Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

The elite of higher education would have us believe that leadership can be taught, especially if you are one of the privileged attending classes at a top tier university offering courses in leadership. Either way, we assume that leadership is dependent on personality traits and/or skills. Crisis leadership in action.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2020

O NE OF THE MOST challenging leadership problems is to get people to speak up , especially as it concerns realizing the value of the “small voice in the room.”. a fairly notorious email encryption company both provoking concerns from the NSA but also putting privacy on the map as “the marketing gorilla of the Internet.” They aren’t.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2020

But it only intensifies something we were already seeing in the world of work: organizations need to adapt constantly to keep up with market dynamics. It surveyed top professionals from more than 120 countries about the skills needed for effective leadership in the decade ahead. A recent MIT study underscores this.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 13, 2023

And contractors in the construction industry have long used an extensive form of outsourcing. Partnering to venture jointly Here the borders blur further, as independent organizations partner to design, develop, and/or market particular products and services. He is the author or coauthor of 21 books. Often, both.

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 21, 2023

With two decades of marketing experience and an MBA Degree, Debbie developed her marketing expertise while working in the high-tech industry, the Consumer Marketing Department at Disneyland Paris in France, the nonprofit arena, and the insurance industry. Be sure to visit both her website and her blog.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 12, 2024

Rather than seeing it as an obstacle to overcome, integrate it into your strategic approach to invigorate your high-growth potential and outperform competition under any market condition,” explains Rebecca Homkes , author of the new book, Survive, Reset, Thrive. Yet, resetting and leaning into change is essential. “If

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Skip Prichard

JANUARY 3, 2024

Explore new markets or demographics for your products or services. Positive Actions for Yourself Commit to lifelong learning, whether through books, courses, or seminars. Stay informed about industry trends to keep your business competitive. Foster a culture of open communication for a transparent and supportive environment.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 27, 2021

Leave it to leadership and communications expert, David Grossman , to decide to write a book called, Heart First, Lasting Leadership Lessons From A Year That Changed Everything. It’s a book you’ll want to read and then refer to time after time. And, if you read only one leadership book this year, make it this one.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2019

We will instead show the market what we’re made of.”. How can you differentiate and elevate your organization to gain advantage and increase market share? Assess the market. Where will you see profitable openings in the market? Where might you lose market share in the face of an economic downturn?

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 1, 2014

State of the art management and leadership techniques are continually evolving. In The Innovator’s Dilemma , he looked at why companies struggle with radical innovation in their markets. Magpie science All of this proves that managers across the world are more open to ideas than ever before.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 20, 2016

Organizations of all sizes and industries are reimagining work cultures in this relationship economy. Consequently, servant leadership quickly is becoming the preferred practice for some of the biggest and best companies in the world. In his book “The Speed of Trust,” Stephen M.R. It’s all about the people.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Perhaps it starts within your organization, then within your industry? These individuals, Lemming Leaders, are less focused on adapting best practices to their specific setting and more concerned with being at the “industry standard”. Your bookshelf: Are they all leadership books? The other employees: Do they know you?

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Career Advancement

JULY 19, 2021

Having a high level of specialized knowledge in a niche area will help you stay valuable and marketable. To develop this knowledge, attend industry conferences, networking with experts you admire. Take classes, and read books and articles by leading experts. Highly specialized knowledge. Get their contact info and share ideas.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 27, 2018

We often dedicate time to challenges requiring immediate attention—we wait until a layoff, merger, or burnout before we dust off the resume, only to find that the market and required skills have shifted since we last interviewed. As technology advances, social media is becoming increasingly critical to careers across all industries.

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 9, 2017

One of the hottest themes in management and leadership today is the importance of understanding the introvert at work. Research points out that while nearly half the population is introverted, extroverts hold the majority of leadership roles. The following is a guest piece by Kate Rodriguez. Here’s how: 1.

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Skip Prichard

JANUARY 10, 2022

Radhika Dutt presents a different approach in her book Radical Product Thinking. Radhika’s experience building products in numerous industries is evident in every chapter. In a growing economy where credit was plentiful, the tech industry has repeatedly chanted the innovation mantra “Fail fast, learn fast.” Radhika Dutt.

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Leading Blog

JULY 10, 2019

M ANY of today’s leaders are saying: I know leadership is about people, not tasks; effectiveness, not efficiency. Not every industry needs the latest artificial intelligence, but everyone is feeling the pinch of staying on the leading edge of technology. The Benefits of Engaging Leadership. Align Vision and Values. “I

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The Practical Leader

MAY 8, 2024

This was based on a strategic plan that took months of senior management time, market studies, financial analysis, and more expensive consultants. Managers needed to take more leadership and empower people. His stunted learning showed his stunted leadership. Culture development is intertwined with leadership team development.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Often overlooked by great leaders is that very successful organizational level innovation requires a willingness to take risks, cultural openness to external ideas, and a structure to protect non-traditional ideas as they develop and prove value through proofs of concept testing. In some industries that is daunting.

