Jonathan Whistman, Author, The Sales Boss: The Real Secret to Hiring Training and Managing a Sales Team Any business leader understands that their results depend largely on a team of people and the quality of efforts made by those people. The greatest leaders however, understand people’s inherent need to belong and leverage this insight into […]
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John T. Montford and Joseph Daniel McCool, Authors, BOARD GAMES: Straight Talk For New Directors And Good Governance Board memberships are no longer a “safe harbor” for college fraternity brothers and high-powered friends a CEO or board chair may have met during his or her career. Today’s boards and their directors now face unprecedented scrutiny related to
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On August 2, 2016 the Rio Olympics gave us a gift—the perfect metaphor for the intersection of absurdity and danger—a kayaker capsized after hitting a rogue sofa in Guanabara Bay. Apparently, although highly skilled and highly trained, this particular kayaker had no knowledge or training for what he should do should he encounter submerged furniture
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I know many companies feel that if you don’t take care of your customer, somebody else will. At Micrel, the semiconductor company that I ran for 37 years, I told my employees that they were number one. One of my strongest beliefs is that if you don’t take care of your employees, they are not
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Dr. William A. Schiemann, CEO, Metrus Group Who wouldn’t like to be more fulfilled? If you’re not feeling totally fulfilled, you’re not alone. Even if you are fulfilled, the odds are that many of your managers and employees are not, according to new study conducted by Metrus Institute. In fact, few Millennials and only some Gen Xers
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If you knew you were going to get a big influx of business would you be more likely to hire people. If you had a handle on where interest rates were headed might you think about getting a loan for new equipment? If you thought the economy was going to improve would you launch a
Justin E. Crawford, Founder, Agents of Efficiency There are good reasons people take pride in DIY, but it can be a trap for small-business owners. It sucks precious time away from focusing on the core of the business — and there’s nothing more valuable than your time. What makes things worse for small-business owners stuck in the
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Mike Canning, Strategy & Innovation Leader, Deloitte Consulting LLP In my leadership role, I am fortunate to have the opportunity to work with some of the most innovative and dynamic leaders in business. In the face of a challenging and quickly changing global marketplace, I see many leaders who are thoughtful in their management approach, and respond
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At this very moment leaders everywhere are taking pause and asking questions they don’t always ask. News that employees of Wells Fargo created fictitious accounts – and put honest consumers at risk in the process – should have every leader assessing important dynamics within their organization. Yet, will they see the whole picture – and
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Vanessa Williams and Matt Gordon Understanding the benefits available in a severance package is essential to protecting yourself and your family. Have the conversation now, so you don’t regret it later. Focus on the end as much as on the beginning. Think of this scenario: After weeks of preparation, four rounds of interviews, and proving
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