Leading Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

Its market cap is over $2 trillion. In 2014, when the company’s market capitalization was $380 billion, this Microsoft veteran took over as CEO. By 2019, Microsoft’s market capitalization edged past the $1 trillion mark, making it the world’s most valuable company. By 2023, its market cap reached $2.5

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Terry Starbucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

2) Mispricing a new product by charging “what the market will bear”. Back in 1993 I wondered why Drucker devoted 3 out of the 5 sins to product pricing, but 18 years later I totally understand his insistence on what he called “price-driven costing” as the most effective way to gain market share. 3) Cost-Driven pricing.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 13, 2012

Claudio Feser writes in Serial Innovators, “Some firms become blinded by success and begin to resist external views and challenges. Occasionally, some organizations resist these all too human tendencies and thrive. Rigidities are not going to go away, but we can learn to manage them better. Some become bureaucratic.

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Chart Your Course

APRIL 29, 2013

Part of being a leader is managing change. Whenever changes are made at work- an employee is given a new task or a new way to do a current task- there will be resistance. It’s human nature to resist new responsibilities or rules. Respond to that resistance by outlining and reinforcing an explanation and list of payoffs.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

This trend highlights the shift towards shorter CEO tenures in large corporations, as companies seek leaders who can quickly adapt to changing market dynamics and drive growth. CEOs who have been in their position for a long time may resist change and prefer to stick to familiar strategies instead of embracing new ones.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

To illustrate the potential impacts, in 2007, Nokia had a little over half the mobile phone market with an operating profit of about $7.8 Subsequently, its market share plummeted by 90 percent. Nokia just couldn’t keep up. Its phones were quickly viewed as antiquated and difficult to work with for developers.

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In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

As a 23 year-old Macleans Toothpaste Brand Manager in 1970, my colleagues and I competed against powerhouses P&G, Colgate and Unilever. Clout allows these giants to grow, but there is absolutely no reason why a smaller player cannot become a market leader within their chosen market(s).

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 18, 2014

It starts with the corporate strategy, and includes marketing strategy, and the all-important human resource strategy. Unlike PepsiCo , Coca-Cola’s corporate strategy is to resist diversification and focus on non-alcoholic beverages. That singularity continues to deliver outstanding shareholder value.

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QAspire

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Two things we know about change: Resistance is our natural reaction to any change that disrupts our current way of working. Ability to foresee, plan and implement change for better alignment to the market and generate better outcomes is a [.]

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Executives receive the necessary tools and techniques to manage their emotions and navigate challenging situations with resilience and composure. As a result, organizations are better equipped to adapt to changing market conditions, seize new opportunities, and stay ahead of the competition.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

Resist the temptation to just advance a broad number of disparate initiatives, and alternatively focus your efforts on the completion of a few high impact objectives. The simple reality is that if you continue to add new responsibilities to an already full plate, all of your obligations will suffer as a result.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 10, 2011

Now the good news : As much as some people want to create complexity around the topic of leading change for personal gain, the reality is that creating, managing and leading change is really quite simple. If your entity doesn’t innovate and change in accordance with market driven needs and demands it will fail…it’s just that simple.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement Organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of evolving into learning organizations to remain competitive and adapt to continuous market changes. This ongoing approach to improvement allows businesses to adjust to market shifts and customer demands quickly.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Vrio Corp has been committed to following market trends and increasing its value proposition through transformation: investing in technology and content aligned with the consumers’ habits, emphasizing the next generation. Daniel Roldán Chiffoleau is the Chief Transformation Officer at DirecTV Latin America (Vrio Corp.),

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

They resist at all costs letting that dreaded public display of compassion slip out. People’s resistance to display compassion, other than to family and friends, is what makes it so complex. I don’t know anyone whose been on the receiving end of authentic and appropriate love and compassion that has a distaste for it.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

Stop thinking about managing the risk of technology, tools, and process improvement. Start thinking about opportunities based on insights, customers, markets, and business models. This race you should be running is not so much against others as it is against yourself.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 27, 2024

Resistance to Change: In today’s fast-paced market, adaptability is key. Leaders who resist change and cling to outdated methods hinder their organization’s ability to stay competitive. Poor Conflict Resolution Skills: Conflict is inevitable in any group setting, but how it is managed can make or break a team.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Resist the temptation to give way to emotional decisioning and you’ll see your career and company soar to new heights of success. Is your article title really about anger management or appropriate emotional expression in business? link] Taariq Lewis Hi Mike: As always, a great blog. I will be curating again, soon. A blog post?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

