N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

They use the information acquired through reading in order to inspire, motivate, and lead those around them. When I teach MBA leadership courses I require all papers – on any leadership issues – to address key problems from opposing views. Did you know that the average American only reads one book a year?

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Blog Open-book Library Learning-by-Doing 419

Harvard Business Review

MAY 8, 2017

Transformational CEOs Tend to be “Insider Outsiders” The list is topped by companies headed by visionary founders with no prior experience in their industries; Jeff Bezos came from the world of finance, and Reed Hastings from software. Instead, Nadella was known for listening, learning, and analyzing.

Franchising 15

Franchising CEO Business Model Strategy 15

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 21, 2017

A founder must be able to assess their own strengths and weaknesses and know how to recruit and motivate complementary founding team members.” ” Another added, “I was surprised how critical it is for a startup CEO to be great storyteller. ” Finance is less important. ” Negotiations are never-ending.

Engineering 14

Engineering Finance Survey Learning-by-Doing 14

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 13, 2013

No matter your interests (sports, movies, politics), your industry (finance, marketing, technology, manufacturing), or the type of organization you work for (big company, nonprofit, small start-up) — your world is awash with data. Is your company a storyteller — or a storydoer? Leadership Managing yourself'

Books 8

Books Emotional Intelligence Competitive Advantage Storytelling 8