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Maximizing Strategic Success
For a couple decades now we’ve heard claims from change experts such as Joh Kotter and McKinsey & Company that on average, 70% of new, large-scale strategic initiatives fall short of their goal. Even if the basis for the claim … Continue reading
Posted in Corporate Finance, Leadership, Operations, Strategy
Tagged alignment, business planning, change leadership, change management, culture, execution, foxwood associates, Goal Setting, greg gauthier, Leadership, leading change, management, mike fabich, planning, problem solving, strategic planning, Strategy, turnaround
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Swapping Control for Influence
It seems these days that you don’t have to look too far to find frustrated leaders. They’re easy to spot by the cloud hanging over their heads. Nothing is going right and no one is doing enough of what they … Continue reading
Posted in Human Capital, Leadership, Operations, Sales & Marketing, Strategy, Training
Tagged business planning, change leadership, culture, Engaged Employees, foxwood associates, greg gauthier, Leadership, leadership development, leading change, management, mike fabich, planning, problem solving, strategic planning, Strategy, turnaround
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Leading With Empathy
It’s the planning season for many companies. Hours will be spent evaluating past performance, strategies and market opportunities all for the purpose of creating an exciting and profitable future. Often that picture is one of success. A picture you’ve gotten … Continue reading
Posted in Human Capital, Leadership, Operations, Sales & Marketing, Strategy, Training
Tagged alignment, business planning, change leadership, change management, communication, culture, Engaged Employees, foxwood, greg gauthier, Leadership, leadership development, leading change, management, planning, problem solving, strategic planning, Strategy, turnaround
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Training Animals and People for Extraordinary Performance
The title of a recent Harvard Business Review article caught my attention: “Nearly 40% [of leaders] Never Give Positive Reinforcement”. Wow! That’s pretty remarkable. It’s also remarkably sad, but with all the negative noise around us maybe we shouldn’t be surprised. … Continue reading
Posted in Human Capital, Leadership, Operations, Sales & Marketing, Strategy, Training
Tagged foxwood associates, greg gauthier, Leadership, leadership development, leading change, management, michael fabich, problem solving, strategic planning
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Getting Something For Nothing
Free. Who doesn’t like free – getting something for nothing? It’s a great concept when I’m shopping, but when it comes to employee engagement, getting something for nothing can be a motivation killer. We’ve all experienced them in our career … Continue reading
Posted in Corporate Finance, Human Capital, Leadership, Operations, Sales & Marketing, Strategy, Training
Tagged 360 Degree Feedback, adversity, business planning, change, change leadership, change management, communication, competency, culture, Engaged Employees, foxwood associates, greg gauthier, Leadership, leadership development, leading change, management, michael fabich, problem solving, Strategy
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