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One Out of Every Two Managers is Terrible at Accountability
One out of every two managers is terrible at accountability according to studies cited by the Harvard Business Review. That’s one reason that CEO’s, business owners and senior executive join Vistage International. HBR explores “Free Ridership” wherein team members who don’t … Continue reading
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Consider Emotional Intelligence Before Making That Next Hire
According to Beth Miller writing in the Executive Street Blog , … there is more than one type of intelligence, and one being considered more and more is emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence, or EQ, encompasses more than a person’s feelings, … Continue reading
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Is Your Company Growing Too Fast?
When business picks up particularly after challenging periods like our recent recession, it’s easy to overlook basic financials. It’s even easier to overlook less obvious financials like the Sustainable Growth Rate. The SGR calculates the rate of growth your business … Continue reading
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10 Secrets of Successful Leadership for CEO’s
Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader, a great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves.” But, becoming a great leader isn’t easy. Successfully maneuvering a team through the ups and … Continue reading
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Is There One Leadership Trait That Serves CEO’s Above All Others?
Is there one trait that serves others above all others? If yes, what might it be? In the opinion of Anthony Tjan writing in a Harvard Business Review Blog, that leadership trait is self awareness. Tjan opens his piece by … Continue reading
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When’s the Last Time Your Ego Got in Your Way
Can you remember the last time your ego got in the way of a good decision, a successful sales call, a challenging conversation with a good employee or perhaps a discussion with a spouse or child? It happens often enough … Continue reading
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What Can We Learn from the Founding Fathers About Holding Great Meetings
In a great Fast Company article, Mark McNeilly talks about what we can learn from the founding fathers about holding productive meetings when the participants are diverse with equally diverse interests. In his introduction he states: “Consider this: meeting for … Continue reading
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Do You Know Your Company’s “Make or Break”
Dan Barnett, former COO of Vistage International and former CEO of Van de Kamps Seafood is one of Vistage International’s most sought after resource speakers. Some time ago Dan spoke to our local Vistage CEO group on his topic of … Continue reading
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What Lessons Can You Learn from Sam the Banana Man?
Samuel Zemurray, known to friend and foe alike as Sam the Banana Man, made his first fortune in “ripes,” bananas that the big fruit traders considered too mature to reach market in time for sale. Their rule of thumb was … Continue reading
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Want to Delight Your Customers? Map How They Feel
Every interaction a customer has with your company says something about your brand. Do you know how you’re making them feel with every touch point? Most companies have detailed processes for delivering products but very little definition of the emotional … Continue reading
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