When approached with rigor and foresight, a leadership change can strengthen confidence among investors, reassure stakeholders, enhance market credibility, and set a clear path for sustained growth. Overcoming Common Obstacles in CEO Succession CEO succession can encounter significant headwinds if not proactively managed.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

This means priming the pump through joint sales calls and other marketing efforts. Not only will we uncover potential hitches but managing the critical buzz is much easier. And the vagaries of inventory management, pricing, and product placement had already been solved by the vendor as well. Think Small.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As a result, executives must be willing to evolve their leadership capabilities to drive sustainable business growth and maintain a competitive edge in the market. Another significant challenge for executives is managing organizational complexity.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 11, 2010

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Leading Blog

JULY 24, 2013

But it has been capitalized on by marketing agents, politics and religion for the best part of two millennia.". That''s why we resist change and want our agendas and ideologies to prevail." In part three, Asacker turns to what we can do personally to understand and manage our own beliefs. That''s leadership.

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In the CEO Afterlife

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

by John • November 20, 2011 • Branding , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 4 Comments. Michael Jackson , the theme to “Billie Jean” and a phenomenal blend of marketing and entertainment drove the Pepsi brand to the pinnacle of contemporary culture. So, what are Pepsi’s marketers doing to revitalize it?

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

To successfully prepare a business for the future, leaders must possess expert change management skills. As the job market becomes more competitive, leaders must focus on creating engaging work environments and empowering employees. Embrace disruption: Change management is an important aspect of future-proofing an organization.

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LDRLB

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Could we be overlooking – even resisting – one of the most essential catalysts of personal and business breakthroughs? Cook dismissed his own market data for over a year. This initial surprise led to an even bigger one: the market for small-business-accounting software was ripe for the taking. Surprise is the enemy.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Organizations frequently face unexpected leadership departures, mergers, market disruptions, or strategic shifts that demand immediate, expert intervention. Engaged for a defined period, they lead specific initiatives, manage transitions, or stabilize operations during times of change.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Perhaps you were the right person for the job initially, but has the company outgrown your management ability? Priority number two is team building and talent management. Did you bestow the title upon yourself simply because you had the authority to do so, or are you the right person for the job? What does a CEO really do anyway?

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The Practical Leader

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Products and services pushed out to the market. Management and experts “manage change” “Naive listening” keeps everyone tuned to and aligned with changing needs. Department managers accountable for the results of their individual units. Employees serve management. Internal Focus.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 11, 2010

Become a part of them as opposed to a vendor to them …This is a difficult concept for old-school marketers to get their arms around, but a critical one nonetheless. Let me say this as clearly as I can…a ready, fire, aim approach will rarely find the target.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 16, 2023

This discourse ventures into the heart of adept change management, spotlighting four pivotal realms that form the cornerstone of any triumphant metamorphosis. This vision extends beyond online transactions; it embodies an exceptional customer journey and a commanding presence in the market.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Product management involves processes that guide a product’s lifecycle, from planning and development to launching and beyond. Therefore, as a product manager, you must handle product management based on facts and objectively to be successful. Follow benchmarks and standards. Involve others in processes.

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Leading Blog

JULY 1, 2016

The Effective Manager by Mark Horstman. Hooked : Why cute sells.and other marketing magic that we just can't resist by Patrick Fagan. Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in July. Preston Tucker and His Battle to Build the Car of Tomorrow by Steve Lehto.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Moreover if they decide to develop the application should this be done internally with existing staff, or outsourced, and if outsourced will it be done domestically or offshore and who will manage the process. Oh, and what about development methodology?

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 21, 2012

But are your resources truly applied as optimally as possible to your market opportunities in a way that best serves the total business? By unlocking these trapped resources, organizations can more quickly and successfully pursue emerging market opportunities. Ultimately, it's as much a mindset as it is a process.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

With the plethora of reading material on the market today it is not a simple thing to make sure that you’re covering all the bases in a time efficient fashion. link] Diploma in Digital Marketing Qualification – MMC Learning | Digital Marketing [.] link] mikemyatt One of my favorite Churchill quotes (of which I have many).

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HR Digest

JANUARY 9, 2024

Managing change in the workplace is no easy task considering the innumerable ways a company has to keep adapting to shifting circumstances. The best change management strategies are often the ones that are adopted through a consensus at the organization, where all those affected also benefit, or at the least supported by, the change.

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