Lessons on Ambition from Real-Life “Mad Men” Adman, Kevin Allen In a wood-paneled, authentically British office in central London, I had the privilege of meeting Kevin Allen, one of the original advertising “Mad Men.” Kevin led massive global teams during …
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Corporate culture is becoming increasingly important in the war for talent and retention at companies of all types around the world. Corporate culture is the personality of a company and it can’t be faked. Through social networks, review sites and …
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Do you ever wonder what happens to all the disgraced business leaders and politicians who get caught and end up in jail? Jeff Smith, a former up-and-coming star in the Missouri State Senate, can partially answer that question for you. …
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A lot of advice has been given to managers about the need for cooperation. By the same token, management is focused on the need for greater productivity. Who is right? Actually, one message always rings true: that a lack of …
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You can be a good manager without being a good leader. You can be a good leader without being a good manager. You can be a good leader without being a transformational leader. James MacGregor Burns first used the term …
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Once upon a time, I was a morning person. Good thing that was back in high school, when I had to be in class at 7:30AM! In all seriousness, though, mornings have become more difficult for me since having two …
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I was born a pessimist. From a young age, my thoughts have gravitated to the glass half-empty mentality, negatively impacting my own life satisfaction and my relationships with others. Over the last several years, though, I’ve been working to change …
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