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The ABCs of Leadership Development: Empowering Your Team to Thrive Click to view The ABCs of Leadership Development: Empowering Your Team to Thrive
As a leader, your role includes developing the people who work for you, but it doesn’t stop there. You also have critical business responsibilities and a broader role in driving organizational success. Developing your team benefits them by fostering their continuous growth and...
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To Do or Not to Do? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Approving a Project Click to view To Do or Not to Do? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Approving a Project
You have a great team, and they have great ideas. But there is just no way you can get to them all—and certainly not at the same time.
Whether they are big or small projects, it can be challenging to know which to approve and which to let go. Here are three questions you can ask...
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Leadership Lessons From the Political Divide: Turning Conflict into Success Click to view Leadership Lessons From the Political Divide: Turning Conflict into Success
It is a presidential election year in the United States, and political messaging is growing louder and more frequent as we approach November 5. What stands out most about these messages is their polarization. I fear we may never return to the days of respectful discourse....
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The Importance of Prioritization in Executing StrategyThe Importance of Prioritization in Executing Strategy
Over the past fifteen years, I’ve led dozens of simulation-based workshops focused on executing strategy. I’ve learned...
Ned Wasniewski
Dec 17, 2020
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Courage and CompetenceCourage and Competence
We are living and working in extraordinary times. It’s safe to say that business leaders at all levels and across all...
Ned Wasniewski
Oct 20, 2020
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The Three Pillars of Financial Acumen in Turbulent TimesThe Three Pillars of Financial Acumen in Turbulent Times
If there was ever a time a company and its leaders need deep financial acumen it is now. Many of us have experienced...
Ned Wasniewski
Mar 31, 2020
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Share Repurchase Programs – MicrosoftShare Repurchase Programs – Microsoft
Last month, Microsoft announced that it would be repurchasing – or buying back – $40 billion of its stock. This is one...
Ned Wasniewski
Dec 2, 2019
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5 Best Practices to Boost Your Leader’s Effectiveness5 Best Practices to Boost Your Leader’s Effectiveness
It’s no secret that strong leadership is required for a company to achieve ambitious and aspirational goals. Increasing...
Ned Wasniewski
Aug 15, 2018
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Why is Financial Literacy Important for Leaders?Why is Financial Literacy Important for Leaders?
What Is Financial Literacy? Financial literacy is the ability to read and use common financial reports and ratios to...
Ned Wasniewski
Aug 8, 2017
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6 Business Acumen Concepts Managers Should Know6 Business Acumen Concepts Managers Should Know
You’ve heard the expressions before: “Cash is king” and “Cash is the lifeblood of a company.” Sounds sensible, but...
Ned Wasniewski
Feb 10, 2016
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Surviving Market Cycles – Practice First!Surviving Market Cycles – Practice First!
Managing through business cycles – and there are many types of them – challenges even the most seasoned leaders....
Ned Wasniewski
Nov 10, 2015
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What Is Business Acumen and Why Is It Important For Leaders?What Is Business Acumen and Why Is It Important For Leaders?
It’s a fact: Effective leadership requires both interpersonal skills and business acumen. Even the most dynamic and...
Ned Wasniewski
Jul 14, 2014
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