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The 5 Biggest Talent Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make in Modern Day
Starting up a business is no easy task, and it’s not surprising that the vast majority of entrepreneurs fail the first time around. Although there are a number of reasons many start-ups end up unsuccessful, most new business owners make the mistake of not recognizing...
How to Become Talent Obsessed
The talent obsessed are companies like GE, IBM, and Procter and Gamble who really know their people: what strengths they have, what they value as an individual, their personalities, and what drove them to their achievements. Their obsession in understanding and...
Talent Obsessed – How Good are You, Really?
I have written about the “talent obsessed organization” in the past. The article generated a number of questions about how a company can really measure their “obsession” around talent within their organization.The best way is to get a third party assessment....
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Stepping Up: Gov. Christie Tackles the Traffic Scandal
New Jersey governor Chris Christie made a bold move January 9 when he swiftly and thoroughly apologized for his team’s political “prank” which involved needlessly closing the George Washington Bridge in September 2013. The supposed political “retribution” caused...
Santa’s 11 Leadership Questions
In the spirit of Christmas and the Holiday season, I interviewed Santa to learn more about his leadership. He shared some great questions that he often asks himself when leading his teams of elves and reindeer. Here are the ones that if answered and then acted on, can...