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Deploying AI Requires Understanding What’s Both Possible and Practical

Leading Blog

T HE vast majority of today’s business leaders are either embarking on AI deployment to improve their operations or are considering it. Some 54 percent of organizations say AI has been cost-effective for their business operations. I learned this principle when helping clients brainstorm how best to leverage AI within their operations.

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Southwest Airlines 2011 Results Reflect Benefits of Servant Leadership

Modern Servant Leader

During mergers and acquisitions it is common for companies, especially the acquired, to experience a dip in operational performance. Bucking that trend though, AirTran reflected it’s best operational results ever. Question: What other businesses exemplified servant leadership in 2011? Compensation and Productivity.

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My Best Blogs of 2011

In the CEO Afterlife

So, with the help of WordPress analytics and content judgment, here’s my list of the top ’CEO Afterlife’ blogs of 2011. There has to be a break from day-to-day operations in the process. The Nuts and Bolts of the Strategic Plan [link]. A ‘do-more-of-the-same but better’ attitude will surely result in mediocrity.

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First Look: Leadership Books for April 2023

Leading Blog

Admiral McRaven was honored to receive this honor in 2011 when he took charge of the United States Special Operations Command. When McRaven retired in 2014, he had 37 years as a Navy SEAL under his belt, leading men and women at every level of the special operations community.

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Research Shows How Gig Workers Benefit From Standard Employment Contract

The Horizons Tracker

They discovered that when workers shifted from independent contractors to employees, their flexibility remained, while the company’s operational efficiency improved. The company operates in cities such as San Jose, Santa Monica, San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, and Houston.

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Favorites of 2011: Team Building & Leadership activities / simulations

Mike Cardus

With the end of the year approaching, this week is a great to share some of my favorites of 2011. Favorite Team Building & Leadership Activities + Simulations 2011. DTC Operator. Dimension Time Cost Operator (DTC) – is a tool for for seeing problems differently exploring ideas of extremes in size and cost.

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Video Book Club – Beach Read Edition: Operation Mincemeat

Next Level Blog

Operation Mincemeat is a true story that reads like a novel. Subscribe to Blog Updates via Email or RSS Chart Your Course in 2011 with a Life GPS® Interactive Program Details Here Join me for the.