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October 12th, 2017
A Strategic Plan is a powerful tool for effectively communicating and meeting yearly goals. Benefits of a strategic plan are Team Focus and Alignment, Effective Prioritization, Better Decision Making, and Faster Tangible Results creating Peace of Mind for CEOs. A Strategic Map Worksheet will aid in mapping out and communicating goals. A sample worksheet is
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September 20th, 2017
What is a peer council? Peer-to-peer advisory councils are not new—they’ve been utilized by successful entrepreneurs throughout history. In fact, some sources say they date back to the dawn of civilization, or at least to several thousand years ago when people stopped leading the nomadic existence of hunter-gatherers and began living together in villages and
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June 9th, 2017
Here is a recent Harvard Business Review article on the #1 successful behavior of CEO’s: decision making with speed and conviction. WHAT SETS SUCCESSFUL CEOS APART The Four Essential behaviors that help them win the top job and thrive once they get it. By Elena Lytkina Botelho, Kim Rosenkoetter Powell, Stephen Kincaid, and Dina Wang
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June 7th, 2017
How do you train your direct reports to make better decisions and problem solve? Many of our members are using this framework for their teams to use in making better decisions and coming to them with the best solution. This tool helps support speed and conviction by insuring options are considered and decisions made. Click
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October 4th, 2016
The October edition of Biz Briefs for CEOs features insightful and inspiring interviews with local chief executives and fellow peer advisor members; an examination of confidence and how business leaders can tap into past experiences to optimize their own; a round-up of local business news and more. Click on the links below to access LXCouncil’s unique
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September 28th, 2016
John Maroon – Good Sport, Public Relations Guru John Maroon is the founder and CEO of Maroon PR, a generalist PR firm based in Columbia, Md., that boasts more than 30 diverse and esteemed clients nationwide, including Roy Rogers restaurants, Cal Ripken, Jr., and Big League Chew. John’s monumental success in his chosen field no
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September 28th, 2016
Experience trumps academics. Mark Twain once said, “I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.” As a fellow Missourian, this quote has always resonated with me professionally when it comes to leadership – particularly how it pertains to those of us responsible for business management and leadership. How does experience vs. academics relate
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September 27th, 2016
Deena James is the President of Krueger and James Insurance Agency, an insurance firm that specializes in commercial insurance, though offering a complete portfolio of services – from personal insurance to risk management. Krueger and James is licensed and bonded in 15 States throughout the Southern and Midwest region of America. Deena has worked her
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September 27th, 2016
Meet Burman S. Clark, president and founder of Muneris Benefits, an insurance brokerage that specializes in consulting with small- to medium-sized employers. Muneris assists businesses by helping employers and employees better understand their ever-changing options and requirements, consulting and educating them in regards to all types of benefits packages, from 401K’s to retirement packages. The
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September 7th, 2016
Designed specifically for peer advisor members, LXCouncil’s monthly newsletter is the premier source for organizational news and leadership insights. Biz Briefs for CEOs offers timely information tailored to helping CEOs operate at their fullest potential. The September edition features interviews with chief executives; an in-depth look at how employers can boost productivity by taking an
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