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Frontline Festival: Leaders Give Pointers on Creating Connection

Let's Grow Leaders

Communication, the human connection, is the key to personal and career success. Alli Polin of Break the Frame observes that teams are increasingly decentralized and leaders are challenged to create connection when face to face interaction is infrequent at best. Follow William. Follow Wally. Follow Shelley.

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First Look: Leadership Books for November 2024

Leading Blog

Co-authored by Taylor Becker, this memoir provides a unique blend of personal anecdotes and professional wisdom from Wien's decades-long career. Known for his famous "Ten Surprises" and "Life's Lessons" lists, Wien guides readers through the complexities of investment strategy, risk management, and lifelong learning.

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Being a Good Leader is Tough Stuff

Lead Change Blog

They know when to centralize and decentralize to maintain efficiency without sacrificing effectiveness. As I look back over my career, what I find fascinating, puzzling, and sad is how few head-and-heart leaders I’ve worked for. They value traditions while encouraging innovation and creativity. But they don’t stop there.

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Six Rules to Simplify Work

QAspire

I have seen very few reorganization efforts in my career that are focused on the most important aspect of how value is delivered to customers: Simplicity. Simplicity stems from decentralization of power. “

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Culture Counts

Leading Blog

He is the former Chief of News and Public Affairs at Stanford University Medical Center and is the author of Real Leaders Don’t Boss (Career Press, 2012) and Leadership Requires Extra Innings (with Second City Publishing Services, 2013). * * * Like us on Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas.

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Candidate Management During a Crisis

N2Growth Blog

I started my career in executive search right out of college over 13 years ago, so recruiting is work that I’ve always done and always loved. Now 13 years into my career, all of us will have to re-learn how to navigate recruiting during a severe global pandemic that is unprecedented in magnitude.

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Changing The Talent Equation: From Expense to Asset

Rich Gee Group

Restructuring Reporting and Accountability Decentralizing Decision-Making Decentralizing decision-making empowers managers at all levels to take ownership of talent development. The company's comprehensive training programs, wellness initiatives, and career growth opportunities have resulted in high employee satisfaction and retention.