Category: Leadership
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Employee Engagement 2.0 – A Holistic View of Engagement in Today’s Workplace Environment
Statistics show that 78% of business leaders rate employee retention and engagement as critical or important to the success of their business. Organizations are looking for new and different ways to understand and improve employee or team member engagement. Effective and meaningful, active employee engagement is truly a competitive differentiator for the high performing business. […]
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Community Banking – a critical role in the US economy
Recently, I made the switch from a mega-national bank to DNB First, an authentically local, community-based bank in the Greater Philadelphia suburbs operating in the region since 1860. It’s been an absolutely wonderful experience and I am left wondering why it took me so long to make the switch! Some well known mega banks deliver […]
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John Wooden and the Pyramid of Success
John Wooden: basketball player, coach, author and legend. Known as the “Wizard of Westwood” Wooden is probably best known as the Head Coach of UCLA’S Basketball team where he won 10 NCAA championships and was named National Coach of the Year six times.
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Celebrating President’s Day
Today we are celebrating President’s Day, though it is known to be George Washington’s birthday, we can celebrate all our presidents and their guiding wisdom throughout the years. So, if you have the day off and are looking for something “presidential” to do, check out some of these free in Philly museums. Around the country […]
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Essential Executive Leadership Skills – Recognizing Talent
The most effective executive leaders understand that future success depends on hiring the most talented individuals possible. Considering the impressive array of new technologies available to help companies as they expand, some leaders may begin to put less emphasis on recruiting top talent. This mindset, however, proves extremely limiting. When a mediocre employee interacts with […]
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The Wisdom of Warren
As a veteran banking professional and former senior executive leader at Wells Fargo Bank, I have been a student and follower of the teachings of Warren Buffett for many years. Its no secret that Warren and his company Berkshire Hathaway are one of the largest investors in Wells Fargo Bank and have been for quite […]
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Leadership inspiring Action
“If you don’t know why you do something, people won’t have anything to follow” A great video that breaks down leadership and the action it can inspire: Vince Liuzzi
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To Plan for Challenges is To Plan for Success
Originally posted on The Educated Entrepreneur:
Deciding to take a plunge towards your dreams can be a scary and exciting event as an entrepreneur. Of course with every great adventure comes unexpected obstacles and challenges. That’s why preparing for success is critical. Knowing that challenges will arise before you start on your entrepreneurial journey or…
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