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Krishen Iyer’s Outline for Middle-Managers Navigating Return-to-Work Anxiety

Strategy Driven

More specifically, it may be difficult for middle-managers to balance their team’s concerns with the organization’s intentions. If you are feeling stuck, here is a step-by-step outline for middle-managers navigating return-to-work anxiety. As a middle manager , empathy matters, especially when retaining talent.

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Brand Surgery ? excerpts from my Marketing Magazine article | In.

In the CEO Afterlife

Brand Surgery – excerpts from my Marketing Magazine article. by John • February 5, 2011 • Branding , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 1 Comment. Now my accountant, my lawyer, my portfolio manager and even my neighbour talk to me about brands. Tags: Branding , Marketing , Nabob Coffee , Strategy.

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Do Vulture Cultures still prevail in Business? | In the CEO Afterlife

In the CEO Afterlife

by John • May 2, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership • 1 Comment. When I teach my leadership and collaboration class to middle managers at the Canadain Marketing Association I say to them that the sociopath boss or colleague is a reality. We look at ways to manage around them. Human Resources.

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The CEO as Chief Brand Custodian | In the CEO Afterlife

In the CEO Afterlife

by John • October 17, 2011 • Branding , Human Resources , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 3 Comments. Never in the history of marketing has there been so much talk about branding. With the exception of niche, specialty, and technology markets, I see little evidence of this. Human Resources.

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How to Ignite and Sustain Organizational Growth

Skip Prichard

Companies with a healthy culture gain a positive reputation, not only among employees, but also with customers and the market. It is not an afterthought or a nice-to-have plan that they delegate to human resources to develop. Middle managers are instrumental in creating a deep personal commitment to change.

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In Praise of Average Joes

In the CEO Afterlife

He refused to be blocked by the brick wall that separates management from union in most companies. Bruce, a Marketing Manager who struggled with detail, flourished as a creative resource. In fact, it was Ronnie who took a sledge hammer to that wall and turned it into rubble.

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The Rainmaker 'Fab Five' Blog Picks of the Week - A Look Ahead at 2011

Sales Wolf Blog

SHRM - Society for Human Resource Managment Indispensible for the HR Professional! Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration (ESA) - U.S. Tim Tolan, Fistful of Talent : 2011: Implementing the NO IDIOT RULE Krista Ogburn Francis, Alive HR : To Resolve or Not to Resolve Ben Eubanks, UpstartHR : Put up or Shut up.

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