Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

If youre still operating like its 2010, thats a problem. Even if youre producing results, new leadership might look for fresh talent to align with their new vision. Make yourself indispensable by keeping your skill set razor-sharp. Remember, your company is evolving rapidly. But it's also an opportunity.

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Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 9, 2011

(Terry’s Note: Hi all – Today I’m introducing a new series of posts, written by guest writer Adam Tenenbaum , called Front Line Leadership. Adam is currently right in the middle of his leadership journey, overseeing a large staff at a very successful retail operation.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

Strong leadership skills and excellent communication abilities help in guiding their teams toward a common goal. The Impact of CROs on Organizational Profitability The chief revenue officer position encompasses strategic and operational aspects that directly contribute to revenue generation.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Their leadership ensures the organization is ready to meet challenges and thrive. Their leadership style, strategic choices, and personal behavior set the tone for the company culture, influencing whether the work environment is invigorating or demoralizing. Conversely, a CEO’s approach can also have a detrimental impact.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 4, 2016

With a complex endeavour such as leadership, it’s only natural that there be different schools of thought and perspectives on what would be the best way to lead your team and organization forward. Now to be clear, leaders by default do operate with some form of authority, usually as a result of their position within their organization.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 7, 2013

When it comes to understanding how to balance the need to keep a sharp eye on the bottom line and keep a workforce fully satisfied and productive, some managers and companies seem to get it while others don’t have a clue. I’ll talk to the operations manager.”. Company #2: The $2000 sales management training lesson. What should I do?”.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 25, 2024

In Shine , Gino shares 10 disciplines to help you stay sharp and energetic without burning out. I have helped tens of thousands of entrepreneurs achieve significant business success by using a disciplined and practical approach to operating their businesses. For over 30 years, Rob has been thriving as a purpose-driven entrepreneur.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Even though Musk’s approach doesn’t necessarily provide a blueprint to be copied any more than Steve Jobs’ approach did (even though both individuals got results), it does offer lessons to be learned and applied in our own leadership. A maniacal sense of urgency is our operating principle,” he repeatedly declared.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

How to make your screening process sharp enough to cut through the noise: Use What They’ll Use: If you’re hiring someone to lead AI-powered campaigns, toss them right into the deep end. They’re leading operations that would’ve taken an entire department to handle just a few years ago, now streamlined and supercharged by automation and AI.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

Posted on October 13th, 2010 by admin in Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth How dumb is your business? If your company can’t be operated by mere mortals, you need to reexamine your business logic.

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CEO Insider

JULY 15, 2024

To survive, all great leaders have “secrets” to keep them healthy, sharp, agile, in the move towards their best selves. Copyright CEOWORLD magazine 2023.

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Mark Sanborn

MARCH 15, 2025

However, when it comes to leadership, disruption can be not only good but essential for success. Heres why embracing disruption in leadership can unlock extraordinary potential. Why Disruptive Leadership Matters Disruptive leadership goes beyond just causing change for the sake of it.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2010

Being able to discern and debate subjective positions with objectivity is an art form that must be present for effective leadership. Understanding and respecting other’s perceptions is such a critical part of being an effective leader that absent this ability I truly believe you cannot be effective in a leadership role.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 13, 2023

Vertical integration extended their chain of operations, bringing inside their boundaries suppliers at one end (“upstream”) and customers at the other (“downstream”). Whether vertically integrated or diversified, the boundaries of these organizations remained sharp, with the new activities reporting through the established hierarchy.

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Tim Milburn

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

It is a question I’ve asked countless people at the leadership seminars we conduct. More often than not, we find that leaders lull themselves into thinking they are top-flight leaders because they think they use a supportive or coaching style , which someone told them are “good” leadership styles. Human Relations.

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Skip Prichard

JULY 19, 2021

Whether you are new to studying leadership or have practiced and studied it for many years, I am sure you will benefit and enjoy the leadership lessons today’s post provides. One of your first leadership lessons is “A subordinate’s trust in their leader is the most important factor in the success of any organization.”

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Over the years I’ve come to believe that there is only one sure fire litmus test for measuring leadership success, and to the chagrin of many reading this post, it has little to do with what happens on the job. Being a leader at home requires a different set of learnable competencies.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

There are warning signs you may be stuck in founder-mode and not making the turn to leadership. Leadership is uncomfortable sometimes. And, you operate in a fishbowl. To reach and stay at the top of their game, every elite athlete continues to practice, keep their skills sharp, and grow their capacity to win.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 9, 2015

9 Leadership Truths From Song Lyrics. Wise leaders listen to constructive criticism, challenging co-workers and questions to their leadership. Just like a sharp pain in the chest gets our attention about our health, painful criticism can point out those trouble areas that are crying for attention. Simon & Garfunkel.

