Articles

Leadership Models: Been There, Done That
Many people start and grow a business and then wake up one day to realize that they are a leader. They haven’t had any formal training, and they don’t know the "ins and outs" of leadership. This article is a primer for how to be an effective leader.

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Do We Really Need A Strategic Plan?
With all the hype given to strategic planning, everyone thinks they should do it, yet most companies don’t know where to start or whether it will really help them. This article demystifies strategic planning so you can understand what it is and determine whether it will really benefit your company.

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Models

Leadership In A Nutshell

A fundamental description of how to be an effective leader. It is updated from the article above with more current thinking.

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Effective Strategic Planning

Shows a strategic planning process that is more than just an exercise.

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Core Competencies of the CEO

This list of twenty core competencies was developed through years of coaching and interviewing company CEOs and presidents. This is especially useful for leaders who are trying to define their own role or the role of their successor.

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Strategic Planning Map

Presents the critical elements of a strategic plan.

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Feedback Guidelines

Giving effective feedback is a key competency of leaders, and many people have never learned how. Here are the do's and don'ts of giving feedback.

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