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Not Winston Churchill’s finest financial hours
The legendary leader’s political successes were continually undermined by his financial and business failures.July 22, 2019 by Daniel AkstIt’s time for CMOs to rally a cross-functional approach to customer experience
Businesses have realized the importance of building an outside-in culture. Now chief marketing officers have an opportunity to lead by engaging their C-suite colleagues in the change.July 19, 2019 by Denise DahlhoffThe wisdom of Charles Handy
In his new book, the renowned business thinker and philosopher passes on his experiences of life, work, and how not to fall into the management trap.July 16, 2019 by Charles HandyHow to discover your organization’s story
Asking questions about what leaders and colleagues value can unearth authentic narratives.July 15, 2019 by Josh LevsPeter Drucker’s favorite leadership writer
As leadership memoirs go, the lessons and life-and-death stakes in Anabasis by Xenophon are hard to beat.July 12, 2019 by Theodore KinniA winning effort
In his new book, Neil Irwin finds that people who succeed in management careers do so by trying new things, learning from failures, and embracing changes in direction.July 11, 2019 by Mark GimeinGet ready for the “you’re it” moment
Growing into a meta-leader gives you the tools to skillfully manage any situation.June 26, 2019 by Leonard J. Marcus, Eric J. McNulty, Joseph M. Henderson, and Barry C. DornWhy living your values takes work
Recent brain research shows how you can increase your credibility as a leader.June 21, 2019 by Elizabeth DotyStrategy talk: How strategy differs for nonprofits
Organizations that don’t have a profit imperative still need to answer three critical questions.June 18, 2019 by Ken FavaroThe fortune at the bottom of the org chart
How inexperienced and entry-level colleagues can deliver some of your biggest opportunities.June 17, 2019 by Josh LevsHow productivity tracking can empower employees
It’s important to know what your workforce is actually doing, yet many employees balk at being monitored. But if monitoring is done right, employees benefit.June 10, 2019 by John GarveyRelated tags: difficult conversations, leadership, management techniques, motivation, organizations, personnel, productivityLearn to pivot like a dolphin
Get yourself unstuck by paying close attention to cues and experimenting until you figure out what’s needed of you.June 3, 2019 by Adam KahaneUpdate your leadership skills to bridge the digital–human divide
Classic “soft skills” need new definitions and applications for workplaces of the future.May 31, 2019 by Jesse SostrinManagerial hubris brought down MacArthur
As the general’s example shows, too much confidence and pride are a recipe for leadership disasters.May 29, 2019 by Theodore KinniRethinking Brand You
Excellence provocateur Tom Peters sharpens the career advice he’s been giving for the past 20 years.May 24, 2019 by Art KleinerHow new leaders can step out of the shadow of a legendary CEO
Five game-changing practices to help those waiting in the wings succeed. For further insights, read “Succeeding the long-serving legend in the corner office.”May 15, 2019Succeeding the long-serving legend in the corner office
According to the 19th annual CEO Success study by PwC’s Strategy&, boards and new CEOs can reduce the risk associated with handing off the baton after a long tenure. See also “How new leaders can step out of the shadow of a legendary CEO.”May 15, 2019 by Per-Ola Karlsson, Martha Turner, and Peter GassmannThe case for general excellence
In his new book, Range, David Epstein argues that although specialization has its virtues, businesses need people with wide horizons and ranges of interests in order to succeed.May 14, 2019 by Daniel AkstDon’t be a “leader”
Successful leaders must recognize that their role is much more than the endgame of a specialist. Leading requires constant learning and a balance of specialized and broad knowledge.May 10, 2019 by Eric J. McNultyRelated tags: agility, careers, decision making, effectiveness, experts, leadership, leadership developmentThree ways to better understand disappointments at work
The next time you’re confounded by an unexpected or confusing situation at work, use these practical strategies to move forward with greater success. For further insights, read “Three ways to demystify disappointments at work.”May 3, 2019Bad meetings no more
In his new book, UNC-Charlotte professor Steven Rogelberg offers an evidence-based guide to holding better meetings.April 30, 2019 by Theodore KinniThree ways to demystify disappointments at work
When things don’t go the way you expect them to, you can use practical strategies to better understand the situation and move forward with greater success. See also “Three ways to better understand disappointments at work.”April 25, 2019 by Jesse SostrinIn praise of the purposeless company
No purpose? No problem. Create customers, care for employees, be a good citizen, and make money instead.April 18, 2019 by Theodore KinniHow business schools can change the world
Experiential learning approaches that give management students exposure to adversity can help create empathetic leaders who are motivated to build a more equitable, sustainable future.April 15, 2019 by Deepa KrishnanRelated tags: education, global perspective, india, inequality, leadership, management, sustainability
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