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The Paths of Consultancy

Tom Spencer

But he knew that he wanted to be involved in the sport. Instead, he took on a job at the Parthenon Group as a principal consultant where he worked on a variety of strategic and operational improvement projects. Morey knew there was no point faking it. Many Fortune 500 business leaders also have a background in consultancy.

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What's Servant Leadership?

Organizational Talent Consulting

Businesses need leaders able to take action amid economic uncertainty and operate effectively in a digital workplace with a diverse workforce. 7 Dimensions of Servant Leadership Like the operating system on your phone, the leader's inner game values and virtues moderate leadership effectiveness. Winston, B. & Ryan, B. 212-222.

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Why Your Company Needs More Ceremonies

Harvard Business

Some people saw this as a chance to bond with colleagues who were united in their commitment to a common cause — not unlike fans of sports teams who chant, clap, and even do the wave together. Remember how Howard Schultz launched his renewed vision for Starbucks when he returned to the company as CEO in 2008?

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Tesla: Leading the Charge Toward Sustainability

Tom Spencer

The company has consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible with EVs, starting with the Tesla Roadster in 2008, the first long-range electric sports car. This was followed by the Model X, a sport utility vehicle with falcon-wing doors, and the Model 3, a more affordable option for mass market appeal.

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How to Support Employees’ Learning Goals While Getting Day-to-Day Stuff Done

Harvard Business

When I launched my first company in 2008 (CarZen, acquired by Liberty Mutual), one of my first hires was a CTO. Perhaps they’ve spotted an edge skill that could transform how your unit operates. I see this analogy in sports all the time. Hire to train. The best way to handle all of this is through open communication.

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Organizational Fitness for Growth: Five Insights for CEOs

Kates Kesler

We recently completed a study for the CEO of a very well known, global sports-apparel brand company. Our sports-apparel CEO had the right idea in challenging his team to think about the organization and ask: are we fit for growth, given our strategies going forward? Learning from Big Companies.

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Is Your Firm Underperforming? Your CEO Might Be Golfing Too Much

Harvard Business

We measure the golfing habits of a subset of CEOs of S&P 1500 firms from 2008 to 2012. Now, some rounds of golf could have a valid business component , such as networking or relationship building (despite differing gender and generational popularity of the sport). After all, many continue to play to golf after they retire.

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