Linda Henman, President, Henman Performance Group Why do some people trust their instincts, push forward and win, while others stumble to erroneous conclusions and then steadfastly defend their bad decisions? Why do some people rush to make bad decisions while others take their time and then make bad decisions? Whether thinking quickly or slowly, we rely […]
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Mostafa Sayyadi, Author, Leading Between the Lines Today‘s globalized nature of business is placing more pressure on companies to employ change management leaders who are capable to build learning companies. There are many studies that focus on the organizational factors that drive organizational innovation. Structure is one such area that plays a critical role and is
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Recently, my seven-year-old granddaughter told me about an exciting day they had at her school. John Mabry, former St. Louis Cardinals player and current batting coach for the team, paid a visit to Julie’s second-grade class. I asked Julie what Mr. Mabry’s speech had been about, but she informed me he didn’t deliver a prepared
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Ruth Saunders, Author, Marketing in the Boardroom: Winning the Hearts and Minds of the Board Introduction An unfortunate but familiar scenario frequently plays out. A team comes up with a breakthrough idea that could not only drive short term growth but also ensure long-term financial stability. But once in the boardroom it all falls apart, with
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Patrick J. Stroh, President, Mercury Business Advisors CEOs and entrepreneurs never get a moment’s rest. You pour tremendous volumes of blood, sweat and tears into creating and launching your new product or business—and then, before you have a chance to catch your breath, all that hard work is in jeopardy of becoming irrelevant. Customers are
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When senior leaders consistently make good decisions, little else matters; when they make bad decisions, nothing else matters. Effective decision-making stands at the center of executive leadership and organizational success. As leaders climb the ladder to top positions, others call on them regularly to solve problems and occasionally to make decisions. At the top, these
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John S. Medley, PhD As an entrepreneur or chief executive officer, you may find yourself to be successful because you believe in yourself, a higher being, or you practice a daily routine of a healthful diet, exercise, and rest. Thus, you may feel that you are a master of your domain and in possession of
Bill Ballester During my years as a coach and business consultant, I have been asked many times if there is a secret to winning. I know of no secret; however, I have a very simple answer: ———- teams that solve the most problems win. The answer is that simple: “Those who solve the most problems
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