In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 6, 2013

Some companies brand exceedingly well. This top management ethic is essential to brand resilience. There’s a smorgasbord of reasons why great brands and great companies lose their way. This company lost $5 billion in 2012 and hasn’t made a profit since 2008. Wouldn’t you expect more innovation? Panic has set in.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

I T HAS BEEN SAID that culture is the most important thing because it determines how your company makes decisions when you’re not there. Companies—just like gangs, armies, and nations—are large organizations that rise and fall because of the daily microbehaviors of the human beings that compose them.

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In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

by John • September 26, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership • 3 Comments. Ultimately, customers will respect you for your honesty and your service ethic; if they don’t. Human Resources. The “M” Word: A Company’s Most Underrated Intangible. In the CEO Afterlife. Leadership.

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In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 30, 2011

by John • October 30, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 4 Comments. The ethic of more balls in the air, more chances of success lurks in their subconscious. Years ago I had the displeasure of consulting for a Canadian natural gas company. acquired this misguided company.

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 24, 2017

The seemingly more attractive (and logical) option is to do more and more – the theory being the more markets, products, and businesses a company engages in, the better the results. The Campbell Soup Company has been doing more and more for decades. Nike began as a shoe company. Nike is a Do Less Better company.

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In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 7, 2013

But, declining bench strength guarantees that corporate boards will continue to struggle to find qualified leaders for the unique needs of their particular company or industry. She was the best person for the job, and happened to be the first woman vice president in the history of the century-old company. I was in for a shock.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Clearly, by executing PPM with character, you also enable your organization to exercise its free will to make the best human resource decisions possible, whether they are decisions involving promotion, transfer, discipline, and even termination. Why should I care about my boss or this company?”. Reduced Motivation: “Why try?

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 7, 2014

A long time ago, this ethic saved a near-bankrupt company that I had a part in restructuring. Don’t for a minute think that Kraft’s top tier profit returns will be deflated by the recent split into two companies. The strategy I’ve grown to love and count on over a 45-year career is do less, better.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The Chief Sustainability Officer is a dynamic force driving a company’s success by seamlessly blending profitability with purpose. More than just “going green”—this position strategically positions the company to thrive in a market where sustainability is a competitive edge.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 20, 2012

Jacobs Suchard directors expected me to run the company as an entrepreneurial enterprise, and as long the numbers were coming in, they assumed I was doing just that. Other than ensuring an ethical environment in the organizations they govern, I suspect today’s Boards still don’t give culture the attention it deserves.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 24, 2024

When it comes to harnessing the potential of AI, companies must follow a strategic process that encompasses experimentation, productivity enhancement, transformative experiences, and innovation. Implement AI-driven solutions to streamline tasks, automate repetitive processes, and optimize resource allocation.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Usually sponsors have more senior positions than mentors, and it is their responsibility to advocate for an individual and pull them up the ranks to a top level position in the company. Companies now understand the impact of diversifying their talent pool, especially in leadership roles. Broaden your influence outside the company.

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Chart Your Course

OCTOBER 2, 2012

According to their human resource department, it is harder to get a job at Zappos than to be accepted at Harvard Business School. People don’t quit their company, they quit their managers. The strategies and concepts they apply at Zappos have had a significant impact. 3) Manage your managers and make them lead by example.

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Chart Your Course

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

The poll’s findings indicate that a significant percentage of not engaged employees either lack motivation at work or aren’t interested in going above and beyond to meet company goals. Ask yourself: Does the company provide the right tools and training for employees to get their job done well? Keys to Retention.

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LDRLB

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

When they fail to do fulfill their toxicity detector roles, ethical disasters creep closer and closer. Every time I read about another ethically failed company, I ask myself, what was the HR Department doing as the organization snowballed to disaster? Lipman-Blumen, J. I compiled my results into this book.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 10, 2011

Green Company, Red Products, Black Ink. Whether the CEO is driven by personal ethics, a socially changing world, or headlines praising “sustainable” organizations, business is finally responding to the green trend—albeit slower than many would like to see. Human Resources. Leadership. Customers are taking notice.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

There are eight specific actions business leaders can take to show that they value their employees , according to Andrew Leigh , author of the new book , Ethical Leadership -- Creating and Sustaining an Ethical Business Culture. Leigh is a founder of Maynard Leigh Associates the United Kingdom development company.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 15, 2010

I sure that most of us are aware of the current studies that prove that having a diverse board (at least 30% women representation) contributes directly to a company’s performance. In fact, companies with more female representation, outperform companies don’t have women.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Be your customer’s elf…the only company believed to be able to do the job right and on time—the one they can’t do without and wouldn’t think about seeking out an alternative. How would your customers feel if your company let them down? And the only one I would want working on my sleigh tonight.” What would you think then?

