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From small sized startups to large scale multi-national enterprises, it is critical to understand andeffectively navigate organizational hierarchies. The chain of command is what usually defines thishierarchical structure where each person reports directly
Many CEOs nod when we talk about focus. “Of course,” they say, “we’re clear about our market.” And then I open their strategy deck. Ten customer segments. Fifteen product variations. A sales team
Dr. Alan R. Zimmerman, Leadership Consultant and author of the “Payoff Principle” In the old world of work, it was all about taking orders. People were expected to park their brains, shut their mouths
Pipeline Inversely Proportional to Performance One thing I’ve noticed that I’ve always found fascinating is that often the size of the pipeline displayed is inversely proportional to performance. Over and over we see
Genchi Genbutsu, The Ultimate ERP and Metrics Based Reporting System Toyota Productions Systems, (TPS) leadership and their employees refer to it as genchi genbutsu. It is one of the most important and powerful
Recently a seasoned salesperson admitted that he is experiencing Sales Call Reluctance. He shared that he has been wildly successful and unstoppable until recently. A shift in his industry has thrown him for
Many widely popular ideas initially were so incredibly unpalatable that they were rejected outright. George Bernard Shaw once said something to this effect: new ideas find resistance in our psyche because they go
People put up with a lot of quirks in their leaders and coworkers just to reduce the drama and keep the peace. But lack of sincerity grates on the nerves. It’s like trying
Nick Vaidya, MS, MBA, PhD (c) Email:https://the-ceo-magazine.com/Nick-Vaidya/LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/nickvaidyaYouTube:youtube.com/channel/UC9OPMJeujF-ImmsFV1OfrHg Nick Vaidya is a Wiley Best-Selling author and a regular columnist for Forbes India and The CEO Magazine. He has worn many hats — from University
By Kris Putnam-Walkerly If this virus is teaching us anything, it’s that we can be responsive and flexible in the face of adversity—at a massive scale. It’s true, we can join the many
By John Futterknecht The word “inspiration” as it applies to leadership has been a point of emphasis in organizations for many years. In fact, almost all our clients highlight inspirational leadership in their
By Bob Johansen As the economy reopens after sheltering in place for months, many aspects of life will reopen at zero—not at the place they were before the shutdown. Recall the concept of zero-based budgeting, which required that all
By Gary Heil and Ryan Heil, Ph.D. Leadership is in crisis. From the capitals of government to the hallways of our educational institutions to the executive suites on Wall Street, effective leadership is
For more than 30 years, Lynne Katzmann has led Juniper Communities, a public company and leader in seniors housing, by prioritizing doing well by doing good. Profits matter (she has investors, after all),
Alyssa Rapp, Author Leadership & Life Hacks: Insights from a Mom, Wife, Entrepreneur & Executive. Good times come with this certainty: They never last. For businesses, that means formidable challenges (a weak economy, new
