Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 27, 2016
A guest post from Greg Marcus. Being a better person is easy in theory – do less of the negative stuff, and more of the positive stuff. The same holds true for leadership. The problem comes in when we either don’t know what we should do, or we do know but can’t help ourselves and do the negative anyway. When I was in the corporate world, I was very good at my job, and very, very arrogant.
McKinsey
OCTOBER 28, 2016
The market for solar power is growing faster than ever, but profitability has been lagging. The keys to improvement are better capital and operational efficiency.
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Strategy+Business
OCTOBER 30, 2016
Discovering how to learn fast, including taking time out for creative thinking and implementation, is necessary for effective self-disruption.
Creative Realities
OCTOBER 25, 2016
Like it or not, we are in an era of discontent, and it’s only getting worse.
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Penelope Trunk
OCTOBER 30, 2016
I’m in the Houston airport waiting to fly home and I am sad that I’m not with my kids. It doesn’t feel fun to fly around the country making deals when you have a home life that depends on you. Which is why most women who have control over their lives don’t travel for work. But look, if you have a career where you earn more than $100K, you either routinely work late, or you travel for work.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 4, 2016
When I told “John” what I did for a living, he chuckled. “Oh, I learned how to be a good leader the hard way.” . Don’t we all. . It’s often our most klutsy moves that teach us how to Win Well. John’s Story. Here is “John’s” story. I hope you’ll share yours with our LGL community in the comments below.
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Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 20, 2016
Welcome back to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival. This month’s festival is all about having fun. Thanks to Joy and Tom Guthrie of Vizwerx Group for the great pic and to all our contributors! Next month’s Frontline Festival is all about giving thanks. Submit your ideas here! Chip Bell of the Chip Bell Group finds fun in his surroundings such as a happy office with great music, quirky artifacts, awesome pictures, a gazillion books, and a cat that sleeps on the copier nearby.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 13, 2016
You know your boss is headed into the talent review meeting. You’ve updated your resume, had the heart to heart, and said your prayers. And then… the response, “it went fine… just keep up the good work… oh, and be patient.” If that’s ever happened to you, it’s probably because of a “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” type oath amongst the execs having the conversation.
McKinsey
OCTOBER 27, 2016
A corporate reorganization doesn’t have to create chaos. But many do when there is no clear plan for communicating with employees and other stakeholders early, often, and over an extended period.
McKinsey
OCTOBER 20, 2016
Stylish, affordable clothing has been a hit with shoppers. Now companies are trying to reduce its social and environmental costs.
Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC
Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult
McKinsey
OCTOBER 9, 2016
The McKinsey Global Institute examines all the ways people are earning income, as well as the challenges independent work presents.
McKinsey
OCTOBER 24, 2016
The McKinsey Global Institute provides a tool kit for fixing a chronic housing shortage in the world’s sixth biggest economy.
McKinsey
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Does your data have a purpose? If not, you’re spinning your wheels. Here’s how to discover one and then translate it into action.
McKinsey
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Does your data have a purpose? If not, you’re spinning your wheels. Here’s how to discover one and then translate it into action.
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Workplace violence prevention laws are rapidly evolving, with California’s SB-553 and New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act (S-8358B) leading the way. Join WILL’s experts for a nationwide webinar covering compliance requirements, with a special focus on these key state mandates. We’ll guide you through developing and implementing effective prevention policies, building a compliant plan, and delivering the required annual interactive training.
McKinsey
OCTOBER 4, 2016
A Nobel Prize winner and a leading behavioral economist offer common sense and counterintuitive insights on performance, collaboration, and innovation.
McKinsey
OCTOBER 10, 2016
A number of social, economic, and technological trends will work together to disrupt mobility, potentially creating three new urban models by 2030.
McKinsey
OCTOBER 3, 2016
For telecoms, making smart use of digital technologies calls for a wholesale digital transformation. Five steps are needed to make it happen.
McKinsey
OCTOBER 19, 2016
The last mile is seeing disruption from new business models that address customer demand for ever-faster delivery, as well as new technologies such as drones and autonomous ground vehicles.
Speaker: Frank Taliano
Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.
McKinsey
OCTOBER 27, 2016
Japan struggles to maintain output levels and expand exports of its expansive agricultural sector. A new approach could help meet the government’s aspirations.
McKinsey
OCTOBER 11, 2016
Companies in the region are transforming their digital operations to great effect and building some of the world’s most successful tech giants.
McKinsey
OCTOBER 12, 2016
Although resource strains have lessened, new technology will disrupt the commodities market in myriad ways.
McKinsey
OCTOBER 3, 2016
When combined, digital innovation and operations-management discipline boost organizations’ performance higher, faster, and to greater scale than has previously been possible.
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!
McKinsey
OCTOBER 12, 2016
The country struggles to attract Western visitors, tourists focus on limited destinations, and capacity is already stretched. Addressing these challenges could significantly boost the world’s third-largest economy.
McKinsey
OCTOBER 10, 2016
By focusing on the right digital practices, B2B companies—currently trailing B2C companies in digital transformation—can create long-term value. Here are five areas where digital leaders excel.
McKinsey
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Monetizing the flood of information generated by the Internet of Things requires a well-executed strategy that creates value.
McKinsey
OCTOBER 23, 2016
The days of easy growth in the world’s cities are over, and how they respond to demographic shifts will influence their prosperity.
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McKinsey
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Mattias Ulbrich, CIO of Audi, discusses technology trends in the automotive industry and how his team is enabling next-generation manufacturing practices.
McKinsey
OCTOBER 7, 2016
As their incomes rise, Chinese consumers are trading up and going beyond necessities.
McKinsey
OCTOBER 21, 2016
Yes, but not by playing it safe. Set big goals, insist on a cultural shift, and model from the top.
McKinsey
OCTOBER 25, 2016
Experienced digital leaders know that when it comes to agility versus stability, start-ups and large companies can learn a lot from each other.
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