Intuit’s Current and Former CEO Drive Value Proposition In Sync
Intuit’s Current and Former CEO Drive Value Proposition In Sync

Make sure you’re getting the full lesson here about what makes for strong burning imperative. The best are: Customer-focused, drive a customer-relevant value proposition Sharply defined and crystal clear to all…

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The Power of a Consistent Message Illustrated by WNET’s CEO, Neal Shapiro
The Power of a Consistent Message Illustrated by WNET’s CEO, Neal Shapiro

From his very first day in January, 2008, Shapiro has been driving a message of innovation and re-invention.  As he puts it, It’s the only way to stay relevant; it’s…

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In Selling Commodity Products, Zig When Your Competitors Zag
In Selling Commodity Products, Zig When Your Competitors Zag

By the end of your first 100-Days, you should have made significant steps toward aligning your people, plans, and practices around a shared purpose. Remember, this is not a one-time…

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Answer Three Key Onboarding Due Diligence Questions
Answer Three Key Onboarding Due Diligence Questions

Three Questions Leading to the Right Table The ability and willingness to assess and deal with risk is often a critical differentiator between success and failure. Once you’ve been offered…

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Positive Misdirection Instills Confidence
Positive Misdirection Instills Confidence

It started out as an offer to help find a place for an event.  But as Sail to Prevail CEO Paul Callahan got into it, he strengthened his own leadership skills to go…

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Job #1 of a Leader: Show Up
Job #1 of a Leader: Show Up

While everything communicates, many won’t believe what you say. They’ll wait to see what you do. When leaders truly believe something is important they don’t trust in words alone.

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Take a hard look at the role sort in your organization

What’s different is the idea of a shared accountability to the mission owner with each functional expert taking the lead in their own area of expertise.

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BMW’s Focus on Sustainability Drives Record Q1 Profits
BMW’s Focus on Sustainability Drives Record Q1 Profits

A big part of producing efficient and environmentally friendly cares is achieved through continued investment in the technology of drive systems. They want to be the technology leader and will…

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New Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Shifts from Commanding to Advising
New Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Shifts from Commanding to Advising

The man whom President Obama described as “One of our nation’s most respected and combat-tested generals” will no longer command any troops. In his role as Army Chief of Staff,…

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