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In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

But if mentoring turns to “here’s a way you can stand out from the others”, your mentor is doing you and your company a disservice. If you do, you need to reassess your values and ethics. Fortunately, there are a lot of fine companies out there who will gladly reward for a job well done by a conscientious team player.

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LDRLB

JULY 7, 2011

Leading/managing Millennials is fast becoming a lucrative niche-field for writers and consultants to help companies with. The Millennials are growing into our workforces now and companies are learning, or not learning, to adapt to them. Some authors choose to take a “$#%&* kids” approach to writing about the Millennials.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 13, 2010

But then I wake up and remember that I am a 40-something mom and a consultant to Fortune 500 companies and nobody is going to put a tiara on my head anytime soon (unless it is one of my daughters and we are having a princess tea party). There I am, in my dusty rose-colored gown, flower bouquet in hand, tiara on head.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 3, 2010

Whether you’re the platoon commander of an Army Infantry Patrol, or the Director of Human Resources, you’re still a leader. To be a strong leader, you need to show an unshakeable work ethic. This can be giving another company a chance to rise up past you. Your team is only as great as you show them to be.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 13, 2010

It means that without aggressive networking, your company is missing out on thousands of government contract opportunities every year. 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. Network to make sure they know yours.

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Chart Your Course

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Company Values. Companies with strong values typically draw employees who share those values, creating a dynamic of loyalty and shared commitment to the business’ brand and mission. Company Brand. Big business’ image took quite a hit in the last 15 years due to the excesses and abuses of power demonstrated by some companies.

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Chart Your Course

AUGUST 20, 2016

Here are some companies doing it right in today’s business world and some ways others can emulate their style. Because of this deficit in female leadership, the culture of many companies is male-dominated. In fact, this is the first obstacle a potentially gender-diverse company must overcome. Shifting the Norm.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

He speaks to get his message across and to facilitate sales for his company. I’ve seen him take an audience and literally lift them out of their seats, give inspiration and motivation, instill confidence, enlighten, give solutions, and, as a result, get people to want to do business with his company…over and over again.

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HR Digest

JULY 22, 2021

When you join a company, there is a proper process of onboarding and an induction program where employees are familiarized with workplace expectations, duties, ethics, and culture. A part of the ethical expectations and behavior from the employee is maintaining a clean environment. This reflects badly on the company. .

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 2, 2010

What is your company most skilled in providing your customers? How often does your company go the extra mile? In the movie, Buddy failed dismally to keep up with the production of Etch-a-Sketch toys against the skill and speed of the other elves in the workshop. Spreading Christmas spirit, that’s what! Does it fill a need?

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In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

I joined them for lunch, chatted about the company, their roles and their families. I didn’t realize it at the time, but this humanized me. Now, consider this side benefit: imagine the impact this involvement had on the company’s customer service ethic. Take a Shift in the Factory. I graduated with insight.

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Skip Prichard

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

“Companies in which leaders at every level nurture a culture where employees can develop a sense of ownership in what they do are the companies that excel.” “Effective leaders have a vision of what they want their company to become, and have a strategic sense of how to get there.” ” -Stan Silverman.

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HR Digest

JULY 4, 2023

When it comes to building a robust company culture, it’s not just the CEO’s show to run or the HR department’s responsibility to shoulder. It’s time to roll up our sleeves and delve into the captivating world of company culture, where every stakeholder plays a starring role.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JANUARY 2, 2011

Linda Fisher Thornton gets us thinking about ethics with Ethical Thinking: 5 Questions to Ponder for the New Year posted at Leading in Context LLC. posted at ReThinkHR – (ReThink Human Resources). Miki Saxon tells us why it should be in Leadership’s Future: Coping posted at MAPping Company Success.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

There are eight specific actions business leaders can take to show that they value their employees , according to Andrew Leigh , author of the book , Ethical Leadership -- Creating and Sustaining an Ethical Business Culture. Leigh is a founder of Maynard Leigh Associates the United Kingdom development company.

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Sales Wolf Blog

AUGUST 20, 2010

SHRM - Society for Human Resource Managment Indispensible for the HR Professional! You will find articles on topics like leadership development, succession planning, strategy and vision, and ethics -- just to name a few. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration (ESA) - U.S.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 10, 2011

5 Lessons I’ve Learned about Leadership The economic waves have settled a bit and my company. Leadership Strategies: 3 Rules for Ruling your Business All entrepreneurs are smart and quick, and love taking risks. Women Leadership Lessons and Tackling Tension Long plane rides often bring me fresh ideas, or at.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 13, 2010

There are female pilots, women in the military, as CEO’s of Fortune 100 companies, everywhere and anywhere that calls to talent and skill. I know of the CEO of a company who takes Fridays off during winter as “personal ski days.&# Now, fifty years later we have made headway on all fronts. I can’t see one.

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