Posts Tagged ‘growth’
008. Engaging the World’s Most Powerful Consumers: Women with Bridget Brennan
Bridget Brennan, a global authority on engaging women in the marketplace, joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab. Learn the value of engaging female consumers, how companies are getting it right (and wrong), and what you can do today to better meet the needs of this powerful consumer group. Patrick LeddinPatrick Leddin, PhD is a speaker,…
Read MoreGlobal Wages are Rising. Are You Prepared to Ask for a Pay Raise?
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports that, “U.S. wage growth is set to pick up over the next year, as economists expect a tight labor market will continue to push up workers’ pay.” According to the article 70% of economists are predicting unprecedented growth over the next year. These predictions aren’t limited to the United…
Read MoreManchester Divided, 3 “Shocking” Growth Strategy Lessons
I think we can all learn a bit about Growth Strategy Execution from the Head Coach of the Manchester United Football Club, Jose Mourinho. Framing the Discussion In 1957, Igor Ansoff, an applied mathmetician and business leader, introduced a business growth model. The model depicts four growth strategies. Here is a quick example of each: Diversification:…
Read MoreSchultz Has Left the Coffee Shop. Wake-up & Smell 3 Leader Lessons
The business world has watched Howard Schultz slow departure from Starbucks. He stepped down as CEO in April 2016 and as of this month transition to chairman emeritus. Many believe he will now turn his attention to brewing up a U.S. Presidential candidacy in 2020 (Fortune). Upon his departure, I think it useful to spend…
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