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3 Ways Leaders Can Help Bring Great Ideas To Life

The following is a guest piece by Kotter International President, Russell Raath on behalf of The Economist Executive Education Navigator. How often have you heard the phrase “that’s not how we do it here” uttered in your workplace? When employees suggest new ways to tackle challenges, are their contributions welcomed—no … Click to continue reading

Good Ideas Make It Harder To Be A Great Leader

The following is a guest piece by Princeton University Professor Derek Lidow. You would think that good ideas make it easier to be a good leader. Unfortunately, the opposite is true. Good ideas are threatening to leaders. By definition, good ideas mean an improvement over the present, a better way … Click to continue reading

Planting Seeds For Your Organization’s Growth

After enduring the long and at-times extreme weather conditions of this past winter season, many of us are understandably relieved to find ourselves under the welcoming and hospitable conditions that are often associated with Springtime. Of course, with the return of warm weather and sunny skies, there is a strong … Click to continue reading

Learning The Keys To Exceptional Execution

The following is a guest piece by best-selling author Kevin Kelly. Launching and leading an “xceptional” business is simpler than you’ve ever imagined. Not easier. Not less time consuming. Not less gut wrenching, but simpler. Counter-intuitively, many successful entrepreneurs didn’t start with a compelling vision, a wow idea or indeed … Click to continue reading

Revealing Leadership Insights From Thinkers50

The following is a guest piece from Thinkers50 creators Stuart Crainer and Des Dearlove. Business best practice never stands still. State of the art management and leadership techniques are continually evolving. Think about it: how organizations are run in 2014 is radically different from how they were run just ten … Click to continue reading