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CEOs – Do You Really Have An ExecutionTeam?

by Ian Smith | Feb 24, 2013 | Execution Tips, Leadership, Losing & Winning, Management, Operational Tips

If you only employ people that do what you tell them they will fail to execute. As CEO you need to see a little piece of yourself in them. They need to solve problems on the ground, to get stuff done. The solutions that will be needed will require curiosity, grit,...
SMBs – How Badly Do Leadership Teams Want Success?

SMBs – How Badly Do Leadership Teams Want Success?

by Ian Smith | Oct 7, 2011 | Inc 500 2011, Leadership, Losing & Winning

In my new book I explore practical methods for creating a remarkable business. I explore tools and models to help management fulfill the potential of their business. But do we want to fulfill our potential? It’s much easier not to fulfill our potential. If you...

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