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5 Must-Have Characteristics for Any CEO or President.
Presidential character – whether running a country or a corporation – the unique qualities found in acknowledged leaders throughout time appear to have a handful of traits in common. Just look at all 46 presidents. All were men. All had ambition. And all of them had a knack for self-promotion. However, there’s one leader that stands out. According to history.com,…
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5 Must-Have Characteristics for Any CEO or President.
Presidential character – whether running a country or a corporation – the unique qualities found in acknowledged leaders throughout time appear to have a handful of traits in common. Just look at all 46 presidents. All were men. All had…
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The Madness of March Makes Business Sense.
Character. Culture. Champions. If you’re into NCAA college basketball you know March makes living fun. Predictions. Bracketology. Rankings. And claiming that number one seed. After Selection Sunday, sixty-eight teams play single-elimination tournaments until the Sweet Sixteen becomes the Elite Eight,…
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Why Retained Search Beats Contingency
Retained search is a win-win solution. As most human resource executives will tell you, the hiring process can be exhausting. From posting help wanted ads, plowing through endless resumes, to scheduling interviews and conducting background checks — it’s tedious and…
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The Expatriate Factor
We’re living in dramatically different times. Governors have implemented extraordinary measures for unusual circumstances. The timing is now perfect to heed the call for different corporate leadership skills. According to a survey conducted by executive search firm Korn Ferry, 87%…
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Speed & Agility Beat Size
David and Goliath is the greatest underdog parable of all time. Despite facing seemingly insurmountable odds — David with a pouch full of stones against the behemoth Goliath with his sword and shield — David was not intimidated. Instead as…
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Top 10 Qualities of a Sales Executive
The best Sales Executives possess these traits. About 5% of the total U.S. population — roughly 15 million people — work in the sales industry as stated by Glassdoor. So finding the right candidate is like looking for a needle…
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