Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

In fact, deep lessons can be taught from aviation for most industries and companies who want to operate efficiently and effectively across organizational silos — those insidious barriers that wreak havoc on a company’s efficiency, collaboration, and, ultimately, its bottom line. They result in information hoarding and lack of communication.

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 11, 2011

by John • December 11, 2011 • Branding , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 1 Comment. I was Nabob’s VP of Marketing, a 32 year-old disciple of an excellent turnaround CEO – a fellow by the name of Hugo Powell who eventually moved on to Interbrew (now Anheuser-Busch InBev ) as CEO. Human Resources.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Needing a way to capture and document this event, I recruited Dan Evans , our Chief Marketing Officer , to join me on a journey that would span over 42,000 miles on four continents ( 11 countries total, including stops ) to interview and record sessions with experts in the science and art of leadership.

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In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 1, 2011

by John • August 1, 2011 • Branding , Marketing • 0 Comments. At that time, Bristol-Myers also marketed a slew of also-rans such as Ipana and Fact Toothpaste, Vitalis Hair Tonic, Softique Bath Oil and Mum and Trig Deodorant. In the CEO Afterlife. Main menu Home. Leadership. Old Brands. Last Stands. Where are they now?

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Some 80% of government contracts are never put up for bid, and if a contract is under a certain dollar amount, government agencies are under no obligation to issue a bid notice. In addition, when your bid is the first time a government agency learns of your company, you can be sure your proposal is heading for the bottom of the pile.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 20, 2010

After all, women have traditionally been seen as the mainstay volunteer core for many charities, so it makes sense that while many may not have the free time to give to causes, perhaps they are making up for it with funding. Because as is the case so often – it’s all about the power of the bottom line. What do you think?

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In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

Sure, it isn’t business as usual, and yes, every CEO has to make some moves to shore up sales and profits. In a crisis, whether short or long-term, the most senior people in the organization need to step up and offer innovative solutions to the issues hammering the bottom-line. It may be, but it isn’t smart.

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Sales Wolf Blog

JULY 9, 2010

SHRM - Society for Human Resource Managment Indispensible for the HR Professional! Prahalad, but you'll also get the thoughts and opinions of business professionals from successful start-ups, non-profits, and boutique enterprises that serve very specific niches in their respective markets. License. .

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Strategy Driven

JULY 21, 2021

Scaling up your business will improve efficiency, boost productivity, and increase your bottom line. According to business.com , your growth plan should include information on business expansion opportunities, financial goals, and a growth marketing strategy. Outsourcing is one of the most effective ways to scale up a business.

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In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 1, 2011

by John • August 1, 2011 • Branding , Marketing • 0 Comments. At that time, Bristol-Myers also marketed a slew of also-rans such as Ipana and Fact Toothpaste, Vitalis Hair Tonic, Softique Bath Oil and Mum and Trig Deodorant. In the CEO Afterlife. Main menu Home. Leadership. Old Brands. Last Stands. Where are they now?

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Sales Wolf Blog

JUNE 25, 2010

SHRM - Society for Human Resource Managment Indispensible for the HR Professional!  Today I would like to highlight a great resource that comes out each month from LinkUp that will help you keep tabs on which direction the employment market is moving.  Enjoy!

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 14, 2011

by John • April 14, 2011 • Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 1 Comment. In their minds, they have colluded to negate price wars that ravage bottom lines. As much as ‘branded’ companies pride themselves on being ‘value-added’ marketers, they continually exchange ‘price buyers’ with their competition. Leadership.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 2, 2020

Marketing. A great marketing strategy plays a key role in setting a business up for success. It generates brand awareness, consumer loyalty, and, of course, assists in maximizing conversions to boost that all-important bottom line. The right marketing technology can help a business to reach its full potential.

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Chart Your Course

AUGUST 14, 2012

According to their human resource department, it is harder to get a job at Zappos than to be accepted at Harvard Business School. It has a huge impact on the bottom line. 9) Customer and market focus. TOOLS, PRODUCTS and RESOURCES The Great Workplace. Creating “happiness” is not just an altruistic thing to do.

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In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 5, 2015

In Theodore Levitt’s The Marketing Imagination , the renowned marketing professor said there was no such thing as a commodity, only people who think like commodities. Differentiation is still the name of the marketing game. Several big brand marketers have fallen on their own swords in their effort to drive growth.

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Sales Wolf Blog

MAY 21, 2010

SHRM - Society for Human Resource Managment Indispensible for the HR Professional!   The bottom line is that resources like this are increasingly rare in today's short-sighted business world.    I highly suggest you head to their website and check out the Buck Consultants knowledge resources. 

