Inspiring and leading others to reach their utmost potential is part and parcel of being a CEO and industry leader. Learn today from the past, and inspire others to reach the stars.
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Check out today’s list from Bloomberg Businessweek on the best international schools for business. This is a stunning list of schools from across the globe, and they are breeding leaders, CEOs for the future. To help forge one of these future leaders now would be tremendous…for them as well as for you and your business
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Leaders need to lead. And in doing so, they need to be on top of their game every step of the way. This means keeping track of their time and keeping pace with their tasks. It’s very easy to fall behind in such a quick, decisive environment. But we’re here to help. There can never
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The qualities of a leader are many. Oftentimes, lists that point out the necessary aspects of a leader start with the outward presentation; but take a look at today’s article and start with a hearty dose of self-reflection.
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Being the CEO of your company and a new mom can be tough, especially when you are on maternity leave. But if you put these 6 steps into practice, you can ease the transition and make it an enjoyable experience for everyone.
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Do you have a hard time celebrating the accomplishments and success of others? I know I do, at times. But we must learn to let go of such jealousy and truly honor the success of those around us. Especially if it is people in the work place. Let me give you an example…you have a
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Under new CEO Nadella, Microsoft seems to be making up for lost ground amongst its many supporters. Along the way they hope to build up some new, and perhaps regain some old, fans. How are they doing this? By opening up their most popular suite, Microsoft Office, for free on iOS devices. This will surely
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If you are laying stress on your employees, than new research says that it’s going to backfire. Why do we typically place that stress on them? We think it will motivate them to move faster, work harder, dig deeper. But in fact, just the opposite seems to be happening. Instead of striving to do a
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Is there a link between physical fitness and one’s ability to lead? Recent research says absolutely yes! Read more today and find out about a possible missing component to your own leadership.
Fitness and Leadership: Is There a Connection? Read More »
Venturebeat brings us a rare look at the genius of Steve Jobs, both in pictures and anecdotes. Though Jobs has been gone now for a few years, his influence is still felt and known by so many. Take a look today and be reminded of how pioneering he was in the industry, and how he
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Ever lead a board meeting, and as you are reading off of a memo or email you come across a word that you are not quite sure how to pronounce? We’ve all been there before. We look at that word, and we make the best of it. Sometimes it’s a bit rough, other times we
You say, “tomato,” I say, “toh-mah-toh” Read More »
Companies can oftentimes use a “refresh” to get themselves moving in the right direction; just take a look at Nadella’s leadership of Microsoft since Ballmer stepped down. Well, a refresh doesn’t always mean that the CEO must step down; refreshing key positions of leadership around you may be just the amount of refresh your company needs. Find out more today.
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I don’t know about you, but I love reading. I especially love reading the books that helped shape the people I admire. I look for inspiration in what inspired them. Today we have a great post on the reading list of various industry leaders, CEOs, and visionaries. If you were ever interested what was on
Too often today, people mistake popularity with having authority. The two couldn’t be further from one another. Learn today how to gain true authority and use it for the sake of your business.
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The leader, CEO, owner of a business is the figure head of the company. And as such, he or she must be a visionary leader. Without vision, the company will be like a ship without a rudder, which we all know will eventually be lost at sea. How does one avoid such a disaster? By
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Leading your team is a 24 hour, 7 days a week practice. As a CEO and industry shaper, you don’t always have the luxury of taking the time to yourself to enjoy the day. That’s not to say that everything is all work and no play. But rather, one area in which you definitely get
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What does military training and leading a business have to do with one another? Well, everything as you learn to utilize these 3 skills in your everyday life. Even if you don’t have a military background (as I do not), the wealth of knowledge and suggestions here are extraordinary.
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Great article today on 6 tips for harnessing your creative talents and mind for the sake of your business. Alex Shlaferman is a 21 year-old self-made millionaire who shares with us his tips for utilizing creativity in your business practices and leadership. He gives us tips that get our minds going and thinking, without having to
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As a CEO your job is to build the best team possible…surround yourself with visionaries, workers, and utility people. Being the CEO doesn’t mean you have to be the smartest nor hardest working person in the room. Being the CEO means you know how to gather such people and harness their abilities for your company. Learn how to do that today!
