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Positive Communication Leads to a Culture of Innovation

Lead Change Blog

The word innovation has become ubiquitous. Just because something is new – whether it’s a mission statement, product, service, or business—doesn’t mean it deserves to proclaim itself innovative. Innovation is not about doing an old thing in a new way. Author information briansooy. Author information briansooy.

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Vision vs. Mission | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

It’s important to understand that vision statements are design oriented, while mission statements are execution oriented. In fact, it is the corporate vision that should determine its mission. The vision is bigger picture and future oriented, while the mission is more immediately focused on the present.

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Drinking the Talent Kool-Aid | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Even worse is when those sound-bites are used in an attempt to make statements which embolden a corporate position that doesn’t really even exist to begin with. Even worse is when those sound-bites are used in an attempt to make statements which embolden a corporate position that doesn’t really even exist to begin with.

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How to Create a Culture of Innovation

LDRLB

When FastCompany published 6 Ways to Create a Culture of Innovation this last Fall, within the first few days the article received over 2000 tweets from FastCo’s page alone. The reason: their company cultures stifle innovation. Create your own symbols that reinforce innovation values. Why such keen interest in this topic?

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Approaching Leadership Excellence Through New Angles

Leading Blog

Most average leaders I have met can recite their company's mission statement but aren't necessarily in tune with their values – solid and unwavering values that drive them toward something bigger and serve as a lighthouse when faced with tough decisions. She is a renowned global expert in leadership, change management, and resiliency.

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QAspire Blog: Practical Insights on Quality, Management.

QAspire

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer In Pursuit Of “Customer Delight”: Getting The Basics Right A lot of companies have the phrase “delighting our customers” in their well-crafted mission statements and quality policies. What is missing and how can you scale up to ensure consistency of delivery? Don’t Kill It!

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Success vs. Significance | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

At first it was an unconscious sense of it, but some years back, after spending several months doing an exercise from Stephen Covey on designing a personal mission statement, that purpose became conscious. I write about the importance of that purpose for one's success and satisfaction on my blog this month (www.empireofhope.com).

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