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The Choices You Make Will Create Your Strategy – Dave Dillon CEO of The Kroger Company

The ACG Cincinnati's 2011 CEO Focus event - Dave Dillon, CEO of The Kroger Company, spoke on "Lessons Learned via Organic Growth and Acquisitions" This event was absolutely fantastic and I feel inspired to share my key takeaways with you. The choices you make will create your strategy: Customer First Strategy…

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“$180,000 Worth of Learning to Help YOU Succeed!” Part 1 The Answer

Do you realize the importance of visualizing and consciously planning for success rather than merely planning enough to get started and then hoping that good things happen? In 1994, my company’s senior leadership decided that they needed to learn the root cause of why some of the $13 billion corporation’s…

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How To Connect When You Interview! Interviewing Communications 101

One of the aspects I really enjoy while I am conducting an interview with a leader in a career transition is looking for a unique connection to break the ice and to make the time more comfortable for myself and the people I interview.  I have met many interesting people…

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Why Do We Fail So Often – Right to Succeed p2

So, how can we succeed more often? There is one essential element of success that is too often unknown, under-appreciated, and poorly executed by key decision makers. That element is called “The Technical Right to Succeed.” Here are some keys to this element of success: Whenever leaders choose to undertake…

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May 2011 Greater Cincinnati ExecuNet Executive Networking

Centennial, Inc. Invites You to the Greater Cincinnati May ExecuNet Meeting GUEST SPEAKER: Mike Sipple, Sr., President & Owner of Centennial, Inc. TOPIC: “How to interact effectively with an executive recruiter.” DATE/TIME: Wednesday, May 4, 2011 from 8:30 - 10:30 am (Arrive at 8am to network) LOCATION: Rookwood Tower - 3805 Edwards…

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Why Do We Fail So Often – Positive Perspective p1

So, why do we fail so often? As you watch or listen to TV and radio news and talk shows and read newspapers this week, pay close attention and keep a mental record of the percentage of time that is spent critiquing and criticizing failures, as opposed to celebrating success.…

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Chick-fil-A Leadercast – Ready Set Grow!

This years Chick-fil-A Leadercast is quickly approaching and it is very important that we encourage all leaders across the world to prepare for this great event! Hopefully you can be amongst the thousands who will attend but if not there are also ways you can learn and develop from this…

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Differentiate Yourself with Excellent Communication Skills

Preparing and delivering communication provides me with a lot of satisfaction.  I love the challenge of clearly conveying a desired message to an audience and then motivating them to think and act differently. When I write, there is one phase of writing that I call “addition by subtraction.” I add…

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Your Future Depends On Your “A” Talent – Do You Have Them?

I was recently asked to share what defines "A" talent in the marketplace when recruiting leadership and key talent. The client asked, "What characteristics and traits should we be seeking if we truly want to recruit "A" talent to join our organization - executive leadership, management team and key people…

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