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We Need More “Heart and Soul” in the Age of “Mind and Strength”

Michael Lee Stallard

When relationships with customers are not established or nurtured, such as in my wife’s case, an opportunity to develop customer loyalty is missed. When relationships fail among colleagues, communication breaks down and rivalries develop that reduce cooperation and team spirit. Many customers can sense this. why is everyone smiling?

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John Wooden: What the Obituaries Missed

Michael Lee Stallard

The character values, or blocks of the pyramid, were: industriousness, enthusiasm, friendship, loyalty, cooperation, self-control, alertness, initiative, intentness, condition, skill, and team spirit. .&# Integral to meeting his standards was achieving the character values reflected in what he called “the Pyramid of Success.”

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What Are “Sustainable Values”?

Michael Lee Stallard

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How to Create Remarkable Teams PART 2 – Collaboration

Ask Atma

Integrity – ability to inspire/engender trust and loyalty. In recreating your organization, the way you manage knowledge is crucial. In the past, knowledge management was given scant attention and was basically a default process that arose from other management and sales objectives. ISBN 0262133849.

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Big Data and the Role of Intuition

Harvard Business Review

For example, at Caesars Entertainment — an early and continuing user of analytics in its business — the initial focus was on analytics for customer loyalty and service. CEO Gary Loveman noted that he knew that Caesars (then Harrah’s) had low levels of customer loyalty across its nationwide network of casinos.

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When Your Organization's Decisions are in the Hands of Devils

Harvard Business Review

I couldn't help recalling that social science classic, Albert Hirschman's Exit, Voice, and Loyalty. Laurence Prusak consults to enterprises on matters of knowledge management, learning, and organizational development. Creating and Capitalizing on the Best Management Thinking. Not an attractive option, either.

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The Benefits of Virtual Mentors

Harvard Business Review

The good news is the rapid expansion of social media inside and outside companies has made it possible for aspiring leaders to hone their craft from the very best experts in many domains via the internet or knowledge management (KM) systems. They can become your virtual mentors.

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