Leadership

Productivity – Up or Down?

Posted by on Oct 15, 2009

What can be learned from Super Bowl players, that you can apply to change management and the tasks involved? Read about the traits of Rex Grossman, Lovie Smith and Brian Urlacher!

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Correlating Competencies: To Each Industry Its Own

Posted by on Sep 30, 2009

Talent research firm Bersin & Associates found the competencies that drive growth and profitability differ across 4 different industries. Find out what these critical competencies are, and the larger trends identified in high-performing organizations.

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“To Get What You Want Don’t Go With Your Gut.” Wait…What?!

Posted by on Sep 29, 2009

What do you do when an unsettling event occurs? Your immediate response often determines the (adverse) outcome. Try this different approach of responding to a desired outcome!

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Boost Performance By Doing Good

Posted by on Sep 25, 2009

How can you motivate your top talent to spur growth and renewal? Research by Sylvia Ann Hewitt, economist and member of the World Economic Forum Council, suggest - Altruism. Read examples of how corporate programs make good business and give back to their communities!

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Compensation is on the Rise in 2007

Posted by on May 15, 2009

Survey on compensation trends by NFI Research reflects a likely increase due to: Business conditions, Performance and Employee retention.

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Survey: Most Companies Do Poor to Average Job Integrating New Managers

Posted by on Apr 15, 2009

Why do companies falter when integrating newly recruited managers and executives into their organizations? Here are 3 key areas to offer support that would improve the performance and retention of newly recruited managers.

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Why you should welcome the naysayer

Posted by on Mar 31, 2009

We need not view naysayers as obstacles. But just how can naysayers strengthen our nerves or sharpen our skill? By remaining objective and positive in your thinking, you will realize they can point out valid hurdles or challenges you haven’t seen!

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Crafting Leadership via Ram Charan

Posted by on Feb 15, 2009

Ram Charan is one of the world’s most influential business advisors. In the book, Know-How: The 8 Skills That Separate People Who Perform From Those Who Don’t, Charan outlines the key attributes of truly great leaders. Read about these 8 know-hows of running a business, that are the bedrock of success!

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A Lesson from the NBA: Test the Product & Consult the Players

Posted by on Jan 15, 2009

What can we learn from NBA and the failure of a synthetic basketbll that was tauted as a union of revolutionary design and breakthrough material? Read why you need to test the product introduced and consult your users for reviews to reduce blockages to success!

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Leading Leaders: How to Manage Smart, Talented, Rich, And Powerful People

Posted by on Dec 31, 2008

The most valuable people in and around an organization are often difficult to manage. So how can we develop personal relationships with these movers and shakers, and leverage their expertise for better decision-making? Read how to carry out 7 Daily Tasks of Leadership, to manage other leaders.

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