Posts Tagged "best business lessons"


I learned about power and influence in the workplace years ago. I was a Senior Buyer at the time in a large Aerospace company, when all of a sudden I inherited a new boss (from the outside). He was about 8 years younger (around 28 years old) than I was.  The odd part was that my current boss was doing a great job, but he was basically forced out of his position (to make room for my new boss) and politely asked to take a leadership...

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A Harvard Business Review Article references a 10 year study that discusses the four (4) behaviours that make for a World Class CEO: Decide with Confidence and Speed Be Relationship Masters Be Proactive in Adapting to Change Practice Relentless Consistency The article resonated with me as it made me think of how I’ve applied (or not) these behaviours to Projects I’ve worked on and how these four powerful traits can apply to Life...

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We are currently in the last phase of a successful data conversion project which will enable the client to consolidate their Finance reporting into one company code. This project streamlines the Supply Chain and Finance data within 45 buildings and 23,000 employees including multiple hospitals across the entire province. I lead the Supply Chain team and also make sure our team closely integrates with the Data, Technology, Finance,...

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Return on Character: The Real Reason Leaders and Their Companies Win How is leadership character formed?  How does it creates value, and how does that value spread throughout the organization? Well researched, well documented, well written, convincing, credible, and saturated with trust that is admirable. Just the beginning is blunt and to the point, “Just seeing the words character and business leadership in the same sentence brings...

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I have spoken at World Class Supply Chain conferences on how to execute major business transformations. I have consulted at large aerospace and pharmaceutical companies as well as advised the US Navy based on audit recommendations sent to the Secretary of Defense at the White House. What I’m about to tell is the number one reason why you aren’t #1 in your business and how to get to #1. You aren’t focusing enough on your client. Or you...

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