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Skip Prichard

AUGUST 28, 2023

Compassionate Leadership The world today is in dire need of positive, empathetic, and compassionate leadership, and this need is beautifully addressed in the book, Don’t Wait for Someone Else to Fix It. Doug Lennick is the founding CEO of think2perform , a high-performance leadership development firm.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 10, 2024

In this captivating interview with The HR Digest , Josh Bersin opens up about the transformative milestones that have defined his remarkable career. This interview transcends mere conversation; it is a masterclass in HR strategy delivered by one of the industry’s foremost thought leaders.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2012

The seven facts he presents are clearly articulated in this very straightforward book. Here, McBean shares the importance of leadership: Being a leader sounds like a great thing to be -- and it certainly is. Here, McBean shares the importance of leadership: Being a leader sounds like a great thing to be -- and it certainly is.

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Leading Blog

JULY 25, 2019

New startups appear out of nowhere and challenge not only established companies, but entire industries. This is where the successful startups have excelled -- taking what exists and challenging it to either create something new with more value or open up to new target groups. W E LIVE IN the age of the entrepreneur.

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Experience to Lead

JUNE 8, 2023

Michael is an author of two best-selling books, a keynote speaker and a thought leader and subject matter adviser. At the core of CCDI’s approach is the point that IDEA is a business imperative to all business verticals, industries and sectors. This has a significant and positive impact on talent retention.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 26, 2016

There’s agile marketing, introduced by thought leaders at CMG. There’s probably no other topic that has the same level of emphasis across industries and geographies. In our book OutManeuver we detail a new competitive strategy that leverages speed, agility, insight and innovation to win the most at the least possible cost.

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Skip Prichard

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Reprinted with permission from the book, Outward Bound Lessons to Live a Life of Leadership by Mark Brown, Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc. I observed this power of mission-driven servant leadership multiple times during my career. took over leadership from their fathers. This is an excerpt. Serving Others.

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Skip Prichard

JANUARY 21, 2021

Understanding how to tap your own entrepreneurial superpowers is the premise of The Entrepreneur’s Faces: How Makers, Visionaries and Outsiders Succeed , a new book by Jonathan Littman and Susanna Camp. The author of ten books, five of his works have been optioned for films. Tell us about the background of your book collaboration.

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CO2

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Aaron Hobbs is president of RISE ( Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment), a trade association in Washington DC that advocates on behalf of businesses that manufacture, formulate, and distribute pesticides for commercial and residential markets. I’d read a book and found the author offered to coach. Why do I do that?

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 2, 2012

My largest client is in the apparel industry with a multiplicity of brand names. So, how does leadership really play out in this type of non-hierarchical organization? So, how does leadership really play out in this type of non-hierarchical organization? When you think about it this is the highest form of leadership anyway.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 12, 2023

Bob Lisser, author and business strategist, unveils the secrets to unlocking this growth advantage in his book aptly titled The Growth Advantage. The Growth Advantage serves as a comprehensive blueprint for companies seeking to thrive and gain a decisive edge in their respective industries.

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 22, 2016

This is another installment of excerpts from my book manuscript of “More Human: A Journey To The Heart Of Great Leadership”. This excerpt tells two very contrasting stories about a job of leadership that is never, ever, easy – having to let people go. Why are you doing this – you don’t have a Marketing staff.

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Modern Servant Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

We continue the servant leadership interview series with a real treat. I was honored to have Jim Hunter sit down for an interview on Servant Leadership. Jim has over 30 years of experience teaching and consulting on servant leadership principles. Steve: It’s Leadership 291, it’s called, “Becoming an Influential Leader”.

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Modern Servant Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

We continue the servant leadership interview series with a real treat. I was honored to have Jim Hunter sit down for an interview on Servant Leadership. Jim has over 30 years of experience teaching and consulting on servant leadership principles. Steve: It’s Leadership 291, it’s called, “Becoming an Influential Leader”.

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Miles Anthony Smith

AUGUST 7, 2018

29 Leadership Experts Share Their Top 19 Leadership Competencies & Behaviors for Success (Plus Leaderboard) It seems that the world has a lack of leadership these days, doesn’t it? Why does poor leadership seem to be such an epidemic in government, business, and nonprofits?

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

No matter what field or industry you work in, one thing that all leaders share in common is the necessity of having an extensive toolkit at their disposal. In addition, you may have put together great content for that Human Resources talk, but tomorrow you are talking to the marketing team. and “ How to be a Presentation God ”.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 11, 2021

Eisenmann features all his research findings and expert advice in his new book, Why Startups Fail. Eisenmann : There are lots of excellent books about how to succeed as an entrepreneur, and aspiring founders should read them. If you launch a beverage brand or a fashion apparel company, industry experience is super valuable.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Let me be clear: leadership and diversity should have nothing to do with one another. This blog was recently nominated for Kevin Eikenberry’s Best Leadership Blogs of 2010 , and I noticed recently that Kevin was taking heat from the gender police for having only one woman on the list of nominees.

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