Lead Change Blog

MAY 28, 2021

In 2001, I accepted my first official leadership position as a human resources director with one audacious goal – to be and do all the things to serve all the people. With a background in public relations, marketing, and internal communications, HR had become an accidental specialty – I was a jack-of-all-trades and master of none.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

Outcomes are the fundamental building blocks of objectives and key results (OKRs) — a resurgent, team-focused, goal-setting framework used to redefine success away from the creation of a thing (output) and towards a meaningful change in human behavior (outcome). Imagine you’re a shoe designer.

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Modern Servant Leader

MARCH 19, 2013

Before social media, traditional marketing roles emphasized push responsibilities. Most marketers focused on advertising, promotions and creating awareness through disruption of unrelated content. With the emergence of social media technologies , this responsibility shifts from mostly push to mostly pull (inbound) marketing.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2022

The CEO might find it incongruous the drive for re-invention and accelerated growth bottom and top line with market realities. Large human resource, talent development, and acquisition departments perhaps made life easier for a candidate in their past life. Have they ever prepared a master plan primarily by themselves?

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

Twelve years after launching culture change consulting services, I am finally sitting down to write about six defining values of a leadership culture. Like all good consultants, I said, “probably, let me do a little research and get back to you.” Before starting Walton Consulting, Inc.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Raising productivity Researchers conducted a study involving 453 college-educated professionals, including marketers, grant writers, consultants, data analysts, human resource professionals, and managers, to assess the impact of generative AI on worker productivity.

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HR Digest

MARCH 12, 2020

Are you seeking career growth in human resources? If you want to follow a career in human resources, there are many options open to you. You can pursue the traditional role and become a human resource executive responsible for hiring, firing, onboarding, employee management, and engagement. HR Consultant.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

Additionally, the entrepreneur must constantly adapt to rapidly changing market conditions and emerging trends, which requires a high degree of agility and resilience. This means they must possess diverse skills and knowledge, from finance and marketing to operations and human resources.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 3, 2023

In 2023, the labor market was a wild rollercoaster ride for both employers and employees. The labor market was cooling down, and the winds of change were blowing in a different direction. It seems that even with the desire to scale back, employers are still at the mercy of the labor market and its skills shortages.

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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. The right marketing technology can help a business to reach its full potential. Good examples of marketing software and technology include: Analytics. Good examples of marketing software and technology include: Analytics.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Even worse, functional processes — finance, human resources, sales, etc. Candidates for newly created organization processes include those that are common across business units/markets, that are transactional in nature, and that can be “operationalized.” He is currently a consultant to several companies and C-suite executives.

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Sales Wolf Blog

MAY 21, 2010

SHRM - Society for Human Resource Managment Indispensible for the HR Professional!  At the end of each business week I like to share a resource that I feel will add value to your professional life and help you to Maximize Possibility in your organization. 

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HR Digest

APRIL 3, 2024

Marking a tough time in the consulting industry, McKinsey’s staff exit offer details how employees can continue to look for alternate sources of employment while still being able to support themselves and use the company’s resources to transition in their careers.

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Leading Blog

JULY 12, 2019

In all my years as a consultant, I haven’t either. Increasing shareholder value, company market share, or worker productivity just doesn’t jazz the average worker. Learn more at Giant Leap Consulting. * * * Like us on Instagram and Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas.

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In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 15, 2011

Beauty Marketers: Best in Class. by John • August 15, 2011 • Branding , Marketing • 0 Comments. The piece described a passionate marketing company who has believed in the power of advertising and branding for most of its 100 years. well, the marketer better be a disciple of the Church of Brand. Leadership.

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Rapid BI

AUGUST 14, 2012

Consulting skills are increasingly important to Human Resources, Organizational Development and change teams, as well as those people working in the interim or freelance market place. The tools that consultants use can often make the different between a successful and an unsuccessful assignment or project.

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Engaging Leader

JULY 14, 2014

Whether it’s a letter or email from the CEO, a benefits communication from Human Resources, or a video from Operations about how to improve quality or safety, much of what companies send their people is a mind-numbing flood of corporate speak.

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Chartered Management Institute

JULY 1, 2023

Examining the state of leadership and management in the healthcare sector CMI has partnered with the Social Market Foundation to explore what role the best in clinical and healthcare management has in enabling the service to reform and evolve, meeting public expectations as a result. Of those, 46% cited human resourcing problems (e.g.

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In the CEO Afterlife

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Formerlife: CEO of Jacobs Suchard (Nabob, Kraft), Strategy/Branding Consultant. Human Resources. 5 principles of simplicity via @ matthewemay [link] Humans need a reminder RT @ hunterwalk Good design teaches. link] #branding #marketing #advertising #design Follow Me on Twitter. Search My Site. Leadership.

