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Executives have the responsibility to make sure that employees don’t just nod yes but do nothing. Here’s how to make it happen. GM recently fired 15 people because they gave the “GM Nod” – just nodding yes and doing nothing – for years as the company failed to deal with a major safety problem. It took the company 11 years …
It is important to look internally at personal power to become a more effective external leader. Personal power is a core leadership trait that everyone needs to develop before they can lead others. It has to do with being able to lead yourself. “Personal power is the ability to achieve what you want,” according to Frederick Mann, a successful entrepreneur …
Each company has a unique culture; here is how to make your workplace a high-performing and nurturing environment. If you’re the CEO of a company, you may be distressed by the realization that much of what you do can be copied by your competitors. Sure, your competitors copy what they can, but there are two things they can’t: your people …
Chief Talent Officer Judy Jackson is no ordinary leader. She tirelessly mentors, teaches, and inspires those around her to strive for excellency Editor’s Note: Judy Jackson is the Chief Talent Officer at IPG MediaBrands with an upcoming feature in Issue 12. We asked some people who knew her well to share their story of how her leadership has impacted them. …
Gratitude is an extremely effective but often ignored ingredient in the workplace. After extra time with family and friends this summer, it’s possible that you, like me, feel more aligned and grateful. But if we think about gratitude only once or twice a year, we overlook the immense power of practicing it daily, especially in a business context. A …
If your core values don’t match the way you interact with the people around you, your impact as a leader may not be how you perceive it to be. When you’re driving down the road and see those flashing blue lights in your rearview mirror, what’s the first thought that pops into your mind? If you’re like most people, you …
Far too often, CEOs are busy doing things that diminish both their own productivity, and that of their companies. Everyone knows that Superman’s sole weakness is a mineral called Kryptonite. If he came in contact with the substance, it would slowly drain his powers, weakening him until proving fatal. Superman knows he must avoid Kryptonite at all costs if he …
Taking a few simple actions can spell the difference between being a good employee and being a great one. Whether employees are starting a new job or attempting to outlast the fresh talent trying to replace them, it is of the utmost importance to stand out and be cast in a positive light. Understand that it may take changing some …
An executive shares his simple, hands-on approach to leadership. Great leaders instill motivation and inspiration in their employees. Rob Friedman, Vice President of Marketing at American Airlines, has found the best way to do this is as simple as interacting with his team. Here he explains his ideas and methodologies on effective leadership tactics. Leading With a Vision “Everyone throughout …
Trust, or lack thereof, affects multiple aspects of your life, both at work and at home. Here are ways to create more trust in all your relationships. We are in a crisis. World Economic Forum leaders recently declared that our biggest crisis is not financial, but a lack of trust and confidence. We are in a trust crisis, and few …
