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As a professional who has admittedly achieved success by being personal, passionate, and proactive, it is no surprise that Raymond Ferrell, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Dex Media, has developed his own ideologies about how to give and receive work-performance feedback. Ferrell followed his passion for the law early on, and every professional move he has …
The business game has changed. In order to score goals with consumers, CMOs need to start thinking like soccer captains. Everyone knows that the world is changing at a rapid pace and that it is affecting all parts of business, from supply chains to how consumers interact with brands. Nowhere are these changes more evident than in the C-Suite, particularly …
Nathan Gordon, Chief Information Officer at Christmas Central, recounts how he mobilized his family business into a major enterprise. Editor’s Note: We had the opportunity to attend the Internet Retailer Conference and Exhibition this year in Chicago. There we met with Nathan Gordon, Chief Information Officer at Christmas Central, who shared insight on leadership and the dynamic of a family …
Executives have the responsibility to make sure that employees don’t just nod yes but do nothing. Here’s how to make it happen.
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.
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 …
The economy can be unpredictable, but you can create predictability in your organization by not accepting mediocrity. What does it take to beat the global financial crisis? Some individuals are blaming the banks, the lack of credit available or even a run of bad luck, and sure, all of those did contribute in some way to the crisis of the …
A mother taught this keynote speaker to beat the odds by zeroing in on the “inside stuff” Leadership, like a marathon, is an endurance event. On a day-to-day basis you are bombarded by challenges, having to do more with less, and keeping pace with the competition. Ultimately, when it comes to your victory as a leader, it is not the …
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