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In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 9, 2011

Market(ing) Meltdown: Don’t Worry, Be Happy. by John • August 9, 2011 • Life , Marketing • 0 Comments. I’m going to admit at the outset that I’m not a stock market expert. In fact, I pay little attention to the daily moves of the market or the individual stocks in my portfolio. That is a marketing problem.

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In the CEO Afterlife

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

by John • November 30, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Life , Marketing , Strategy • 0 Comments. But unlike finite measurements such as sales, market share, profit, stock price or market cap, momentum remains an intangible – a powerful one. Market share was responding but not profit.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2018

It allows product quality issues to persist to the point of costly and reputation-sapping recalls, or market-share erosion. K aren Martin, president of the global consulting firm TKMG, Inc. , Lack of clarity runs the meeting with no agenda. It worms its way into the customer complaint that goes unresolved.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 9, 2021

If someone on your team makes a novel request that you are unsure about, do not confirm that the accommodations can be made until you speak with senior leadership or your human resources department. About the Author.

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 28, 2012

Human Resources. I came up through marketing; quite honestly, during my years in marketing I hadn’t given much thought to HR. Years later I referred to these notes in my capacity as a consultant. Most importantly, the implications and action steps became an ‘easy sell’ to my team. Perennial Wisdom.

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In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 30, 2011

by John • October 30, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 4 Comments. Years ago I had the displeasure of consulting for a Canadian natural gas company. Leadership , Marketing , Strategy. Formerlife: CEO of Jacobs Suchard (Nabob, Kraft), Strategy/Branding Consultant.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 27, 2016

He is the Rensis Likert Professor at the Ross School of Business , University of Michigan and a partner at The RBL Group , a consulting firm focused on helping organizations and leaders deliver value. He studies how organizations build capabilities of leadership, speed, learning, accountability, and talent through leveraging human resources.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

It’s essential for you to outsource tasks such as these to people such as Digital Goliath Marketing who are able to manage your work efficiently, leaving you with less stress and hassle to have to do it yourself. Lead Generation and Marketing. Marketing can be challenging for small businesses. Human Resources.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Dave Ulrich is the Rensis Likert Collegiate Professor of Business Administration at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and a partner at the RBL Group a consulting firm focused on helping organizations and leaders deliver value.

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Leading Blog

JULY 10, 2019

In 2016, the Society for Human Resource Management made a compelling case about the benefits that come from an engaging leadership approach: • 22 percent greater profitability • 21 percent greater productivity • 65 percent lower turnover. Align Vision and Values. “I Bring them into brainstorming and problem-solving processes.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

JULY 31, 2016

As a keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and MBA professor, Karin Hurt helps leaders improve business results by building deeper trust and connection. A former Verizon Wireless executive, she has over two decades of experience in sales, marketing, customer service, and human resources.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Employees are a business’ biggest resource – they help you plan out processes, make sales, perform the function of marketing, handle finances, and whatnot. If you are new to hiring, recruitment agencies can truly represent to be the encyclopedia of human resources for you, and can even give you consultancy if need be.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

JULY 17, 2016

As a keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and MBA professor, Karin Hurt helps leaders improve business results by building deeper trust and connection. A former Verizon Wireless executive, she has over two decades of experience in sales, marketing, customer service, and human resources.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 27, 2021

It is a competitive job market out there. The pandemic, declining economy and job cuts due to businesses facing falling revenues have led many people to look for placements in a tight market. But in such a competitive market, one needs to stand out. People are busy sending out resumes in the hopes of scoring a hit.

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Engaging Leader

JULY 24, 2014

Her diverse background in human resources, corporate communications, and marketing provides a blend of creativity and practicality that delivers results. Terry has held senior consulting positions with several large consulting firms, including PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Towers Watson.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 21, 2013

Leadership Development Consultant : h elping companies design leadership development systems, processes, programs, etc…. Sales or Marketing Manager : s elling leadership programs and services. Human Resource Executive : h igh level HR role, often directly involved in executive development and succession planning.

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In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

Brand Surgery – excerpts from my Marketing Magazine article. by John • February 5, 2011 • Branding , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 1 Comment. The blemish is the abdication of strategic attention by the organization’s most senior marketing executives to the enhancement of brand equity. About John.

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Engaging Leader

AUGUST 25, 2014

Her diverse background in human resources, corporate communications, and marketing provides a blend of creativity and practicality that delivers results. Terry has held senior consulting positions with several large consulting firms, including PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Towers Watson.

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