It’s your big moment: You have been given a chance to brief the chief executive officer of your organization. Some people interact with the CEO routinely, but this is a first for you. On his Great Leadership blog, executive development expert Dan McCarthy offers advice on how to make the most of the opportunity: Prepare…
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Lessons You Can Learn from Apple’s iPad Woes
As iPads are being seized by authorities in China, you may be wondering how to protect your brand globally. Here’s what you need to know. I was recently reading an article concerning Apple’s ongoing battle over the sale of its iPad tablet computers in China. It seems that the technology juggernaut’s iPads are now being…
The Top 10 M&A Fallacies and Self-Deceptions
With merger and acquisition activity heating up, here’s a due diligence checklist for regaining clarity. Imagine that you have just concluded a major merger or acquisition. Your organization is energized and focused by your speech, which outlined the features of the M&A deal and the potential of the combined entities. Having crossed off every item…
Crucial Keys to Business Success in 2012
Dave Lavinsky’s company has helped its clients raise more than one billion dollars to help start, grow, and exit their businesses. Here’s his advice. Entering into a new year inspires hope and high expectations for positive change in many entrepreneurs. But by the end of first quarter, at best, this optimism typically falls short. The…
Why Women Are Great Strategic Planners
…And what men can learn from them. A few days ago, I met Ben, a first-time founder who’s been working on his business idea for 10 months. I asked him to give me the two minute overview of his business idea (or the “elevator pitch” in investor speak). Instead, Ben spent the next ten minutes…
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