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BE 2.0: Focus on Responsibility, Not Tasks – The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

Paul G. Silva

Establish clear definitions: Responsibilities: Outcomes you own Objectives: Benefits the organization needs to achieve Tasks: Activities that help reach objectives As I tell founders: “No one actually cares about the to-dos. particularly pages 87-95 where Collins discusses role definition and accountability.

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5 ways founders and CEOs can diversify their leadership teams

Entrepreneurs' Organization

As a global talent acquisition leadership guru and expert on hiring diverse leadership teams, Debbie shares her insights on how to drive real change within your organization. Companies with a rich tapestry of diversity are more likely to outperform, as well as create thriving, highly engaged cultures. Clarify your EVP.

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Some Thoughts on Leadership Going into 2016

Both Sides of the Table

Having time to think about “leadership” at most startups feels like a luxury. So spending time thinking about what your leadership style is, whether it’s effective and what you could do to improve it can yield dividends. Here are some quick guidelines on what I think it takes to build a sense of leadership: 1.

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Can Company Culture Be Too Strong?

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In many companies corporate culture is never explicitly defined, but rather implied. Culture is defined through the satisfaction of the employees and the clients, the way the office is set up, and the benefits offered to employees. Creating a strong company culture has become a priority for many leaders over the last decade or so.

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Thinking About the Next Chief Digital Officer of New York City

This is going to be BIG.

When governments go through leadership changes, it is generally expected that their whole staff gets replaced. The turnover would be detrimental to company culture. Jenn has also taught at General Assembly--and if you''re going to get government online, you''re definitely going to have to do some teaching.

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You Can’t Afford to Make this Mistake With Your Company Culture

Entrepreneurs' Organization

headhunters for small- to medium-sized businesses and company culture consultants. . If you’ve been trying to fill a position in the last 12 months, then you’ve definitely noticed that it’s become more difficult to attract the same number of applicants that you once did. Culture is the organization’s immune system.”.

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Mistakes I made as a first-time manager

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Contributed by Shawn Johal, business growth coach, leadership speaker and co-founder of DALS Lighting, Inc. Time definitely flies! I had the incredible privilege of being trained at one of the best schools for leadership in the world: Newell-Rubbermaid. Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.”