing is too important to be left to the marketing people.” And brand stewardship can no longer be under the exclusive purview of marketing departments and brand managers. Smart companies form brand councils to meet this leadership imperative.

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