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Experience to Lead

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Executives and decision-makers now operate in an increasingly complex world, where variables, competing priorities and uncertainties constantly intertwine. One way to better manage complexity and avoid impulsive errors is to gain a solid familiarity with the organizational and decision-making systems you operate in.

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Tim Milburn

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

It is a question I’ve asked countless people at the leadership seminars we conduct. More often than not, we find that leaders lull themselves into thinking they are top-flight leaders because they think they use a supportive or coaching style , which someone told them are “good” leadership styles. Human Relations.

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CO2

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Navigating the complexities of the corporate world requires more than just a sharp business acumen; it calls for guidance, insight, and strategic foresight. This is where business coaching and leadership development emerges as not just a support system, but a critical investment in the future of your company.

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Mills Scofield

JANUARY 14, 2014

I can''t put into words my respect, admiration and thankfulness for Matt, his leadership, elegance, eloquence, professionalism and humility. tool knife from the rig on my body armor and let the pristinely sharp blade slice effortlessly through the tape and label—while being ever so careful to avoid harming whatever wonders lay inside.

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Coaching Tip

APRIL 19, 2013

Guiding Principles: A universal operating standard that guides decision-making both personally and organizationally. When you see your operations from varying viewpoints, you sometimes spot opportunities to parlay what you are doing today into a new field altogether. Sharp Insights. Related articles. A Roadmap for Leaders.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 17, 2016

When it came time to cut the cookie dough to be placed in the baking pan, her mother got a shocked look as I confidently handed her seven-year old daughter a sharp knife. Think of your leadership job as a liberator…removing obstacles that keep employees from using their personal power. The sound of confidence was more than obvious.

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Skip Prichard

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

You’ll see how Amazon’s core leadership principles helped it to scale. They also operate with an owner’s mindset. Another unique facet is their rigorous approach to design, solutions and operations. Everything has to be scalable and you don’t do this without knowing how to build and operate. Develop a Customer Obsession.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 4, 2012

How to Evaluate Your Leadership Style By Ken Blanchard, Co-author of Great Leaders Grow: Becoming a Leader for Life Today, I'm going to give a short, one-question quiz. It is a question I've asked countless people at the leadership seminars we conduct. Employees are sharp observers. I don't ask this question flippantly.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Walgreens Boots Alliance leadership just announced three new members for its executive VP team with the aim of improving its healthcare services and strategy, which includes Elizabeth Burger Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Mary Langowski President for the U.S. She held a similar role of CHRO at Flowserve as well as HanesBrands Inc.,

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RapidStart Leadership

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

He was doing one of the critical things that I think all new managers should do any time they move into a new leadership position – talking to key people and listening to what they have to say before making decisions about direction and focus. Get a notebook and a sharp pencil, and get started. Seek First to Understand.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Ken Blanchard , author of, Great Leaders Grow , shares today's guest post: How to Evaluate Your Leadership Style By Ken Blanchard, Co-author of Great Leaders Grow: Becoming a Leader for Life Today, I'm going to give a short, one-question quiz. It is a question I've asked countless people at the leadership seminars we conduct.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 10, 2015

How to Evaluate Your Leadership Style By Ken Blanchard, Co-author of Great Leaders Grow: Becoming a Leader for Life Today, I'm going to give a short, one-question quiz. It is a question I've asked countless people at the leadership seminars we conduct. Employees are sharp observers. I don't ask this question flippantly.

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Mark Sanborn

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Known for his sharp and insightful thinking, Ockhams contributions to logic, metaphysics, and epistemology continue to shape our understanding of the world. Simplicity is appealing, but the natural world often operates in ways that defy easy explanation. Moreover, human bias plays a significant role.

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Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

The combination of business and military leadership experience added insight and perspective to their book. . In sharp contrast to Hurricane Katrina, the collaboration between military organizations, federal authorities, and state and local agencies during Sandy led to purposeful and decisive support to victims and infrastructure.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 8, 2023

A well-trained team not only ensures a smooth operation but also creates a pleasant dining experience that encourages customers to return. Employees should also be trained in using sharp tools and heavy equipment safely to prevent accidents and injuries. Mentoring goes a step further.

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Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

You have to lead transformation without sacrificing financial and operating results, or injuring your engagement scores. Lyft: Values-driven leadership: nobody does it alone. Mark Thompson is a New York Times bestselling leadership author and America’s No. Version 2.0 Pinterest: Redefining success. About the Author.

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Innovation Excellence

AUGUST 7, 2020

I agree with the definition of Professor Sharp, which is very clear in this respect. In a nutshell, successful Brands share the same way of operating. You worked with many well known brands over the years, in very different industries. What do you think all successful brands have in common?

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Innovation Excellence

AUGUST 7, 2020

I agree with the definition of Professor Sharp, which is very clear in this respect. In a nutshell, successful Brands share the same way of operating. You worked with many well known brands over the years, in very different industries. What do you think all successful brands have in common?

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