Leading Blog

MAY 19, 2017

My parents were very disciplined and very focused on work and achievement, and they led by example.” Lessons were taught through examples and stories. Ethics are a cornerstone. An entrepreneur is always looking for a new opportunity. He is the son of Jewish immigrants who fled Poland in 1939 to avoid the Holocaust. “My

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Chartered Management Institute

MAY 3, 2023

3 May Dear all, On a recent episode of the FT ’s Working It podcast, Ann Francke discussed how to turn around a toxic workplace culture and the importance of holding senior leadership to account. Being an ethical and inclusive leader is a central pillar of CMI's Professional Standard. Here are CMI's highlights from 2022 and 2021.

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Women on Business

AUGUST 19, 2011

As a business owner I have noticed that entrepreneurs talk about a range of topics and we share some pretty personal details; what doesn’t happen is the talk about violence. So my fellow entrepreneurs, ignoring it will not make it go away. This is a situation where accountable and responsible leadership is essential” says Nater.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 23, 2017

Our research in Egypt , Zimbabwe , and India shows that organizations should view the prospect of building a strong ethical reputation in such environments as an opportunity, and consider the costs of resisting corruption as an investment in building such a reputation. Ethics Can Be a Differentiator.

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In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

I’ll start with leadership. These strategies come from the inquisitive mindsets of founders, entrepreneurs, and employees who are keen to make a difference. Monsanto , for example, enjoys the competitive advantage that emanates from a culture of clout. Thousands of small to medium sized businesses are successfully doing this.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 23, 2016

A few years ago, I was teaching a two-day program about ethics in India for entrepreneurs and business faculty who taught entrepreneurship. But this is India, and we are entrepreneurs — we can’t even get a driver’s license without paying a bribe.” Creating an Ethical Workplace.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Earning stacks of money, starting a family, and going on expensive vacations are goals that we can all probably relate to but they are not the right answer when asked about career goal examples. There are endless examples of professional goals that you could set for yourself based on your own preferences and the field that you work in.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

Boston , MA Innovative entrepreneurs will find fertile ground for their ideas in Boston. A content writing service, for example, plays a valuable support role in product development. The White House is looking for a few good entrepreneurs to lead the nation out of economic slump. Authentic Leadership I was recently at the Pa.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Using “Buddy the Elf” as an example for the four steps to brand building, this week we’ll discuss steps three and four: developing brand identification and meaning, and developing relationships with customers. How endearing is your brand to your customers? What do you your customers believe and understand about your brand? Post by Jane K.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 4, 2011

There are many young men whose fathers give extremely poor examples for becoming men of character. How do you teach a boy about truth, promise-keeping, and concern for others when the most prominent example in his life is doing the exact opposite? Am I setting the right example? Attributes we’d like NOT to teach our children.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 26, 2011

However, they will rock even louder on my terms as an entrepreneur and professional coach. All the characteristics that made me a success in corporate America benefit me as an entrepreneur. About the Author For 16 years, Shann Vander Leek has inspired thousands of entrepreneurs. Don’t get me wrong, big bucks rock!

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Women on Business

JANUARY 12, 2011

Another example is from a friend who was interviewing with a company as an account executive. Leadership Partnership and Business Possibilities Clearing out the old to make way for the new. I’m glad I listened to my gut. Related posts: Excessive Interviewing – What Has Happened to Courting Top Talent? Want that job?

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Women on Business

JANUARY 12, 2011

This is very true as it relates to organizations that are working to increase gender diversity at the leadership levels. In many organizations the influential members of leadership are still primarily men. The Most Talked About Barrier- Work/Life Balance There are many many role models and examples of women.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 17, 2010

It’s impersonal, it takes the average executive or entrepreneur way out of their comfort zone. As an example, I recently joined the local Women’s Club in my area. When most people don’t like networking, it’s because of the slimy nature of glad-handing strangers and constantly asking for something.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Let’s use “Buddy the Elf” as an example for the four steps to brand building. How endearing is your brand to your customers? What do you your customers believe and understand about your brand? This week, we’ll discuss the first two. Step 1: Awareness and Understanding: Who is Buddy?

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Women on Business

JANUARY 10, 2011

Whether it’s the style of play in a sport, or leadership style in the business world, men and women are clearly and obviously different. But that hardly means that the style of women is in any way inferior. In fact, men excel at certain traits and women shine with different skills.

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Women on Business

AUGUST 9, 2012

When consumers feel either a direct impact to their lives, for example healthier food, they are more likely to pay attention to their choices and buy green. The rise of the Prius is a perfect example of this. Successful executives and entrepreneurs have the ability and take the time to see and evaluate the road ahead.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Because there are fewer women in positions of power, we are often observed closely by others as models of leadership in the workplace. There’s no escaping it – when women reach certain levels of success, we become role models.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 17, 2011

For example, if you have an email list of 100,000 prospects, select every 100th prospect to create a test list of 1,000. If your email blast, for example, is designed to drive prospects to your website, you’ll see very quickly how effective it is. How does their e-marketing supplement their traditional marketing?

