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A Manifesto’s Unbridled Power

In the CEO Afterlife

Apple’s is all about existing to make awesome products and operating under deep emotional principles. Mission Statements are full of illusionary and distant visions. Capture Core Values. Apple’s Manifesto is loaded with core values – admitting error, simplifying, collaborating, innovating, demanding excellence. Tell the Truth.

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My Best Blogs of 2011

In the CEO Afterlife

There has to be a break from day-to-day operations in the process. Why Mission Statements Suck [link]. Strategic Plans have to start with deep strategic thought and the right conviction. A ‘do-more-of-the-same but better’ attitude will surely result in mediocrity.

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Possibility Maximizer: The Conference Board

Sales Wolf Blog

SHRM - Society for Human Resource Managment Indispensible for the HR Professional!  Numerous forecasting models are based off economic indicators like the Consumer Confidence Index and it is critical that you follow and understand how these leading indicators relate to your organization's operations. License. .

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Why Mission Statements Suck | In the CEO Afterlife

In the CEO Afterlife

Why Mission Statements Suck. by John • June 13, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Strategy • 1 Comment. Exxon Mobil Corporation’s mission is an example of a poor statement. The statement may be true, but it sure as hell isn’t motivating. Human Resources.

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Top Leadership Bloggers’ Recent Best Posts

Michael Lee Stallard

Benjamin McCall presents Compensation, Pay Raises and Becoming a CEO | ReThinkHR – (ReThink Human Resources) posted at ReThinkHR – (ReThink Human Resources) , saying, “Many employees believe that they are being mistreated. posted at The Engaging Brand.

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The Big Picture of Business – Biggest Excuses They Use… and You Should Avoid: Rationales and Reasons Why Businesses Fail

Strategy Driven

Our human resources department takes care of that. Not engaging in planning for future operations: So what are you gonna do about it? Not engaging in planning for future operations: So what are you gonna do about it? We have a Mission Statement. Here are some of the common mis-statements that people make.