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 1, 2021

More than a hundred years ago, Frederick Taylor’s Scientific Management laid the foundations for modern human resource management. In a study by PwC, 72% of business leaders said AI can enable workers to focus on meaningful work , while 34% of business leaders said AI can help free up time for more meaningful, valuable work.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Recognize the importance of customer service to the bottom line. Executives frequently focus on analyzing the company’s profit and loss to determine where the company is over-spending and being wasteful, and then figure out how to reduce expenses to drive more profit to the bottom line. Traditional branding is an old paradigm.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JUNE 26, 2011

2. Building the Plan From the Bottom Up. tell me, who is going take all that time to teach them enough about the business and the market to add value? Human Resources. 5 principles of simplicity via @ matthewemay [link] Humans need a reminder RT @ hunterwalk Good design teaches. Search My Site.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Diversity is about so much more than human resources issues. It is a mindset that must permeate organizations from top-down as well as bottom-up. In either, one element still sinks to the bottom. It opens your services to additional market niches. It means making the most of the organization that we can.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 22, 2020

Companies with a healthy culture gain a positive reputation, not only among employees, but also with customers and the market. Left to its own devices, culture often bubbles up negatively, hurting the growth and success of the company. It is not an afterthought or a nice-to-have plan that they delegate to human resources to develop.

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Leading with Trust

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Data abounds supporting the bottom-line and societal benefits of diverse groups whether as boards of directors, mock juries or product developers. It starts with self-leadership and requires leading across your peers, and up to your boss. Jon Lockhorst shares his insights in, How Successful Managers Lead Up, Across, Down, and Inward.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 2, 2020

Presently, IT businesses have a lot of requirements and various tasks to be done from design, content creation up to development, marketing, and administrative work. Every task is important and requires human resources. Let’s get to the bottom of the beneficial and negative impacts of each practice. Bottom line.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 5, 2019

Many of those skills aren’t the kinds of things that project managers will pick up without either several years of experience or a carefully-plotted training effort. Still, in a job market where even the least-qualified competition holds industry standard certifications, every effort must be made to stand out. Web Development.

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 19, 2019

It’s a similar finding to that provided by an analysis of startups in rural Switzerland, which found that human capital was vital, and with many rural communities lacking comparable human resources to their urban counterparts, it’s imperative that entrepreneurs work extra hard to develop the networks they require.

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Chart Your Course

DECEMBER 28, 2017

This year, many, if not most, employers will wake up to the realization that what they have done in the past will not work going forward. Some companies, particularly start-ups, will not even consider hiring an employee full-time, before s/he has completed at least six months as a contractor.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 1, 2014

Our human resources department takes care of that. Money covers up a lot of ills. The savvy business executive or advisor will offer pro-active follow-ups. Our company has got the most up to date technology. In reality, no single market shift speaks completely for itself. That’s just the way he-she is.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

Human Resources technology decisions are driven by a need to access information and report on it meaningfully. Email This Post | Print Post | Sign up for our Email Newsletter Speak Your Mind Tell us what youre thinking. Learn the value of an Enterprise Content Management system for HR professionals. Click here to cancel reply.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

and President of The Working Circle, a management consultancy providing organizational development, human resources, and team building training and coaching. Improve productivity, Enhance the bottom line… StrategyDriven Premium Subscriber Login Align Your Organization and Become StrategyDriven! Click here to cancel reply.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 18, 2023

Newsletters are not only a great way to keep your employees informed, but they can also have a positive impact on your bottom line. According to a study by the Direct Marketing Association, email newsletters have an average ROI of $38 for every $1 spent. Make sure the body of your email is interesting enough to hold their attention.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 20, 2016

Another natural by-product of continuously funding research and development at double-digits, particularly organic new product development, in essence demands focus on the company’s top revenue line and minimizes distractions on bottom line earning initiatives. Said differently, grow the top and the bottom will follow.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 29, 2010

Slowly, we are seeing a shift from a buyer’s to a seller’s labor market. There may be a high unemployment problem but HR executives are still complaining about a significant skill gap, that is, a difference in proficiency between the majority of individuals in the market for jobs and those that companies want in their labor force.

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Modern Servant Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

For the full interview, see the video at the bottom of this post. You can also consider a business that awakens a massive industry then dominates the market shares globally at the same time, busting misconceptions about the way the food service industry must treat employees. $16 Interview Highlights. Full Transcript. Ben: Hi everybody.

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Modern Servant Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

For the full interview, see the video at the bottom of this post. You can also consider a business that awakens a massive industry then dominates the market shares globally at the same time, busting misconceptions about the way the food service industry must treat employees. $16 Interview Highlights. Full Transcript. Ben: Hi everybody.

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HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2024

In an exclusive interview with HR Digest, Trent Henry, EY’s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), shares key strategies driving EY’s commitment to diversity, innovation, employee well-being, and leadership development. The data also helps EY manage its workforce to meet current and future market demands.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

It is a mindset that permeates organizations from top-down as well as bottom-up. That means doing things correctly the first time, without wasting counter-productive time in cleaning up mistakes. Life-threatening experiences (loss of business or market share, economic recession) signal the urgency for the team to collaborate.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 31, 2015

Take ownership of planning programs, rather than abdicate them to human resources or accounting people. Niche consultants place emphasis in the areas where they have training, expertise and staff support for implementation.and will market their services accordingly. Predict the biggest crises that can beset your company.

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