The leadership lesson from “Schweddy Balls”
“To win in the marketplace, you must first win in the workplace.” This is the credo of my guest Doug Conant, whose focus on people, workplace trust, and purposeful leadership steered Nabisco, Campbell’s, and Avon through trying times. He is also the author of two bestselling books, and founder of …
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The power of “no”
“No” is a powerful word that isn’t used enough. It can take so much courage to use it because it’s an invitation for someone to see you more clearly. To see how you’re different from them. To understand what you like and don’t like. To see your boundaries and get …
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The New Face Of Leadership (and Governance)
The face of leadership has changed. The reign of CEO as a benevolent dictator with all the answers is over. The CEO holds the heart of the organization. As a leader, you set the purpose that guides and galvanizes the company. You champion the Environmental, Social, and Governance (i.e. ESG) …
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Who I work with and who I don’t work with
As a consultant, I get to choose who I work with, and who I don’t. Just like any partnership, there are elements that make a partnership set up for success. This is who I choose to work with: Perfectly hungry for change. I work with businesses that are ready to …
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