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What does failure teach us? It teaches us, in the words of Bruce Wayne’s father, “How to get back up again.” Failure is an important and relevant aspect of any and every leaders life. In essence, if one has not tasted nor experienced failure, then one does not qualify to call themselves a leader. Why?
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Satya Nadella, CEO at Microsoft, sure set off a firestorm a number of weeks ago regarding his views towards women and asking for pay raises. These comments set off a storm of debate online, on TV and in the printed press. As a CEO today how ought we to handle gender issues? Is there an
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Can you smell what the Rock has been successfully cooking?!? Get a taste of it today as he shares 6 tips for success in life…and soon enough you’ll be cooking up your own batch!
Can You Smell What the CEO is Cooking? Read More »
Sounds like some hefty words there, doesn’t it? What is the DNA helix code? Essentially it is a map of the DNA within a person’s body. It shows where things are, how they branch off from one another, and what they lead to. This structure, when taken in its totality, makes up a human being.
Do you know your business’ DNA helix code? Read More »
Google is driving towards the future as 2015 approaches. They have their smart cars on the horizon, possibly personalized search engine results, and they are always pushing the envelope of mobile software development. Where are you going as a business leader? Are you pushing towards the future and driving your identity? Find out how to today through the use of panel members and discussion…trust me, it will make for an interesting conversation.
Google Is Driving Towards the Future…Are You? Read More »
You know that feeling, the end of the fiscal year is approaching, or for some…the end of the calendar year approaches and suddenly eyes, heads, ears turn to the annual strategy report process. You know that feeling well…where are we going next year? How will we meet these objectives? What’s our vision, goal, mission, our
Grinding Out the Annual Strategy Report…again, and again, and again Read More »
Dunkin Donuts finds themselves in the unfortunate business of trying to catch up with the cronut craze this coming week. They’re about a year too late, and the industry was passing them by. Have you been watching the trends of your own industry, or are you in danger of being passed by?
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A great article today on 5 things you can do to get your business off the ground and running even when money is an issue or non-existent. What are these 5 magical things? Well, they all deal with you. You see, at the end of the day you are your very best asset. What does
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Cyberhacking is a real problem in our 21st century technological age. In the past year alone we have heard of major corporations as well as retailers becoming victims of all sorts of theft. Such theft can range from the theft of credit card information to more personal and problematic information like social security numbers. In
Are You Protecting Your Virtual Vault? Read More »
One of the biggest issues we deal with in leadership is the issue of workflow. We are constantly on the move, thinking of new ideas and places to take our businesses. With so many thoughts and ideas crowding our day, it can be hard some times to actually get some work done. But we can’t
And just like that, there are problems cropping up. What are we talking about? Apple Pay. Reportedly there have been a number of duplicate payments being recorded. This doesn’t bode well for the Apple corp. Now, no one expects a launch like this to go off without a few hitches. But this is a little
It Came Out With A Bang Read More »
In a surprising press release, McDonald’s has announced that in the midst of sliding sales it is going to do its best to revamp business by emphasizing a “you have it your way” style of menu. This sounds very reminiscent of Burger King. This menu was outlined by the CEO of the company and is
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CEO of Yahoo!, Marissa Mayer, has maintained an open dialogue with her investors since she came onboard in 2012. Now that dialogue is being put to the test as she is set to address concerns regarding taxes surrounding the Alibaba IPO last month. This deal, reportedly netting Yahoo! 9 billion, will see that number drastically
…amidst last week’s words from the Microsoft CEO that women should remain quiet when considering a raise, a new article was released today regarding women and their ability as decision-makers. A new report has determined that when under due stress, women on the whole make better decisions than men. Two separate studies, one conducted at
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Sometimes, we just need to hear that one word or sentence or phrase of encouragement again. Perhaps we’ver heard it countless of times before. But now, now where we find ourselves is in a place where such words would resonate within us. Perhaps it’s because we’re struggling with our start-up. It’s not going so well
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And why in the world would that concern you? As a leader, a CEO, you no doubt want to create an environment where people not only enjoy working, but find in that workplace a source of creativity. One easy way to provide a source of creativity is to surround it with the personal and inspirational.