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 19, 2016

When Daniel Goleman released “Emotional Intelligence” in 1995, did anyone think that this best-selling book would transform the role of leadership? For example, if a team member has lost a loved one, then you should be compassionate and understand that their mind is elsewhere and ask how you can be supportive of them.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Nine steps to developing a social media plan Social media is not longer an option for entrepreneurs and. It’s very important to remember that: Not everything is online. Not by a long shot. Social media opens your business to the scrutiny of the. Maximize Productivity Using Social Media In this day and age, there are so many different.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 8, 2011

Here are five examples of how I’ve used social networking for my business. Example 1: During the 2004 election season, I connected with a new friend through a grassroots Asian Pacific Islander political group. Example 3: I like Delicious.com because of the ability to save all my bookmarks in one place.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Time Management: As a solo entrepreneur, I find myself toggling between prospecting for new business, meeting with clients, administrative responsibilities, networking, planning, strategizing, and, oh, I almost forgot…actually doing the work! Authentic Leadership I was recently at the Pa. Governor’s Conference for Women.

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Women on Business

AUGUST 26, 2011

Leadership is an elusive quality and few people ever really get it, but as the figurehead of a company you are supposed to know what it means to be a leader and a motivator even if it wasn’t taught to you. Leadership is an elusive quality but interestingly enough the people who want it usually aren’t leaders. Lead by Example.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 5, 2011

If you are interested in a promotion for example, don’t assume that your boss knows what you want. How often in your career have you held back from asking for something (a promotion, flex time, a raise, a new office, etc) because you feared rejection? You may be very disappointed when you are passed over for that job. State your case.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 23, 2011

Now DC workers are seeing a change in leadership across different agencies which may mean a new boss along with new systems and priorities. Leadership and Change It was a planned change. Washingtonians are not the only ones in transition; companies are reorganizing, restructuring, and adjusting their plans for 2009.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 3, 2017

Welcome to the April 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! As I read through this month’s Leadership Development Carnival entries, I felt a bit of the same. Others are mid-level, solo entrepreneurs, retired, or some at some other point in their careers. ” Find Beth on Twitter at @bethbeutler.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Welcome to the September edition of the Leadership Development Carnival ! For this month’s edition, I asked an all-star cadre of leadership development bloggers, authors, and consultants to submit an answer to the following question: “We all know that individual development plans (IDPs) need to be tailored for each leader.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

For example, we might call a long-term customer on the day his annual report is due, and take it personally when he doesn’t have the bandwidth to give us feedback on our new product offering, or we might take rejection personally when a new sales call tells us it’s not a good time, not knowing that he’s late for his anniversary dinner.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

If, for example, you are trying to find out from one of your team why their colleague didn’t include the requested statistics in a report you were just handed, something along the lines of, “Is he having trouble finding them? For example, “I understand if you want to check in with X. Had a family emergency?”

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Leading Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

There are many ways that even a good business with good leadership can be damaged or bankrupted. For example, if your partner isn’t on board, many people might choose to avoid conflicts between “your-wife-or-your-life” or “your-man-or-your-plan.” Entrepreneurs reputedly enjoy taking risks. Financial Questions.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 10, 2011

For example, I am a part of my alumni group within LinkedIn, which is a great place to hear news and to “virtually meet&# with other classmates. You may use the group affiliation (which displays on your profile) to share your values, connect with others who share your interests, and keep abreast of discussions within your community.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 24, 2011

For example, as a designer/writer, my skills are not well applied to bookkeeping or financial management. For example, when my book publisher was hit by Hurricane Wilma, (thus my upcoming book was literally blown away), I turned to graphic design where I had received all my training and contacts—but with a much different business model.

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LDRLB

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Welcome to the February 2013 Leadership Development Carnival. To help guide your way through, we’ve divided the posts up by the three categories we at LDRLB tend to see the world through: leadership, innovation, and strategy. Leadership. Wally Bock at Three Star Leadership on why Questions are Our Friends. Innovation.

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Coaching Tip

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

A good example of a corporate meme expressed during the financial crisis (even as the subprime crisis worsened) by Charles Prince, former CEO of Citigroup: "As long as the music is playing, you've got to get up and dance," he said. If you view yourself as a 'pragmatist,' for example, find a way to see voicing your values as pragmatic.".

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

While this sounds simple enough at face value, I have consistently found that one of the most often overlooked leadership attributes is that of a positive attitude. If you struggle with recruiting, team building, and leadership development you likely have a bad attitude. The simple answer is that you can’t…it just won’t work.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 20, 2016

Many startup CEOs adopt this “visionary entrepreneur” leadership style. They set out a broad vision, provide lofty goals, and model an ambitious work ethic (for recent college grads, it’s not a big leap from “all nighters” to “all weekenders”). .”

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