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Sneak Peak 2007 |
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by Saj-nicole Joni |
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Forbes.com, December, 2006
The increasing power of networks will continue
to create new leadership challenges, opportunities and
winners. These networks yield unprecedented individual
productivity and will drive the rise and ubiquity of
virtual work, flex-time and unimpeded access to the top.
Savvy executives now communicate directly, down, up and
sideways - and their words and actions are not mitigated
by the middle.
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The Power of Purpose |
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by Saj-nicole Joni |
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Forbes.com, December 4, 2006
The stunningly one-sided results of the recent U.S.
elections speak loudly to leaders everywhere: Even against
considerable odds, free and educated people can and will
align around the bedrock of purpose, intent and consistency
of word and deed. The importance and galvanizing strength
of purpose, played out in the political arena, applies
equally well to leaders in executive suites across the globe.
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Chairman Rx: The Need for Perspective |
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by Saj-nicole Joni |
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Forbes.com, October 27, 2006
Leadership is a human act, fraught with mistakes and errors of judgment. But when grave mistakes in judgment seem embarrassingly obvious in hindsight, how do we explain them? For the recently dismissed chairman of Hewlett-Packard’s board of directors--and all the people affected by her failures--this question is more than academic.
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Wanted: Authentic Leaders |
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by Saj-nicole Joni |
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Forbes.com, September 25, 2006
Internet start-up billionaire Mark Cuban is a fixture at Dallas Mavericks basketball games. He purchased a majority share of the NBA team in 2000 and has managed its operations ever since with the raw enthusiasm of a fan. As leader of the franchise, Cuban has always been, in a word, himself. His blunt comments about officials, other teams and even his own players have cost him more than $1.6 million in fines from the league. While fans and admirers enjoy the spectacle of his uncensored, “be yourself” transparency, its impact on his business is another matter.
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Lincoln On Business Leadership |
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by Saj-nicole Joni |
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Forbes.com, May 8, 2006
History's greatest political, social and business leaders share common traits that drive their success. In her recent book, Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln (Simon & Schuster 2005), historian Doris Kearns-Goodwin gives new insight into Lincoln's extraordinary leadership, both in the personal dimension and in his ability to marshal a highly complex and contentious team of rivals and prevail - becoming not only one of the nation's best presidents but one of history's greatest leaders.
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Upping the Complexity Quotient |
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by Saj-nicole Joni |
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Forbes.com, March, 2006
All of us have moments when we feel overwhelmed by complexity. Whether it's fast-paced market opportunities, ever-changing technologies or geopolitics, a multitude of matters vie for attention and simultaneously represent opportunities, threats or both.
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Gambling on Breakthrough Growth |
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by Saj-nicole Joni |
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Forbes.com, February, 2006
There's been a shift in expectations for leaders. The message behind CEO shakeups, proxy battles (Icahn and Time Warner (nyse: TWX - news - people ), for one) and the breakup of conglomerates such as Cendant (nyse: CD - news - people ) is loud and clear. Markets, investors and boards are looking for top management to deliver growth that drives performance and increases long-term competitive advantage.
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