This past week banker’s from Morgan, Stanley, Chase met with young, prospective bankers to hold a seminar on the banking life. There were many laughs, a few anecdotal stories, and a warning… “There are a lot of people who could have been up here with us talking today, but they made bad decisions, and they’re
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So you’re the new kid on the block…the new CEO. What are you going to do as you are stepping in to fill the shoes of your predecessor? Perhaps you are filling those shoes for a great reason: The CEO has run his course, retired and the Board is now passing the reins to you.
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A fascinating read on the gap between CEO pay and your average worker. In it researchers have noted the huge discrepancy between CEO and worker, and the effect this has on the overall workplace. Part of their findings: The actual CEO-to-worker compensation ratio at US-based companies in the Fortune 500 is 354. That’s right: On
Can CEOs learn a thing or two from upstart, young entrepreneurs? Well, according to an article from Chief Executive, yes…absolutely. This article in fact advocates 5 different things CEOs can learn today and put into motion quickly to get their company moving on the cutting edge. What would be some of this advice? Owens [author
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The Long Con. The Long Game. Strategizing and Planning. In our day and age we are not very prone to such things. We are looking for the quick return, the most bang for the buck. But failing to see the long game and planning appropriately will have drastic side effects on our business endeavors. How
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he retracts his statement. Bloomberg Business Week reports that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has apologized and retracted his statement he made regarding women asking for raises. Though, it is extremely doubtful that anyone, anytime soon will actually forget the comments he made. For all the work that has gone in to seeing business as a genderless
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The ruble is falling. Like fast. Like steep…extremely fast. Yup, it’s pretty much off the radar. And it is having an effect. President Vladimir Putin may control the levers of power in Russia, but there’s one thing he hasn’t been able to control: the relentless slide of the ruble. The currency is down about 20
Sir Richard Branson knows a thing or two about business, and perhaps three or four things about leadership. He’s been in the public eye for a number of years with his airline, record label, and all sorts of other business endeavors. Today we have a special treat as we take a look at one of
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News comes today that the highly ambitious Network Television show Utopia is being canceled. Rumors are that the show cost an estimated $50 million to produce. This is an unprecedented amount for reality television, which is typically known to be quite cost effective (read: incredibly cheap). Why was this particular production saddled with such an
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Leading Blog brings us a new post today on 5 things we can learn from the leadership stylings of Google. For a long time now, Google has been recognized as one of the trendsetters in the area of technology development as well as in workplace culture and stylings. It’s this second one that we want
Need to Learn How to Lead? Just Google It? Read More »
In a fast paced world such as our own, change is inevitable. You, yourself, have probably experienced such change numerous times in your life. Perhaps it has been the transition from one job to another, or even further from the corporate world to that of entrepreneurship. How have you been able to handle such transitions?
Some tough love from one of Bar Rescue’s consultants. “Own your failure and then you’ll own your success.” Are we too often shifting the blame to others for the lack of success in our own businesses? Are we waking up in the morning, every morning, and considering what we can do that day to make
Bloomberg’s Businessweek is running a story this week about the business of Asian tourism, specifically Chinese tourism. More and more these days, Chinese tourism is driving the economy world-wide. As progressive thought leaders in business, we have to clearly understand the benefit of such tourism and also how to harness those benefits for our business
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What is it you are trying to accomplish? What is it you want this meeting to do? Ask that simple question from the very beginning, before any meeting even starts…before you even step in the room, and you will be setting yourself up for success. Success in meetings, communication, interpersonals…it all starts with intent. What
The Most Important Question to Ask… Read More »
We’ve all been there. It’s early in the morning and we’re getting ready for that big client interview. They are interested, that’s for sure. But you still have to go in and seal the deal. The best suit comes out. The hair is combed to the side. You’re extra careful with that morning cup of
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