January
2009
28 January 2009
Marketers, take note: It’s not enough to tell consumers that your offerings have changed. Brands such as KFC, Wal-Mart, and Abu Dhabi may encounter a credibility gap between what they say and what they do.
08 January 2009
Believe it or not, the "vision thing" pales in comparison to what followers really want and need: a sense of trust, stability, hope, and compassion. So say the authors of Strengths Based Leadership, which is out this month.
08 January 2009
Companies everywhere are facing the harsh realities of a global recession. Each day brings stories of organizations cutting staff, shedding brands, and even pondering bankruptcy. But be forewarned: Every cut has an impact beyond today’s bottom line.
08 January 2009
Amid the banking industry’s well-documented woes, the image of bankers was bound to take a hit. And so it has: The percentage of Americans who give bankers high marks for their honesty and ethics plunged to an all-time low in 2008. Here’s how to turn that opinion around.
08 January 2009
He’s best known for coordinating the U.S. military's relief efforts after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita ravaged the Gulf Coast. Now, Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré offers subtle and surprising insights into the art of leading organizations.
01 January 2009
All eyes will be on the U.S. economy over the next 12 months. The outlook is of particular importance to executives and managers, who have to make short- and long-term decisions for their organizations as economic news continues to unfold. Here, two leading economists offer their blunt assessment. Warning: Don’t expect good news for a while.
