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Stephen Baum on Experiences That Shape Great Leaders
Leaders are made, not born.
May 16, 2008 / Podcast # 08-20
Becoming a leader is not about education or pedigree or even native smarts. Most of the most successful leaders started life as a regular person just like you. Certainly these leaders are smart and talented, but there are countless people even smarter and more talented who stall on the way. Something else is going on. What is it, and what can the rest of us learn from such people to improve our own chances of accomplishment? Read more…
Alex Frankel on Working Undercover at America’s Top Companies
How do some of the giants of commerce turn thousands of average job applicants into loyal—even fanatical—workers?
March 21, 2008 / Podcast # 08-12
Curious to know just what happens behind the “employees only” doors of big companies, journalist Alex Frankel embarked on an undercover reporting project to find out how some of America’s well-known companies win the hearts and minds of their retail and service employees. Read more…
Barry Libert on How “We” Are Smarter Than “Me”
How can businesses profit from the wisdom of crowds?
March 7, 2008 / Podcast # 08-10
Online Social Networking is a reality. The millions of people who have a Facebook or MySpace page, or anyone who uses Wikipedia or Google, knows this. But for today’s companies, the question remains, how can we profit from the crowds who are swarming all over the internet?
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Dr. Susan Smith Kuczmarski and Thomas Kuczmarski on Changing the Way We Lead and Succeed
How to create a work culture that's both compassionate and competitive.
February 15, 2008 / Podcast # 08-07
For centuries, leaders have been operating within a “control and compete” mindset. But times are changing. More and more, at the helm of successful companies, you’ll find a different sort of leader. Collaborators, not controllers, they are “square apples,” bold men and women who dare to create success by reshaping the workplace in unexpected ways.
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Winners of the 2007 Alliance Awards on Strategic Alliance Excellence
What are the secrets to strategic alliance excellence?
January 25, 2008 / Podcast # 08-04
Strategic alliances and partnerships play a crucial role in growing businesses in today’s marketplace. But for every success story, there are numerous perils and pitfalls waiting to cause alliances to fail – so what are the secrets to strategic alliance success?
The Association for Strategic Alliance Professionals awarded a handful of companies its annual Alliance Awards for demonstrating excellence in strategic alliances. In this podcast we interview several strategic alliance executives from these companies to share insights behind their outstanding success.
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