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Fueling Innovation: How Microsoft Finally Got It Right

Leading Blog

W E OFTEN THINK of innovation as something visionaries draw out of thin air, like manna from heaven. Here’s an innovation story that’s closer to reality: It’s a story of loss, grit, and renewal. It’s also about a never-too-late approach to innovation that enabled a floundering business to launch a second golden age.

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4 Powerful Communication Strategies for an Unpopular Return to Office Decision

Let's Grow Leaders

In the video above, I share four strategies that can help. Maintaining Team Morale Focus on the Positive : Highlight any potential benefits or opportunities from this change. Focusing on Innovation Think Forward : Discuss how this decision might lead to new opportunities for growth, innovation, and collaboration.

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Beyond Disruption: Innovation Doesn’t Have to Be Disruptive

Leading Blog

D ISRUPTION has become synonymous with innovation. In contrast, nondisruptive innovation is “achieved without disrupting a preexisting market and its associated companies and jobs.” In Beyond Disruption: Innovate and Achieve Growth without Displacing Industries , Blue Ocean Strategy authors W.

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The Power of Moral Support

The Horizons Tracker

They found that having fans and moral support can make a massive difference in how well a team plays. Whether it’s a motivating speech, someone who listens, or just having someone there, moral support is essential in life. This study fills that gap and shows that moral support has a big impact on how well we perform.

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Score More in 2024: 24 Innovative Leadership Goals for the New Year

Modern Servant Leader

Here are 24 innovative leadership goals for the new year – including metrics to measure your progress…. Boost Morale : Does the team feel less engaged or down? Increase morale through great engagement and opportunities. Create AI Strategy: People will not be replaced by AI. It’s the new year and you need new goals.

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Finance Executive Search: Investing in Leadership for Tomorrow

N2Growth Blog

Finance leaders are responsible for setting the vision and strategy of an organization, as well as building and leading high-performing teams. They must possess strong analytical skills to assess financial risks, identify opportunities, and develop and implement effective financial strategies.

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From Fiasco to Opportunity: How to Reframe a Team Setback With Better Words

Let's Grow Leaders

What to Say Next After a Team Setback: Beyond the ‘F’ Word We’ve been there too—project outcomes that don’t meet expectations, missed deadlines, or even complete strategy breakdowns. What could a shift away from this F-bomb do for team morale, project outcomes, and even workplace culture ? How Can We Pivot?”

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