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The Leadership Imperative: AI Literacy & Adoption Click to view The Leadership Imperative: AI Literacy & Adoption
I recently attended a leadership development conference, and every session that mentioned AI was packed—often overflowing. AI is everywhere; it’s the hot topic, and everyone is trying to make sense of what it really means. What surprised me most, however, was how many attendees...
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Your Guide to Bringing Strategic Leadership to Life, Part 3 Click to view Your Guide to Bringing Strategic Leadership to Life, Part 3
At the close of a successful leadership development program, energy is high. The call to action was clear. Everyone is leaving with their “one thing” to execute tomorrow. And … then what?
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Lessons I Learned Before I Could Teach Them: Working with Senior Leaders Click to view Lessons I Learned Before I Could Teach Them: Working with Senior Leaders
Note: This is the second post in the Lessons I Learned Before I Could Teach Them series. Head here for tips on running effective meetings.
As a leadership development consultant, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with senior leaders across industries. But before I...
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Jean Williams
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How Senior Leaders Use Their Time as a Strategic AssetHow Senior Leaders Use Their Time as a Strategic Asset
Senior leaders are all too familiar with the relentless demands on their time—ranging from one-on-one meetings and...

Jean Williams
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8 Common Pitfalls in Executing Strategy—and How to Avoid Them8 Common Pitfalls in Executing Strategy—and How to Avoid Them
Executing strategy is inherently challenging, and leaders can sometimes make it even tougher without realizing it. In...

Jean Williams
Mar 25, 2015
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The Missing Link for Strategy ExecutionThe Missing Link for Strategy Execution
The concept of “cascading a strategy” is important, but incomplete. “Cascading Strategy” implies only a vertical...

Jean Williams
Feb 25, 2015
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Better Strategy Alignment—It’s All About CommunicationBetter Strategy Alignment—It’s All About Communication
Webster Dictionary defines “organization” as an organized body of people with a particular purpose, especially a...

Jean Williams
Sep 18, 2014
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Decision-Making: The Benefits of Navigating the GrayDecision-Making: The Benefits of Navigating the Gray
Making decisions in a leadership role is hard. In today’s world, there are few easy choices. Most decisions can be...

Jean Williams
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