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Seven ways to be a leader that listens
Seven ways to be a leader that listens by Jose Ruiz serves as Alder Koten’s Chief Executive Officer providing vision, strategic direction and the roadmap for the firm’s future. He is also involved in executive search work focused on board members, CEOs and senior-level executives; and consulting engagements related to leadership and organizational effectiveness helping clients create thriving cultures.
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6 Must-have multicultural management skills
Today’s workplace is much more diverse than twenty years ago. People from all kinds of background, including nationalities, ethnicities, and religions, can be found working together in an office. Besides, differences in education levels, self-perceptions (positive or negative), and social classes also contribute to the complexity of a modern workplace.
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10 Must read books on your way to the C-Suite
We have curated the following list that we hope will help you on your way to the C- Suite.
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Are you ready for a C-level position?
The corporate career ladder is like a funnel. The higher the position, the smaller pool of candidates would be qualified. C-level positions are the ultimate destination, which requires preparation long before arriving.
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Why Amazon Remains Prime Hunting Ground for Headhunters
Why Amazon Remains Prime Hunting Ground for Headhunters Nothing plays on the mind – and organizational chart – of every CEO more than talent raiding. Here's why modern day poaching can create a logistical nightmare for some companies . . . and how they can stem talent loss.
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Flawless execution does not always depend on a good strategy
Many books talk about the importance of strategizing. The typical argument is that without a solid strategy, it is almost impossible to execute flawlessly. This is true. However, it is not completely true.
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Jose Ruiz will chair the 2017 AESC Boutique and Indepedent Firm Forum
The Association of Executive Search Consultants will hold their annual conference in New York City on March 29 + 30 2017. Retained executive search leaders will focus on globalization, diversity, and technology
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Stay on track despite instability and an unknown future.
A good leader understands the risks and the challenges to stay on track despite the instability and unknown future.
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Don’t manage change. Lead a transformation.
We often confuse “transformational leadership” with “change management.” They are two different things. Someone can be a good change manager, but may not be a good transformational leader. However, the greater a leader, most likely, the more transformational they are.
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Corporate governance is not reserved for large corporations
Corporate governance is not the merely reserved for large corporations. Any company, regardless of size or whether it is public or private, must have corporate governance in place, as it would impact the longevity of the organization.
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