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Want to Climb the Corporate Ladder?

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Self Governance |
Mon, 05/26/2014 - 21:51

Lawrence Polsky and Antoine Gerschel

Want to get on "the list" to move up the executive team ladder? Our advice from coaching executive teams and leaders around the world is to act like you know you can be fired tomorrow.

That’s right, approach your job like you have a target on your back. Keeping that mindset will motivate you with kind of zeal and drive that’s critical for those who want to attain top leadership positions.

Here are four more tips for getting on the executive team and/or moving up the ranks in any organization:

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Three Traits of Rock Star Leaders

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Leadership |
Fri, 05/23/2014 - 18:29

Steve Jones

Now more than ever, you need a rock star personal brand.

That feeling people have about who you are, what you stand for, and what to expect from you is your personal brand. Whether you like it or not, you have a personal brand. Instead of ignoring your personal brand, the wiser choice is to embrace it. Accept and understand that those around you will form perceptions about you, and take proactive steps to positively reinforce the perceptions that can help you as a leader and entrepreneur. By examining the careers of legendary rock stars U2, The Grateful Dead, and George Harrison we can find three key ways to elevate your personal brand to “rock star” status.

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The Urge to Merge: Successful M & A Communication Strategies

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Linda Henman |
Strategy - Management |
Fri, 05/23/2014 - 18:07

Study after study puts the failure rate of mergers and acquisitions between 70% and 90%. Even when they don’t fail outright, they too often fail to delight. What steps can leaders take to make sure they don’t join the ranks of disappointing statistics? It all starts with communication—before, during, and after the deal:

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Second Best is Not Even Close to the Brass Ring

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Leslie Ungar |
Leadership |
Thu, 05/22/2014 - 20:30

There is a difference between first place and the rest of the field.

After the Cleveland Browns drafted Johnny Football, Johnny Manziel, the owner made a lot of noise about Johnny having to earn his way to the top spot. Good try, but it doesn’t really work like that. Cream rises to the top. And not only does cream rise, it separates from the milk. This is part of the homogenization process of milk, and it doesn’t change in the process of leaders.

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Creating Success

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Self Governance |
Thu, 05/22/2014 - 20:05

John S. Medley, PhD

As an entrepreneur or chief executive officer, you may find yourself to be successful because you believe in yourself, a higher being, or you practice a daily routine of a healthful diet, exercise, and rest. Thus, you may feel that you are a master of your domain and in possession of an inner mental strength that is self-proven. Others may base the strength of their success solely on their religion.