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Developing a Positive Response to Negative Events
I recently spoke with a company that was struggling through a tough time. They’d lost customers, key employees and money. I was asked to help restore what was lost but, before I could do that, I had to address their … Continue reading
Posted in Human Capital, Leadership, Operations, Sales & Marketing, Strategy
Tagged adversity, business planning, change, change management, communication, culture, Engaged Employees, foxwood associates, greg gauthier, Leadership, leading change, management, michael fabich, mike fabich, problem solving
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How Well Intended Rewards Backfire
Not long ago I listened to a frustrated company owner describe what he thought was a lack of appreciation for his ongoing generosity. For a number of years he recognized a special day in the company with a small, $50, … Continue reading
Posted in Corporate Finance, Human Capital, Leadership, Operations, Strategy
Tagged change leadership, change management, culture, Engaged Employees, foxwood associates, greg gauthier, Leadership, leadership development, leading change, management, mike fabich, problem solving, Strategy
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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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Four Ways to Cure Indecisiveness
Arghhh!!! It drives me crazy sometimes when people are so afraid of what might happen that they can’t make a decision. It’s especially frustrating when I’m the indecisive one. Indecisive leaders drive employees crazy. Just make a decision, any decision. … Continue reading
Posted in Corporate Finance, Leadership, Operations, Sales & Marketing, Strategy
Tagged adversity, business planning, change, change leadership, change management, competency, culture, foxwood associates, greg gauthier, Leadership, leadership development, management, mike fabich, problem solving, strategic planning, Strategy, turnaround
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